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Newsletter 03.10.2021

GSGA Newsletter

March 10, 2021

Hello SPH students,

Monday, March 8th was International Women’s Day! The theme this year was “Choose To Challenge.” What did you choose to challenge this year? We challenge you to attend the City College: Women’s Leadership Summit on Friday, March 12. It is open to ALL CUNY students! The last day to RSVP is today! See below for more information. 

We also encourage students to get involved in the SPH Graduate Student Government Association 2021-2022. Nominations will start soon this month and elections will begin in April. We are in need of student leaders! If you would like to find out more please email gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu.

P.S. Keep up with GSGA and follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

Sincerely,

GSGA 2020-2021


SPH Student Clubs & Opportunities

Are you studying or interested in Health Informatics? The PHIIRE Club is looking for SPH students to run for executive positions or become members! The mission of the PHIIRE Club is to equip future public health professionals and leaders with the knowledge to address 21st-century challenges in Urban communities. The club advocates using SMAART(Sustainable, Multisector, Accessible, Affordable, Reimbursable, and Tailored) Informatics Framework to support the student projects we’ll be working on.

For questions email: Rafaela.Villacres63@sphmail.cuny.edu


There will be a rally against tuition hikes! Masks and social distancing will be required. See the flyer above for more information.


Think you got what it takes this year? Become part of the GSGA 2021-2022! Email us gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu.


Job Opportunities During COVID

COVID-19 Community Testing & Tracing Canvassing: Full-Time Community Canvassers (Brooklyn, NY)

Here is a job opportunity for those interested in keeping NYC safe and providing public health & vaccine education canvassing throughout Brooklyn! It is $20/hr. and they will provide health insurance for those working more than 30 hrs as well as overtime. To read more click here.

Professional Development 

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”.


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 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


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.

Building Bridges: Creating Health | April 8 & 9 | Virtual
APHA’s Virtual Policy Action Institute brings the importance of policy to the forefront during National Public Health Week. Join elected officials, policy experts, and influential speakers as they explore such topics as health equity, COVID-19, climate change, the federal health agendas, and how to effectively communicate across party lines. #SpeakForHealth

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 

Stress Management Support Group

Tuesdays from March 2 through May 11  |  5pm – 6pm  |  Virtual

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 813 2542 4718
Passcode: 540433

Crisis Text Line text: CUNY to 741741


 


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