GSGA February Newsletter

February 23, 2024

Dear CUNY SPH community,

Wishing you a fantastic February filled with joy, success, and new opportunities! As we delve into this month of love and growth, we hope you’re surrounded by positivity and good vibes.

We have some incredible events lined up, and we’d love for you to be a part of them! Your presence adds a special touch to our community, and we can’t wait to share these moments of celebration with you.

May your February be a blend of accomplishment, relaxation, and moments that make your heart smile.

Sincerely,

Your 2023-2024 GSGA

GSGA Awards

Updates!

The GSGA awards are designed to support students with the costs of community service events, conferences, workshops, and publications. They can also be used for professional growth and development opportunities that students may want to pursue during their time here at SPH.

The 2024 awards include:

• Publication and Dissemination Award
• Community Service Award
• Student Success Award

We are currently in the process of updating all of our new award guidelines on the GSGA website. We want to apologize for any delay and/or confusion we may have caused, but we can assure you that all of this information will be updated ASAP.

If you have any questions, you can email GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu

GSGA Virtual Movie Night

Save the Date:

Thursday February 29 | 6 PM – 8 PM

“Hitting Home” A Story about Teens, Dating and Violence

We are pleased to present “Hitting Home,” a film that is both compelling and thought-provoking, in honor of February’s theme of teen dating violence. This gripping story explores the complicated and frequently disregarded problem of teen dating violence, illuminating its widespread occurrence and significant effects on both individuals and communities.

Teen dating violence is a serious public health issue in addition to a personal and interpersonal issue. A comprehensive knowledge of the problem is made possible by approaching it from a public health standpoint, which also makes it easier to coordinate efforts to improve adolescent wellbeing, lower the incidence of dating violence, and make society as a whole safer.

Register using this link

Public Health Workforce Student Loan Repayment–Sign-on Letter and Advocacy Opportunity

Attention public health students and graduates: Unlike other health professions, there’s currently no specific loan repayment or forgiveness program for you. Despite a 2006 law mandating it, the program has never been funded. With the challenges faced by the public health workforce due to Covid, there’s an urgent need to revitalize the field. A sign-on letter to Congress for funding the Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment program is available below. Act now to support the future of public health professionals before the program expires in 2025.

Here’s the letter: https://lnkd.in/eNabZ7iN

Here’s the link to sign: Public Health Loan Repayment Sign-on Letter 2024

NYS Open Meetings Law

Pursuant to the New York State Open Meetings Law, SPH students and members of the public have the right to attend meetings of the Graduate Student Government Association without voice. We will be holding our next meeting on February 29, 2024.

Should you like to attend this meeting and observe, you may do so. Our meetings are currently being held virtually, so if you would like to sit in on one of these meetings send an email to gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu at least 24 hours before the time of the meeting and we will send the Zoom link.

A full list of SPH events can be accessed here.

Keep an eye out for updates as more events are added – you can also view up-and-coming events and public health news on our Twitter and Instagram pages, and join our private student group on Facebook.

GSGA Newsletter

January 30, 2024

Dear CUNY SPH community,

Welcome back and happy new year!

We would like to send our best wishes to each and every member of our amazing CUNY SPH family as we approach the start of a brand-new year. We hope that you are doing well, feeling upbeat, and enjoying the excitement that comes with starting a new semester.

We are delighted to share with you the details of a number of great events we have planned for the upcoming year! We hope you can join us! Our community is alive and dynamic because of your presence, and we are looking forward to making memories that will last a lifetime together.

We hope that the upcoming year is full of happiness, prosperity, and amazing possibilities. We are wishing you a successful and joyful 2024!

Sincerely,

Your 2023 – 2024 GSGA

Welcome New Students!

It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy community. Your distinct abilities and thoughts are a great asset to our active academic community. Prepare yourself for a rewarding journey of discovery and development. Cheers to an amazing semester!

Please access this link to visit the Student Life page. You will be able to learn how to access all the information and student services available across CUNY SPH.

Back to School Social

When: Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Time: 5 PM – 7 Pm

Where: CUNY SPH

Virtual registration: Registration Link

In-person registration – Registration Link

Please join us at the Back-To-School Social! This event promises an exciting opportunity for students to reconnect with both faculty and fellow classmates. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant atmosphere, the event offers a perfect blend of socializing and networking. Attendees can enjoy a variety of delectable refreshments, while fostering a relaxed and enjoyable environment. The highlight of the evening includes a dynamic Q&A session, providing students with the chance to engage directly with faculty members and learn more about their scholarship and passion that drives it. Moreover, representatives from various student clubs will be present, offering insights into student activities and encouraging students to explore new interests. This Back-To-School Social not only nourishes the academic spirit but also cultivates a sense of community and collaboration within the student body.

