News and Announcements - HBS PhD Newsletter - November 4, 2022

Stephanie is due to defend her dissertation "Education and Chronic Care Management: The Case of HIV Care and Treatment in Southern and Eastern Africa" on Monday, November 14, 2022 via Zoom. Click the link below for more information and the link to attend. Good luck, Stephanie!

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Judith is due to defend her dissertation "The Lived Experience of Suicide-Bereaved Mothers" via Zoom on November 14, 2022. Click the link below for more information and the link to attend. Good luck, Judith!

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Shawna has recently worked with Dr. Patrick Krueger in co-authoring "Race/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Obesity", a chapter in the International Handbook of the Demography of Obesity. Fantastic work and congratulations! Click below to check out this valuable contribution. 

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Dr. Marisa Westbrook has accepted a position with Portland State University and the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Community Health & Health Promotion. She will officially be embarking on this exciting new chapter in January, 2023. Congratulations, Dr. Westbrook and best of luck from all of us here in HBS!

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The College of Letters and Science at Montana State University is looking to hire an Assistant Professor in any area of Psychology as part of a college-wide cohort hiring initiative focused on promoting wellness of underserved communities broadly defined. Click the link below for more information about this opportunity and how to apply. 

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Washington State University is seeking to hire a tenure-track Medical Anthropologist. This position requires candidates who conduct (a decent portion of) their research in Mexico, Canada or the United States with people of systemically excluded, underserved, and/or minoritized groups. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 7, 2022. Click the link below for more information about this opportunity and how to apply. Questions may be emailed directly to Marsha Quinlan, PhD. 

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CU Denver students have access to the Lynx Food Pantry located on the 3rd floor of the Rob & Lola Salazar Student Wellness Center. This is a wonderful resource for anyone who may be facing food insecurites as you can grab a snack for the day or if you need help with a meal. Students must present their CU Student ID to use this resource. Click the link below for more information and hours of operation. 

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Interested in supporting the CU Denver Food Pantry?

Food donations may be dropped off at the Lynx Food Pantry directly or in the main office of the Health and Behavioral Sciences department. Please reach out to HBSAdminSupport@ucdenver.edu with any questions on coordinating donation drop-offs in the HBS office. For those interested in contributing monetary support, please click the link below for more information.

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As we begin to transition into the holiday season, many may find it difficult navigating this time of year. You are not alone! The CU Denver Counseling Center is an available resource offering private and confidential mental health services. Students can contact this office by email or by calling them directly at 303-315-7270. Click the link below for more information about what services are provided and how to schedule an appointment. 

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