GSGA Newsletter

February 3, 2021

Hello SPH Students,

This Friday, February 5th is National Wear Red day!  We encourage you to wear red this Friday and tag us on our Instagram @gsga_cunysph and Facebook. As public health students, let’s raise awareness together about cardiovascular disease. Make sure to use the hashtag #WearRedSPH and we will feature you in the next newsletter!

Thank you to the students who filled out the survey! Based on the survey we asked SPH students to fill out, we found that this semester SPH students prefer to see more of:

*86.4% Concentration-specific virtual events*

*68.2 % GSGA sponsored gifts with giveaways*

*59.1% Collaborations with speakers*

Some students suggested that events be recorded to watch later on and more opportunities to meet other students. The survey will remain open this semester. We strongly encourage you to share the survey with your classmates and continue to provide us with suggestions. After all, you deserve to have fun while working hard. In the meantime, GSGA will be hosting several activities for you this semester. Keep a lookout for thee invites!

Check below for student training, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Sincerely,

GSGA 2020-2021

Get Involved!

We are looking for students who are interested in running for Graduate Student Government Association and filling positions on the SPH Governance Council (GC) for the year 2021-2022. If you are interested in serving please send an email to [email protected]. You can find detailed information about the GSGA. Stay tuned for more information about the GSGA and GC nomination process in future newsletters.

Conferences and Training 

Dave Kelly Pop-Up Workshop: Building Leaders Through Service®: The Qualities of Visionary Leaders

TODAY, February 3 | 3:00pm | RSVP

The Festival of Urgent Renovations 

February 4 -5 | RSVP

A free two-day virtual experience. Part conference, part competition – the festival will be a combination of talks and workshops by prominent change-makers, and actionable briefs tackling the world’s most urgent and systemic issues.

2021 Health Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

CUNY LGBTQI

The CUNY Central Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives will be accepting applications for two student development programs for LGBTQI+ students this upcoming semester. Both programs will run on Fridays through the Spring 2021 semester and will offer a variety of professional and personal development experiences.

1) The CUNY LGBTQI+ Advocacy Academy facilitated by James Vacca and will focus on political advocacy, policy development, community organizing, and civic engagement. Students accepted into this program will be offered a monthly stipend. For more information and the application click: https://bit.ly/CUNYAdvocacy

2) The CUNY LGBTQI+ Leadership Program facilitated by Dr. David Rivera and will focus on social justice, social-emotional learning, sociocultural identity development, and community engagement. For more information and the application click: https://bit.ly/CUNYLeadership

APHA’s Keep It Moving Challenge 

January 1 to April 11  |  Virtual  |  Register

APHA invites you to participate in the Keep It Moving Challenge, a great way to focus on being active every day, staying motivated by your team members, and engaging in a little friendly competition. Sign up for the challenge today by joining the CUNY SPH team or creating your own.

SPH Student Clubs

Have you looked into joining an SPH student club or starting your own? Click here to find out more on how to get involved while earning your degree. 

GSGA February 2021 Calendar

To see GSGA’s entire spring 2021 calendar click here

Or click here to see all RSVP link at a glance 🙂 

GSGA Newsletter

January 27, 2021

Hello, Continuing SPH Students and New Students!

GSGA welcomes you to the Spring 2021 semester! We hope this year brings you positive vibes and new opportunities. Our hope this year is that you communicate and engage with us virtually via our Instagram @gsga_cunysph and Facebook. Please fill out this short survey to let us know what you would like to see on our social media and newsletter!

To check out our website and GSGA calendar click here!

We are looking for students who are interested in running for Graduate Student Government Association and filling positions on the SPH Governance Council (GC) for the year 2021-2022. If you are interested in serving please send an email to [email protected]. You can find detailed information about the GSGA. Stay tuned for more information about the GSGA and GC nomination process in future newsletters.

There is also an upcoming Public Health Conference: Health Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference (see below). If you need reimbursement after paying for the conference registration please click here to view the GSGA awards guidelines and applications.

We hope you enjoyed your break and are ready to come back or start out strong this semester. Please see below new opportunities for SPH students this year.

Don’t forget to follow us on our social media: Instagram and Facebook and fill out the survey!