We hope to see you there!!

Seeking Nominees for GSGA and GC

Wondering how to get involved in student government? Beginning in March 2024, the CUNY SPH and the Graduate Student Government Association will be seeking nominations for student representatives to serve for the 2024-2025 academic year for the following:

• Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA)
• CUNY SPH Governance Council (GC) (7 GC representatives and 2 alternates)
• SPH Committee for Equity and Inclusion (2 CEI representatives)
• CUNY SPH Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee (2 FSDC representatives)

Student representation on the GSGA, GC, CEI and FSDC is critical to ensuring student priorities and needs are being met.

***Eligibility***

All matriculated students in good standing are eligible to be nominated and elected to serve for 1-year terms, renewal up to 3 years. Students can be nominated and elected to serve on more than one body (GSGA, GC, FSDC) or Committee. All nominees should be planning to enroll in both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Students planning to graduate in Fall 2024 are not eligible to be nominated.

Stay tuned for the Call for Nominations in March. Direct any questions regarding nominations for student leadership positions at SPH to StudentLife@sph.cuny.edu.

Belle Zeller Scholarship Fund

Wishing you a Happy New Year from

The Belle Zeller Scholarship Trust Fund!

Kindly remember The Fund is

currently accepting submissions for Fall 2024.

Your students can access the applications at www.bellezeller.org.

Please take note of the February 29, 2024, deadline and

share the word with your faculty and students.

Thank you!

Narcan Trainings at SPH

Join us for an in-person event at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy! The Harlem Health Initiative is hosting a Narcan Training with the NYC DOHMH to educate and empower the community. Learn how to administer Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Attendees will receive a Narcan bag and test strips for Xylazine (Tranq) & Fentanyl. This event is open to all and aims to increase awareness and preparedness. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and save lives!

Two available sessions on February 7, 2024 @ 10 AM & 3 PM

Register here: https://HHI-narcan-training.eventbrite.com

NYS Open Meetings Law

Pursuant to the New York State Open Meetings Law, SPH students and members of the public have the right to attend meetings of the Graduate Student Government Association without voice. We will be holding our next meeting on February 15, 2024.

Should you like to attend this meeting and observe, you may do so. Our meetings are currently being held virtually, so if you would like to sit in on one of these meetings send an email to gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu at least 24 hours before the time of the meeting and we will send the Zoom link.

A full list of SPH events can be accessed here.

Keep an eye out for updates as more events are added – you can also view up-and-coming events and public health news on our Twitter and Instagram pages, and join our private student group on Facebook.

GSGA Newsletter

June 10, 2022

Hello SPH students,

Happy Friday and welcome to the last issue of the GSGA newsletter for the 2021-2022 academic year!

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the CUNY SPH Class of 2022. We are proud of all of you for reaching this milestone and completing your graduate degree! This is a great accomplishment based on years of hard work and dedication! Special congratulations to the graduates among GSGA 2021-2022 Officers: Natalia Surujnath (Masters Senator), Sherline Altidor (Masters Senator), Anthony Maltese (Past President), and Kevin Chin (Past Treasurer). We wish all graduates the best and we look forward to hearing about your future endeavors. We also hope you will join the Alumni Network!

We would also like to share the results from the recent election of student representatives to the GSGA, the Governance Council (GC) and Committees. Vacant positions on the GSGA will be filled in accordance with the GSGA Constitution/By-Laws available here. Vacant positions on the GC will be filled in accordance with the GC Governance Plan/By-Laws available here.

Graduate Student Government Association
President – Doris Chiu
Vice-President – Zaire Ali
Treasurer – TBD
Masters Senators – Greg Klimaytis, TBD (3)
Doctoral Senators – Amena El-Harakeh, Shari Jardine
Advanced Certificate Senator -TBD
USS Delegate/Alternate – TBD (2)

Governance Council
Ex Officio – Doris Chiu
CHSS Rep. – Amanda Pierz
EOGHS Rep. – Greg Klimaytis
EPI/BIO Rep. – Christina Samurkas
HPAM Rep. – TBD
Master’s Program Rep. – Ariani Alemzadeh
Doctoral Progam Rep. – Amena El-Harakeh
Alternates – TBD (2)

Committee for Equity & Inclusion
Ariani Alemzadeh
Adriana Padilla

Faculty Student Disciplinary Committee
Zaire Ali
Greg Klimaytis

Congratulations to all who were elected and thanks to all the candidates for your willingness to serve our school community!

Sincerely,
GSGA 2021-2022

Upcoming SPH Events

For a complete listing of all SPH events for the semester, please visit the CUNY SPH Events page.

