UGA Public Health
Undergraduate Newsletter
February 1, 2021
Celebrating Black History Month
The University of Georgia will celebrate Black History Month with a wide variety of programs and activities across campus. Stay tuned for updates and new events celebrating Black History Month throughout February!
UGA master calendar: https://calendar.uga.edu/
I ❤️ Public Health Month
Health Promotion Application Deadline February 12th
Deadline: Friday, February 12th by 5:00pm
Apply Here: https://publichealth.uga.edu/degree/b-s-in-health-promotion/
Dr. Mark Ebell (Epid & Biostat) Survey Request
I am the US lead investigator for a multinational project sponsored by the University of Geneva and Southampton University. We’re hoping to recruit members of the public (including folks like you! You count!) to take part in a large-scale survey on the preventive behaviors people are taking to avoid catching COVID-19, treatments, and the long-term effect of those that have suffered from COVID-19 during the pandemic. The study has been approved by the UGA IRB. It is open to all, whether or not you have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
To participate please click on this link: https://www.rtocovid19.com/ The site lists the collaborating universities, and you can just click on the box that says “United States of America” to complete the brief informed consent and get the US version of the survey. It takes 15 to 20 minutes on average to complete. Our goal is to get at least 3000 US participants, and at least 20,000 worldwide in order to do our analyses.
To make our findings as meaningful as possible, we are hoping to get a broad range of participants from across the US and around the world. Please share information about this study and the link on social media. The main thing is to let folks know that we are interested in a broad range of participants with and without a diagnosis of COVID-19, and to provide the link.
Dean William Tate Honor Society now accepting applications
Recognized as the most prestigious honor a first-year may receive at the University of Georgia, the Tate Society selects 24 outstanding first-years each spring for membership which extends throughout their time at UGA. Membership includes a variety of enrichment and service opportunities while building relationships with other outstanding peers at the University of Georgia.
The application can be found at http://tatesociety.uga.edu/Apply.html and will be open until February 20th at 11:59 PM. Questions can be directed to ugatatesociety@gmail.com.
Future Health Promoters Club
The Future Health Promoters club has some exciting events coming up. These are a great way to further involve yourself in our club and we hope you’ll consider attending.
February
- Home Workout Class + Instructional Guide - 2/17 | 7PM via Zoom
- Health Disparities Guest Speaker - 2/24 | 7PM via Zoom
March
- Zoom Yoga Class - 3/24 | 7PM via Zoom
- Sexual Education Guest Speaker - 3/31 | 7PM via Zoom
April
- National Public Health Week - 4/5-11
- Outdoor Yoga Class- 4/7 | 5PM @Myers Quad (Zoom optional)
- FHP Nutrition Guide + Zoom Yoga Class - 4/14 | 7PM via Zoom
21st Annual Mary Frances Early Lecture
Date: February 2, 2021 Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Live-Streamed on the Graduate School’s YouTube Channel
Each year, an invited speaker delivers a lecture that honors the quiet determination and dignity with which Mary Frances Early pursued her efforts to ensure that the state’s flagship university became an institution of higher learning for all the people of Georgia. The annual lecture demonstrates the progress that has been made while also recognizing that work still remains in order to fully realize Ms. Early’s vision. With pride, we salute Ms. Early for all that she has accomplished and for the excellence, integrity, fortitude, and grace that she represents.
This event is a part of UGA’s 60th Anniversary of Desegregation.
Event https://grad.uga.edu/index.php/event/21st-annual-mary-frances-early-lecture/
Graduate School’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHT_0cS0u_tL9cZbTXu6BHw
Desegregation https://desegregation.uga.edu/#/
UGA VIRTUAL Spring Career & Internship Fair
The UGA Virtual Spring Career & Internship Fair will be held on Handshake.
Connect with employers and secure a full-time job or internship this Spring, Summer, Fall, or beyond depending upon their respective hiring needs. Be sure to review the positions they are hiring for on Handshake prior to the event.
Student registration are open..
Participants will be able to attend virtual group sessions (30 minutes) and one-on-one sessions for 10 minutes each during the fair.
Attendees will need to register and sign up for group and 1:1 sessions before the fair in order to meet with employers.
For information on how to register, create a schedule, and prepare for the virtual fair please visit: https://career.uga.edu/20/20_virtual_fairs
Participants will be able to access the fair online and through the Handshake App.
Visit www.career.uga.edu for a list of Career Center events and workshops to prepare for the Fair.
Additional Resources:
• Plan what to wear - https://www.pinterest.com/.../business-professional-attire/
• Research employers attending - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAx48wnS7RU | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5R4dvUOr-A&t=9s
• Practice your pitch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzVBTVZRXWM&t=4s
• Follow the UGA Career Center on social media @UGACareerCenter
Wednesday, February 3 at 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual Event
Pre-Nursing & Pre-Allied Health Events
Don’t miss out on these February events for Pre-Allied Health and Pre-Nursing Students. The Pre-Health Panel will consist of 3 professionals in varying Pre-Health fields and the CASAA Application Walkthrough is designed for Pre-AA students who are preparing for applications this Spring. All events will be held via zoom and no registration is required.