Sincerely,

GSGA 2020-2021

GSGA February 2021 Calendar

To see GSGA’s entire spring 2021 calendar click here

Public Health Conference 

2021 Health Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference

GSGA Newsletter

December 18, 2020

Happy Friday SPH Students!

This semester is almost over! We know it has not been easy for all of us this year. During this last week of class, we want to wish you good luck and Happy Holidays! We want to also share with you the Public Health Conference below. If you need reimbursement or planning to attend a Public Health conference in the future and need support please click here to view the awards guidelines and applications.

For the Fall 2020 semester there is a Credit/No credit option! If you haven’t already you can read more about it here or check your SPH emails regularly for updates.

Also, the GSGA newsletter will go on pause until Spring 2021. If you would like to catch up with our previous Newsletters simply click here. We also would like your feedback and suggestions on what you would like to see next semester on the newsletter. Send us an email at [email protected] with your ideas!

We will maintain active on our social media Instagram and Facebook. So make sure to follow us!

We wish you a peaceful break, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

GSGA 2020-2021

Public Health Conference 

2021 Health Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference

GSGA Awards

December 9, 2020

Hello SPH students!

Are you interested in attending Academy Health’s Datapalooza and National Health Policy virtual conference in February 2021? Or need reimbursement for the cost of attending the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting that was held virtually in October 2020? Students who did not receive a Dean’s award for presenting at APHA in 2020 are eligible to apply. GSGA supports students who are interested in attending these and other public health conferences! We want you to get the most out of your time at SPH by attending public health conferences that will enhance your studies and career. The conference sponsored by Academy Health in February 2021 will “harness and strengthen the synergies that exist between the data and policy worlds and offer innovative solutions to directly confront the challenges, opportunities, and threats facing U.S. health care.” Are you ready to attend? See the information below!

Public Health Conference 

2021 Health Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference

CUNY SPH Student Clubs

International Student Club

Are you holding a non-immigrant status (either as principal or dependent)? Are you adjusting to life in the United States after many years abroad?Are you interested in getting to know other students with lived experience outside the United States?

The SPH International Students Club is inviting you to a general meeting aiming to discuss its membership, next steps, and events. Please join us!

International Student Club General Meeting | December 9  |  12 PM | RSVP 

Check out information on other clubs here!

Take a look at our Calendar of events!

Upcoming Events 

International Human Rights Day

Webinar: Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health Co-sponsor: Sexual &Reproductive Health Rights & Justice Club

Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 4-5 pm: RSVP

The New Georgia Project Action Fund

Travel to Georgia to knock on doors and support this year’s election! Sign up to travel from out of state to volunteer with the New Georgia Project Action Fund. All volunteer opportunities available to out-of-state volunteers who come to Georgia will involve in-person interactions with staff, volunteers, and voters. Safety is our top priority and we require all volunteers to follow strict COVID-19 safety guidelines, including mandatory masks and social distancing.

Different Days |12:30am – 11:30pm | RSVP

GSGA Newsletter 

December 2, 2020

Hello SPH Students!

Thank you to all the students who participated in the Friendsgiving Mixer last week! We enjoyed each other’s company, shared our plans for Thanksgiving, and watched Thanksgiving-related episodes from different TV shows.

We want to make you aware of open positions for student representatives. The first is the Committee for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. The second is the newly formed SPH Committee for Equity and Inclusion. Interested students should send a letter of interest to [email protected].

Also, we want students to know that there are awards available for students who attend general public health and professional development conferences. More information can be found here.

Don’t forget to check out the upcoming events below or click here to see the calendar of events!

Sincerely,

GSGA 2020-2021

Upcoming Events 

International Persons with Disabilities Day

Thursday, December 3, 2020 | 4-5 pm | RSVP 

International Human Rights Day

Webinar: Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health Co-sponsor: Sexual &Reproductive Health Rights & Justice Club

Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 4-5 pm: RSVP

Please join the Network for College Success for a conversation on student supports at CUNY. We will start off with an overview of what is happening at CUNY, learn more about the Guide to Surviving and Thriving at CUNY and the SNAP Enrollment Campaign, as well as hear from a student panel facilitated by our partners at Young Invincibles. Attendees are encouraged to bring any questions, issues, or solutions that they have come across while working with students during the pandemic. There will be a live shared document to capture questions and solutions for all attendees to take part in.

