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December 2, 2009
Fatherhood in the New Millennium
What: Robert "Clarence" Jones, Community Outreach Director, Southside Community Health Services/Q Health Connections will present.
When: Dec. 2, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: Wilder Center-, Amherst A. Wilder Auditorium, 451 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul
This event is free and open to all but seating is limited. Please RSVP to Laurie Ukestad at ukest001@umn.edu. More information online.
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December 5, 2009
AHC Student Leadership Summit
What: When people ask you about health care reform, how confidently can you respond? When you join the workforce in the near future, exactly what changes from health care reform will you be preparing for? Which bill will you urge your representatives to vote for?
A group of student leaders from the Academic Health Center and experts on health reform will meet to learn about, debate on, and make recommendations on various aspects of health care reform.
When:Saturday, Dec. 5
Where: Radisson University Hotel ballroom
Register Online
December 7, 2009
Graduate Students Interested in Emergency Preparedness Information Session
What: GSIiEP is a new student-led forum where Academic Health Center students can participate in, learn about, and discuss emergency preparedness science, research, and related issues. Students will be able to:
- discuss peer-reviewed articles and research methodologies,
- share their own research, and
- interact with faculty members and preparedness experts.
When: Monday, Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Weaver-Densford Hall, Room 2-120 / 2-130
Project Homeless Connect
What: Interested in volunteering for one of the largest homeless care projects? Then register for Project Homeless Connect! Project Homeless Connect will open the Minneapolis Convention Center to the homeless population of the Twin Cities for medical treatment, mental health care, housing assistance, chemical health care, dental care, employment assistance and training, haircuts, food, ID services, and much more. They plan to have over 400 service providers and are looking for 1400 volunteers.
Project Homeless is on a Monday, starting from 9am. I've already talked to several professors who have classes on Monday. Professors have said that if students are interested in volunteering during Monday classes, it is alright to volunteer as long as they any assignments are handed in early.
Contact leex4900@umn.edu or perdu011@umn.edu with questions
When: Monday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center
When you register for Project Homeless Connect, type "UMN SPH" in the company/affiliation box. This will help organize the volunteers.
Register Online to Volunteer
December 8, 2009
Innovation in Healthcare at the Mayo Clinic
December 11, 2009
How Was Anxiety Transformed into Depression?
January 16, 2010
Social Justice Leadership Retreat
What: The SJLR focuses on developing and fostering diversity and social justice leaders committed to improving the campus climate for all students and working towards a more just society. The 3 day retreat takes 56 students along with 18 facilitators away from campus to explore issues of identity, oppression, and how to make an impact on campus and in the community after the retreat. Over 450 students have attended our retreats over the last five years and those students are having a powerful impact on campus and in the community using what they learned and the connections that they have made.
When: Jan. 16-18, departing at 12:45 p.m. on Jan. 16 and returning around 4 p.m. on Jan. 18.
Where: Camp Courage (60 miles northwest of the Twin Cities)
Participants are requested to pay a $20 materials fee (Scholarships are available upon request. No one will be turned away for financial reasons). All other expenses, including transportation, food, and lodging, will be covered by the University of Minnesota. The fee does not need to be paid until early December. The application deadline for the retreat is Thursday, November 12.
Additional information online
January 20, 2010
Fetal Origins of Adult Disease
What: Kristin Oehlke, State Genomics Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health
When: Jan. 20, 2010, 3-4 p.m.
Where: Wilder Center, Amherst A. Wilder Auditorium, 451 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul
RSVPs will be requested by email at a later date. Please contact Laurie Ukestad at ukest001@umn.edu for further information.
January 27, 2010
2010 Legislative Briefing and Reception
What: University of Minnesota President Bruininks will preview the U's 2010 legislative request and talk about the challenges higher education faces in these trying economic times.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
Where: McNamara Alumni Center
February 3, 2010
What's Wrong with Race-Based Medicine?
What: Lecture Series on Law, Health & the Life Sciences presented by the University of Minnesota's Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences.
When: Feb. 3, 2010, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Coffman Memorial Union Theater
Additional Information
February 18, 2010
Cutting-Edge Issues in the Structure and Governance of U.S. and International Settings
March 5, 2010
Golf Lessons
What: Join SPH mentors and students in this fun recreational activity. You'll have a chance to practice your swing and/or learn about the mechanics of golf.
When: March 5, 2010, 4-5:30 p.m.
Where: Braemar Golf Dome, Edina
April 17, 2010
Global Health & Innovation Conference
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