Virtual Lavender Graduation

Wednesday, June 22  |  6:00pm to 7:00pm  | RSVP

Other Upcoming Events

Film Screening: Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote

Friday, June 17  |  6:00pm to 7:00pm  | RSVP

The Graduate Student Government Association and the Office of Student Affairs is hosting this special film screening as the New York State primary season gets underway. Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote shines light on the dark corners of our country’s voting processes; including the increase of vote-restricting laws passing through legislation prior to, during, and after the 2020 election cycle.

All attendees will receive a Panera Bread gift card.  Be sure to register using your SPH or CUNY email. 

And, if you are eligible and registered in NYS, don’t forget to vote!! (see details immediately below).

The June 28 primary election will be for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, State Assembly and Judicial Seats. CUNY Votes is a comprehensive, non-partisan initiative whose mission is to promote student voter registration, voter participation and voter awareness through campus based activities, external partnerships and University-wide campaigns. More details can be accessed here.  

• Early Voting: June 18-26, 2022
• Primary Election: June 28, 2022

GSGA Past Events

Stressed? Give Mindfulness Meditation a Try

On May 3^rd 2022, the GSGA held an introduction to mindfulness meditation session led by Kell Julliard, who is a mindfulness meditation instructor certified by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. In case you missed the session, you can check the recording here.

Student Resources

Student SNAP Pandemic-Eligibility Extended

Summer can be a difficult time for many students with less access to campus resources and free meals through campus events. The SNAP Pandemic Expansion was extended for 90 days and all CUNY students are encouraged to apply before July 15^th. Any CUNY student can text FOOD to (855) 230-6746 or fill out a quick form at swipehunger.org/cunysnn, and a student Navigator will be in touch shortly.

Career Services and Events

To view the SPH Career Services live calendar, click here. To schedule a 1:1 Career Coaching appointment with the Office of Career Services, book an appointment online now!

Job Opportunity Spotlight

1. Looking for a part time role at CUNY SPH? The Nutrition and Dietetic Internship & Office of Experiential Learning departments are looking to fill a 20 hour a week role as the Experiential, Non-Credit, and Distance Learning Program Assistant!

2. CUNY Career Launch is seeking intern supervisors who will work 30 hours per week to oversee 10 undergraduate interns in the execution of their core work and build professional skills. Supervisors will start in late June and work until August 19. Supervisors will be employees of the Research Foundation of CUNY.

To read more and apply to these roles, see the listings in the Job Postings.

Student Wellness Support Services and Events

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GSGA Newsletter

April 28, 2022

Hello SPH students,

Happy Thursday and welcome to this issue of the GSGA newsletter. We hope you had a safe, relaxing, and rejuvenating spring break!

In this issue of the newsletter, we share details about our upcoming GSGA event on mindfulness meditation. We hope you are as excited as we are for this event! The event will be led by Kell Julliard on Tuesday, May 3, at 5 p.m. ET via Zoom. Make sure to check out the details and reserve your spot! Additional resources on mindfulness meditation will also be shared with participants!

We would also like to share with you that the Call for Nominations for the upcoming SPH student elections has been extended through Thursday, April 28 at midnight (11:59pm EST). Thank you to all who have submitted their nominations! The CUNY SPH and GSGA are still seeking nominations for student representatives to serve as Masters and Certificate Senators on the GSGA, and as Departmental Representatives and Degree Program Representatives on the CUNY SPH Governance Council (GC) for the 2022-2023 academic year. Please check your SPH email for the Call for Nominations and be sure to submit all nominations by today Thursday, April 28 at midnight (11:59 pm EST). The GSGA will postpone the Candidates’ Forum until next week. Stay tuned for details!

Sincerely,
GSGA 2021-2022

GSGA and SPH Clubs Events

Stressed? Give Mindfulness Meditation a Try

Tuesday, May 3 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | RSVP

Graduate school is hard, but there is an effective, enjoyable way to achieve calm: mindfulness meditation. Join the GSGA for an introduction to mindfulness meditation to discover how it works and perhaps set yourself on a path toward improved awareness, sharpened mental focus and concentration, and less stress. Mindfulness is shown to rewire the brain for the better, so join this special session to see what all the fuss is about.

The session will be led by Kell Julliard. Certified by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association, Kell has taught mindfulness skills to health professionals and the public since 2010. Kell he teaches mindfulness for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and is trained as a facilitator for the Eat Right Now mindful eating program. He holds a master’s degree in Expressive Therapy from the University of Louisville and served as a psychotherapist in the chemical dependency field. Formerly, he was director of clinical research at the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Brooklyn, where he also taught mindfulness skills to employees. For over two decades, he mentored medical and dental residents and faculty in research methods and evidence-based medicine.