You can learn more about the Network here:  http://studentsuccessnetwork.org/about/

Public Health Conference 

2021 Health Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference

CUNY SPH Career Events

Fieldwork Orientations 

Various dates and times | Virtual  | Register

Planning to enroll in fieldwork for Summer 2021? Your next step is to register to attend a fieldwork orientation and fill out the fieldwork pre-registration form (linked above when you click “Register”). Because summer session is a shorter session, it’s important to get started planning your field work as soon as possible! Orientation will take place on zoom and dates being offered are:

• Wednesday, December 2 | 8 – 9pm
• Monday, December 7 | 5 – 6pm
• Wednesday, January 27 | 8 – 9pm

STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND

If you are a current CUNY SPH student facing short-term financial hardship, we encourage you to submit an application to the Student Emergency Fund.

To access the application, you will need to log into SharePoint using your SPH login (sph\______) credentials.  Reach out to the [email protected] if you require assistance with SharePoint.

Click here to apply.  Please note that applicants will be asked to submit supporting documentation to demonstrate financial need.

GSGA Newsletter 

November 18, 2020

Happy Wednesday SPH students!

Today and this week there are special events happening. There is a media training for climate health professionals at 12:00pm and later today at 4:00pm there is a live stream of Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds: Ebola and the Ravages of History. Lastly this Friday at 6:00pm GSGA will be hosting their Friendsgiving mixer. Students who participate in the Friendsgiving mixer will receive a meal coupon. RSVP here today and see below for more details!

Sincerely,

GSGA 2020-2021

UPCOMING EVENTS

Media Training For Climate Health Professionals | November 18| 12-1:30pm PST! RSVP HERE.

As health professionals and health students, most of us have very little training in talking to the media. However, as climate health advocates, this has the potential to be a hugely important part of our work!

Climate Health Now, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, and the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health invite you to join us on November 18th from 12-1:30pm PST for an interactive webinar to learn the nuts and bolts about why it’s important to work with the media, how to pitch a story or interview, how to prepare for an interview, what to expect with different types of media (e.g., radio, podcast, television, live webstream), and more! The event will be moderated by Melissa Baldwin and Sarah Spengeman and will feature a panel with Ari Bernstein, MD, Amanda Millstein, MD, and Neelu Tummala, MD.

Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds |November 18| 4:00pm | Watch Here Live Stream

Please join me for this exciting event at 4:00 pm EST on Wednesday, November 18. Dr. Paul Farmer’s highly anticipated book, Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds: Ebola and the Ravages of History, comes out this week. Dr. Paul Farmer will join fellow luminaries Dr. Michelle Morse, Dr. Salmaan Keshavjee, and Dr. Pardis Sabeti in a conversation moderated by Dr. Joan Reede about what we can learn from pandemics and the global history of racial injustice.

Bryan Stevenson—the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy—writes about Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds: “Paul Farmer’s devastating account of catastrophic disease and death created by unjust systems, structures, and abusive history is timely, urgent and terrifying. This moving and compelling book is a tragic but necessary journey guided by an extraordinary anthropologist, historian, teacher, writer, and doctor who has served the poor and disfavored for decades. He has much to teach us in these perilous times.”

Friendsgiving Mixer Is this Friday at 6:00pm | RSVP here!

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 15-22)

Picture the Homeless Event, Monday November 23, 2020 3-4pm | RSVP

DeBorah Dickerson of Picture the Homeless (PTH) will share their efforts to ensure affordable housing for the most marginalized during COVID19.  She will be joined by Lynn Lewis founding Executive Director of PTH and curator of the PTH Oral History Project. Come and hear the voices of New Yorkers currently or formerly without permanent or stable housing who have given years of their lives, through some of the most challenging circumstances imaginable, to make NYC a better place for all of us.

