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Newsletter 09.09.2020
GSGA News
September 9, 2020
Happy Wednesday SPH students!
Have you registered to vote yet? Do you need to fill out an Absentee Ballot? Not sure what that this? It is easy! An Absentee Ballot is filled out if you are:
- Absent from your county or, if a resident of New York City absent from the five boroughs, on Election Day.
- Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability (temporary illness includes being unable to appear due to risk of contracting or spreading a communicable disease like COVID-19).
- Unable to appear because you are the primary care giver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.
- A resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.
- Detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.
And remember you must be registered to vote before you submit your Absentee Ballot Request. You may also find a guide on how to register for voting here. GSGA will be reminding you every week!
Register to Vote Deadline: October 9, 2020
Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: October 27, 2020
General Election: November 3, 2020
Student-Meet-Up Group/Virtual Study Group
GSGA would like to put together a platform for students to meet and greet and also create virtual study groups. If you are interested please fill out this form.
If you have any creative ideas please email us at GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu
Why should I complete the Census 2020?
Fun Fact: The results of the census determines the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts (Census 2020)
The 2020 Census is for everyone. If you haven’t yet, here is the link!
Sustainable SPH Club
Meeting | Wednesday September 16, 2020 | Email: Fiona.Conway14@sphmail.cuny.edu or GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu
Mission: A student outlet for sharing information and concerns regarding the impact of the health of the environment on human health. It is also the student arm of the sustainability committee at CUNY SPH, which endeavors to help CUNY SPH meet or exceed the sustainability goals of Sustainable CUNY. Goals of this club include: implementing and sustaining a composting system at CUNY SPH, campaigning for more energy efficient practices, a B.Y.O.Cutlery initiative, etc. This also includes information sessions with faculty, documentary screenings, and networking events.
Interested in other clubs? Click below!
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice Club.
Other clubs that are in formation:
International Student Club
Root Cause Collective
Virtual Resumepalooza
Applying for jobs and internships and wondering if your resume is as compelling as it could be? Register to work with an industry professional to polish and tailor your resume for your field.
Career Services | Thur September 17 | 12pm-3pm with 30 min slots
ZOOM | RSVP | Questions: careerservices@sph.cuny.edu
Other Career Services:
Newsletter 09.02.2020
GSGA News
September 2, 2020
Letter from GSGA President Zoe
Dear CUNY SPH Students, Staff and Faculty,
It is my pleasure to welcome our new students as well as our returning students, staff, and faculty for the Fall 2020 semester. I want to introduce myself as your current Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) President for this academic term.
As COVID-19 continues to threaten the public health of the entire planet, the pandemic has exacerbated and illuminated public health crises that have been threatening the lives of US citizens long before the virus. Gun violence and mass shootings, mass incarceration, widespread unemployment, housing and food insecurity, lack of healthcare in a system that prioritizes profits above people. The pandemic has shed light on injustices, most notably systemic racism, and while a significantly higher number of Black and Brown people contracted and died from the virus in our city, we watched on social media as police took the lives of one unarmed black person after another, in broad daylight, on camera, with no shame.
The pandemic has illuminated just how detrimental shrinking budgets for education, healthcare, and social services can be, especially juxtaposed to the superfluous funds allotted for “national security,” law enforcement, police, and the military–not to mention the corporations supplying them with all their weapons, machinery, firearms and armor. Rationing PPE to health care workers on the frontlines who risk exposure to a deadly virus every day contrasted with police and federal law enforcement officers standing hip to hip in riot gear from head to toe, firearms at the ready pointed at US citizens peacefully protesting in cities all across the country makes it clear the extent to which taxpayer dollars are being mismanaged and improperly used. Now more than ever, our global and local communities need public health professionals to lead the way to advocate for and help bring about the change we so desperately need, which is why I am so happy to announce that this is the largest enrollment SPH has ever seen and the first semester completely online!