Upcoming SPH Events

For a complete listing of all SPH events for the semester, please visit the CUNY SPH Events page.

Reaching policymakers in MHPSS evidence translation and service integration

Tuesday, May 3  |  8:00am to 9:00am  | RSVP

Other Upcoming Events

CSAAH’s Tenth Biennial Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Health Conference.

Tuesday & Wednesday, June 7 and 8

Student Resources

Career Services and Events

Career Services Workshop: Breaking Into the Public Health Field
Tuesday, May 10  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Register 

New to the field of public health? From the Office Career Services, this virtual workshop will showcase the many careers that public health graduates from across SPH’s academic concentrations can break into. Participants will learn about key resources available to explore careers in public health as well as strategies to launch a successful job/internship search. Students and recent alumni welcome.

Student Emergency Fund

CUNY SPH is committed to helping students who are facing financial hardship. Students who are experiencing a short-term financial emergency for any reason may apply for a quick-response grant from the Student Emergency Fund by clicking here.

Student Wellness Support Services and Events

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GSGA Newsletter

April 14, 2022

Hello SPH students,

Happy Thursday and welcome to this issue of the GSGA newsletter.

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, the GSGA had a lively and successful trivia night. We welcomed CUNY SPH students from all concentrations to a night of fun, with all sorts of public health and quirky questions. Read more about the trivia night in this issue. We also share details about our upcoming GSGA event: Stressed? Give Mindfulness Meditation a Try, which will be led by Kell Julliard on Tuesday, May 3, at 5 p.m. ET via Zoom. Make sure to check out the details and reserve your spot!

Finally, we would like to draw your attention to the upcoming elections. The CUNY SPH and GSGA are seeking nominations for student representatives to serve on the GSGA, the CUNY SPH Governance Council (GC) and the CUNY SPH Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee for the 2022-2023 academic year. Please check your SPH email for the Call for Nominations that was sent out earlier this week and be sure to submit all nominations by this Sunday, April 17 at midnight (11:59 pm EST). The GSGA will host a Candidates Forum on April 27. Stay tuned for more details in our next newsletter.

Wishing CUNY SPH students, professors, and staff a safe and happy spring break next week!

Sincerely,
GSGA 2021-2022

GSGA Events

Stressed? Give Mindfulness Meditation a Try

Tuesday, May 3  |  5:00pm to 6:00pm  |  RSVP

Graduate school is hard, but there is an effective, enjoyable way to achieve calm: mindfulness meditation. Join the GSGA for an introduction to mindfulness meditation to discover how it works and perhaps set yourself on a path toward improved awareness, sharpened mental focus and concentration, and less stress. Mindfulness is shown to rewire the brain for the better, so join this special session to see what all the fuss is about.

The session will be led by Kell Julliard. Certified by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association, Kell has taught mindfulness skills to health professionals and the public since 2010. The author of three peer-reviewed research studies on mindfulness in the healthcare workplace, he has taught in a variety of settings including the Garrison Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies as well as in New York City, Chicago, Montreal, Boston, and Philadelphia. In addition, he teaches mindfulness for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and is trained as a facilitator for the Eat Right Now mindful eating program. He holds a master’s degree in Expressive Therapy from the University of Louisville and served as a psychotherapist in the chemical dependency field. Formerly, he was director of clinical research at the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Brooklyn, where he also taught mindfulness skills to employees. For over two decades, he mentored medical and dental residents and faculty in research methods and evidence-based medicine.

Upcoming SPH Events

For a complete listing of all SPH events for the semester, please visit the CUNY SPH Events page.

Can the Participant Speak Beyond Likert? Natural Language Processing in Public Health

Wednesday, April 20  |  4:00pm to 5:30pm  |  RSVP

Join us for Grand Rounds with Dr. Diana Thomas, Research Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the United States Military Academy, West Point.

Other Upcoming Events

Shifting the Paradigm to Advance Obesity Solutions

Tuesday, April 19  |  10:00am to 3:00pm  |  RSVP

2022 Healthy New York Summit

Wednesday, April 20  |  9:00am to 3:30pm  |  RSVP

The Coronavirus Pandemic shook up New York like almost no other health crisis in recent history. City & State’s Healthy New York Summit will bring together health care decision makers and policy experts from all sectors to identify challenges and discuss solutions to improve our system. Attendees will gain new insights and perspectives on the most critical issues and priorities in New York health care during and post the pandemic.

Student Resources

Career Services and Events

To view the SPH Career Services live calendar, click here. To schedule a 1:1 Career Coaching appointment with the Office of Career Services, book an appointment online now!