CUNY SPH Career Events

CEESP Info Session

Wednesday, November 18  |  5pm – 6pm |  Virtual  |  Register

CUNY School of Medicine is actively seeking CUNY SPH students to apply to their Cancer Epidemiology Education in Special Populations (CEESP) program. The CEESP Program is a research training program funded by the NIH/NCI grant to develop careers of public health students from all schools and programs of public health in the U.S. in the field of cancer epidemiology and cancer prevention and control. The CEESP Program provides funding for students to travel and conduct mentored summer research internships in foreign countries and U.S. minority settings. Accepted students will receive $7,200 from the CESSP Program for their summer work. This program can be utilized as a fieldwork site. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services

Fieldwork Orientations 

Various dates and times | Virtual  | Register

Planning to enroll in fieldwork for Summer 2021? Your next step is to register to attend a fieldwork orientation and fill out the fieldwork pre-registration form (linked above when you click “Register”). Because summer session is a shorter session, it’s important to get started planning your field work as soon as possible! Orientation will take place on zoom and dates being offered are:

• Tuesday, November 10 | 8 – 9pm
• Thursday, November 12 | 5 – 6pm
• Friday, November 20 | 12 – 1pm
• Wednesday, December 2 | 8 – 9pm
• Monday, December 7 | 5 – 6pm
• Wednesday, January 27 | 8 – 9pm

RESOURCES

COVID Exposure Alerts App

COVID Alert NY is a voluntary, anonymous, exposure-notification smartphone app. You will get an alert if you were in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. We encourage you to learn more about COVID Alert NY and download the app here. The app is available in several languages to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in New York or New Jersey and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND

 If you are a current CUNY SPH student facing short-term financial hardship, we encourage you to submit an application to the Student Emergency Fund.

To access the application, you will need to log into SharePoint using your SPH login (sph\______) credentials.  Reach out to the [email protected] if you require assistance with SharePoint.

Click here to apply.  Please note that applicants will be asked to submit supporting documentation to demonstrate financial need.

GSGA Newsletter 

November 11, 2020

Hello SPH Students!

This month there are a couple of events happening. Tonight there is an SPH screening for “The Antidote” at 6:00pm and on November 20th, GSGA will be hosting a Friendsgiving mixer for SPH students. We encourage you to participate as there will be surprise gifts for students who join!

You may also find resources below regarding COVID-19 and Student Emergency Funds. See more information and events below.

Sincerely,

GSGA 2020-2021

Today is Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day was an act approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day” today known as Veteran’s Day. Click here to learn more about the history.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tonight SPH is Screening: The Antidote

Wednesday, November 11  |  6pm | RSVP to receive link to screening and talkback

The film is about everyday people who make the intentional choice to lift others up, despite the fundamentally unkind ways of our society, which are at once facts of life in America and yet deeply antithetical to our founding ideals.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 15-22)

Fair Food Event, Monday November 16, 2020 3-4pm | RSVP

As part of their Fair Food Program, members of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) will join us for “Fair Food in the Time of COVID” a virtual presentation on organizing for fair wages and protection from abusive and exploitative labor abuses for farm workers during COVID. Come learn from workers who provide food for so many how you can support this campaign.

Picture the Homeless Event, Monday November 23, 2020 3-4pm | RSVP

DeBorah Dickerson of Picture the Homeless (PTH) will share their efforts to ensure affordable housing for the most marginalized during COVID19.  She will be joined by Lynn Lewis founding Executive Director of PTH and curator of the PTH Oral History Project. Come and hear the voices of New Yorkers currently or formerly without permanent or stable housing who have given years of their lives, through some of the most challenging circumstances imaginable, to make NYC a better place for all of us.

Friendsgiving Mixer – Will you be there? | RSVP here!

CUNY SPH Career Events

Cover Letter Writing Workshop

Friday, November 13  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Virtual  | Register 

Does the thought of writing a cover letter make you want to do literally anything else? Not sure how the information in your cover letter is different than what’s shared on your resume? Wondering if anyone really reads these things anyway? During this virtual workshop, get these questions and more answered and learn how to create a more compelling cover letter narrative. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services.

Northwell Health Info Session

Monday, November 16  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Virtual  |  Register

Join talent acquisition specialists from Northwell Health as they share an overview of Northwell and discuss opportunities for employment. They will give you insider insight into their interview process, tips for effective resume writing, and how to be a successful candidate. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services.

