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💕 Wow, another newsletter in your inbox already? What a treat! Check out all of the exciting happenings in the CHP for the month of February below 👇

 

TLDR: Too Long, Didn't Read 👀

 

If you read nothing else, please keep these important dates in mind this month:

2/6 - 75% Tuition Refund Deadline by 5 PM, Credit/No Credit Deadline

2/23 - 2/27 - Midterms

 
Upcoming Application Deadlines​
February 15th Applied Food and Nutrition
March 1st Master of Public Health*               *Applications accepted on a rolling basis after deadline
 

Student Services Office Happenings ✍️

 

Student Senate: CHP Sessions

Graduate: 📆 February 11th | 5:30 PM |  DCIH 104

Undergraduate: 📆 February 12th | 5:30 PM |  DCIH 104

Please see the following message from the CHP's Student Senate Representatives: "Our goal is to provide students the opportunity to ask questions, hear real-world perspectives, and learn from individuals currently active in their fields. Catering will be provided at both sessions to help create a welcoming, comfortable environment for students and volunteers."

 

If you are applying to a competitive program, it is a good idea to have a backup plan...join us at Parallel Planning!

📆 February 24th | 2 - 3 PM | Zoom

📆 February 25th | 10 - 11 AM | Zoom

Attend a Parallel Planning session to explore alternative health majors that align with your passions and learn how to build a flexible backup plan that keeps you on track for a successful healthcare career.

 
 

From the Faculty 👩🏼‍🏫

 

Upcoming Open Houses and Info Sessions

ProgramDate | TimeLocation
Respiratory Care Information SessionFebruary 3rd              February 17th Zoom
Master of Science In Recreational TherapyFebruary 3rd | 8 PM Zoom
Master of Public Health (MPH) Info Session #1February 4th | 10 AMZoom
MPH Info Session #2February 12th | 12 PMZoom
Health Information Management Info SessionFebruary 17th | 12 PMCHS 440
MPH Info Session #3February 19th | 9 AM Zoom
MPH Info Session #4February 24th | 6 PM Zoom
 

Is an MPH right for you?

Are you a...

🧠 The Big-Picture Thinker

🤝 The “I Want to Help, But Not Clinically” Person

📊 The Data-Curious Problem Solver

🗣️ The Advocate or Change-Maker

At GVSU, MPH students often share one thing in common: they didn’t all start in the same place, and they don’t all end up in the same roles. If you’re someone who cares about health, people, and systems, and you’re still figuring out what that looks like, an MPH might be worth exploring! 

Learn More
 

Campus Event Highlight Reel 🎥

Check out our shortlist of campus events relevant to health and healthcare students:

  • Groundhog Day Celebration - 2/2
  • Careers in Lab Sciences - 2/3
  • Employer of the Day: Corewell Health - 2/4
  • Valentine's Day Paint and Sip - 2/5
  • FREE STI/HIV Testing - 2/11
  • Employer of the Day: IKUS Life Enrichment Services - 2/11
  • Get Involved in Undergraduate Research - 2/18
  • Faculty & Staff Card Appreciation Signing: CHS - 2/19
  • Unnatural Causes - 2/19
  • Blood Drive - 2/24 
 

Prepare for the Career Fair

📆 February 9th | 12 - 2 PM | City Campus

Are you preparing for the upcoming Winter GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start?

The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume, formulate your elevator pitch, and learn the proper way to follow up after the fair to build meaningful employer connections.

Learn more here!

 
 

Inclusive Practice: Black History Month

February is Black History Month! Be sure to check out all the amazing events on campus this month that celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. We have provided resources below to support opportunities for reflection and learning that continue to advance health equity.

Articles ✍️

  • Black Public Health Heroes Who Made—And Are Making—History - Aliza Rosen
  • The Black Church and Mental Health Support - Julia Métraux

Longer Reads 📕 (Available at the Library!)

  • Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine - Uché Blackstock
  • The Political Determinants of Health - Daniel E. Dawes
  • The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love - Sonya Renee Taylor

Watches/Listens 📺

  • Critical Condition: Health in Black America
  • Afterschock - Hulu
 

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