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Around the School
 HSPH students gather for worldwide webcast linked to Millennium Development Goals
TEDxChange's "The Future We Make" was convened by Melinda Gates on the 10th anniversary of the Millennium Development Goals and viewed by thousands around the world. Organizers hope to bring more events like this to HSPH. Read more
Postdocs and their mentors honored
The Office of Faculty Affairs and HSPH Postdoctoral Association (PDA) hosted a reception for the school's postdocs in recognition of National Postdoc Appreciation Day. The event was attended by postdocs, mentors, and members of the school's administration. Alison Williams, president of the PDA, presented Karestan Koenen, associate professor of society, human development, and health, with the PDA Mentor Award. An Pan, postdoc in Nutrition, and Karen Joynt, postdoc in Health Policy and Management, were selected as recipients of the PDA Travel Award.
Pictured: Alison Williams, Karen Joynt, An Pan, Karestan Koenen
Faculty news
The Casebook on Ethical Issues in International Health Research, edited by Richard Cash and Daniel Wikler and published by the World Health Organization, was cited as "Highly Commended" by the British Medical Association's Medical Book Awards.
Arnold Epstein was named to the new Government Accountability Office Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors. Read more
Stephen Gilman was promoted to associate professor of society, human development, and health.
Gökhan Hotamisligil's article "Inflammation and Metabolic Disorders" ( Nature 444[7121]: 860-7, 14 December 2006), was selected by Essential Science Indicators from Thomson Reuters as the most-cited paper in the research area of clinical medicine. Read an interview with Hotamisligil about his research.
Leonard Marcus helped lead a disaster-readiness summit with government and business leaders in Milwaukee. Read more
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Did you know?
HSPH information security upgrade
Harvard University requires that each School ensure that all University owned PC's and servers are annually scanned to locate High Risk Confidential Information (HCRI).
Over the next few weeks, HSPH's IT Dept. will begin deploying a new security product called Data Loss Prevention (DLP), from McAfee. This product will be used to scan all SPH-owned PCs for HRCI annually. Once the automated scan of your computer is completed, each user will receive an email from the DLP system, listing any files which meet the preset patterns for HRCI, such as social security numbers. The user is then responsible for investigating and remediating the information as necessary.
As a reminder to everyone, the Harvard Enterprise Information Security Policy states that no High Risk Confidential Information may be stored on any PC, laptop or other portable media, and approval must be obtained from the University and school Security officers prior to storing any HRCI data on a secure server.
For more information, read the University's information security policy.
Opportunities
APHA materials request for annual meeting
Get your materials displayed at HSPH's booth at the American Public Health Association meeting in Denver, November 7-10. Materials may be submitted to the Admissions Office from October 8-15.
There's still time to submit HUCTW Child Fellowship applications
Late applications are being accepted by hard copy only until October 15.
Events
Whose Homework is it Anyway? Strategies for Strengthening the Home-School Connection
Presented by Lynne Griffin, November 10, 12:00-1:30 PM, Countway Library, Minot Room.
For When You Least Expect It: A Proactive Approach to Caregiving (for Aging Relatives)
Presented by Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, Principal and Founder of ConciAge, November 16, 12:00-1:30 PM, FXB G-11.
Vipassana Meditation: Can it Help You Live a Healthier Life?
Presented by Beatriz Gonzalez Flecha, November 17, 12:00-1:30 PM, Kresge 212.
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