The NYSPHC is mobilizing 1,000 Fellows across NYS, including upcoming graduates, from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds, including communications, education, social services, public health, and other health-related programs. This effort is to support local health departments, other community-based organizations, and the New York State Department of Health with COVID-19 response and recovery including community outbreak response, emergency preparedness, outreach and partnership development, communications support, and other public health priorities in their communities. These Fellowships are full time, paid positions and as an added benefit, Fellows will participate in Cornell University’s Public Health Essentials Certificate Program for free. To read more and apply, see the listing in this week’s Internship & Fellowship Postings.

Student Wellness Support Services and Events

CUNY SPH is hosting its inaugural Health and Wellness Week from April 25 to April 29, 2022. It will be a week of virtual events offering educational, interactive, and self-paced experiences rooted in promoting the optimal health and well-being of CUNY SPH students. A range of workshops, panels, and art will be offered that targets various dimensions of health (including emotional, intellectual, physical, environmental, social, and spiritual).

Check out and RSVP for the workshops and events here. Please complete this 2 question survey prior to the events.

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GSGA Newsletter

March 31, 2022

Hello SPH students,

Happy Thursday and welcome to this issue of the GSGA newsletter!

We would like to congratulate the 2022 Cancer Epidemiology Education in Special Populations (CEESP) fellows, Alexander Ahn, Vivian Le, Emanuel Mejia, and Thinh Vu. The CEESP is a research training program funded by the NIH/NCI grant # (R25 CA112383) since 2006 to develop careers of public health students from all schools and programs in public health in the U.S. in the field of cancer epidemiology and cancer prevention and control. The program provides funding to students to conduct mentored cancer research in global and U.S. minority settings.

Congratulations to the four awardees!

Sincerely,
GSGA 2021-2022

Upcoming Opportunities

Trans Mentor Project

Trans Mentor Project is a national e-mentoring program that pairs trans and nonbinary (TGNB) youth and young adults with TGNB adult mentors. Its mission is to provide trans and nonbinary mentees with supportive, identity-affirming mentors who will empower them to meet their personal goals and thrive.

Upcoming SPH Events

For a complete listing of all SPH events for the semester, please visit the CUNY SPH Events page.

Monday, April 4  |  4:00pm to 5:00pm  |  RSVP

Marking National Public Health Week with Health Commissioners Drs. Mary Bassett and Ashwin Vasan 

Please join us for a special event to mark National Public Health Week, featuring New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett and New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan. The talk will be moderated by Dean Ayman El-Mohandes.

CUNY Disability Awareness Month: Forging pathways toward a better informed and accessible CUNY SPH 
Tuesday, April 5 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | RSVP

 Join the CUNY SPH Office of Accessibility Services in celebrating CUNY Disability Awareness Month, Building a more accessible, inclusive, and braver CUNY SPH community. In this session, students, faculty, and staff will learn about available CUNY and CUNY SPH resources and will discuss ways to 
forge pathways toward a better informed and accessible CUNY SPH.

CUNY Disability Awareness Month: Cultivating a braver and more inclusive CUNY SPH

Thursday, April 7  | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |  RSVP
Join the CUNY SPH Office of Accessibility Services in celebrating CUNY Disability Awareness Month, Building a more accessible, inclusive, and braver CUNY SPH community. Co-facilitated by CUNY SPH PhD students Zaire Ali and Ivonne Quiroz, this session is only open to CUNY SPH students.

Other Upcoming Events

Ballroom Day at CCNY: House & Ball Culture’s History & Significance

Thursday, April 7  | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | RSVP 

Building Healthy Relationships in the LGBTQ+ Community

Wednesday, April 13 25-26 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | RSVP 

On Wednesday, April 13 during Club Hours, please join representatives from OneLove, a New York -based non-profit organization, and your fellow students for a casual but informative conversation about friendships and romantic relationships in the LGBTQ+ community. Topics will include dating, hook-up culture, friends with benefits, and informed consent, among others.

Student Resources

Crisis Text Line

Text CUNY to 741741 for crisis support! Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Talkspace for International and Out-of-state Students

• CUNY has partnered with Talkspace to offer international and out-of-state students online messaging therapy (at no cost).
• Register for Talkspace here and enter code: CUNY2021.

• Visit talkspace.com/CUNY to check your registration status.

Career Services and Events

To view the SPH Career Services live calendar, click here. To schedule a 1:1 Career Coaching appointment with the Office of Career Services, book an appointment online now!

Student Wellness Support Services and Events

To schedule a counseling appointment with the CUNY SPH Counseling and Wellness Services, send an email to the CUNY SPH Student Wellness Counselor at Sherry.Adams@sph.cuny.edu. You can also learn about student wellness services and resources here. 

Recurring student support groups appear below.

