News and Announcements - Public Health Newsletter - March 31, 2023

• April 3-18: Registration begins via UCDAccess. Check for your specific registration date and time assignment. 
• April 19: Open enrollment. 

PBHL 3051 -  Mental Illness and Society: This course takes a social and public health--as opposed to medical, biological or psychiatric--approach to understanding mental disorder and society. Course addresses historical definitions of mental illness, social patterns of mental disorder and treatment and experience of mental illness patients, focusing on the U.S. 

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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. Ashlyn is available for 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. 

Public Health Club is a student-led organization focusing on fostering a community for those that are interested in furthering their knowledge about public health. Club members have the opportunity to network within the university and the field of Public Health itself, as well as participate in community service opportunities while cultivating lifelong friendships. Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month at 6pm over Zoom.

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The University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus Research Program in Environmental Health Sciences is a paid year-long research and mentorship opportunity. Click below to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply. 

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Are you a graduating PBHL senior? Have you conducted research, participated in an Internship, completed an Honors PBHL project, or engaged in any other public health related work during your career at CU Denver? If you answered yes to these questions, we invite you to give a 5 minute presentation to share your experiences at our Senior Showcase on April 18, 2023 from 11 AM - 1 PM at Student Commons 1401. We will serve lunch for all seniors at this event from 11 AM - 12 PM. Interested students, please RSVP here (please note, RSVP is required).

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The Public Health department recognizes up to two graduating students (one BA and one BS) by awarding them the "Outstanding Undergraduate in Public Health". This award is intended to honor students for outstanding achievement in public health coursework and demonstrated commitment to public health. Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by faculty. Click below to learn more eligibility requirements and how to apply. 

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The Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center (RMPRC) in the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has an opening for a full-time Professional Research Assistant (PRA) in the Denver area. Interested applicants can learn more about the position and how to apply by clicking the link below. 

Application Materials:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• 5 professional references including name, address, phone number, and email address. 

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Questions should be directed to: Diane Brogden, diane.brogden@cuanschutz.edu

Peer Tutoring provides CU Denver students with free, course-specific academic support where students review course concepts with Academic Guides. Drop-in tutoring is available in-person with no sign-up required!

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The Career Center strives to engage students in career conversations early and often, in order to help you understand what brought you to college, how you can build experiences and relationships, and to realize your professional potential. 

Topics of drop-ins or appointments can cover any career related need: choosing a major, making a career change, developing a career plan, building a resume, interviewing assistance, job search assistance, graduate school search and applications, building your professional image, and even LinkedIn profile reviews.

Get started today by finding resources related to all of these topics and more. Click here for more information!