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GSGA Newsletter 4.9.2024
GSGA April Newsletter
April 9, 2024
Dear CUNY SPH community,
Happy April! We are thrilled to present a lineup of engaging events and opportunities designed to enrich your student experience.
As the semester progresses, we understand that many of you may be tackling midterms. We want to take a moment to commend your hard work and determination. Remember, you’ve prepared diligently, and you’ve got what it takes to excel. Keep pushing forward and remember to take breaks to rest and recharge when needed.
As we navigate through these final weeks of the semester, let’s make the most of every moment and create lasting memories together!
Sincerely,
Your 2023-2024 GSGA
You’re invited! CUNY Disability Awareness Month Events at CUNY SPH
You are invited to join the SPH Office of Accessibility Services in celebrating our fourth annual CUNY Disability Awareness Month at SPH. Join us for three upcoming events this month!
Unlocking Potential & Breaking Barriers: CUNY Perspectives on ADHD
Wednesday, April 10 | 12pm – 1pm | Hybrid, CUNY SPH, Ground Floor and Zoom | RSVP
Hear from CUNY students living with adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and CUNY clinical trainers in the field. Join us for a lively discussion with panelists Ivonne Quiroz and Jennifer Majer, CUNY SPH PhD students; Brie Scolaro, social worker and PhD student at the CUNY Graduate Center; and clinical trainer at Queens College, Sally Izquierdo.
If you can join in person on campus, following the discussion enjoy a light lunch, refreshments, networking, and a free book give away!
Open to all students, faculty, and staff!
Student only town hall on disability
Thursday, April 18 | 12pm – 1pm | Virtual | RSVP
Disabled people are the largest marginalized and underrepresented community. This student only session serves to not only be a place to talk about grievances and past experiences, but a way to create a braver space to talk about disability (including invisible disabilities), inclusion, and to further the conversation through next steps.
Co-facilitated by CUNY SPH students, Adriana Padilla and Zaire Ali, PhD students and MPH student Nimra Rahman.
Please join us and a receive a free snack coupon!
Time and Task Management for Graduate Students with ADHD
Friday, April 19 | 12pm – 1pm | Virtual | RSVP
Join Ellie Grossman, PhD candidate in Developmental Psychology at The CUNY Graduate Center for a workshop on time and task skills. Ellie will also use her lived experience with adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to identify some of the unique experiences that graduate students with ADHD face, and ways that time management and other strategies can help us not only achieve school-based success, but success in well-being and work-life balance.
Please join us and a receive a free snack coupon!
Open to all students, faculty, and staff – ADHDers and non-ADHDers!
HEALTH AND WELLNESS WEEK
We are pleased to announce that our 3rd annual Student Health and Wellness Week will be held from 4/15 – 4/19.
Based on your feedback and survey responses, we’ve designed this program specifically to cater to the interests and needs of CUNY SPH students.
Join us for a diverse lineup of sessions, aimed at promoting the health of CUNY SPH students and the larger community.
Please note that the Narcan training will be in person and is open to all CUNY SPH students, staff, and faculty.
Please register below to reserve a spot in the sessions of your choosing.
Best,
Counseling and Wellness Services
Sleep Webinar: Don’t Just Dream of Better Sleep—Make it a Reality!
Monday, April 15 | 4PM – 5PM | Virtual | Register
Unlock the power of profound, rejuvenating rest. In this session we will explore the fundamentals of restorative sleep and Circadian Biology. We will delve into the world of sleep hygiene and some of the science behind quality rest and its impact on overall well-being. Discover the art and science of crafting a sleep sanctuary as well explore alternative methods of rest beyond sleep.
Narcan Training with Harlem Health Initiative
Tuesday, April 16 | 4:30PM – 5:30PM | CUNY SPH, 1st Floor | Register
Join CUNY SPH’s Harlem Health Initiative for a Narcan (Naloxone nasal spray) training with the NYCDOHMH. Attendees will receive a Narcan bag and test strips for Xylazine (Tranq) and Fentanyl. All CUNY SPH students, staff and faculty are invited to participate.
Career Wellness Workshop: You’re Hired! Set up for success from day one
Wednesday, April 17 | 5PM – 6PM | Virtual | Register
This collaboration between Tina Lin from the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services and Ashley Harwood, LMSW from CUNY SPH Counseling & Wellness Services offers a shared and supportive space to help you navigate the newness and anxieties that come with starting your career or entering a new position.
