Featured Events
Financial Literacy Workshop
February 16, 5:30-7:30 pm
Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium (MHRC 0001)
Nutrition Panel (co-sponsored by Nutrition Coalition)
February 23, 1:00-2:00 pm
MHRC 0003
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 Students get professional advice on their resumes and CVs at Resume Rescue. Register for each event using the links provided.
Spring 2010
Financial Literacy Workshop - February 16, 5:30-7:30, Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium (MHRC 0001)
The SPH Office of Student Affairs, SPH Student Government, and Carolina
Public Health Solutions are pleased to sponosr a workshop focusing on financial
literacy for public health professionals. Dr. Marci Thomas, faculty member in
Health Policy and Management, will provide a summary of basic
financial terms and documents that SPH students might encounter in various
public health careers. Register now.
Networking Workshop - March 18, 11:30-1:00, MHRC 2005
Learn how to establish and nurture your professional network. Sarah Strunk,
MHA '91, Director of Active Living by Design, will share strategies for sucess
during this interactive workshop. Tips for using the SPH Alumni Network and
LinkedIn will also be presented during the last 30 minutes of the workshop. Register now.
SPH Student Travel Orientation - March 31, noon-1:00, McGavran-Greenberg 2301
A travel orientation for SPH students travelling abroad for required internships
or research. Students will learn about required documentation, health and
safety precautions and cultural nuances. Register now.
Global Health Careers Make a World of Difference - CDC Job Fair
February 19, 2010; registration required by January 15
French or Portuguese/English bilingual physicians, epidemiologists and
health scientists with US work authorization are eligible to register
for this fair. See the flyer for details and timeline.
Check with the following campus services for career events open to SPH students:
Past Career Events
SPH Career Services offers seminars and events to assist you in developing professional skills and preparing for a job search or interview. Click here to review some of our past events and/or read below for the 09-10 schedule...
Student Activities and Volunteer Fair - September 3, 11:30-1:30, MHRC Atrium
This event allows students to meet with representatives from on and off
campus service organizations associated with public health. This is a
great way for students to increase their student involvement,
leadership, and networking contacts. Learn about this year's
participants.
Finding Funding for International Internships - September 21, 12:30-1:30, Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium (MHRC 0001)
Learn about online funding resources for interning abroad. Presented by
Susan Gramling from the GrantSource Library. This event is co-sponsored
with the Student Global Health Committee.
Etiquette Dinner - September 22, 5:30-8:00, Carolina Club
This event is co-hosted by the
School of Public Health Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and the
Healthcare Executives Student Association (HESA). Learn the basics of
business etiquette from Linda Conklin, Manager of Alumni Career
Services while enjoying a three course meal. Tickets are $20 and is
partially subsized from HESA funding and alumni sponsorships.
Finding Funding for Domestic Internships - October 1, 11:15-12:15, MacGavran -Greenberg 1305
Learn about online funding resources for interning in the US. Presented by
Susan Gramling from the GrantSource Library.
Resume Rescue - October 7-8, 11:30-1:30, MHRC Atrium
This event is co-sponsored by SPH Student Government. Have your resumes and cover letters critiqued by public health
professionals on a walk-in basis.
October 7
Amy Hitlin, Director of Career Services, SPH Office of Student Affairs
Mike Komives, Independent Career & Job Search Advisor and Strategist
Kelly Simpson, PhD, MA
Associate
Scientist II, Behavioral and Biomedical Research
at
Family Health
International
October 8
Heather Altman, Project Director for Community Connections, Carol Woods Retirement Community
Shannon Hensley, PHR, Senior Recruiter, SRA International
Amy Hitlin, Director of Career Services, SPH Office of Student Affairs
Meeting Employers: Networking & Interviewing Skills - October 15, 12:00-1:00, MHRC 2005
Learn techniques for developing your professional network, transforming
these relationships into employment opportunities and how
to sell your skills and experiences to get the job offer. Participants
will
have the chance to practice making introductions and answering
interview questions.
Employer Information Session: US Public Health Service, Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, MHRC 0001
Attend this session to learn
about full-time
and internship opportunities in DHHS agencies through the Commissioned Corps. Panelists include:
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Captain Lee Tooly, MSPH '86 and BSPH '82
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality
Planning & Standards
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Lieutenant Eva McLanahan
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, National Center for Environmental Assessment
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Katherine Harkins, MHA
Candidate
2009 JR COSTEP participant
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Jessica Meed, PhD Candidate
2008 JR COSTEP participant
Finding Employment in Global Health Thursday, November 5 (3:00-4:30 pm), Rosenau 133
The Student Global Health Committee will sponsor a
panel of top-level decision-makers and new employees from global health
organizations such as The Futures Group, IPAS, FHI and IntraHealth to answer
your questions about how to launch your global health career.
Careers in Public Health Panel - January 25, 5-6:30, Hanes Hall 239B
Co-sponsored with University Career Services, this panel is
designed to introduce undergraduate students to career options in
public health. Panelists will include:
- Pamela Diggs, MPH, HBHE '03
Project Coordinator, Orange County Health Department
- Karah Fazekas, MPH, HBHE '07
Associate Program Officer, Family Health International
- Brenda Motsinger, RD
Director of Special Projects, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
- Jim Murphy, BSPH, MHA, HPM '03/'05
Senior Strategy Analyst, UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care See UCS for more details.
CDC Public Health Prevention Specialist Information Session - January 26, 5:30-6:30, Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium (MHRC 0001)
The 3-year PHPS training and service fellowship focuses on public health program management
and provides experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
through specialized hands-on training and mentorship at CDC, and in state and
local health agencies.
PHPS Fellows Kia Armstrong and Camillia Easley will share their experiences
and provide information to students interested in the program.
Resume Rescue - January 28-29, 11:30-1:30, MHRC Atrium
Attend this event to have your resume or CV critiqued by public health professionals.
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January 28
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January 29
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Jennifer Cole, MPH
Career Development Coordinator
UNC Department of
Maternal and Child Health |
Danielle Haley, MPH
Senior Clinical Research Manager
Family Health
International
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Amanda Holliday, MS, RD
Clinical Assistant Professor and ADA Director
UNC
Department of Nutrition |
Karen Moore, MPH
Assistant Director
UNC Injury Prevention Research Center |
Jeffrey Simms, MSPH
Director of Professional Development and Alumni
Relations
UNC Department of Health Policy and Management |
Gretchen Van Vliet, MPH
Director, UNC Office of Global Health |
SPH Career and Internship Fair - February 4, noon-3:00, MHRC Atrium
Generously sponsored by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Alumni Association, Abt Associates, Inc., ICF International and RTI International.
Meet with public health employers to learn about their organizations
and opportunities. View the list of attendees and learn tips for
making the most of a career fair on this site. Professional dress recommended. Bring your resume.
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