We are excited to host Sammy Chown for our January Lunch & Learn event. This event will provide students with an opportunity to learn about career paths in public health. Questions for Sammy can be submitted in advance of the session via https://linktr.ee/sphsgsa.
It can be tricky to know how and when to gain professional (non-academic) experience during your graduate studies, with no clear roadmap. Join us for a discussion on places to look for professional experience, how to balance these experiences with academic commitments, and when to fit them into your graduate journey. Cookies and coffee will be provided, so please email us (sphs.gsa@uwaterloo.ca) if you have any dietary restrictions.
As this session will be offered in a hybrid format, feel free to join in person at EXP-1686 or online. We can't wait to see you there!
We are pleased to invite Phil Miletic from the Centre for Career Action for a short talk about career services available to graduate students. Come learn about these resources available to you - including a short Q&A session.
Juggling multiple deadlines can often be a challenge, so come learn how to manage your workload! Join us for discussions on setting schedules, taking breaks, prioritizing work, and more. Learn new tips or share what works for you! Cookies and coffee will be provided, so please email us (sphs.gsa@uwaterloo.ca) if you have any dietary restrictions.
As this session will be offered in a hybrid format, feel free to join in person at EXP-1686 or online. We can't wait to see you there!
Come meet your mentor or mentee and learn more about how to have a successful mentee/mentor relationship!
Students who did not sign up to get matched with a mentor/mentee are welcome to join and can participate in icebreakers, and discussions, and enjoy some cookies and coffee. Please email us (sphs.gsa@uwaterloo.ca) if you have any dietary restrictions.
This session will be offered in a hybrid format, so feel free to join in person at EXP-1686 or online. We can't wait to see you there!
We are excited to invite our first professional speaker, Sara Husain (MBBS, MSc, MHE, PMP) from the Public Health Agency of Canada for our October Lunch & Learn event.This event will provide students with an opportunity to learn about career paths in public health. Sara can answer questions about how to balance being a part time student while working full time, transitioning from a provincial health position to a federal health position, how to get involved in the Canadian Health Evaluation Society as a student, and more.
Join us at "Art in Health" to explore different artistic techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment. This event will provide students with an opportunity to learn how to sketch using different art techniques, such as “contouring”, which involves sketching the outline of an object. The goal is to facilitate a creative process that allows students to self-explore and de-stress while learning a new art technique.
Join us on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 for our first Lunch & Learn of the 2022-2023 school year! We are pleased to welcome one of our newest Faculty members, Dr. Charity Oga-Omenka. Dr. Oga-Omenka will be speaking about Global Public Health: How lessons learned from practice can enrich research.
Welcome to a new year of peer mentorship! We are excited to welcome you to the program this year. The first session will introduce exciting developments for the 2022-2023 school year and will be a chance for students to connect and learn more about the program. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served. Please email us (sphs.gsa@uwaterloo.ca) by Friday, September 23 if you have any dietary restrictions.
This session will be offered in a hybrid format, so feel free to join in person at EXP-1686 or online. We can't wait to see you there!
Come join us on Tuesday, June 28 from 12-1:30pm ET for a barbeque to meet SPHS fellow students, faculty, and staff while enjoying great food like burgers and hotdogs and fun games! Get your tickets through Eventbrite.