This workshop is structured into four key segments designed to equip you with both the social/emotional and practical skills necessary for early career success.They’ll cover setting up your work environment, establishing workplace boundaries, developing confidence, and lastly, implementing self-care and a growth mindset strategies. Concluding the presentation, there will be a Q&A session with an opportunity for mutual support.
Intro to Music Therapy
Thursday, April 18 | 12PM – 1PM | Virtual | Register
Dr. Brian Abrams will provide a brief introduction to and historical context of music therapy as a practice and profession, video examples of it in action with a range of communities, and several hands-on, interactive/live examples of experiences that will provide attendees a sense of what engagement in music therapy might be like. There will be a Q&A after the event.
Fountain House and The Clubhouse Model
Friday, April 19 | 1PM – 2PM | Virtual | Register
The Fountain House clubhouse is a place for people who experience serious mental illness to form friendships, offer and seek support, and learn new skills – without judgement or fees.
CUNY SPH Anti-Hate Initiative Workshops
Bystander Intervention to Stop Stigma Around Learning Differences
April 17 | 12pm – 1pm | Virtual | RSVP
This interactive training will teach you Right To Be’s 5Ds of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of stigma that people who learn differently—including those with specific learning disabilities (LD) like dyslexia, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—face right now using a tool we call the “spectrum of disrespect.” You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and what to consider when intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see stigma perpetuated around learning differences online or in person.
GSGA Candidate Forum
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Join us for an engaging candidate forum where departing officers will pass the baton by answering your burning questions. It’s not your usual boring speeches—this is your chance to get real answers and insights straight from the folks who’ve been in the driver’s seat.
Stay tuned for more details on this event where your voice matters most!
Hacks to Get You PhinisheD: The Dissertation Proposal and Defense
The GSGA is delighted to invite you to the upcoming virtual event, “Hacks to Get You PhinisheD: The Dissertation Proposal and Defense,” organized in collaboration with the SPH Doctoral Program Directors. This event aims to demystify and normalize the dissertation process for doctoral students, featuring a student-led panel discussion where six students representing the three concentrations will share their experiences and insights. If you are unable to attend, feel free to send us your questions for the Program Directors and our student panelists via email (gsga@sphmail.cuny.edu). The event will be recorded, ensuring that you receive answers to your inquiries.
RSVP link
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 April 11, 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 3.14.2024
GSGA March Newsletter
March 14, 2024
Dear CUNY SPH community,
Happy March! We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits as we step into the spring season. As the semester continues, we hope you’re embracing the challenges and successes that come your way. For those of you who have midterms, good luck, you got this!
We hope your March is filled with warmth, growth, and enjoyable experiences. Here’s to a month of new beginnings and exciting possibilities!
Sincerely,
Your 2023-2024 GSGA
GSGA President: Zaire S. Ali
GSGA Vice President: Shari Jardine
GSGA Treasurer: Antionette Latrice Wearing
GSGA Communications Officer: Pankti Patel
GSGA Doctoral Senator: Amena El-Harakeh
GSGA Masters Senators: Nimra Rahman & Valerie Michailovich
Call for Nominations for GSGA and Governance Council Student Elections!
The CUNY SPH and the Graduate Student Government Association are seeking nominations for student representatives to serve on the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA), the CUNY SPH Governance Council (GC) the SPH Committee for Equity and Inclusion and the CUNY SPH Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee for the 2024-2025 academic year. 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 plan to be enrolled in both the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters. Students planning to graduate in fall 2024 are not eligible to be nominated.
Election Timeline
Online nominations will be open beginning Monday, March 11 at 12:00am EST through Friday, March 29 at 11:59 PM EST. To self-nominate, please use this nomination form link. While students cannot nominate another student, they can strongly encourage their peers to nominate themselves!
Online voting will take place from Monday, April 8 at 12:00am through Friday, April 26 at 11:59 PM EST.
All candidates will be permitted to campaign throughout the entire voting period in accordance with University Rules and are invited to attend a GSGA sponsored Candidates’ Forum to be held the week of April 8, 2024. The exact date and details will be determined once the candidates are identified and certified.
For more information about the Committee for Equity and Inclusion (CEI) and the responsibilities of student representatives, please visit here.
Please check your student email for more information regarding the student nominations.
SIPH Virtual Public Health Event
RSVP
CUNY SPH Anti-Hate Initiative Workshops
CUNY SPH has been awarded a grant from the Chancellor’s Office to implement CUNY’s Anti‐Hate Initiative, a virtual education series provided by Right To Be (formerly called Hollaback!). Right To Be is a social justice organization whose evidence-based training equips learners with a memorable and accessible toolkit on what to do in the face of negative behavior.