My mission this year as President is to create a sense of community through virtual events, including weekly Zoom study groups and meet up groups, relaxation and exercise workshops, movie nights, a speaker series, social hours, dance parties, and more! Serving alongside me is our wonderful Executive Board composed of our Vice-President, Senators, and other officers. You can find more details about all of us by visiting the GSGA website. The purpose of the GSGA is to represent and serve the students of SPH. I invite all students to voice any issues, needs, and suggestions that you may have so that we can advocate for you and help support you through this year at SPH. I encourage all students to connect with GSGA via our weekly e-mails, Instagram, Facebook, and by attending GSGA events throughout the year. I want to extend my gratitude to all students, faculty, and staff who make SPH the place that it is, and I wish every student a wonderful and successful academic year!
Regardless of our concentration or degree, we all have committed to a career in public health, which means a life of service, and I am honored to share virtual classrooms with you, learn from you, read your discussion board posts and responses, and be a part of this wonderfully diverse, brilliant community.
Sincerely,
Zoe Schacht-Levine
GSGA 2020-2021
SPH Active Student Clubs
Interested in joining a club or starting your own? Click on the clubs below to learn more!
Sustainable SPH Club
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice Club
Upcoming Events
SPH Virtual Meet & Greet
Meet the student services team, faculty members, and your fellow students through a series of virtual gatherings this week!
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
September 1, 2, and 3 | 4:00-6:00pm | RSVP
Virtual Resumepalooza
Applying for jobs and internships and wondering if your resume is as compelling as it could be? Register to work with an industry professional to polish and tailor your resume for your field.
Career Services | Thur September 17 | 12pm-3pm with 30 min slots
ZOOM | RSVP | Questions: careerservices@sph.cuny.edu
Other Career Services:
CENSUS 2020
Have you completed the Census 2020? If not do it today! Here is the link!
Newsletter 05.13.20
GSGA News
May 13, 2020
Hello SPH students!
We are happy to announce that our voting platform started today May 13, 2020 and will end on May 22, 2020. We are also calling for students in the Advanced Certificate and Doctoral programs to serve as Faculty Student Council (FSC) Assessment and Curriculum Committee Members, and for three (3) students to serve on the Faculty Student Disciplinary Committee (FSDC). You may cast your vote and also submit your interest in the above available positions here.
To learn more about positions please read our Constitution. If you have any questions email us at GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu
Sincerely,
GSGA
Upcoming Events
Join the conversation where our Vice President Zoe will be one of the moderators!
Opportunities
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Job Opportunities
CUNY SPH is partnering with various agencies to help fill COVID-19 contact tracing job opportunities with New York City, New York State, and the CDC. CUNY SPH students are highly encouraged to apply. COVID-19 related job opportunities and relevant info can be found here.
Upcoming Virtual Events
June 20-21 | Online |Sign Up
Students can participate in three ways:
1) Submit a project to be hacked over the course of the weekend
2) Help move forward a proposal submitted by others
3) Volunteer to help this event be successful
If you have any questions about ASPPH’s partnership with Capsule, feel free to reach out to tseward@aspph.org.
Newsletter 05.20.2020
GSGA News
May 20, 2020
Dear SPH students,
We wish you the best of luck on your finals! Connect with your classmates and create a study group together and if you have any questions do not hesitate and reach out to your professors.
The deadline to vote for the 2020-2021 SPH leaders is this Friday May 22, 2020. We encourage you to vote and share with your fellow classmates. We are counting on your vote so that we can move forward with creating future virtual events, scholarships opportunities and more. You may cast your vote and also submit your interest in the above available positions here.
To learn more about positions please read our Constitution. If you have any questions email us at GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu
Sincerely,
GSGA
Upcoming Virtual Events
Be part of the USS Sustainability Committee conversation! | RSVP HERE!
