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Newsletter 02.17.2021

GSGA Newsletter

February 17, 2021

Happy Wednesday SPH Students,

Tomorrow at 7:00 pm, the Graduate Student Government will host a town hall for SPH students. They will talk about student leadership positions, GSGA student awards, student clubs, and more! We encourage you to join us tomorrow and share with your classmates. You may RSVP here to get the zoom details.

Check below for student training, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Sincerely,

GSGA 2020-2021


Trainings 

Anti-Asian Xenophobic Harassment Training

February 17th at 5:00pm ET/4:00pm CT/3:00pm MT/ 2:00pm PT/ 11:00am HST. RSVP

In response to the rise in Anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment, Hollaback! partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to adapt their free bystander intervention training as well as offering a de-escalation training to meet this moment. Click here to find out about the dates and times of the training.


EVENTS

Student Empowerment Day

Rallying for funds to support students with disabilities in college

Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 10:30 am | Zoom


CUNY SPH Virtual Spring Career Fair
Friday, March 5, 2021 | 12pm – 4pm  |  Virtual  |  Register

Join public and private sector employers of public health students and practitioners including hospitals, clinics, government divisions, non-profits, consulting firms, and a variety of for-profit organizations. Representatives will be in break-out rooms to give short introductions to their organizations and recruiting which will include internships, jobs, fellowships, and other opportunities followed by open Q&A.

Job Search Bootcamp Series
Various Dates and Times  |  Virtual  |  Register 

This series of interactive workshops will help you deepen and apply the skills needed for a successful job search. Sessions will include topic overviews, interactive activities to apply skills, weekly goal setting, and the chance to find and partner with an accountability buddy for mutual support and encouragement around weekly post-session follow-up activities. You can register for specific sessions as relevant or attend them all. 

  • Session 1: Resume Writing  |  Friday, February 19  |  12pm – 1pm
  •  Session 2: Job Search Strategy& Networking  |  Wednesday, February 24  |  5pm – 6pm
  • Session 3: Cover Letters  |  Friday, March 12  |  12pm – 1pm
  • Session 4: Interview Preparation  |  Wednesday, March 24  |  5pm – 6pm
  • Session 5: Salary Negotiation  |  Friday April 9  |  12pm – 1pm

To view the SPH Career Services live calendar click here


City College: Women’s Leadership Summit |OPEN TO ALL CUNY STUDENTS!

Friday March 12, 2021 | 10 am – 2pm | Zoom RSVP

The mission of the CCNY’s Annual Women’s Leadership Summit is to inspire and empower students with leadership qualities to foster their skills to take on or continue in their leadership roles on and off-campus. The theme this year is “Navigating and Forging Your Essence”.


2021 Greenlight Festival: CUNY Climate Conference

Wed, Mar 31, 2021, 10:00 AM –Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT | RSVP

GREENLIGHT is a two-day climate conference geared towards educating the public and connecting new grads with their futures in sustainability. Hear from over 20 industry leaders and professionals leading the way in the fight against climate change. Engage in meaningful conversations with like-minded peers about sustainability and the future of our planet.

Ongoing Events

January 1 to April 11  |  Virtual  | Register

APHA invites you to participate in the Keep It Moving Challenge, a great way to focus on being active every day, staying motivated by your team members, and engaging in a little friendly competition. Sign up for the challenge today by joining theCUNY SPH team or creating your own.


STUDENT RESOURCES

GSGA Student Awards

Apply for reimbursement when you pay out of pocket to attend virtual public health conferences! There are also GSGA awards for community service, professional development, and manuscripts. You can’t miss out on this. For more details, click here to check it out!


Wellness for students at the School of Public Health

The Office of Student Wellness is here to provide you with short-term individual counseling, support groups, community referrals, and various events aimed at promoting healthy coping skills.   As we collectively continue to navigate the range of challenges presented by multiple pandemics, the Office of Student Wellness seeks to gain a clearer understanding of your wellness needs and preferences for engaging.  This is a reminder to please complete the survey below to assist the Office of Student Wellness in supporting you and your peers.  Your feedback is much appreciated!

Survey: https://cunysph.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37Vmqde2NJF8Iia


We’d like to hear from you!

Fill out this survey today and let us know what you would like to see this semester!


HealthyCUNY works with partners inside and outside of CUNY to promote well-being and a culture of health in order to foster the academic and life success of our students. To learn more about HealthyCUNY, simply click here!


Student Emergency Funds 

If you are a current CUNY SPH student-facing short-term financial hardship, we encourage you to submit an application to the Student Emergency Fund.

To access the application, you will need to log into SharePoint using your SPH login (sph\______) credentials.  Reach out to the HelpDesk@sph.cuny.edu if you require assistance with SharePoint.

Click here to apply.  Please note that applicants will be asked to submit supporting documentation to demonstrate financial need.


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