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SPH Global Public Health Events, Nov. 3 – Nov. 10, 2014
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Office of Global Public Health Events
SPH Events
Campus-wide events
Upcoming deadlines and opportunities
Save the date
Global health in the news
1. Office of Global Public Health Events
 11/10: Global Crossroads Brown Bag Series: Air Pollution and Pregnancy Outcomes in
Mexico City, Mexico – Marie O’Neill, PhD and Marisol Castillo Castrejon, PhD
o Mon., Nov. 10, 2014, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, 1680 SPH I
o Using approaches from epidemiology and toxicology, this project explores how air
pollution and other factors contribute to preterm birth and low birth weight.
o Feel free to bring your lunch. Dessert provided.
o Contact: Chinyere Neale, nealee@umich.edu
Global Engagement Lounge
The Global Engagement Lounge is a space where students can learn about potential internships,
hear from SPH alumni, and engage in discussions surrounding global public health. Events are
held on Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 pm in 2758 SPH I.
 11/5: Internship Opportunities in Grenada, West Indies
o Wed., Nov. 5, 2014, 1:00-3:00 pm, 2758 SPH I
o Dana Thomas from the Office of Public Health Practice will discuss internship
opportunities in Grenada.
 11/12: Internships: The Nuts and Bolts
o Wed., Nov. 12, 2014, 1:00-3:00 pm, 2758 SPH I
o Come hear from OGPH-funded students on their 2014 summer internship experiences
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 NEW 11/19: Opportunities in Israel
o Wed., Nov. 19, 2014, 1:00-3:00 pm, 2758 SPH I
o Come hear from OGPH-funded students on their 2014 summer internship experiences.
 NEW 12/3 & 12/10: Open Office Hours
o Wed., Dec. 3, and Dec. 10, 2014, 1:00-3:00 pm, 2758 SPH I
o Have questions? Come speak with OGPH staff about internships, post-grad jobs, and
other opportunities.
o Walk-ins welcome!
Contact for Global Engagement Lounge: nealee@umich.edu
2. SPH Events
 This week! 11/6 – 11/7: MAC-EPID Symposium, “Vaccines: Past, Present, and Future”
o Thurs., Nov. 6 – Nov. 7, 2014, M1020 SPH II
o This symposium honors the life and work of Dr. John Maassab.
o For more information: tinyurl.com/m3ark7y
3. Campus-wide Events
 Today! 11/3: Global Health and Disparities Path of Excellence: Progressive Health
Partnership
o Mon., Nov. 3, 2014, 12:00-1:00 pm West Lecture Hall, Med Science II
o “Navigating the Complexity of Humanitarian Assistance in Uganda”
RSVP here: tinyurl.com/ojbt7q6
 This week! 11/4: WDI Global Impact Internship Program Info Session
o Tues., Nov. 4, 2014, 5:00-6:00 pm R1240 Ross School of Business
o WDI offers UM graduate students opportunities for paid summer internships with
organizations and businesses in emerging markets around the world.
For more information: wdi.umich.edu/gateways/students
 NEW This week! 11/5: Application Workshop for Critical Language Scholarship Program
(CLS)
o Wed., Nov. 5, 2014, 5:00-7:00 pm, 1022 South Thayer Building
o For more information on the program: clscholarship.org/
 This week! 11/6: Lost in Translation: Stories of Global Experiences
o Thurs., Nov. 6, 2014, 7:00 pm, Space 2435, North Quad
o Listen to storytellers share their international experiences.
o For more information: tinyurl.com/kteub5d
 This week! 11/7: International Institute Fall Symposium: The Global Indigenous Peoples
Movement
o Fri., Nov. 7, 2014, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 1636 School of Social Work Building
o For more information: tinyurl.com/lzk4mmf
4. Upcoming deadlines and opportunities
 Opportunity for PhD Students: Progressive Health Partnership (PHP)
o PHP is looking for public health PhD students who may be interested in conducting
research in conjunction with the organization’s program in southwestern Uganda.
o Contact Josh Greenberg, josh@proghealth.org
 Graduate Student Position: Research Assistant
o Project title: The State of Reproductive Services for HIV-infected Individuals at St. Paul’s
Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
o Responsibilities include: qualitative data analysis through literature reviews and
development of: a codebook, a summary of findings, and an executive report.
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o Graduate student should be a 2 year Master or Doctoral Student (post preliminary
examinations).
o Start date: Immediate; Compensation $15/hour, 10-15 hours/week commitment.
o To apply: tinyurl.com/qdfnfjb
o Supervisor: Okeoma Mmeje, ommeje@umich.edu
 Graduate Student Position: WHO Systematic Review
o Project title: Development of World Health Organization (WHO) Safer Conception
Guidelines for HIV-Serodiscordant Couples Desiring Children
o Responsibilities include: updating database, conducting systematic review of literature,
developing inclusion/exclusion criteria, and developing recommendations to the WHO.
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o Graduate student should be a 2 year Master or Doctoral Student (post preliminary
examinations).
o Start: January 2015; Compensation: Independent Study (research elective credit).
o To apply, send cover letter/statement of interest (describing prior research experience),
CV, two references, and a writing sample (i.e. manuscript, abstract) to Okeoma
Mmeje, ommeje@umich.edu
 11/7 deadline approaching: MHIRT Internship
o This program provides students with the opportunity to engage in important research
overseas on issues related to health disparities.
o For more information: chgd.umich.edu/research/mhirt/
 NEW 11/12: Unite for Sight’s free webinar: “Teaching Global Health and Social
Entrepreneurship”
o Learn about teaching global health and social entrepreneurship from leading experts,
educators, and advisors.
o For more information: tinyurl.com/p9gwld6
 12/1 deadline: Afya Bora Fellowship in Global Health Leadership
o 12-month fellowship for health professionals starting July 2015 in one of four African
partner countries: Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
o For more information: afyaboraconsortium.org/
Note: Non-UM opportunities that are sent to us are provided for informational purposes only. We do not
investigate or endorse non-UM postings.
5. Save the date!
 11/10: Advancing Global Health: Education, Building, and Supporting
o Mon., Nov. 10, 2014, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue,
Bronx, NY
o A one day conference that focuses on building sustainable global partnerships, global
health and medical education.
o Online registration: mecme.org
 11/18: Council on Global Engagement (CGE) International Education Week Reception
o Tues., Nov. 18, 2014, 3:30-5:00 pm, Founders Room, Alumni Center
o In celebration of U-M faculty and staff who have contributed to the global engagement
experience of U-M students
o To RSVP: tinyurl.com/ozptykl
6. Global health in the news
 From NY Times: Braving Ebola (10/31/14)
 From NPR: Unlikely Marriage Of Diseases: TB And Diabetes Form A 'Co-Epidemic' (10/30/14)
7. Stay in touch with the Office of Global Public Health!
 On the web: sph.umich.edu/global/
 Email: sphglobahealth@umich.edu
 ‘Like’ us on Facebook: facebook.com/UMSPHGlobalPublicHealth/
 Follow us on Twitter: @UM_SPH_GPH
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