Fieldwork Orientation
Complete the Fall 2020 Fieldwork Pre-Registration Form to pre-register for fall fieldwork and register for one of the orientation session listed below. Please note that all orientation sessions will be held virtually via Zoom.
Last Orientation Dates:
Thursday, May 28, 8pm-9pm
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Experiential Learning at oel@sph.cuny.edu.
June 20-21 | Online |Sign Up
Students can participate in three ways:
1) Submit a project to be hacked over the course of the weekend
2) Help move forward a proposal submitted by others
3) Volunteer to help this event be successful
If you have any questions about ASPPH’s partnership with Capsule, feel free to reach out to tseward@aspph.org.
Newsletter 05.06.20
GSGA News
May 6, 2020
Happy May!
Hello SPH students,
Thank you to the SPH students who joined the GSGA’s zoom social last Friday! We shared stories, laughs and answered questions students had. Stay tuned for the next zoom social! Also, we are still in search of student nominees to serve as Senators and representatives on the Faculty Student Council (FSC), Faculty and Student Disciplinary Committee (FSDC) and Committees for the 2020-2021 academic year. If you are interested, please send us an email to Carly.Luk47@sphmail.cuny.edu. Click here to view more about the positions. We are also going to have our voting platform available beginning May 11, 2020 to May 22, 2020. Keep an eye out for the voting link!
Lastly, if you are in need of food, please visit the list of Food Resources During COVID-19 that we created for you. There is also an essential workers’ support group for SPH students on Thursdays from 12pm-1pm via Webex. If you would like more information or are interested in joining please email our Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams at sherry.adams@sph.cuny.edu.
Opportunities
The Fund for Public Health in NYC is hiring
CUNY is partnering with FPHNYC to facilitate the recruitment of CUNY students and alumni and increase their chances of securing these positions. To support this effort, we are asking students and alumni who have applied for these positions to complete this brief survey. COVID-19 related job opportunities and relevant info can be found here.
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is currently hiring contact tracers and contact tracer supervisors to perform COVID-19 case interviews and contact tracing to support the citywide COVID-19 response using a trauma-informed, culturally respectful approach that builds trust and facilitates the free sharing of information. Detailed position descriptions can be found on the FPHNYC career page.
Virtual Events
Virtual HRTP Information Session
Monday May 11 | 5:00pm -6:30pm | Register via Zoom
Representatives from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will be hosting this virtual event. HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional school students of public health, health education, laboratory sciences, medicine, social work, environmental engineering, public administration, accounting, mathematics, computer science, law, nursing, the social sciences, and many other majors. HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work and public health administration.
Meeting ID: 979 4277 0810
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,97942770810# US (New York)
June 20-21 | Online |Sign Up
Students can participate in three ways:
1) Submit a project to be hacked over the course of the weekend
2) Help move forward a proposal submitted by others
3) Volunteer to help this event be successful
If you have any questions about ASPPH’s partnership with Capsule, feel free to reach out to tseward@aspph.org.
Newsletter 4.29.2020
GSGA News
April 29, 2020
Stay Positive. Better days are on the way!
Hi SPH students!
This Friday May 1, 2020 at 8:00pm, GSGA will be hosting their first SPH Student Zoom Social. If you would like to join us please RSVP at GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu. This will be a space to catch up with students and to get to know your fellow classmates. Bring your positive vibes, smiles and words of encouragement to finish this semester strong TOGETHER! Check out the other events we have coming up below!
Sincerely,
GSGA
GSGA Virtual Events & Announcements
GSGA Voting Platform Will Open Soon
Monday May 11, 2020 to Friday May 22, 2020
Nominations are now closed! Now it’s time for you to vote for the next GSGA SPH student leaders! We will provide you with their bios once the voting platform opens. Keep an eye out!
The Fund for Public Health in NYC is hiring
CUNY is partnering with FPHNYC to facilitate the recruitment of CUNY students and alumni and increase their chances of securing these positions. To support this effort, we are asking students and alumni who have applied for these positions to complete this brief survey.
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is currently hiring contact tracers and contact tracer supervisors to perform COVID-19 case interviews and contact tracing to support the citywide COVID-19 response using a trauma-informed, culturally respectful approach that builds trust and facilitates the free sharing of information. Detailed position descriptions can be found on the FPHNYC career page.
Petition for CUNY to divest from fossil fuels
SPH students we need your help! Sign the petition to remind our Chancellor and Trustees that we haven’t forgotten the dramatic struggle that must resume when the current crisis passes. CUNY’s administration already has the power to divest from fossil fuels, conserve energy to reduce carbon emissions, eliminate single use plastics and MOVE TOWARD 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Essential Worker Support Group
Thursdays | 12pm-1pm | Beginning April 30 | WebEx
Essential workers are employees who are (or were recently) tasked with working outside of the home during shelter-in-place orders related to COVID-19. Essential workers have been on the front line providing invaluable services to society as we navigate the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. It is with great gratitude and respect that we offer this open weekly virtual support group for essential workers. The goal of the group is to establish connections through sharing experiences and to engage in mutual emotional support. Resource sharing will also be encouraged. If you would like more information or are interested in joining please email Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams at sherry.adams@sph.cuny.edu.
- Check out the recent Wellness Webinars on Self-Care here
- Register for the upcoming Wellness Webinars here
Virtual HRTP Information Session
Monday May 11 | 5:00pm -6:30pm | Register via Zoom
Representatives from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will be hosting this virtual event. HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional school students of public health, health education, laboratory sciences, medicine, social work, environmental engineering, public administration, accounting, mathematics, computer science, law, nursing, the social sciences, and many other majors. HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work and public health administration.
Meeting ID: 979 4277 0810
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,97942770810# US (New York)
Public Health Partnership Conference
April 28-30, 2021| Register
Are you passionate about public health issues? Do you have an interesting paper, project or research study to share? If you answered yes, then you should apply for the 2021 student poster competition!
Accepting student poster abstracts for presentations on the following topic areas:
- Air (tobacco, asthma, climate change.)
- Water (drinking water, emerging contaminants, HABs, sugar-sweetened beverages)
- Food (insecurity, breastfeeding, food safety and sourcing)
- Housing/Built Environment (lead, walkable communities, complete streets)
- Environmental Health- Innovations in Policy & Practice
June 20-21 | Online |Sign Up
Students can participate in three ways:
1) Submit a project to be hacked over the course of the weekend
2) Help move forward a proposal submitted by others
3) Volunteer to help this event be successful
If you have any questions about ASPPH’s partnership with Capsule, feel free to reach out to tseward@aspph.org.
Food Resources
To check out a list of food resources during the COVID-19 Outbreak Click Here.
Newsletter 04.22.20
GSGA News
April 22, 2020
Be Positive, Think Positive!
Hi SPH students!
This week we want to share with you that the GSGA nominations have been extended to Friday April 24 at 12:00AM. We are looking for students interested in the Doctoral Senator and Masters Senator position. Voting will then take place from May 11 to May 22. Also the University Student Senate (USS) Scholarship is now up on CUNYFirst. Please see the flyer below for more information!
USS Scholarship
Petition for CUNY to divest from fossil fuels
Sign the petition to remind our Chancellor and Trustees that we haven’t forgotten the dramatic struggle that must resume when the current crisis passes. CUNY’s administration already has the power to divest from fossil fuels, conserve energy to reduce carbon emissions, eliminate single use plastics and MOVE TOWARD 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY.
CUNY SPH Foundation Student Emergency Fund
If you are in need of immediate financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, please consider applying for a grant from the CUNY SPH Student Emergency Fund. For more information and to apply, click here. If you have questions, please reach out to Lynn Roberts, Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs (lynn.roberts@sph.cuny.edu).