The CUNY SPH Anti-Hate Initiative series of workshops are open to all CUNY SPH students, faculty, and staff. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We look forward to your participation!
The next session, Bystander Intervention to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community will be on March 20 at 12pm.
March 20 | 12pm – 1pm | Virtual | RSVP
This one-hour, interactive training will teach you Right To Be’s 5Ds of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by discussing the types of disrespect that LGBTQIA+ folks are facing right now — from microaggressions to violence — using a tool we call the “spectrum of disrespect.” You’ll learn what to look for, and bystander intervention positively impacts individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct, and how to prioritize your safety while intervening. We’ll have time in the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see anti-LGBTQIA+ harassment.
CUNY LGBTQI+ Conference (3rd Annual)
Register using this link
Join the CUNY LGBTQI+ Council for their Third Annual Student Conference at the College of Staten Island on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM EST. This year’s conference, themed “Queer, There, and Everywhere!” promises an inspiring day of empowerment, education, and community building.
Featuring workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities, the event aims to explore the nuances of leadership for social change and envision an inclusive future for CUNY and beyond. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all invited to participate in this dynamic gathering of Queer & Trans individuals and allies.
Highlighting the day’s program is a keynote address by Blair Imani, a renowned historian, author, and advocate. Imani’s groundbreaking work spans intersectionality, gender studies, race, and LGBTQ rights, inspiring audiences worldwide.
The first 200 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of her latest book, “Read This to Get Smarter,” a testament to her commitment to education and empowerment. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Blair Imani and join the movement for positive change.
Parenting While Earning a Degree: Joys, Challenges, Strategies, and Community
Date: Monday, March 25, 2024 |10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Location: Hybrid (Zoom or In-Person at The CUNY Graduate Center)
RSVP using this link
Join the Futures Initiative for a University Worth Fighting For (UWFF) public event. Being a parent and a scholar can feel nearly impossible, yet there are many parents across CUNY’s 25 campuses earning degrees, who find new possibilities where we least expect them. Join us on Monday, March 25, 2024, for a hybrid event (in-person and zoom) on Parenting While Earning a Degree. We welcome parent-scholars, CUNY students of all levels, people considering becoming parents, and faculty and staff who want to learn how they can better support students who are parents. The event will feature a panel of experts, parents, and students, including speakers from the CUNY School of Public Health and the CUNY Graduate Center’s Wellness Center, who will share resources and present research about earning a degree while parenting. Join us to learn, join us to share your own experiences and strategies, and join us to expand your community of parent-scholars! Light refreshments will be served for those attending in-person at the CUNY Graduate Center.
Public Health Everywhere: Nontraditional Career Paths
Tuesday, March 26 | 10:00am – 3:30pm ET | CUNY SPH Auditorium (Rm 708) | Register Here
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy is proud to present Public Health Everywhere: Nontraditional Career Paths, an exciting symposium showcasing the creativity, ingenuity, and spirit of public health across professional sectors. This is the perfect opportunity to discover diverse career paths in public health and law, the arts, media, the environment, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Are you ready to meet incredible industry leaders through keynote panels, interactive breakout sessions, and networking? Visit the event website for in-person and Zoom registration details, speaker bios, the agenda, and more.
CUNY Food Justice Leadership Fellowship
February Highlights
Join us in celebrating the success of two remarkable events hosted by the GSGA – the Back-To-School Social and Movie Night!
The Back-To-School Social on February 27th and the Movie Night, “Hitting Home,” on February 29th were a hit, bringing students together for fun, networking, and positive discussions. Thanks to all who joined and contributed. More events coming soon to enhance your graduate student experience!
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 March 21, 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 12.14.2023
GSGA Newsletter
December 14, 2023
Dear CUNY SPH community,
Happy December and Happy Holidays!
We hope you are healthy and in a cheerful mood as we near the close of another tough yet rewarding semester. We also hope you’re staying warm, and facing those final exams with optimism.
Excitement is in the air as we prepare for a series of wonderful events, and we can’t wait for you to join us! Your presence will add an extra layer of joy, ensuring that they are genuinely unforgettable.
Thank you for being such an important member of the SPH community. Best of luck on your finals, YOU GOT THIS! We wish you a joyous holiday season and a relaxing break full of warmth and fun. See you next year!
We are excited to welcome the newest member of our Executive Council, Pankti Patel, as our Communications Officer!