CEESP Info Session

Wednesday, November 18  |  5pm – 6pm |  Virtual  |  Register

CUNY School of Medicine is actively seeking CUNY SPH students to apply to their Cancer Epidemiology Education in Special Populations (CEESP) program. The CEESP Program is a research training program funded by the NIH/NCI grant to develop careers of public health students from all schools and programs of public health in the U.S. in the field of cancer epidemiology and cancer prevention and control. The CEESP Program provides funding for students to travel and conduct mentored summer research internships in foreign countries and U.S. minority settings. Accepted students will receive $7,200 from the CESSP Program for their summer work. This program can be utilized as a fieldwork site. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services

Fieldwork Orientations 

Various dates and times | Virtual  | Register

Planning to enroll in fieldwork for Summer 2021? Your next step is to register to attend a fieldwork orientation and fill out the fieldwork pre-registration form (linked above when you click “Register”). Because summer session is a shorter session, it’s important to get started planning your field work as soon as possible! Orientation will take place on zoom and dates being offered are:

• Tuesday, November 10 | 8 – 9pm
• Thursday, November 12 | 5 – 6pm
• Friday, November 20 | 12 – 1pm
• Wednesday, December 2 | 8 – 9pm
• Monday, December 7 | 5 – 6pm
• Wednesday, January 27 | 8 – 9pm

RESOURCES

COVID Exposure Alerts App

COVID Alert NY is a voluntary, anonymous, exposure-notification smartphone app. You will get an alert if you were in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. We encourage you to learn more about COVID Alert NY and download the app here. The app is available in several languages to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in New York or New Jersey and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND

 If you are a current CUNY SPH student facing short-term financial hardship, we encourage you to submit an application to the Student Emergency Fund.

To access the application, you will need to log into SharePoint using your SPH login (sph\______) credentials.  Reach out to the [email protected] if you require assistance with SharePoint.

Click here to apply.  Please note that applicants will be asked to submit supporting documentation to demonstrate financial need.

GSGA Newsletter 

November 4, 2020

Hello SPH Students!

We hope that you went out and voted yesterday!

We want to invite you on November 20, 2020 at 6:00pm to the virtual GSGA Friendsgiving Mixer. RSVP here today to hold your spot! Unfortunately, this year we cannot be on campus to celebrate but we would love for you to join us!  We have a surprise for students who participate on November 20th!

In the meantime…what are you grateful for?

RSVP here

Step Challenge

Have you tried being active this year? Need motivation? Check out how many steps SPH students have been taking! Join the challenge here today!

Wellness

Student Grief Support Group

Wednesdays at 5 pm from 10/21 – 12/9
Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams will facilitate an open group in which the vast range of grief responses related to losing a loved one are reviewed, discussed, and validated.  The ways in which COVID-19 restrictions have affected how we grieve will also be addressed.  Students will be provided an opportunity to offer mutual aid to one another as the process of grieving is navigated.  There will also be opportunities for bereaved students to memorialize their lost loved ones in our group setting.  The group will be a safe space for students who are mourning to express their unique experiences and establish connections with supportive peers.  If you would like more information or are interested in joining the group please email Sherry at [email protected]

COVID-19 Memorial Page

We recognize that COVID-19 has changed how we say goodbye to and memorialize our dear loved ones. While our mourning traditions might look different they remain so very important. With this understanding, we have created a virtual space for you to honor family member(s) you have lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. With immense sympathy and respect, we invite you to the CUNY SPH In Remembrance page to share your tributes. Your expressions of who your lost family member was and what they meant to you and the world matter to us. Please note that signed consent from an authorized family member is needed prior to tributes being published.  While there may be a physical distance between us, we remain a community with opportunities for mutual support.

Career Services Announcement

Northwell Health Info Session

Monday, November 16  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Virtual  |  Register

Join talent acquisition specialists from Northwell Health as they share an overview of Northwell and discuss opportunities for employment. They will give you insider insight into their interview process, tips for effective resume writing, and how to be a successful candidate. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services.

GSGA Newsletter 

Happy Wednesday SPH students,

We are half way through the semester! Stay focused!!

