From Loneliness to Social Connection: Lessons from research and a global pandemic with Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad.
Wednesday, October 11, 1-1:50pm or Virtual, FXB G12
Lunch Provided.
Drawing on her work with the US Surgeon General Advisory, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad will highlight the scope of the social connection issue, present evidence of health implications, and discuss challenges and opportunities for translating this evidence into practical solutions and policy.
Teaching in the Storm: Academic Freedom, Scientific Integrity, and Best Pedagogic Practices
Wednesday, October 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Kresge G1
Join us in a panel discussion and conversation on academic freedom, scientific integrity and teaching around topics such as population health, global anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ rights in a context of local, national, and worldwide backlash, including recent controversies at HSPH. This event is co-hosted by WGH and the Population Health Sciences PhD, and is open to all. Dinner provided.
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SBS Seminar | Communications for Policy Impact with Andy Burness.
Thursday, October 12, 1:00–1:50 pm ET , Kresge G2/ Zoom
Presented in communications firm Burness collaboration with the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences and the Center of Health Communication.
Lunch Provided.
“I don’t have time to be sad.” A Conversation About Mental Health Featuring
Maria Fernanda Piñeros Leaño.
Thursday, October 12, 5-6:30pm, Countway 102
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, join the Office of Diversity & Inclusion as we welcome guest speaker Maria Fernanda Piñeros Leaño in conversation with Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Fellow Lilia Calleros Lopez. A short reception will follow the conversation.
Harvard Asian American Alumni Global Summit
October 13-15, Cambridge, MA
Don’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking weekend with fellow Asian and Asian Americans from across all Harvard schools as we celebrate our impact and explore what it means to go beyond representation. Should you need greater financial assistance to register, scholarships are available! Contact summit@haaaa.net for more info.
SAVE THE DATE: MBB Panel on the Passing (2021)
Tuesday, October 17, 6:00pm, William James Hall B1
Panelists include: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., PhD, Evelynn Hammonds, PhD, Adriana J. Umaña-Taylor, PhD, Catherine Snow, PhD.
Our expert panel will explore many questions and issues raised by the film including the phenomenon of 'passing' in African-American life in the U.S., how it is represented in this and other literary works, and what it says about race relations and the status of race in the society. Participation from the audience is welcomed.
Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan & in the US
Tues, Nov 7, 8:30am-12:30pm, Martin Conference Center Rotunda
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston