A new Spring 2012 elective course is being offered in Project Management in Healthcare (HMAP 5391). The course will be held Mondays from 3-6 pm.
For a full course description click on the link below HMAP 5391.
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The University of North Texas is hosting a Veterans Job Fair on Tuesday, November 8 2011 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Silver Eagle Suite, Union Building. The job fair will consist of an employer panel and career expo. Military Identification is required for admission to this event.
For details and registration information click here.
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The Vincent Fox Forum of World Leaders
Former Mexican President Vincent Fox is kicking off the first of many forums that will feature leaders from around the world and urge students to become active members of the global community. Students will have the opportunity to learns from world leaders experiences and about the challenges they faced while leading.
The first forum will take place Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (time TBD) at TCU's Brown -Lupton University Union Ballroom.
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Save The Date
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Block your calendar every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. for Tuesday interlude sessions, journal club, PHSA socials, and other events.
November 7-11 PhD comprehensive exam will be distributed sometime this week November 8 Journal Club EAD 703 3:30 - 5:00 pm November 11 MPH Comprehensive Exam November 22 Practice Experience Poster Session November 29 Resume Review EOHS, HMAP, MHA, DrPH, PhD students |
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UNTHSC-School of Public Health
Attention all upcoming summer 2011, fall 2011, and spring 2012 graduates:
The School of Public Health is hosting our first pre-commencement and awards ceremony. This ceremony is a special recognition ceremony where the School of Public Health faculty and administration recognize the accomplishments of our graduates. It will replace the graduate banquet. Please note that you will now be hooded at this event and not at commencement.
Date: May 19, 2012 (same day as commencement)
Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Location: Fort Worth Science & History Museum
Students/Faculty/Staff: Please arrive at 8:00 a.m.
Parking: You may park at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and walk to the Fort Worth Science & History Museum or park in the lot near the Science and History Museum.
Additional information will be provided at a later date.
For questions, please contact Misty Smethers at misty.smethers@unthsc.edu
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| SPH News and Events
For the Semester and School Year
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Dean Kurz- Student Focus Group
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MPH & MHA Students:
Join Dr. Kurz on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 for a student focus group!
We want to know what you think! Is there something we could improve? What are we doing well? Are there issues or concerns that need to be addressed? Please join us on Tuesday, November 8 to provide feedback.
3:30-4:30 p.m. - MPH Focus Group
4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. --FREE PIZZA!
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.- MHA Focus Group
Where: LIB 110 (Mini-auditorium)
Can't attend? Send your feedback to Misty Smethers at misty.smethers@unthsc.edu. Subject: Student Focus Group
Doctoral Students: We haven't forgotten about you! We will arrange a separate time to gather your feedback. Continue reading this newsletter for details.
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Texas Public Health Training Center- PAID INTERNSHIP
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The TPHTC Governmental Public Health Practice Award is a 200 hour, paid ($2400 stipend) internship that will provide students will the experience necessary to excel in governmental public health agencies following graduation. The goals of this program are:
- To enable students to be prepared for careers in health departments through applied opportunities
- To expose students to career opportunities in governmental public health
- To orient students to the practice, policies and skills necessary to thrive in the public sector
- To assist governmental public health agencies in recruiting qualified candidates
For more information, please see the attached flyers:
- Flyer
- Student Eligibility
- Application
- Program Overview
Interested students can attend a session on November 8 at 3:00 p.m. in EAD 703.
Dr. Lackan will atttend this meeting to explain the Governmental Practice Experience and go through the steps to apply for the paid internship opportunity.
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HSC Student Health Update!!
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Good news regarding the Student Health Clinic Laboratory and the UnitedHealthcare Student Insurance Plan.
Students can now utilize the Quest lab on campus for all lab work effective as of Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
United Healthcare is in the process of paying and resolving claims on behalf of students that were affected by incorrectly billed claims.
Please click on the attached link for a full report on the Student Health Lab Update.
Please contact Trisha Schwennsen at
with any issues, questions, or concerns.
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Graduation Forms!!!
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Fall, Spring, & Summer Graduates:
Fall 2011 Graduates:
All of your Graduation forms are due Friday, November 18, 2011 by 5 p.m.
Spring/Summer 2012 Graduates:
Please note that your Intent to Graduate Forms are due Friday, December 2, 2011 by 5 p.m.
Please submit all forms to Misty Smethers in EAD 716 or at misty.smethers@unthsc.edu.
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Student Satisfaction Survey- Join the Discussion with Dr. Ransom & Dr. Yorio
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Each year the President and Provost schedule a time to meet with students from each program for the purpose of discussing student satisfaction in various areas. Please join the discussion!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
EAD 108 (Luibel)
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Financial Literacy Session & Free Pizza
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Join us on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 12:00 -1 pm in Luibel Hall when Nancy VanBoskirk will be presenting on "Monitoring Spending".
Come learn about things such as:
*Why is it important to monitor spending?
*Avoiding fees
*Tools and systems to keep track of where money goes each month
Please RSVP by November 21 on the community calendar via OrgSync.
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Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam
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| Internships & Fellowships
Local and Abroad
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Associate Scientist-Healthpoint Biotherapeutics
Scientific Advisor- Healthpoint Biotherapeutics
Assistant Professor of Community Health-at Western Oregon University
Position Description
AIDS Arms-Bilingual Case Manager
Position Description
University of New Mexico-Assistant Professor in Health Communication
Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions - Public Health
Position Description
Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Health, School of Public Health and Health Science-University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Position Description
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| SPH Seminar and Grand Rounds
For the Semester and School Year
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Tuesday Interlude Resume Review Sessions
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| Grant and Scholarship News
For the Semester and School Year
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Maternal & Child Health Scholarship & Conference
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Realityworks & Go Beyond MCH Graduate Student Scholarship
AMCHP has partnered with Realityworks and Go Beyond to offer a new graduate student scholarship.
The scholarship is designed to assist one graduate student in their final year of study in furthering their education and sponsor their attendance at the upcoming AMCHP Annual Conference to hone their leadership skills and connect them with existing leaders within MCH.
There are two parts to the Realityworks & Go Beyond MCH Graduate Student Scholarship, totaling $3,500. The student selected in fall 2011 would receive funds to support their current year of study ($2,000) and attendance at the 2012 conference ($1,500 plus conference registration), to be held February 11-14 in Washington, DC.
The application deadline is Friday, November 11 at 8 pm ET.
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Memorial Scholarship & Leadership Grant
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Katie Memorial Foundation
Katie Evans Memorial Scholarship & Leadership Grants
The Katie Evans Memorial Scholarship supports outstanding work in the field of international public health by providing a one-time scholarship towards a field work project proposed by a qualifying graduate student. The annual Katie Evans Memorial Scholarship (KEMS) awards up to $3,000 toward a graduate student's fieldwork project. KEMS applications are due on February 15 of every year.
Through KMF Leadership Grants, KMF partners with universities, colleges, and institutions to support student leaders in the international field of public health, as they complete their education, attend field events and conferences, and pursue individual projects. One-time awards are up to $500.00. Applications for the KMF Leadership Grants are accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information about both of these opportunities please visit katiememorialfoundation.org.
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| Campus Events
Activities During the Week
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Academic Calendar
Important Academic Dates |
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November 18
Deadline to submit graduation documents for Fall 2011 graduates.
December 2
Last day to drop a course with consent of the instructor or withdraw from UNTHSC .
Deadline to submit your Intent to Graduate form for Spring 2012 or Summer 2012.
December 5 - 9
Final examination schedule
December 9
Last day of term
December 14
Grades due to registrar by 5:00 PM
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Sincerely,
School of Public Health UNTHSC |
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