Microbes: The good, the bad, the ugly
 Nathan Wolfe, AM '97, SD '99, discussed virus hunting and his own experience as one of the world's foremost virus hunters at HSPH's annual Leadership Council meeting October 11, 2012. Read more
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Researchers examine impact of MDGs
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From left: Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, Julia Kercher, Alicia Ely Yamin
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In a research project co-led by HSPH's Alicia Ely Yamin, a lecturer on global health in the Department of Global Health and Population, 17 researchers in the international and human rights communities are examining the consequences--both intended and unintended--of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The group, which includes Sakiko Fukuda-Parr of the New School and Julia Kercher of the UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, held its first meeting at HSPH in early October. Read more
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Around the School
 Join HSPH HR and dress up in your favorite team's jersey or color on NBA opening day, October 30. Come to Kresge Atrium between 12:30 and 1:30 PM for a stadium-style lunch, raffles, and more. Coming up: Benefits open enrollment 2013October 31-November 14 This will be your chance to make changes to medical, dental, vision care and insurance choices or elect a flexible spending account. HSPH mindfulness meditation practiceOctober 31, 12:30-1:20 PM, Kresge 203 Help manage stress, improve concentration and creativity, and increase a sense of calm by joining in guided sitting meditation, readings, and group sharing every Wednesday. No experience required. Sign up for one-on-one consults with TIAA-CREFNovember 5, Kresge 504 Harvard on the Move: Walk or run with others in Longwood  RUN: Wednesdays, 5:00 PM WALK: Thursdays, 12:30 PM Volunteer with the Harvard Community Gifts CampaignHelp continue this great Harvard holiday tradition! Apply now for Yerby Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Applications are now being accepted for the Yerby Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, aimed at advancing the goal of increasing the diversity of young scholars pursuing university-based careers in public health. For information about eligibility and application requirements and an online application link, please visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/yerby. Deadline is November 1.
 HSPH Dean Julio Frenk was named "Public Health Person of the Week" on the website MPHProgramsList.com, a resource for students interested in graduate public health, public administration, public policy, and health administration programs. Frenk was cited in particular for his efforts in introducing comprehensive national health insurance in Mexico.Jack Spengler awarded Haagen-Smit Prize  Jack Spengler, Akira Yamaguchi Professor of Environmental Health and Human Habitation at HSPH, has received a 2012 Haagen-Smit Prize. This annual prize is given to two outstanding papers published in the journal Atmospheric Environment. The award recognized a 1985 paper co-authored by Spengler and George Thurston, a 1983 HSPH doctoral graduate, titled "Quantitative Assessment of Source Contributions to Inhalable Particulate Matter Pollution in Metropolitan Boston."
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