Introductions, Question of the Day

Agenda

• ELECTIONS! Thanks to all of you who were nominated for Students for Global Health Board positions. Results of the election will be sent out via e-mail sometime next week.
• Quesadilla night was a huge success, so thanks everyone for coming out and showing your support!
• On Sunday, May 20th SGH will be holding its second community-wide garage sale! This time the event will be held at Sarra’s house on 18th and Harris Street. Please remember to bring any and all items you’d like to get rid of to the meeting next Wednesday.
• On Thursday, May 17th SGH will be…

Introduction, Question of the Day

Announcements

• For those interested in getting a head-start on what we’ll be learning this weekend at the Western Regional International Health Conference, check out the conference schedule here. Next week we’ll be going over more extensively some of the conference details, so be sure to come out to the meeting on Wednesday!
• The Spring Concert has been moved to June 1st due to conflicting events at the student co-ops.
• Quesadilla Night will be taking place next Saturday, May 5th at the Wesley Center from 10 PM- 1 AM. Come and help make quesadillas to benefit the Nyamirama Health Center…

Question of the Day, Introduction

Welcome to the last term of Students for Global Health for the 2011-2012 school year! Spring term promises to be packed with events, so if you’re looking to get more involved this is a great time to see what more you can do as an SGH club member.

Announcements

• If you still haven’t registered for the annual Western Regional International Health Conference follow the link and decide whether or not this exciting event is something that you’d like to be a part of. This year’s conference focuses on some of the many topics in global health that often…

Introduction, Question of the Day

Announcements

• A general reminder that for all those potentially interested in being on the board of Students for Global Health, elections will be held next term (Spring 2012). If you have any questions about a specific position don’t hesitate to find a board member and ask!

Agenda

What do YOU want to see happening more next term?

• More involvement in the Wesley Center; pancake night, poker tournament, attendance of Tuesday dinners
• Educate ourselves and others more than a sharing of information and articles during each meeting
• EduCongo: potential opportunity to bring in a passionate speaker from the DRC
• Put on one large, influential…

Introduction, Question of the Day

Announcements

• Interested in getting involved in Earth Week (4/16-4/20) put on by the Sustainability Center? Contact David or Sarra for more details regarding what you can do to represent Students for Global Health during this exciting time.
• On Friday, March 2nd the Cowfish Lounge and Dance Club is throwing a benefit for the Eugene HIV Alliance. Support your local community while simultaneously breaking it down on the dance floor!
• Are you thinking about going to the Western Regional International Health Conference? If you haven’t already, check out their website to get a better understanding of what will be taking place during…

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Announcements

• On February 28th the African Lecture Series will be hosting Stephen Dueppen, a professor of Anthropology who will be speaking on “Spiritual Leadership and Dispersed Power in Prehistoric Burkina Faso.” The lecture begins at 1 PM in the Mills International so be sure to be on time if you plan on attending.
• Visiting professor Cynthia Bejarano will be presenting on the subject of “Terrorizing Women: Feminicide and Gender Violence at The U.S.-Mexico Borderlands” on the same date from 3-4:30 PM at the Knight Library Browsing Room. Follow the link to gain more information.
• Saturday, March 10th marks the…

Introduction, Question of the Day

Announcements

• Students for Global Health will be having our community-wide garage sale on March 4th at a location that is still to be determined. If you can, look around your house for any items that you’re willing to part with- all proceeds benefit the Nyamirama Health Center.
• On March 10th Qdoba Mexican Grill has graciously offered to donate 20% of all proceeds towards the Nyamirama Health Center. Help raise publicity by “liking” Qdoba on Facebook and encourage all friends to come by and get some tasty Mexican food.
• Interested in helping out with the upcoming Earth Week? Head to…

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Agenda

• On Monday, February 13th Students for Global Health is working with Slow Food Eugene to screen the documentary “The Dark Side of Chocolate.” Come learn about the inner-workings of the worldwide chocolate industry and enjoy fair trade chocolate and free condoms while you’re at it!
• On March 4th SGH is hosting a community-wide garage sale to benefit the Nyamirama Health Center. The garage sale location is tentatively set for 17th and Ferry. More details to come soon.
• April 16th-20th marks the Sustainability Center’s first ever Earth Week celebration! Tuesday, April 17th is going to be a day dedicated…

Introduction, Question of the Day

Announcements

• Come out and show your support Students for Global Health on Monday, February 6th outside of the Duck Store. We’ll be tabling and selling baked goods along with FACE AIDs pins from 10 AM-2 PM!
• On Saturday, February 11th members of Students for Global Health will be volunteering at the Grassroots Garden that is affiliated with Food for Lane County. Any and all who would like to participate in an opportunity for some hands-on volunteering should stay after the meeting this Wednesday to discuss rides and car-pooling!
• On February 13th SGH is teaming up with University of Oregon…

Introduction, Question of the Day

Announcements

• CAER (Coalition Against Environmental Racism) is hosting a screening of the film Crude on January 26th from 7PM-9PM. Head out to Friendly 106 to learn more about the legal battle against Chevron and the pollution taking place in the Amazon River. Check out the official trailer to get a better look at what will be shown.
• Our very own University Health Center is open weekdays from 9 AM-5 PM for all your medical needs! If you’d like to get more actively involved in issues regarding health on our campus check out the Peer Health Internship and the Student…