GSGA wants to remind you that early voting in-person started this past Saturday, October 24th. You can visit NYC Votes’ How to Vote page for more information about how to cast your ballot for the General Election. Also, this Thursday October 29 at 6pm join us and Career Services at the ‘What I Did With My Degree’ virtual event. You still have time to register here today!

Here are GSGA events and resources … Simply click below to check them out!

• Meet the GSGA 2020-2021 Officers!
• Surviving & Thriving Spring 2021
• Get Involved with CUNY’s Sustainability Movement
• Learn more about Students Conference Awards
• GSGA Step Challenge
• Weekly Wednesday Newsletters
• Our calendar of events
• SPH student clubs:  Sustainable SPH Club and the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice Club.
• Job Openings
• GSGA Instagram 
• GSGA Facebook

Coming Soon!

Wellness

You Are Not Alone: Intimate Partner Violence and the Virtual Campus
Thursday, October 29 (rescheduled from October 14)  |  4pm | RSVP

An interdisciplinary panel of CUNY SPH experts will discuss best practices for members of the SPH community to protect and support those who are impacted by domestic violence amidst the challenges of COVID-19.

Student Grief Support Group

Wednesdays at 5 pm from 10/21 – 12/9
Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams will facilitate an open group in which the vast range of grief responses related to losing a loved one are reviewed, discussed, and validated.  The ways in which COVID-19 restrictions have affected how we grieve will also be addressed.  Students will be provided an opportunity to offer mutual aid to one another as the process of grieving is navigated.  There will also be opportunities for bereaved students to memorialize their lost loved ones in our group setting.  The group will be a safe space for students who are mourning to express their unique experiences and establish connections with supportive peers.  If you would like more information or are interested in joining the group please email Sherry at [email protected]

COVID-19 Memorial Page

We recognize that COVID-19 has changed how we say goodbye to and memorialize our dear loved ones. While our mourning traditions might look different they remain so very important. With this understanding, we have created a virtual space for you to honor family member(s) you have lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. With immense sympathy and respect, we invite you to the CUNY SPH In Remembrance page to share your tributes. Your expressions of who your lost family member was and what they meant to you and the world matter to us. Please note that signed consent from an authorized family member is needed prior to tributes being published.  While there may be a physical distance between us, we remain a community with opportunities for mutual support.

Career Services Announcement

Planning to do fieldwork during Summer 2021?

Pre-Registration and fieldwork orientation sign up is now open! Your next steps are to 1) complete the fieldwork Pre-Registration Form. 2) At the end of the form, register for ONE upcoming required virtual fieldwork orientation. The dates are:

1. 1. • Tuesday, November 10th, 8 – 9pm
      • Thursday, November 12th, 5 – 6pm
      • Friday, November 20th, 12 – 1pm
      • Wednesday, December 2nd, 8 – 9pm
      • Monday, December 7th, 5 – 6pm
      • Wednesday, January 27th, 8 – 9pm

OEL strongly encourages you to complete the above steps as soon as possible. Because summer is a shorter term, beginning the process early may allow you to start your fieldwork hours early to ensure completion by the end of the summer session (some restrictions apply). Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Northwell Health Info Session

Monday, November 16  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Virtual  |  Register

Join talent acquisition specialists from Northwell Health as they share an overview of Northwell and discuss opportunities for employment. They will give you insider insight into their interview process, tips for effective resume writing, and how to be a successful candidate. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services.

GSGA Newsletter 

Hi SPH students!

We hope that you are having a wonderful week so far. GSGA has created a step challenge for students to motivate each other and get out there to walk. So far we have 20 SPH students taking on the challenge and making their steps count. The more students the better! Check down below to see how many steps the students have accomplished!

Also, have you made a plan to vote yet? GSGA has partnered with NYC Votes + CUNY Votes to raise awareness about voting and local government in NYC!

We are just 3 days away from Early Voting Starting in New York! That being said, now is the time to gear up and make a plan to vote. New Yorkers have more voting options now than ever before. You can vote:

1. Early In-person (Oct. 24 – Nov. 1)
2. By Mail
3. Election Day (Nov. 3)

All of these options can seem overwhelming, so that’s why it’s so important to make your voting plan well ahead of time. When making your plan, here are some questions to consider:

• Where is your polling place located?
• When is the most convenient time for you to vote?

