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 student group Slow Food  to provide a screening of the documentary “The Dark Side of Chocolate.” This revealing documentary provides a first-hand look into the system of human trafficking and child labor in the Ivory Coast that fuels the international chocolate industry. More details to come.
• Once again the Western Regional International Health Care Conference is taking place at the University of Washington on April 27-29. Check out the website for conference details if it sounds like something you might be interested in attending.

Agenda

Event Fundraising Ideas

• Jog-A-Thon
• Agate Alley Drink Wheel Special
• Snail Racing
• Bingo
• Cards Tournament

Partners In Health

Last meeting we discussed the work that Partners in Health does in rural communities and whether or not their plans always align with those of each respective community. Check out the accompanying articles to gain a better understanding of the work PIH does and how their collaboration with community members ensures the best assistance that is possible.

1. “From Grass-Thatched to Metal Roofs”
2. “Children Receive a Chance to Attend School”

Special thanks to University of Oregon Peace Corps campus recruiter Hannah Klausman for speaking about her experience as a volunteer in Mongolia! If you’re interested in learning more about the Peace Corps check out the campus webpage or head over to the Career Center to find out more information.

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 Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).

Agenda

• Miss today’s meeting? You’re going to want to learn all about the new theme from FACE AIDS for the Nyamirama Health Center for the month of January: Social and Economic Rights. Take a look at the accompanying link to view the interactive tool designed to give you more information about this month’s theme.
• Don’t forget to check the website calendar for upcoming events! Also, join our Facebook group to stay up to date on relevant articles and events dealing with global health.

Volunteers in Medicine (Quick Facts)

• Volunteers in Medicine provides a free, comprehensive program of primary care, mental health services, prescription assistance, laboratory services, and women’s health care to low-income Lane County adults who have no health insurance and are ineligible for government health care programs.
• Over 73,000 residents of Lane County are living without health insurance.
• 75% of VIM clients claim unemployment benefits as sole means of income. Despite this staggering statistic, patients donated $27,000 back to the hospital last year.
• VIM Eugene has a core staff of 13 employees and 62 volunteer doctors.
• Looking to help? Check out the volunteer page on the VIM website to learn today what you can do to help uninsured residents in our community.

Everyone come out to the potluck on Friday, January 27th to socialize and get to know the dedicated individuals that make up Students for Global Health! Further details will be located on the Facebook page.

Agenda

Welcome to a new term of Students for Global Health!

Goals for the New Term

• Direct more attention on education rather than solely fundraising
• Assist and/or fundraise for homeless population in Lane County
• Share individual experiences of community-service more extensively during meetings

Agenda

• Brainstorm potential fundraising ideas for Nyamirama Health Center for Winter Term. The theme for the month of December is Medicine and Treatment. Check out the interactive description on the FACE AIDS website!
• Winter Concert for FACE AIDS and the Nyamirama Health Center is scheduled for March 16th, 2012. This time the benefit concert will be taking place at the Campbell Club co-operative living house. If you have ideas or suggestions about musical acts contact Sarra Khlifi, Events Director of SGH.
• Ideas for a community art project promoting health or social justice? Bring any and all thoughts on the matter to our weekly meetings every Wednesday.
• Come join Students for Global Health at our table on Tuesday, January 24th during the Sustainability Fair in the EMU. SGH will be tabling from 12 PM-4PM, so if you have a break between classes make sure to head over and lend your support!
• On Friday, January 27th Scott Tschida is hosting a group potluck at his house  around 6 PM. If you have any additional questions, direct them to Scotty at our next meeting in Gerlinger 242.

Special thanks to Maithri Sarang for her presentation about her trip to Peru with the organization Medlife! If you missed last week’s meeting, make sure to talk to Maithri about the amazing work she and other dedicated individuals were doing over the Winter break through community development projects and mobile clinics.

Agenda

• On December 1st Students for Global Health will be tabling from 5-9 PM at the annual Condom Couture Fashion Show! Don’t forget to head to the EMU to help distribute information about what this group is doing and how other students can help.
• The Fall Benefit Concert sign-up sheet for shifts has been finalized. If you have any questions regarding shift times/locations please contact any of the board members.
• FACE AIDS has announced that this month’s (November) educational theme corresponding to the health center in Nyamirama is centered on “community health workers.” Jump to the link to use an interactive tool that provides a better idea of where the money that we fundraise is directly benefitting.
• Lastly, our Fall Food Drive for Food For Lane County was concluded this week. As a group we raised 174 pounds of canned food for those in Lane County that need it most. Special thanks to any and all involved in this year’s food drive!

