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Contents of this Newsletter
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College Faculty Retreat Rescheduled for January 2024
The College retreat to consider updated Mission, Vision, and Values has been postponed until January 2024.
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Classified Staff and Administrative Faculty Work/Life Balance SurveyFor classified and administrative/professional faculty only. Please take this brief 10-question survey about your current work schedule and whether you have a stress-free work/life balance. This was sent via email by LIsa Joyner last week. Based on the results, the leadership team will identify opportunities for improvements.
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Learning Laboratory Public Health Fall Challenge
Mason’s Learning Laboratory is seeking undergraduate and graduate students who have a passion for tackling community health issues to join the second annual public health challenge. Students of all majors are welcome to apply. Stipend for eligible students. See flyer below. Learn more and apply.
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Recognize your colleagues with Mason Impact Awards
Impact Awards are designed to acknowledge admin/professional faculty, classified staff, and non-student wage who are doing exceptional work above and beyond the scope of their usual job duties, making outstanding contributions that have a significant positive impact on the performance of their unit or the institution, and/or advancing Mason’s mission in line with strategic initiatives.
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From the associate dean of research
Promoting your published work. Did you know that CPH regularly posts new publications to EurekAlert, a news-release distribution platform from the American Association for the Advancement of Science as a resource for journalists and the public. Journalists frequently pick up stories from EurekAlert; sometimes using exactly what the College releases or reaching out for faculty interviews. Such media presence helps promote our research and has led to 2 large donations to faculty to support further research. The Office of Research compiles publications monthly, but let Mary Cunningham know as soon as you have a new article accepted for publication.
Social media can also be an important outlet, so remember to post your new findings once published, and repost those of your colleagues. Not sure how to get started? Here are some basic social media tips for researchers from LinkedIn and Harvard Business Review. Be sure to tag @MasonPublicHealth (@MasonPubHealth on X/Twitter) if you post about your research, so that we can share it! We are eager to share CPH research accomplishments with the broader community through media and social media, so please reach out if you have questions.
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CEPH Self-Study Survey - Please respond by Wednesday 9/20/23
All faculty and staff, including adjunct faculty, should have received an email from Dean Perry on September 6 with a link to a questionnaire that will help us write the self-study for the Council on Education for Public Health. If you did not receive it, please check your "other", junk, spam, or clutter folders. If you don’t see it, email Kelly Beckwith at kbeckwi2@gmu.edu and she will send you the survey link again. The survey deadline is Wednesday, September 20.
The College is striving for a 100% response rate, and to recognize your valuable time, when you complete the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win 1 of 20 $25 Amazon gift cards. Thanks in advance for your very valuable contributions to this College-wide effort.
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Recommend an outstanding winter grad by September 20
The George is looking for outstanding winter graduates to include in University stories and videos. Please submit any recommendations by September 20 to Michelle at mthomp7@gmu.edu with the student’s name, program of study, and a brief description of how they have distinguished themselves at Mason and in the College.
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New Events - First time in the newsletter
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RHLM Inova Career Fair
September 28 | 5:30-8 pm
Peterson Hall Lobby
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Mason Institute for Biohealth Innovation Workshops
The Conafay Consulting Group is offering two upcoming workshops, one on NIH and one on DoD, hosted by the Mason Institute for Biohealth Innovation. In CPH, there are scholars with funding histories from NIH and DoD, so you can reach out to the research office with questions.
- How to Engage the National Health Institute
September 29 | 10 am-12 pm | Merten Hall 1202
This workshop aims to provide insight about the NIH, whether you are a new or prior applicant or awardee.
- How to Engage the Department of Defense: DoD 101
November 17 | 10 am-12 pm | Multipurpose Room, Population Health Center
This workshop aims to provide insight about DoD Medical Research and Development Funding.
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From Stress to Centering: A Micro-Retreat for Every Mind, Body, and Heart
October 3 | 12 - 12:50 pm
Peterson Hall Multipurpose Room
The daily plot twists of our lives (including both struggles and successes) can activate our stress response system. In this mini-retreat, learn how 5 simple and evidence-informed well-being practices can re-center your mind, body, and heart when you find yourself in a stressful state. Space is limited, so register here.
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5th Annual Healthcare Disparities Conference - Northern Virginia AHEC Event
Registration is now open for the free, virtual 5th Annual Healthcare Disparities Conference. This year’s theme is, “A Call for Connection: Cultural Humility and Allyship.”
This online, half‐day symposium for health care professionals will address the role cultural humility and allyship play in the care of patients with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Invited speakers will discuss local, regional, and national approaches to overcoming barriers to person-centered care. This is a collaboration between Inova Health System, NOVA AHEC, iThrive, and Mason. Learn more here.
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Dean’s 2023-24 Speaker Series
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Racism Undermines the Public’s Health: Examining the Evidence and Addressing Hate
October 16, 2023 | 12 - 1 pm
Followed by luncheon
Peterson Hall Multipurpose Room
Featuring Dean Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, Hunterdon Professor of Public Health and Health Equity and Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Rutgers University School of Public Health
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Event Reminers & Deadlines
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HSR PhD Student Colloquium
September 22 | 12-1 pm
Zoom | Meeting ID: 961 0386 7459 | Passcode: 212660
Health Services Research, PhD Student Colloquium, featuring research on Early-onset T2D Association with Elevated A1C and Glycemic Variability in Veterans’ Cohort by. Sanja Avramovic, HAP Assistant Professor.
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NAMIWalks at Mason
September 23 | 10 am-2 pm
Merten Hall Lawn
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AI presentation - CPH
September 26 | 1-2 pm
PHC Multipurpose Room and Virtual
Dr. Missy Cummings will present to the College about AI. Cummings is a professor and director of Mason's Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC).
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CPH Steps Challenge
Allan Weiss earned the most steps for an individual for the week, and Nutrition & Food Studies is still in first place for total steps in the semester! Report your steps no later than 12 pm on the Monday after each challenge week. Bookmark this link to report your steps.
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