Dean Frenk joins
UN group to combat poverty
 Dean Julio Frenk has joined a United Nations advocacy group to
eradicate poverty. The group includes two Nobel laureates, businessmen and philanthropists Bill Gates and Ted
Turner, and others. They have been tasked with galvanizing support for
achieving the Millennium Development Goals by the target date of
2015. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
made the announcement on June 23, 2010. Read more |
Check out new and improved MyHSPH
MyHSPH is your hub for
news, announcements, and
articles about the School, its people, and projects. (For most HSPH members, the login/password are the same as what they use for Novell/Groupwise).
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.
You'll need these browsers: Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher. You can download IE 7.0 for free by going to http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/it and choosing "Downloads." |
Free mini-golf and batting cages in Allston
 The new Harvard Allston Field and Fairway opened last weekend for family-friendly summer fun. The 168 Western Ave. site offers batting cages and mini-golf. Activities are free and will be open to the public on
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Read morePhoto by Julie Moscatel/Harvard Gazette |
Around the School
 Hu to receive award for diabetes work
HSPH Professor Frank Hu will receive the American Diabetes Association's prestigious Kelly West Award
for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology in
Orlando this Monday. The award honors an individual who has made significant
contributions to the field of diabetes epidemiology. Learn more
Winsten reflects on Designated Driver Campaign
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Research news
 Raising the price on regular sodas may be the most effective way to
encourage Americans to reach for less sugary drinks, suggests a new
HSPH study. Read more
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Did you know?New HSPH password policy
You
will need to change your passwords for all HSPH systems by June 30,
2010.
Need something to do this weekend?
Outings &
Innings provides various perks and discounts to Harvard
employees, including museum, movie and theater tickets. Order tickets
online or in person in the Kresge Cafeteria on
the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 1:00
PM.
Swim in a Harvard pool this summer
Summer and year-long memberships for Harvard's recreation facilities are
now on sale. |
HSPH researchers 