Janis Weeks

• Our (Students for Global Health) faculty advisor
• She worked as a neuroscientist and taught classes in South Africa
• Her courses here at the University of Oregon include Tropical Diseases and HIV/AIDS in Africa
• Interested in music from Zimbabwe? Learn more about “Kutsinhira,” the rich musical tradition of music from Zimbabwe that has made its way to the city of Eugene, Oregon.

Everyone remember to come to the Benefit Concert on Friday at the Lorax! Doors will open at 9 PM so be sure to get there in time to hear live music and support the renovation of the existing health center in Nyamirama!

Agenda

• On Thursday, December 1st Students for Global Health will be tabling at the annual Condom Couture Fashion Show! Contact any board member for more information on what you can do to assist in this fun and informative event.
• Just a reminder: this Saturday (19th) we will be tabling out front of the Albertsons on 18th and Chambers for our Fall Food Drive benefitting Food for Lane County. Come out to support SGH and your local community!
• On Monday, November 28th we will be hosting our second Students for Global Health bake sale outside of the Duck Store! If you’re looking to table or just want to bring by some tasty treats, contact Violet for more information.

Food for Lane County

• Food banks provide emergency food rations to people in need.
• In Lane County 1 in 3 people go hungry each day.
• Food for Lane County relies on four main systems for support: local donations, Albertsons (Fresh Alliance Program), the Oregon Food Bank Network, and USDA Food.
• In the last three weeks Food for Lane County has distributed more food to the public than they have received.
• The Dining Hall operates Monday-Thursday and serves meals to those in need.
• Looking for more volunteer opportunities? Check out Food for Lane County’s Youth Farm for an easy way to get your hands dirty and give back to the community.
• Not sure what’s the best food to donate to Food for Lane County? Items high in protein (peanut butter, canned meats) and cooking oil are the most sought after donations.

Announcements

• Volunteers are still needed for the Cascade Health Foundation’s “Festival of Trees“! This annual week-long event is taking place November 22-27 out front of the Valley River Inn. Help decorate Christmas trees and raise money for our community’s health!
• Looking for a class to take this Winter Term? Check out AFR 407: Africa in Oregon. Taught by Laura Massengale, this class introduces students to organizations (NGOs) based in Oregon that work for education, health, or small income generation in various places in Africa. Check it out!
• Remember to bring in as many cans as possible for our Fall food drive benefiting Food for Lane County that is currently underway. Our goal is to get more than 200 pounds of canned goods.

Agenda

• On November 19th we’re going to be tabling outside of Albertsons (30th and Hilyard) for our Food for Lane County fundraiser. Come out from 11 AM-4 PM to help support the cause.
• November 28th marks our second SGH bake sale. The proceeds of this bake sale will be benefitting our Nyamirama Health Center campaign, so be sure to sign-up when you can this week!
• Next Wednesday (16th) make sure to bring at least 5 addresses of close friends or family for our Nyamirama letter-writing campaign. Each letter will give a brief description of the health center and will direct each recipient to where he/she may donate money. Don’t forget!
• Dr. Heaman from our very own health center is here today to discuss a little bit about his medical experience internationally and the epidemic of malaria.

Dr. Heaman

• On December 2nd there will be free HIV testing at the University of Oregon Health Center in association with World AIDS day.
• The “hippocratic oath” is the cornerstone for medical ethics.
• Did you know that malaria is the #1 most important parasitic disease of humans?
• 80% of those afflicted with malaria are Sub-Saharan African children.
• The most prevalent lethal diseases in Sub-Saharn Africa are: HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

Come to our next meeting on Wednesday, November 16th to find out what Students for Global Health is all about!

Announcements

• Special thanks to everyone who came out and offered help at last Thursday’s Quesadilla Night fundraiser. We began on our campaign for the Nyamirama Health Center with a successful night of fundraising and some cheesy goodness!
• Don’t forget to check out the calendar to stay updated on events coming up in the near future.

Meeting Agenda

• Today marks the official kick-off date for our Fall Food Drive for Food for Lane County! If possible test the generosity of your neighborhood and see how many cans your community will donate before Thanksgiving. Not sure what to donate? You can get a better idea of Food for Lane County’s recommended donations here.
• Today we are fortunate enough to hear Janet Bott, Education Coordinator of HIV Alliance, speak about the valuable work that this organization does in our community. Here are some quick facts about HIV Alliance:
• The mission is to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS and to prevent new infections.
• It offers services for support, prevention, and education regarding HIV/AIDS in Lane County.
• HIV Alliance brokers medical care for uninsured individuals within the community.
• If you are interested or would like to learn more about the opportunities provided by this incredible organization, head over to their website.
• Special thanks to John, former member of HIV Alliance’s Board of Directors, for sharing your heartfelt story and for your continuing involvement within this organization.
• Everyone come to our meeting on Wednesday, November 9th to hear from the UO health center’s own Dr. Heaman! He’ll be discussing his role and experience as a medical practitioner in the international community.
• Watch this video courtesy of Current about the stories of children in Kenya and Uganda who have been affected by AIDS.

