News and Announcements - PBHL Newsletter February 12, 2021

The research assistant (RA) will join Dr. Esther Sullivan (CU Denver Department of Sociology) and the project team to assist with outreach, recruiting of participants, and data collection for a project on air quality, wellbeing, and environmental disruptions. The RA will be responsible for outreach to individuals and community organizations in the GESC neighborhoods. These activities may include emailing listserves, posting on social media, phone calls with stakeholders, and engaging in resident focus groups. The RA will also participate (remotely) in bi-weekly project meetings. All work will be done remote during COVID-19.

If you have questions about the project or positions, please email esther.sullivan@ucdenver.edu.

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CEHA, a sister association to the National Environmental Health Association, is a public health association geared towards promoting the profession of environmental health. CEHA provides a continuing education scholarship to support students who attend trainings and events hosted by the orginization and the Tom Douville Scholarship for students serving an internship with a local public health department. 

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CEHA is seeking a CU Denver student to serve on the Board of Directors as a student representative. As a member of the Board, the student rep would have a vote in Board decisions and be an advocate for higher educational institutions and environmental health.

If you are interesting in either opportunity and have additional questions, please contact coenvirohealthassoc@gmail.com.

In Spring 2020, the Health and Behavioral Sciences department will recognize up to two graduating students by awarding them "Outstanding Undergraduate in Public Health." This award is intended to honor Public Health majors who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to public health during their time at CU Denver. In addition to performing well in public health coursework, this commitment could be demonstrated through public health-related contributions to campus or the community and/or leadership in the Public Health program. Please reference the link below for more information about eligibility and how to apply or visit our website to learn more about previous recipients. Submit your application by email to HBSAdminSupport@ucdenver.edu by February 20, 2021.

Eligibility and Application

COVID-19: Variants & Mutations - Dr. Angela Rasmussen, virologist at Georgetown University's Center for Global Health and Security 

As COVID-19 variants emerge across the globe - particularly the more contagious B.1.1.7. - scientists are racing to understand how dangerous they might be while policymakers try to adjust health guidelines accordingly. Viruses are ever-changing by nature, and each mutated strain poses new and different challenges. What can epidemiology tell us about these new SARS-CoV-2 variants? And how can public health officials stay one step ahead? (Watch the full recording and read the recap.)

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