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GSGA Newsletter

March 17, 2022

Hello SPH students,

Happy Thursday and welcome to this issue of the GSGA newsletter!

We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we have been having recently. Spring is just a few days away and is a great time to be outdoors. Start planning for your Spring break, if you have not done so already!

On March 30, we will be hosting our inaugural event for this semester. Join us for a lively trivia night from the comfort of your own home. You can join with a team or be assigned a team at the event. We encourage you to have snacks and beverages handy. All attendees will also receive a Panera gift card! Please check more details below.

We also want to remind you of the GSGA awards that are designed to provide you with financial support to participate in community service events, conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities, and to publish your research work. Make sure to check out if you are eligible and apply soon!

Sincerely,
GSGA 2021-2022

GSGA Trivia Night – Mark your calendars!!

Wednesday, March 30 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | RSVP 

We are very excited to invite you to our lively trivia night on March 30! Grab a snack and join us for fun games from the comfort of your own home. You can join with a team or be assigned a team at the event. We encourage you to have snacks and beverages handy. All attendees will receive a Panera gift card!

Upcoming Opportunities

Call for Submissions of Artwork: MiX Pride Virtual Art Festival

This year, the Rainbow Alliance Student Club in Bronx Community College’s LGBTQI+ Resource Room are launching the first ever MiX Pride Virtual Art Festival. They are seeking original artwork that expresses PRIDE in the LGBTQI+ experience. LGBTQI+ artists are invited to present original, contemporary works of art that celebrate LGBTQI+ pride, identity, and diversity. The jury prizes are as follows: First Place: $1200, Second Place: $1000, Third Place: $500. Special Award for a current CUNY student will be $300 (must be able to provide proof of enrollment). Apply here by April 30, 2022. Check the website for more details on eligibility and submission requirements.

Upcoming SPH Events

For a complete listing of all SPH events for the semester, please visit the CUNY SPH Events page.

The Urban Policy Forum focuses on how cities can use food as a lever for climate change mitigation and the reduction of their GHGs emissions. What is the potential impact of changing institutional food to advance more climate resilient communities? What does measuring adherence to environmental standards guidelines entail? How do demographics relate to food consumption and its environmental impacts? What are the logistics of transitioning institutional food to more climate-aware models, and which may be some potential operational obstacles in the transition and ways to overcome them? Join the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and guest speakers to explore these and other questions.

Other Upcoming Events

Managing Burnout and Preventing Vicarious Trauma

Wednesday, March 23  | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | RSVP 

This program is offered by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Health (NYC DOHMH) and presented by Lindsey Hennawi, LMSW, MPH. At the end of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Understand the neuroscience and symptomology of trauma and PTSD
2. To learn identify burnout and to understand the cycle of stress and the manifestation of burnout in helping professionals
3. To understand how to identify and address vicarious trauma and respond to survivors who disclose sexual assault
4. To define self-care and to understand what that means for oneself.

2022 Latinx Leads Virtual Conference

Wednesday, March 25-26 | RSVP 

The Latinx Leads Student Leadership Conference is the largest national gathering of Latinx student leaders and campus-based advisors to address the most critical topics of diversity and social justice challenging the Latinx community within colleges and universities. You can find more details about the conference here.

Student Resources

Safety Policies, Procedures, and Services: Mask Policy Update

• Anyone who would like to continue wearing a mask in any CUNY setting is welcome to do so at any time.
• Masks will continue to be available to you at the SPH Public Safety Stations on the 1st, 5th, 6th and 7th Floors.
• While the CDC is not requiring people to wear a mask in communities that have low or medium COVID-19 levels, faculty, staff, and students who are still not vaccinated, or those who have been or will be granted a medical exemption or religious exception, are urged to continue to wear a mask.
• If you come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 and you are either fully vaccinated and have received a booster shot, or if you tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 90 days, you do not need to quarantine as long as you remain asymptomatic, and you can return to work or class. But you need to wear a mask for 10 days from the date of your last close contact and get tested at least 5 days after the close contact.

Career Services and Events

To view the SPH Career Services live calendar, click here. To schedule a 1:1 Career Coaching appointment with the Office of Career Services, book an appointment online now!

Student Wellness Support Services and Events

To schedule a counseling appointment with the CUNY SPH Counseling and Wellness Services, send an email to the CUNY SPH Student Wellness Counselor at Sherry.Adams@sph.cuny.edu. You can also learn about student wellness services and resources here. 

Recurring student support groups appear below.

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GSGA Newsletter

March 03, 2022

Hello SPH students,

Happy Thursday and welcome to this issue of the GSGA newsletter!