Announcements

• Students for Global Health’s Quesadilla Night fundraiser for the Nyamirama Health Center campaign is TOMORROW NIGHT starting at 9:30 PM! If you’re going to be roaming the streets of Eugene make sure to find your way to the corner of 15th and Patterson to enjoy a delicious cheese quesadilla for the small price of $2.
• Continuing the African Studies Lecture Series, linguistic professor Dr. Lioba Moshi will be coming to the Mills International Center tomorrow and speaking from 1-3 PM. Bringing her experience as a professor at the University of Georgia, Dr. Moshi will be discussing the “Manifestation of of Cultural and Gender Roles in Some African Languages.”
• University of Oregon OSPIRG Chapter is putting on a movie night tomorrow, October 27th, at Straub 142 starting at 7 PM. In light of their Hunger and Homelessness Campaign , admission will be 1 can of food with all food proceeds going to Food for Lane County.

Meeting Agenda

• Next meeting, November 2nd, marks the kick-off of our fall Food Drive for Food for Lane County! Last year we were able to accumulate over 200 pounds of food that was distributed to low-income individuals in our community, so let’s aim high.
• On Wednesday, November 2nd Students for Global Health will be hosting two speakers from the HIV Alliance. Speakers will be sure to explain issues associated with HIV/AIDS awareness, so bring any and all questions of a related nature.
• Mark your calendars for our very own health center’s Dr. Hyman coming to speak to SGH on November 9th. He will be discussing his role as a medical doctor in the international community and reviewing some of the difficulties that come along with working in another culture.
• On December 2nd the University of Oregon will be celebrating World AIDS day with the annual University Condom Fashion Show, and Students for Global Health have been invited to participate in this year’s event! Come to next week’s meeting to learn how we can assist in the facilitation of such a fun and educational event.
• Video courtesy of the ONE Campaign entitled “Community Health Workers Saving Lives.” Watch the link to get an understanding of the role community health workers play in locations around the world.

Meeting Agenda

• Conference highlights: For all of those who missed out on an inspiring conference put on by FACE AIDS at Stanford, head over to the FACE AIDS website to get an idea of what took place this past weekend.
• Among the many new and exciting things introduced over the course of the conference was the unveiling of the new FACE AIDS campaign, “Adopt a Health Center: Nyamirama.” Watch the following clip to learn more about this incredibly amazing project.
• The Students for Global Health at the University of Oregon pledged to raise $3,000 for the upcoming health center in Nyamirama. Can we do it? Yes we can…but we need YOUR support.
• December 2nd is the official date for the World AIDS Day Benefit Concert put on at the Lorax! More information on bands playing, event time, and admission prices coming soon.
• Remember to come out and support Students for Global Health at Quesadilla Night on Thursday, October 27th! Chefs from our very own group will be preparing only the finest of quesadillas on the corner of 15th and Patterson.

Announcements

• Come out to support Students for Global Health and fulfill your appetite at Quesadilla Night on Thursday, October 27th! SGH will be selling quesadillas to fund group events, concerts, and more outside of the co-ops during the prime hours of this start to the Halloween weekend. Get your munchies on!
• Interested in a career in International Business? Come check out guest speaker and UO alumnus, CEO of Banque AIG  Jim Shephard on Thursday, October 13th. He’ll be speaking on how his experience as a University of Oregon student prepared him for success in the world of business, so be sure to head to Room 101 in the Jaqua Center at 4:30 PM if this topic is of interest to you.
• Social justice advocate and anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean is once again coming to the University of Oregon for a week of lectures and panel discussions. Check out her lecture at 7 PM on October 18th regarding “Life, Death, and the Struggle for Human Rights” in the EMU Ballroom. This is sure to be an amazing lecture from an inspirational woman, so check out this article to get a better idea of what will be taking place this Tuesday.
• Make a Difference Day! Join millions of volunteers across the country and help out in your community on October 22nd, 2011. There are numerous opportunities to get involved, so be sure to register by this Friday (Oct. 15th)  if you’re interested in being a more active member of Lane County. Registration and further information is available here.

Meeting Agenda

• Due to the FACE AIDS Conference taking place this week, today’s meeting will be shorter than usual.
• Video on Tuberculosis provided by Medecins Sans Frontieres.
• “An Incurable TB.” Watch the video following this link to learn more about the effects of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and its impact on poor communities.
• For a more extensive look at the problem of TB, take a look at Infections and Inequalities by Paul Farmer.

FACE AIDS Conference from October 13th-16th at Stanford University featuring a keynote address from the one and only Paul Farmer! See you there!