Upcoming Virtual Events
**Keep an eye out for Mental Wellness workshops and support groups for essential workers!**
The current crisis in historical perspective: Looking back, looking forward with Michael Merson
Friday April 24 | 2:30pm -4:00pm | Register
Harlem Counts! Census2020 Virtual Town Hall: Engaging Our Neighbors During COVID-19
Monday April 27 | 3:00pm -4:00pm | Register
Virtual HRTP Information Session
Monday May 11 | 5:00pm -6:30pm | Register via Zoom
Representatives from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will be hosting this virtual event. HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional school students of public health, health education, laboratory sciences, medicine, social work, environmental engineering, public administration, accounting, mathematics, computer science, law, nursing, the social sciences, and many other majors. HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work and public health administration.
Meeting ID: 979 4277 0810
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,97942770810# US (New York)
Public Health Partnership Conference
April 28-30, 2021| Register
Are you passionate about public health issues? Do you have an interesting paper, project or research study to share? If you answered yes, then you should apply for the 2021 student poster competition!
Accepting student poster abstracts for presentations on the following topic areas:
- Air (tobacco, asthma, climate change.)
- Water (drinking water, emerging contaminants, HABs, sugar-sweetened beverages)
- Food (insecurity, breastfeeding, food safety and sourcing)
- Housing/Built Environment (lead, walkable communities, complete streets)
- Environmental Health- Innovations in Policy & Practice
June 20-21 | Online |Sign Up
Students can participate in three ways:
1) Submit a project to be hacked over the course of the weekend
2) Help move forward a proposal submitted by others
3) Volunteer to help this event be successful
If you have any questions about ASPPH’s partnership with Capsule, feel free to reach out to tseward@aspph.org.
Drop-In Sessions for Blackboard Questions: Bring Your Questions!
Every Wednesdays until May 20 | 11:00am | Link
For more details about the events visit Virtual Events
Newsletter 04.08.20
GSGA News
April 8, 2020
We need more CUNY SPH leaders for the Graduate Student Government Association!
Hello SPH Fellow Students!
We are encouraging students to become CUNY SPH leaders and nominate themselves for the next Graduate Student Government Association 2020-2021. We are looking for students interested in serving in GSGA positions, Faculty Student Council and Committee positions.
This week is National Public Health Week from April 6 to April 12. GSGA is doing an Insta story campaign with Public Health posts. Every day you will see a different public health topic posted on our Instagram, Facebook and website! Today’s topic is Violence Prevention. You may share your public health messages, tag us @GSGA_CUNYSPH and we will share your story, too! See the topics below!
Also share with us what you have been doing during COVID-19 outbreak: whether you are at the front lines of the epidemic as an essential worker or if you are staying at home catching up on a book, recipe or exercise. Don’t forget to tag us using the hash tags #CUNYSPH and #NPHW2020.
Can’t wait to see your nominations and public health posts!
Sincerely,
Your Graduate Student Government Association
Nominations
We are looking for students interested in Senators and Faculty Student Committee positions. Nominate yourself today! Read more about the positions here.
National Public Health Week 2020
In recognition of National Public Health Week, the Fund for Public Health NYC and the NYC Health Department are sponsoring a series of webinars to share latest information on their response to COVID-19.
April 8 | 12:00pm | Register for Public Health Talk: Coronavirus in NYC
GSGA Promotes National Public Health Week on Social Media
April 8 Violence Prevention
A message from the CDC: “Violence is a serious public health problem. From infants to the elderly, it affects people in all stages of life. Many more survive violence and suffer physical, mental, and or emotional health problems throughout the rest of their lives. CDC is committed to stopping violence before it begins.”
April 7 Maternal & Child Health
April 6 Mental Health
GSGA Spring Awards
*New Deadline April 10, 2020*
Spring 2020 Awards are now open! These awards are for all current SPH students! The awards offered through GSGA are meant to provide financial support to students seeking to attend public health related conferences, or pursue professional development opportunities, and also help those publishing research to journals. Check here for the various award types, details and deadlines.