2/4 3-5 PRE-HEALTH PANEL
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2/22 3-5 CASAA APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH
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2/28 1-3 SUNDAY DROP IN HOURS
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Save the Date for Future Events Such As:
3/3 11-3 Health Professions Fair3/15 4:00-6:00 Chiropractic Medicine Panel
4/5 4:00-6:00 Genetic Counseling Panel
4/12 3:00-5:00 Allied Health & Nursing Clinical Hours Presentation
5/4 2:00-4:00 OTCAS Walkthrough
5/4 4:00-6:00 PTCAS Walkthrough
Environmental Health Seminar
DAWGS Research: A pilot program for reducing waste in our research laboratories
UGA Campus Sustainability Grant: Diversion of Academic Wastes for Green and Sustainable Research (DAWGS Research)This week’s guest speakers: Megan Lott, Ph.D. student, and Amelia Foley, undergraduate student, Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Public Health, University of Georgia; and Star Scott, Green Lab Program Coordinator, University of Georgia
The seminar will take place on Friday, February 5, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. online via Zoom. Zoom Meeting ID: 941 5555 0151 Passcode: EHSC8030
About: Mounting evidence suggests that research laboratories contribute significantly to the global plastic waste burden, with research contributing an estimated 5.5 million tons, annually. To improve the management of plastic wastes from our research laboratories, the Department of Environmental Health has received a UGA Campus Sustainability Grant for the following project: Diversion of Academic Wastes for Green and Sustainable Research (DAWGS Research). DAWGS Research aims to implement a pilot-scale lab recycling program for the Department of Environmental Health. This program will be specifically dedicated to the diversion of research consumables from waste streams during the spring of 2021. Program results will help estimate the impact and determine the feasibility of an institutional-wide research recycling program.
Please join this week’s seminar to learn more about the pilot program. An overview of the pilot program will be provided by EHS Students Megan Lott and Amelia Foley. Proper protocols for lab recycling safety will be detailed by Star Scott, the Green Labs Program Coordinator. Join in for a conversation about waste reduction in our research programs and an opportunity to enroll in this lab recycling pilot program!
Mercer University School of Medicine Admission Panel
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) chapters at Mercer University School of Medicine will be hosting a multi-part webinar series this academic year for underrepresented minority pre-med students. The third and last webinar of the series will be held on Monday, Feb 8th. The goal of these webinars is to provide information and advice to pre-med students concerning the path to medical school. Some of the topics that will be discussed include how to apply using the AMCAS, letters of recommendation, personal statements and what to do after applying!
Register here: https://forms.gle/DNi2jXYqXVe1UJgT9
Please follow Mercer's SNMA and LMSA pages to see reminders and updates!
@mercersnma and @mercerlmsa
Summer & Fall Interns: Scholarships Available
The Office of University Experiential Learning is once again accepting applications for our Fall EL Scholarships, and we have learned that our esteemed advisors are the best way to get the word out to students! The deadline is 2/15/21 and will include activities taking place in Maymester, and Summer, and Fall 2021. Awards are in amounts up to $2500 and may be used for ANY course or non-credit activity approved for Experiential Learning at UGA.
Eligibility:
- Open to undergraduates who have completed at least one semester of UGA coursework
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be pursuing an activity approved for Experiential Learning at UGA
Students can access the application and find more info on our website: https://el.uga.edu/scholarships/scholarships/
Explore Study Away Day & Scholarship Deadlines
The Office of Global Engagement would like to announce our upcoming Explore Study Away Day on Thursday, January 28th from 10am - 5pm. Please encourage your students to join us to learn more about featured programs and general study away information. Students can also browse our website and join zoom info sessions with program directors and global education advisors! It's never to early to start planning!
https://forms.gle/cuopHScBDijjEjtB7
We would also like to announce upcoming study abroad scholarship deadlines:
Boren Fellowship: January 27, Apply here
Franklin International Scholarship Fund: February 5, Apply here
Thomson Study Abroad in Classics: February 10, Apply here
Linda J. Piper for Studies Abroad: February 10, Apply here
Germanic & Slavic Studies Travel Grants: Feb. 14, Apply here
OGE General Scholarship: Feb. 15, Apply here
Experiential Learning Scholarship: Feb. 15, Apply here
Asia-GA Internship Connection: Feb. 15, Apply here
FLAS Fellowship: Feb. 18, Apply here
Rowan Study Abroad Scholarship: Feb. 28, Apply here
Did you Miss the State of the Public's Health Conference? Watch the Session Here.
Thank you for attending the 2021 Virtual State of the Public's Health Conference on Tuesday, January 12. We hope you felt as energized as we did from the insights shared.
For those who missed out, you can find links to video recordings of all keynote and breakout sessions below. Download the agenda for the full program or read our conference wrap-up here.
Conference Videos
- Main Program - Keynote Speakers & Special Guests
- Breakout Session - Racial Justice & Health Equity
- Breakout Session - COVID-19 Vaccines & Vaccine Hesitancy
- Breakout Session - Behavioral Health
Slides
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