News and Announcements - PBHL Newsletter April 10, 2020

Our summer electives will be offered online or remote June 8-August 1 including:

• PBHL 4021 Community Health Assessment REMOTE Westbrook 
• PBHL 4200 The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic REMOTE Chamberlin 
• PBHL 2052 Global Health and Demography ONLINE Ramirez  

Please contact our PBHL Undergraduate Advisors for assistance registering for classes.

For more information about Fall PBHL course offerings, please reference the flyer below. 

Download the Fall 2020 Course Offerings

Please note, Fall classes are currently scheduled on campus. We will send addtional communication if there are changes to Fall due to social distancing requirements.

If you’re feeling emotional over the coronavirus pandemic, you are not alone. Now more than ever, it’s important to prioritize our physical and mental health. The good news is, there are resources available online and simple tips and tricks to follow to help you through these uncertain times. 

Read More in CU Denver News

The Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) is offering health and wellness resources online focused on physical activity and fitness, mental well-being, and nutrition. Below you will find a selection of our latest videos, blogs, and tips.

Read More on the AHWC Website

FREE for all CU Denver community members and open to all skill levels! Group fitness classes offer a variety of formats to meet your fitness needs.

• Use the Zoom link in the registration portal on the class description to join (must have an electronic device that can connect to the internet) 
• You can join with or without video
• Once the class gets started, we ask that you mute your audio so that only the instructor is being heard

Register for Virtual Fitness Classes  Download Virtual Fitness Schedule

CU Denver Foodbank

The CU Denver foodbank has pick-ups available at these dates/times:

• Tuesday, April 14 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (or until supplies last)
• Tuesday, April 28 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (or until supplies last)
• Tuesday, May 12 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (or until supplies last)
• Tuesday, May 26 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (or until supplies last)

Food Bank of the Rockies

• Days and hours vary by location

If you need a break from school work, here are a few livestream options to watch animals at play:

• Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Cam
• Georgia Aquarium Penguin Cam
• Seattle Aquarium Seals and Otters Cam
• Aquarium of the Pacific Live Cams
• San Diego Zoo Live Cams

A number of museums around the world host online exhibits and virtual tours. Here are just a few examples that can be enjoyed from home:

• National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
• Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam 
• J. Paul Getty Museum, USA
• Ufizzi Gallery, Italy 
• MASP, Brazil

The Loving Lynx Committee is a resource available for CU Denver students experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic. Some expenses the fund may cover include: medications, safety needs, replacement of essential personal belongings, and emergency housing. They may also be able to connect you with other campus resources that can help.

To apply for aid, visit their website or contact them directly at: 303-315-7310, lovinglynx@ucdenver.edu. 

Loving Lynx Fund

Colorado School of Public Health (COSPH) DrPH student Olivia Zarella is coordinating the ColoradoSPH COVID-19 Student Response Initiative (CCSRI). The CCSRI is a part of a campus-wide network of student volunteers that have dedicated their time and skillsets to address immediate needs in the Colorado healthcare and public health system during this pandemic. If you are interested in volunteering for the ColoradoSPH COVID-19 Student Response Initiative, please complete the survey below.  The CCSRI will follow up with further directions and potentially match you with a public health agency or healthcare organization. Volunteer work may be remote for your safety.

If you have questions about this initiative, please contact Olivia directly at Olivia.Zarella@cuanschutz.edu.

Volunteer Survey