GSGA Newsletter
March 3, 2021
Hello SPH Students,
March is here and it is National Nutrition Month! Here are some tips regarding eating healthy:
- Avoid distractions while eating
- Take time to enjoy your food
- Include healthy foods from all groups
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Tonight at 8:00 pm the Sustainable CUNY Club will be hosting their meeting. On Friday, March 5th, it is the Virtual Career Fair! Also, Healthy CUNY’s new version of the Guide to Surviving and Thriving at CUNY is now out!
See below our calendar for March 2021 and the RSVP links.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to learn more healthy tips throughout the week!
Sincerely,
GSGA 2020-2021
SPH Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights & Justice Club
The Repro Club has an Instagram: @sphsexreprohrj. Make sure to follow and participate in their upcoming events! For more information about the club click here.
Student Wellness
Stress Management Support Group
Crisis Text Line text: CUNY to 741741
Tuesdays from March 2 through May 11 | 5pm – 6pm | Virtual
Student Wellness Counselor, Sherry Adams, will facilitate a weekly open support group for students that will promote the use of adaptive coping skills and the mutual aid dynamic. In conjunction with group participants, Sherry will share strategies for managing time, academic and personal stressors, and address the emotional impact of enduring simultaneous pandemics. This group will be a safe and affirming space for SPH students coping with a range of challenges to offer and receive support during these trying times. There will be opportunities for creative expression as a method of stress management and mindfulness exercises will be incorporated. If you would like more information please email Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams at [email protected].
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 813 2542 4718
Passcode: 540433
Professional Development Events
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 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
Healthy CUNY
Guide to Surviving and Thriving at CUNY
The new edition includes information about the COVID-19 vaccine and useful resources for finding help with food insecurity, mental health, educational challenges and so much more. Scroll through the whole guide, or simply link to topics of interest within the table of contents! Make sure to also stay updated and follow us on social media: Instagram: @healthycuny, Twitter and Facebook!
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
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 the CUNY 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!
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