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News and Announcements - PBHL Newsletter April 15, 2022

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Register for Summer 2022 PBHL Electives

Summer 2022 PBHL Offerings

PBHL 3031 Health, Human Biology, and Behavior (3 credits) with Monica Adams introduces the multi-factorial nature of human health and well-being. Considers the influences of biology (genetics), behavior, environment, culture and social determinants, and health policy on the nature of disease and health problems from an integrated perspective June 6-July 30 (Online). 

PBHL 3071 Global Topics in Sexual Reproductive Health (3 credits) with Leah Pauline surveys trends and determinants of sexual and reproductive health around the globe and in the United States. Examines the social and behavioral determinants of sexual and reproductive health and the influence of policy. June 6-July 30 (Online). 

PBHL 3081 Health in the City: Urban Health (3 credits) with Ivan Ramirez introduces urban health and the various factors of the physical, social and health environments that affect well-being and vulnerability of communities and neighborhoods in cities. June 6-July 30 (Online). 

PBHL 4200 The Global HIV/Aids Epidemic (3 credits) with Petros Vilkati provides a foundation for a critical analysis of HIV/AIDS in global context, concerning topics such as disease, the body, ethnicity/race, gender, sexuality, risk, addiction, power, and culture together with a set of ethnographic texts that explore the epidemic’s impact. June 6-July 30 (Online). 

Contact our PBHL Advisors for Help with Registration

Our department advisors are here to help you navigate registration for PBHL classes or any other questions you might have about completing your PBHL undergraduate degree. Monica and Petros are available for both in-person drop-ins during the hours listed below and Zoom meetings by appointment. Alternatively, you can email questions to advisors at PBHLAdvisors@ucdenver.edu. In all communication with advisors, please include your name, student ID, and question.

In-Person or Remote Advising Office Hours (Spring 2022)
Monday  Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm

N/A

Now that we're back on campus, we would love to have you drop in! We will continue to offer Zoom meetings by appointment for those of you who can't get to campus

Schedule a Zoom Appointment

 

Upcoming Events

Environmental Health Career Panel

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 3, 11:00am-12:15pm

Format: In-person

Location: Student Commons, Room 2500A

Panelists:

  • Jim Rada, Director of Environmental Health Services, Jefferson County Public Health 
  • Kristy Richardson, Ph.D., State Toxicologist, Director, Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Office, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 
  • Morgan Cameron, M.A., Environmental Justice Unit Program Assistant, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 

Moderators:

  • Mike Van Dyke, Ph.D., Colorado School of Public Health, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health 
  • Ivan J. Ramírez, Ph.D., CU Denver, Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences 

Story Sharing about BIPOC at CU Denver

Diversity? Equity? Inclusion? How do students, staff and faculty members who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) experience DEI, structural racism, and white supremacy in the university? Join a digital BIPOC storytelling workshop to share your lived experiences as a BIPOC campus community member. Six seats are available in a 2-day digital storytelling workshop on Auraria campus.

Each participant receives a $250 stipend after completing the two-day workshop.

Location: North Classroom Building, Room 1806 

Date and Time: Friday, April 22, 12:00pm-5:00pm and Friday, April 29, 12:00pm-5:00pm . 

Facilitators:

  • Dr. Marty Otañez (Anthropology) 
  • Dr. Bryan Wee (Geography & Environmental Sciences) 
  • Donica Snyder, Art Therapist   

Funds Provided by UC Denver DEI Office and CLAS Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Additional workshop details are HERE   

Funding Opportunities

Summer Job Opportunity with Public Health Institute at Denver Health

Job Title: Research Assistant I (Part-time 16-20 hours per week)

Job Summary: Using standard work practices, the Research Assistant I collects data from persons who inject drugs (PWID) in the Denver metro area as part of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS). Staff may also optionally conduct rapid HIV testing and provide risk reduction/prevention counseling. Must be able to attend the required trainings on two Saturdays in May.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour 

How to Apply: Interested applicants may submit a resume or CV to Joshua Derrig at joshua.derrig@dhha.org

Job Description

Student Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Student Assistant III (Part-time 10 hours per week)

Job Summary: This position will assist with administrative tasks, event planning, and communications for the student affairs team within the Office of Academic & Student Affairs (OASA). The Student Assistant III will work closely with the Student Lifecycle Senior Professional and support the day-to-day operations of the office, as well as special events and programs. 

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

How to Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to kayla.v.gray@cuanschutz.edu (preferred deadline is Friday, April 22)

Job Description

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