GSGA October Newsletter

Dear SPH Students,

Wishing you a wonderful October filled with excitement, success, and new opportunities! Did you know that October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Health Literacy Month? This is the perfect time to raise awareness, educate ourselves, and shine a light on these critical issues.

As the weather cools down, we hope you’re staying cozy and motivated. If you’re finding it hard to unwind, don’t worry—we have some exciting events lined up this month to help you relax and recharge!

Sincerely,

Your 2024-2025 GSGA Team

We Want to Hear From You!

We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Student Interest Survey. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs, concerns, and availability of our student body. The insights gathered will play a crucial role in planning future events and considering new additions to our campus, all aimed at enhancing student life.

Thank you for your valuable participation!

Two Doctoral Senator Positions Open

This is a year-long position where you will have the opportunity to represent the doctoral student body on the GSGA Executive Council. As a doctoral senator, you will be responsible for advocating for the needs and concerns of your fellow doctoral students, attending GSGA meetings, and participating in decision-making processes that impact the student community. This position also offers a stipend of $600 per semester. You can learn more about this position here.

If you or someone you know is interested in representing the doctoral student community and gaining valuable leadership experience, please reach out to us at GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Last Call to Register to Vote!

New York State residents: The deadline to register to vote is fast approaching—Saturday, October 26, 2024. Next Tuesday, October 29, 2024 is also National Early Voting Day. Don’t miss your chance to vote!

If you’re from outside New York, visit vote.gov to check your state’s voter registration deadlines. Even if you’re already registered, it’s a good idea to verify your registration status to ensure you haven’t been removed from the voter rolls.

CUNY Votes is your fast and easy resource for registering to vote and ensuring you’re ready for the upcoming elections. Don’t wait—get voter-ready today!

Want to be more involved? Volunteer as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer! You can volunteer from home or in person with Election Protection, a national network of nonprofits committed to safeguarding voter rights by offering information, resources, and assistance for any issues voters face.

Upcoming Events

Halloween Costume Contest

October 28 – 31 | Virtual

Get into the Halloween spirit and show off your best costume by submitting a photo to our email for a chance to win exciting prizes! Please use your SPH email and send in a photo of your costume to gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu.The top three costumes will be awarded a surprise gift, so don’t miss out—send in your spooky looks! Voting and winner announcements will all take place on Instagram, so make sure you’re following us to stay updated.

Virtual Movie Night: Coraline!

Wednesday, October 30 | 6:30 PM | Virtual | Register here

Join us for a cozy Movie Night on October 30th! We’ll be streaming the beloved movie Coraline. All who attend will receive a gift coupon from Chipotle afterward.

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.

Should you like to attend this meeting and observe, you may do so. Our meetings are currently being held virtually on Saturdays at 6pm, 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 Instagram page.

GSGA September Newsletter

Dear SPH Students,

Welcome to the Fall 2024 semester! We hope you’ve had a smooth start and are beginning to settle into the rhythm of the new academic year. This year, we’re working hard to make it an exciting and enriching experience, filled with opportunities for you to make the most of your time here at CUNY SPH.

Be sure to keep an eye out for our monthly GSGA newsletters, where we’ll share important updates, events, and resources to help you stay connected and informed.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Sincerely,

Your 2024-2025 GSGA Team

Welcome to the 2024-2025 GSGA Student Leaders!

Graduate Student Government Association

President – Muniyat Choudhury

Vice President – Hader Abdel Hamed Eid

Treasurer – Irene Kyei

Communications Officer – Jessica George

Masters Senators – Destini McMillan-Foster, Raveena Jhaj, Daniella Myriam Pierre, Manfred Magloire

Doctoral Senators – 2 seats TBD

Advanced Certificate Senator – Zion Velasquez

USS Delegates/Alternates – Destini McMillan-Foster, Yaddy Valerio

You can learn more about the current officers here.

We are also Looking for Two Doctoral Senators

This is a year-long position where you will have the opportunity to represent the doctoral student body on the GSGA Executive Council. As a doctoral senator, you will be responsible for advocating for the needs and concerns of your fellow doctoral students, attending GSGA meeting, and participating in decision-making processes that impact the student community. You can learn more about this position here.

If you or someone you know is interested in representing the doctoral student community and gaining valuable leadership experience, please reach out to us at GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Upcoming Events

Join us for our October edition of Grand Rounds with Bruce Y. Lee, MD, MBA!

Tuesday, October 1 | 4PM – 5:30PM | CUNY SPH room 717 | RSVP here

Are you planning to vote in the November 2024 elections? If not, you may want to reconsider. Your vote and the outcomes of the Presidential, Congressional, and local elections could affect your health and public health for many years to come. Bruce Y. Lee, MD, MBA, Professor of Health Policy and Management, AI-and computation expert, and journalist will cover 24 major issues that will hinge on what will emerge from the 2024 elections and why this could be a turning point in history for not only the U.S. but the world. Join Professor Bruce Y. Lee in a conversation to learn more about the different health and public health policies at play.

Get Out the Vote!

Your Voice Matters

See below for important information regarding voting in this upcoming election.

Candidate Education Tools:

• guides.vote – produces nonpartisan voters guides that show where candidates stand.
• ALL IN’s Research Your Ballot tool – https://allintovote.org/research-your-ballot/
• Binghamton University: Candidates & Issues on the Ballot
• Vote 411 – https://www.vote411.org/newyork
• Ballot Ready – https://www.ballotready.org/

Join us for upcoming NY Community of Practice discussions at 1 p.m. on these dates (register for the conversations here):

• October 2 – Peer-to-peer engagement strategies
• October 16 – Get-out-the-vote
• October 30 – TBD
• November 13 – Debrief & post-election planning

A few key dates for you to consider:

• October 26 – Last day for NY board of elections to receive voter registration form & Last day for board to elections to receive absentee or early mail ballot request via mail or online portal
• October 26 – November 3: NY early voting
• October 29 – Vote Early Day
• November 4 – Election Hero Day & Last day to apply in person for NY absentee or early mail ballot
• November 5 – Election Day (polls open from 6AM-9PM in NY) & Last day to postmark NY absentee or early mail ballot and last day to deliver ballot in person to your county board of elections or any poll site in your county
• November 20-22- Student Vote Summit

For more voting information, Visit CUNY Votes

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. Please be on a look out for our next meetings for the following academic term.

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.