New CUNY Policies
- Credit/No Credit New Policy
- Credits, Refunds, Waivers New Policy
- New Laptops/Tablet Available at campuses
CUNY SPH is now officially part of the Delta Omega Public Health Honorary Society as the Epsilon Chi Chapter! Further details can be found here.
CUNY Food Resources Available during COVID Outbreak
Check out CUNY food pantries available for all CUNY students on different campuses throughout NYC. Please be sure to confirm hours of operation by calling or emailing before you visit any food pantry. Check here for food resources available to any CUNY student at specific campuses.
The City of New York is providing assistance to New Yorkers during the COVID-19 crisis by delivering meals to those who cannot access food themselves. Click here to see requirements and to sign up for food delivery. If you don’t meet all of the eligibility criteria above, you can still get help at your local food pantry. You can find the food pantry closest to you here.
Adults can now take 3 meals to go at DOE feeding sites
Hours: 7:30am to 11:30am is reserved for families and students 11:30amto 1:30pm. adults welcome. Please let your neighbors or anyone whom you suspect may be in need know. Click here to find a site Or text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877 to find the closest school to get food.
CUNY SPH Surveys
Student Survey
As we collectively learn to navigate the range of challenges presented by COVID-19, we seek to gain a better understanding of your current needs. Please complete the anonymous survey to assist us in doing so.
Census
You can complete the 2020 Census ONLINE, by the phone (844-330-2020) or by mail today!
New York State Elections Will Be Combined in June
Presidential Primary Election New Date: **June 23, 2020**
CUNY has more than 500,000 students and CUNY SPH has more than 750 students…That’s a lot of votes! Watch this video about CUNY students encouraging you to vote, including our GSGA Vice President Zoe!
Housing Justice for All
Find your Senator | Find your Assembly Person
Fulbright Program
April 16 | 5pm-6pm | Virtual | Register
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 2,000 grants annually in all fields of study and operates in more than 140 countries worldwide.
Public Health Partnership Conference
**Postponed to April 28-30, 2021** | Register Here
Are you passionate about public health issues? Do you have an interesting paper, project or research study to share? If you answered yes, then you should apply for the 2021 student poster competition!
Accepting student poster abstracts for presentations on the following topic areas:
- Air (tobacco, asthma, climate change.)
- Water (drinking water, emerging contaminants, HABs, sugar-sweetened beverages)
- Food (insecurity, breastfeeding, food safety and sourcing)
- Housing/Built Environment (lead, walkable communities, complete streets)
- Environmental Health- Innovations in Policy & Practice
June 20-21 | Online | Sign Up
Capsule is bringing together over 4,000 people to innovate solutions to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ideas hacked over the event will relate to six challenge categories: Art, Education, Energy, Health, Food, and Cities. This is a truly exciting opportunity for students to be able to either propose a project, or work with colleagues from around the world to help move a project forward (submitted by others), or just volunteer to be a part of this record-breaking event. If you have any questions about ASPPH’s partnership with Capsule, feel free to reach out to tseward@aspph.org.
Students can participate in three ways:
1) Submit a project to be hacked over the course of the weekend
2) Help move forward a proposal submitted by others
3) Volunteer to help this event be successful
MENTAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
Student Wellness Counselor at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy
Sherry Adams is a licensed social worker available to provide virtual counseling to students at this time. Sherry is also available to assist students in identifying and accessing their neighborhood specific resources. Please email to schedule an appointment: Sherry.adams@sph.cuny.edu
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Edquity
Provides online emergency support to students during COVID-19. Offers referrals available in your community related to health, food, housing, transportation, and childcare.
NYC Human Resources Administration
Apply for Medicaid, cash assistance, SNAP, and childcare assistance at these HRA sites that also assist individuals in securing jobs.
New York State Unemployment Insurance
Social Media