Sincerely,
Your 2023-2024 GSGA
GSGA President: Zaire S. Ali
GSGA Vice President: Shari Jardine
GSGA Treasurer: Antionette Latrice Wearing
GSGA Communications Officer: Pankti Patel
GSGA Town Hall
Thank you to those who joined us for the last Town Hall held on November 9, 2023. For those who were unable to join us, here is the link to the recording. Your feedback is critical to making the 2023-2024 school year genuinely memorable. Towards this end, we urge you to reach out to us at GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu to submit unique ideas for events, programs, campus activities, and any other ideas you may have for the upcoming semester.
You’re invited to take the GSGA’s End of the Semester Survey. This anonymous survey is meant to help us assess students’ attitudes towards the SPH experience and to provide the opportunity for students to provide feedback on their experiences to improve the school and its offerings.
Here is the link to our student feedback survey.
Thank you to everyone who takes the survey, it’s a helpful way for the GSGA to make improvements and help tailor future experiences for students.
Finals Relaxation: Join Us for an Unwind and Unplug Event!
Date: Monday, December 18, 2023 and Wednesday 20, 2023
Time: 4pm-8pm
Room 503 (GSGA Room)
Finals week is here, and it’s time to embrace your inner academic superhero! We know you’ve been working hard all semester, and now it’s time to show off your knowledge and dedication. Remember this as you go through the study sessions, late-night caffeine-fueled cramming, and possibly a few stress-induced snack breaks: you are more than capable, and you have prepared for this moment.
To help make it easier, we have just what you need to help you relax and refresh! Join us for an entertaining event meant to give you a break from your textbooks and a chance to relax with your fellow graduate students.
Come enjoy a relaxed setting where you can relax, connect with your friends, and participate in stress-relieving activities. We have comfy seatings, soothing vibes, and a few surprises in store to ensure you leave feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle those finals with fresh energy.
What to look forward to:
Snack and Sip: Enjoy some light snacks and beverages.
Peer Support: Share your finals week thoughts and get advice from your peers.
Don’t pass up this chance to relax and replenish your batteries. Remember that your well-being is equally as essential as your academic achievement! We hope to see you there!
Paws For The Cause
Do you need a break from studying and want to destress? Perhaps it is time to indulge in a brief “Paws 4 the Cause!”
Thank you to all our students, faculty and staff who shared your adorable pets with us to bring a little joy during the Reading Period as you prepare for your finals.
This Paws for the Cause video will be available for viewing at any time (including after finals are over). Enjoy!
Wishing you all the best with finals!
Student Clubs
Our vibrant student clubs will introduce you to a world of chances to interact, study, and grow! Our clubs provide a platform for different experiences and important relationships, whether you want to explore new hobbies, network with classmates, or improve your skill set.
Why Should You Join a Student Club?
- Networking: Make connections with peers, instructors, and industry professionals who share your interests.
- Develop your talents and acquire hands-on experience by participating in workshops, events, and collaborative projects.
- Participate in community service activities and outreach programs to make a difference in your community.
- Social Connection: Through club socials, activities, and outings, you can form long-lasting friendships and create wonderful memories.
Visit Our Student Clubs:
- PHIIRE Club : Population Health Informatics Innovation, Research, and Education
- CUNY SPH LGBTQ+ Association
- Sustainable SPH Club
- SPH Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights & Justice Club
- International Students Club
For more information, visit our website and let us know if you’re interested or want to start a new club!
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. The dates of upcoming meetings will be included in the next newsletter.
Should you like to attend the meetings 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@sphmail.cuny.edu
GSGA Newsletter 10.27.2023
GSGA Newsletter
October 27, 2023
Dear CUNY SPH community, Happy Fall!
We hope you’re enjoying the cool weather and spending quality time outside. Congratulations on making it to the halfway point of the Fall semester and for working so hard! We know that trying to balance life, school, friends, and family, can be pretty daunting, but if you’re reading this; you are AWESOME!
We’re happy to share several exciting events, and we hope to see you there with us.
Sincerely,
Your 2023-2024 GSGA
Introducing your 2023 – 2024
GSGA Executive Council
President: Zaire S. Ali, MPH, Ed.M.
Vice President: Shari Jardine, MPH, MA
Treasurer: Antionette Latrice Wearing
GSGA Town Hall
November 9th | 5 PM – 6 PM | Room 503 (GSGA Room)
The first town hall of the 2023 – 2024 school year will be held in person in room 503 and we will have a Zoom link for all of you who cannot make it in person. The purpose of this town hall is to create a safe space for all students to come and learn about the events and programs that we are hosting for the fall semester, educate you about the student clubs here at SPH, and hear about YOUR ideas to make SPH a place that each and every; student loves to call their academic home away from home!
