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Explore international opportunities during Global Public Health Week

Published on November 7, 2016

globe and handsWe’re pleased to announce the UI College of Public Health’s inaugural Global Public Health Week, November 14-18.

Join us for a series of events that highlight opportunities for study, research, and work in the exciting and expanding field of global public health.

Monday, Nov. 14

Spotlight Event
Student Research Experiences – Panel presentation with Jake Kundert, David Nelson, and Morgan Price
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
C217 CPHB
Lunch provided

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Career Opportunities – Panel presentation with Will Story, Michael Gee, Rebecca Arnold, Halkeno Tura, and Oluchi Abosi|
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
C217 CPHB
Lunch provided

Make a Difference in the Peace Corps!
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Executive Board Room (Room 2390) UCC
Celebrate International Education Week by learning how you can make a difference in the Peace Corps! Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level to create change that lasts long after their service. Sponsored by UI International Programs.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Spotlight Event
Guest Speaker: Jonathan M. Katz
The Media and Public Health
The college welcomes Jonathan Katz as its first journalist-in-residence. He is an award-winning journalist and author with a strong interest in global health issues. Read more about his work.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Callaghan Auditorium (N110 CPHB)

Thursday, Nov. 17

Global Health Funding Opportunities for CPH Students
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
S106 CPHB
Lunch provided
Jill Welch will present information on the MHIRT International Research Internship program; Douglas Baker, UI Fulbright Ambassador, will discuss the Fulbright program; and Maya Ramaswamy, a PhD student in OEH, is a Boren Fellowship Award recipient and will have materials to share about both the Boren Fellowship and the Stanley Graduate Awards for International Research.