Despite the challenging circumstances due to the pandemic, CUNY-SPH is attempting to strike a balance between online and face-to-face learning with the commitment to provide a safe and healthy learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff and guests. We would like to take this opportunity to commend the CUNY-SPH community on their continued perseverance, optimism, and commitment to excellence.

This issue is full of opportunities, most recent events, support services, and resources available to you. Make sure to check them out! Also, please reach out to us to share your thoughts, ideas, or concerns by emailing us at: gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu.

Sincerely,
GSGA 2021-2022

Upcoming Opportunities

2022 Public Health Partnership Conference

The New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA) invites you to submit a proposal to present your student work at the 2022 Public Health Partnership Conference “Public Health Equity: Building a Stronger New York.” The conference will be held both onsite and virtually, April 27-29 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in Niagara Falls, New York. If interested, pease apply here.

There is also a virtual opportunity for student to have access to sessions at a minimal cost, more details here  ($25 student NYPHA members, $45 non-members). In addition, students who volunteer for the conference can attend that day for free but they must reach out in advance to info@nyspha.org or glenn@buffalo.edu.

Please also be reminded of the CUNY-SPH GSGA conference award. Make sure to apply if you are interested!

Belle Zeller Scholarships for CUNY Students

The deadline for 2022-2023 Belle Zeller Scholarship application submission is quickly approaching – March 4, 2022. To find out more about the scholarship criteria and application, please visit the website here.

Eligibility for the $5,000 scholarship ($2,500 each semester for up to 6 semesters) includes having completed at least 16 credits at a CUNY college, with a 3.75 GPA or better, and having performed significant community service. Scholars fall into three categories: CUNY undergraduate college, doctoral programs through the CUNY Graduate Center, and students enrolled in CUNY Professional Schools. If you have any questions about the Belle Zeller Scholars program, please feel free to send an email to: scholarship@bellezeller.org.

Upcoming SPH Events

For a complete listing of all SPH events for the semester, please visit the CUNY SPH Events page.

The Office of Counseling and Wellness Services is dedicated to offering LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling and promoting the growth of LGBTQIA+ services at CUNY SPH. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to this town hall on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm to engage in conversation about how to foster such growth at our campus. Please register here. We are seeking your input to inform next steps. If you are interested, please contact Student Wellness Counselor/CUNY SPH LGBTQI Council Liaison Sherry Adams at sherry.adams@sph.cuny.edu.

Other Upcoming Events

Hunter Gender-affirming Voice Training Group

Thursday, March 3  |  4:30 pm – 5:30 pm  | RSVP 

Hunter College Center for Communication Disorders’ gender-affirming voice training group seeks to help individuals in the transgender community explore ways to modify their voice and communication styles, thus affirming their identity in a safe and supportive environment. This is an eight-week program of a small group of young adults (3-5 people) who identify as transgender. The program will be starting Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 4:30 pm and meets every week at the same time for eight weeks. Each meeting is 60 minutes long. You can find out more details about the training group here.

The Inaugural 2022 CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference

Friday, April 1  |  9:00 am – 5:00 pm  | RSVP 

The CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference brings together LGBTQI+ students from across CUNY interested in learning more about leadership and creating change on our campuses and broader communities. The conference will take place on Friday, April 1, 2022, 9 am – 5 pm at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The conference is planned to be in-person pending approval, but there will also be a virtual option for those who prefer it. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please register here. If you have any questions please reach out to Dominique Mendez at domendez@jjay.cuny.edu.

You can also sign up to facilitate workshops on various topics of importance to foster leadership and advocacy in our LGBTQI+ students. Each workshop should be 45 minutes to an hour long. Workshops can be facilitated in-person or online. You don’t have to do the workshop alone! You can propose a workshop and express interest in co-facilitating. Sign-up to facilitate a workshop here.

Student Resources

Career Services and Events

To view the SPH Career Services live calendar, click here. To schedule a 1:1 Career Coaching appointment with the Office of Career Services, book an appointment online now!

Career Events 
Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries Virtual Information Session
Join this session on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at 5:00 pm to learn more about Industrial Hygienist career opportunities at Washington State Dept. of Labor and Industries. Please register here. As an Industrial Hygienist, you’ll keep Washington’s workforce safe by evaluating and controlling occupational health hazards. The hazards you’ll address include noise, chemicals, blood-borne pathogens and other physical and biological agents. Your ability to maintain composure and sensitivity in challenging situations will be great assets. You’ll prepare and calibrate industrial hygiene sampling equipment, and you’ll make suggestions for abatement and provide materials to assist with compliance. We’re looking for candidates with strong research and analytical skills and technical proficiency. Strong communication and organizational skills are also desirable. Visit the website for current openings.