• Do you feel comfortable voting in person, or would you rather vote by mail?

Taking a few minutes to think through your voting plan will help you avoid any last-minute situations that could prevent you from voting.

Once you’ve made your plan to vote, we challenge you to help five of your friends make their plan! 

Here are some important Election Deadlines to keep in mind:

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot – October 27th

Deadline to Postmark Absentee Ballot – November 3rd

Early Voting Period – October 24th – November 1st

Election Day – November 3rd

You can visit NYC Votes’ How to Vote page for more information about how to cast your ballot for the General Election. New Yorkers have more options now than ever before to vote, so it’s important to learn which option is best for you.

You can take the CUNY Pledge to Vote to stay up to date on all the important Election Info you need! Visit this link or text CUNYvotes to 917-979-6377 to pledge your vote.

Step Challenge

Get moving and sign up here today!!

Have you joined the Friday Study Group?

Meet other SPH students and find another student to study with! RSVP at [email protected] today!

Wellness

Student Grief Support Group
Wednesdays at 5 pm from 10/21 – 12/9
Student Wellness Counselor Sherry Adams will facilitate an open group in which the vast range of grief responses related to losing a loved one are reviewed, discussed, and validated.  The ways in which COVID-19 restrictions have affected how we grieve will also be addressed.  Students will be provided an opportunity to offer mutual aid to one another as the process of grieving is navigated.  There will also be opportunities for bereaved students to memorialize their lost loved ones in our group setting.  The group will be a safe space for students who are mourning to express their unique experiences and establish connections with supportive peers.  If you would like more information or are interested in joining the group please email Sherry at [email protected]

COVID-19 Memorial Page

We recognize that COVID-19 has changed how we say goodbye to and memorialize our dear loved ones. While our mourning traditions might look different they remain so very important. With this understanding, we have created a virtual space for you to honor family member(s) you have lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. With immense sympathy and respect, we invite you to the CUNY SPH In Remembrance page to share your tributes. Your expressions of who your lost family member was and what they meant to you and the world matter to us. Please note that signed consent from an authorized family member is needed prior to tributes being published.  While there may be a physical distance between us, we remain a community with opportunities for mutual support.

Career Services Announcement

TONIGHT! Professional Communication Workshop

Wednesday, October 21  |  5pm – 6pm  |  Virtual  |  Register

Whether looking to land a job or fieldwork experience, successfully navigate your workplace, or just communicate clearly with fellow students and faculty, join the upcoming Professional Communication Workshop. During the session, you will have the opportunity to work with fellow participants to analyze communication scenarios and leave with practical tools you can apply to your professional life. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services.

What I Did With My Degree

Thursday, October 29  |  6 – 7:30pm |  Virtual  |  Register

Wondering what to do with your public health degree? Confused about what careers connect to different SPH concentrations? Attend this virtual event to hear public health professionals representing four different disciplines (Community Health, Health Policy and Management, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Environmental, Occupational, and Geospatial Health Sciences) share their career stories, how they applied their public health degrees to the work they do now, and engage in a Q&A. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services and the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA)

Planning to do fieldwork during Summer 2021?

Pre-Registration and fieldwork orientation sign up is now open! Your next steps are to 1) complete the fieldwork Pre-Registration Form. 2) At the end of the form, register for ONE upcoming required virtual fieldwork orientation. The dates are:

1. 1. • Tuesday, November 10th, 8 – 9pm
      • Thursday, November 12th, 5 – 6pm
      • Friday, November 20th, 12 – 1pm
      • Wednesday, December 2nd, 8 – 9pm
      • Monday, December 7th, 5 – 6pm
      • Wednesday, January 27th, 8 – 9pm

OEL strongly encourages you to complete the above steps as soon as possible. Because summer is a shorter term, beginning the process early may allow you to start your fieldwork hours early to ensure completion by the end of the summer session (some restrictions apply). Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Northwell Health Info Session

Monday, November 16  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Virtual  |  Register

Join talent acquisition specialists from Northwell Health as they share an overview of Northwell and discuss opportunities for employment. They will give you insider insight into their interview process, tips for effective resume writing, and how to be a successful candidate. Brought to you by the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services.