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SPH
This Week
November 27, 2016
SIGNATURE EVENT
Deans Symposium Featuring Carlos Dora, Ron Sims, and more
How Does Where You Live Affect Your Health?
Thursday, December 1, 8:30 am 3:45 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
DEAN'S NOTE
The Global Burden of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS has been an epidemic now for 35 years. In advance of this weeks World AIDS Day, a pause to look at the burden of HIV/AIDS globally.
NEWS
SPH to Share $1.1M for Gulf War Womens Research
[VIDEO] Researchers will help to create large database of women vets and analyze prevalence and patterns of health problems.
New Concerns about Children Born to HIV-Infected Mothers
Children exposed to virus, but not infected, have 70 percent increased risk of dying.
Staff Member Honored for Health Journalism
Lisa Chedekel was Connecticut Womens Hall of Fame honoree at November 2 event.
SPH Magazine Takes Gold at Agency Award Show
SPH This Year
2015 issue received Gold Award in publications category at November 9 event.
DEAN'S NOTE REVISITED
The Cost of Pharmaceuticals, the Role of Public Health
As the debate over the high cost of medication rages on, is there an opening for public health?
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Storytelling Has Amazing Equalizing Power
Recent graduate Pareesa Charmchi on her narrative medicine practicum, secondhand trauma, and
Vagina Monologues
for public health.
RECENTLY AT SPH
Scenes from 40th Anniversary Gala
[SLIDESHOW] On November 17, more than 300 community members, public health leaders, and friends of the School of Public Health celebrated four decades forward.
IN THE MEDIA
New York Times
Lets Say Obamacare Is Repealed. What Then? opinion co-written by Austin Frakt, associate professor of health law, policy & management.
Huffington Post
The Election and The Other opinion by Dean Sandro Galea.
Burlington Free Press
Election Clouds Future of VT Health Reform Efforts quotes Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy & management.
LOOKING AHEAD
Faculty Breakfast with the Dean
Wednesday, November 30, 9:00 am 10:00 am, Founders Room.
DEANS SYMPOSIUMHow Does Where You Live Affect Your Health?
Thursday, December 1, 8:30 am 3:45 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
December Graduate Reception
Thursday, December 8, 4:30 pm 6:30 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
School Assembly for Faculty & Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 8:45 am 10:50 am, Hiebert Lounge.
Student Coffee Chat with the Dean
Tuesday, December 13, 5:00 pm 6:00 pm, Founders Room.
Staff Breakfast with the Dean
Wednesday, December 14, 10:00 am 11:00 am, CT305.
Holiday Party for Faculty and Staff
Thursday, December 15, 3:00 pm 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
Faculty Breakfast with the Dean
Tuesday, December 20, 9:00 am 10:00 am, Founders Room.
Faculty Senate Meeting
Tuesday, December 20, 12:30 pm 1:50 pm, CT305.
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