Talkspace for International and Out-of-state Students

• CUNY has partnered with Talkspace to offer international and out-of-state students free online messaging therapy.
• Register for Talkspace here and enter code: CUNY2021.
• Visit talkspace.com/CUNY to check your registration status.

Student Wellness Support Services and Events

The CUNY SPH Counseling and Wellness Services offers virtual spaces to provide support to students. To schedule a counseling appointment, e-mail: Sherry.Adams@sph.cuny.edu and learn about student wellness services and resources here. Recurring student support groups appear below.

GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu

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GSGA Newsletter

February 17, 2022

Hello SPH students,

Happy Thursday and welcome to this issue of the GSGA newsletter!

We hope that you are having a fruitful semester. Please join us in welcoming the GSGA leaders for the Spring semester. A special welcome to our two new Senators, Colin DeVries and Doris Chiu! Please see below and make sure to check the GSGA leaders’ biographies on our page.

• President: Bradley Meacham
• Vice-President: Shawon Shahriar
• Treasurer: Afia Islam
• Communications Officer: Amena El-Harakeh
• Advanced Certificate Senator: Colin DeVries
• Masters Senators: Sherline Altidor, Doris Chiu, Ansu Abraham, and Natalia Surujnath
• Doctoral Senators: Claudia Calhoon and Shari Jardine

Please also make sure to take advantage of all that CUNY SPH offers you. We will continue to ensure that you have the information necessary to seek out resources, support services, and opportunities for engagement. Below is a listing of upcoming events and support services and resources available to you.

As we are dedicated to bringing a voice to the CUNY SPH student body, we are accessible to you and welcome the opportunity to hear from you. We encourage you to reach out to us to share your thoughts, ideas, or concerns by emailing us at: gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu.

Sincerely,
GSGA 2021-2022

Upcoming SPH Events

For a complete listing of all SPH events for the semester, please visit the CUNY SPH Events page.

Urban Food Policy Forum

Thursday, February 24  |  10:30 am – 12:00 pm  |  RSVP

The topic of this forum is Food Is Medicine, focusing on the policies to replicate, scale, and finance food as medicine programs, from medically-tailored meals to prescription produce programs. On February 24, join the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and guest practitioners and policy experts to learn more about the most recent developments in this rapidly growing field of research, policy, and practice.

Other Upcoming Events

Afrofuturism by Carnegie Hall

This month, Carnegie Hall is kicking off a citywide festival on the theme of Afrofuturism, an ever-expansive aesthetic and practice—where music, visual arts, science fiction, and technology intersect to imagine alternate realities and a liberated future viewed through the lens of Black cultures.There are $10 student tickets available for many of the festival events. You can also take advantage of the student discounts available on the website. To take advantage of these student discounts, you can sign up for the Student Insider program on the website – registration is fast and free!

Crash Course on Black American History

Academic Support

Writing Assistance

CUNY SPH provides one-on-one consultation for all current CUNY SPH students, assisting with the various stages and strategies of the writing process. From brainstorm to final proof, from macrostructures to mechanics, from analysis to rhetoric, we’re here to help you craft intelligible, exhaustive, and compelling work. Book an appointment online now!

Student Resources

Career Services and Events

To view the SPH Career Services live calendar, click here.

To schedule a 1:1 Career Coaching appointment with the Office of Career Services, book an appointment online now!

ASPPH 2022 Annual Meeting
March 22-24  |  Arlington, VA & online sessions available  |  Register
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health is hosting their 2022 Annual Meeting March 22-24. This event convenes academic public health leaders, faculty, students, and members of the public health community from around the world for three days in March to engage in discussions and share new strategies and tools to strengthen education, practice, and research in public health. This year, we are excited to offer two attendance options, in-person (Arlington, VA) and online. Join us to learn the latest about every facet of academic public health and bring data-driven insights back to your campus.

Student Wellness Support Services and Events

The CUNY SPH Counseling and Wellness Services offers virtual spaces to provide support to students. To schedule a counseling appointment, e-mail: Sherry.Adams@sph.cuny.edu and learn about student wellness services and resources here. Recurring student support groups appear below.

Upcoming events are also listed below:

Town Hall: Enhancing an LGBTQIA+ Affirming and Supportive Campus at CUNY SPH
Thursday, March 3  |  2:00 pm  |  RSVP

Counseling and Wellness Services is dedicated to offering LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling and promoting the growth of LGBTQIA+ services at CUNY SPH. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to this town hall to engage in conversation about how to foster such growth at our campus. We are seeking your input to inform next steps. If you are interested, please contact Student Wellness Counselor/CUNY SPH LGBTQI Council Liaison Sherry Adams: sherry.adams@sph.cuny.edu.

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