We cannot make the 2023 – 2024 school year amazing without your input!
We would like all of you to come full of ideas regarding the events, programs, campus activities, and everything each of you would like to see happen from now, until the end of the year! If you cannot make the event in person don’t fret; we will have a poll for all of our Zoom crew to fill out.
Light refreshments will be served at the event.
Seeking Communications Officer
A Message from The GSGA
The GSGA is seeking a communications officer for the 2023 – 2024 school year!
In this role, you will be required to collaborate with the GSGA President, Vice President, and Treasurer, to ensure the mission and vision of the organization are foremost while keeping students up to date with timely matters, help manage the GSGA email, website, and social media accounts, assign task to the body to support us in executing the duties of your role, send out newsletters, attend GSGA meetings, assist in editing the website and keeping the calendar up to date with upcoming programs that the GSGA and student clubs plan to host.
The above will be your main duties, but you may be tasked with more or less depending on what is needed to ensure students are kept abreast and have timely communications.
There is not a set number of hours that will be required per month, but you can expect to dedicate between 3 – 6 hours per week depending on the various meetings we have and tasks that are assigned to you. It is expected that the communications officer will ensure they fulfill their duties to the student body.
This position does not have an hourly wage, but officers will receive a stipend of $595 at the end of each of the fall and spring semesters.
If you are interested or want to learn more about the communications officer role, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!
Seeking Senators for Student Leadership
Another Message from The GSGA
The GSGA is seeking a Doctoral Senator and Advanced Certificate Senator to serve alongside the current body for the 2023 – 2024 school year!
In this role, you will be required to Collaborate with the current GSGA and ensure the mission and vision of the organization are foremost while adhering to the duties assigned to you to carry out individually and as a member of the entire team. You will be required to attend GSGA meetings, serve on various sub-committees, communicate with the team, and help keep the calendar up to date with upcoming programs that the GSGA and student clubs plan to host. You will also be an advocate for the student body and will be the direct liaison from the students to the GSGA to bring any issues to the body.
You can email us at GSGA@sphmail.cuny.edu
CUNY SPH GSGA
Dean’s Dissertation Award
On behalf of Terry McGovern, JD, Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, and Dr. Michele Kiely, Associate Dean for Research, we would like to invite you to submit an application for the Dean’s Dissertation Award for Fall 2023.
In order to be eligible, you must be actively enrolled, in good academic standing in a doctoral program, have successfully defended your dissertation proposal, and have received IRB approval for your dissertation proposal (or have been deemed exempt by the HRPP).
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
When submitting your proposal, please copy Michele.kiely@sph.cuny.edu, terry.mcgovern@sph.cuny.edu, and ingrid.kalemi@sph.cuny.edu.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Dr. Kiely
A Message from Dean Roberts
“Dear CHSS students,
We are seeking a CHSS doctoral or master’s student to serve as a departmental representative on the SPH Governance Council (GC) during the 2023-2024 academic year? This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with
We would welcome your voice, talents and wisdom on the GG to ensure that we are responding to the unique needs of our CHSS students.
If you are interested in serving as the CHSS departmental representative, please send an email to StudentLife@sph.cuny.edu by 12pm EST on Friday, October 27, 2023. Please include the following information: 1) your full name; 2) EMPL ID; 3) your degree program; and 4) a brief statement telling us why you would like to serve as a GC student representative for CHSS in 2023-2024. Please note that you will need to be enrolled at SPH through May 2024 in order to be considered. All who respond and are eligible (i.e., must be a currently enrolled masters or doctoral student in good academic standing) will then be put forward as a candidate to be voted upon in a survey by the CHSS student body. If only one candidate steps forward, they will become the GC representative.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!”
Dean Roberts
Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Alumni Relations
Updates!
GSGA Awards
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 2023 – 2024 awards include:
- Manuscript Publication Award
- Community Service Award
- Conference Award
- Professional Growth Award
We are currently in the process of updating all of our award guidelines, and materials needed to process your bequest in a timely manner. 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
SPH Events
CUNY SPH Virtual Speed Networking
Wednesday, November 8 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | RSVP
The Office of Career Services is pleased to present Virtual Speed Networking! Showcase your Professional Introduction and engage in meaningful discussion with participating public health professionals and employers in a structured, small-group setting. Speed Networking is a great way to expand your own professional connections while gaining insight into career options.
Register today to receive event instructions and resources, and check out a list of participating employers and professionals here.
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 October 30, 2023.
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@sphmail.cuny.edu
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