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Introducing the new and improved MyHSPH
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Coming Tuesday, June 22, 2010

MyHSPH will be your hub for news, announcements, and articles about the School, its people, and projects. You'll find frequently used forms, such as the fitness reimbursement form; links to HARVie, Peoplesoft, and the cafeteria menu; personalized info about classes you are taking or teaching; and instant access to your email, personal and shared drives.

Plus, you can update your directory photo. Just click the "People" icon at the top of the page and change your profile picture. 
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Farmers' markets are in season at Harvard

Pick up some fresh local produce, baked goods, and other seasonal treats at a market near you.


HMS Farmers' Markets
Starting July 7, Wednesdays, 11:30am-2:30pm
Alternating weekly between the Courtyard Cafe in the Warren Alpert Bldg. and the Elements Cafe in the New Research Bldg.

Longwood Area: Brigham Circle Farmers' Market
June to November, every Thursday, 11:00am-6:00pm
Intersection of Huntington Ave. and Tremont St.

Check out other markets in your area.
Time's nearly up: make a fitness purchase and be reimbursed

The deadline to purchase fitness equipment or services -- such as a gym membership -- is June 30. Applications to be reimbursed must be submitted by July 16. Read more about what items qualify and how much you can be reimbursed.
 
Around the School

HSPHHSPH exceeds existing record for completing performance reviews
Every spring, HSPH members are asked to complete performance reviews, and this year, they beat the existing record. Overall, the School achieved a 97% completion rate -- up from 94% the last two years. Read more.

Research news

riceRead about latest news in diabetes prevention
An HSPH study has found that replacing white rice with brown rice or other whole grains may reduce diabetes risk.
Also read about a recent diabetes prevention forum.


Report available: Rape in War

Alumna Jocelyn Kelly of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative has conducted interviews with militia members in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to provide insight into soldiers' attitudes toward sexual violence. The resulting report is available for download. Also see Kelly's blog.

Check out HSPH's Bioinformatics Core
The HSPH Bioinformatics Core (HBC) provides a single point of contact for a wide range of computational biology activities. Learn more.
Did you know?

Absence Management Year-End Reminder
Report your time off taken from July 1, 2009 - June 26, 2010 by Thursday, June 24

New Social Media Courses Now Offered to Staff
Learn about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and more

Take A Summer Solstice Journey through the Arnold Arboretum
Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, from 6:30-8:30 PM

Plan ahead: Harvard Football 'Faculty and Staff Night' is September 18
Learn how to receive up to four free tickets to the game
Stories about World's Most Famous Scientific Prize

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Erling Norrby, a former member of the Nobel committee, shared stories about the genetics revolution and the Nobel Prize at HSPH on June 9.
Read more
Watch presentation
 
Reminder: Scoopfest

June 24
3:00-4:30 PM
Kresge cafeteria
Free ice cream

Learn more