Monday, November 2, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infectious Disease Seminar Series
A115 Crabtree Hall
Presenter: Patrick Moore, MD, MPH, Department of Microbioloby & Molecular Genetics
Monday, November 2, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Current Topics in Health Economics
6th Floor Conference Room, Rand Building, corner of 5th Avenue and South Craig Street
Andrew Schaefer, Department of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
A Seminar Series for those interested in the current state of health policy and health economics.
For more information, contact Kristin Lazzara, klazzara@pitt.edu (412) 624-3625
Wednesday, November 4, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
DSO Study Break and "Chuck a Buck" Fundraiser
118 Parran Hall (Commons Lounge)
Join the Doctoral Student Organization (DSO) for a study break. Cookies and drinks will be provided. The DSO will be accepting $1 donations for the "Chuck a Buck" Fundraiser in support of the Evelyn Wei Scholarship Fund.
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, November 5, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Center for National Preparedness Seminar Series
5th Floor Alumni Hall
A reception will follow each of the seminars. The seminars are in an informal setting and questions and discussion are encouraged. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.cnp.pitt.edu.
Thursday, November 5, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EOH Departmental Seminar
Bridgeside Point, Room 540
Patrick J. Pagano, Ph.D., F.A.H.A.
Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology & Vascular Medicine Institute
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Monday, November 9, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infectious Disease Seminar Series
A115 Crabtree Hall
Presenter: Matt Nicholaou, Research Associate
Tuesday, November 10, 9:00am - 10:30am
Research in Schools: A 'How-To' Seminar for Investigators
Forbes Tower, Suite 7039
This seminar is designed for investigators, project managers, research coordinators and
research staff to provide insight into designing and carrying out research in schools. It
incorporates real world experiences.
The seminar will also explain the full range of assistance available to help you design
and implement successful school-based research programs.
SPACES ARE LIMITED - RSVP TO: GeorgiaN@pitt.edu or call 412-383-2400. For more information, call 412-383-2400.
Wednesday, November 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
GSPH Council Meeting
109 Parran Hall
The GSPH Council is the top-level governance body for the school. Attendance is open to all. Refreshments provided.
Wednesday, November 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Limbach Lecture Series
Bio-Medical Science Tower South, Room S123
The Real Business of Drug Discovery and Development: Myth vs. Reality
Michael Bozik, President & Chief Executive Officer, KnoppNeurosciences
Light refreshments are offered at all events.
For more information, contact the Office of Enterprise Development
412-624-3160 or zellars@pitt.edu.
Thursday, November 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EOH Departmental Seminar
Bridgeside Point, Room 540
Barry London, M.D., Ph.D.
Harry S. Tack Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Director, Cardiovascular Institute
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Friday, November 13, 9:00am - 10:30am
Professional Development Fall Workshop Series
Falk Library Computer Lab
Federal Statistics Sources
Sponsored by GSPH Office of Student Affairs
Presented by Barbara Folb, MM, MLS, Public Health Librarian, NLM Information Fellow
Each workshop qualifies for one point Public Health Grand Rounds credit. Registration is required. Please email to dawnlyn@pitt.edu your name and workshop title.
Friday, November 13, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Professional Development Workshop Series
Falk Library Computer Lab
State Statistics Sources
Sponsored by GSPH Office of Student Affairs
Presented by Barbara Folb, MM, MLS, Public Health Librarian, NLM Information Fellow
Each workshop qualifies for one point Public Health Grand Rounds credit. Registration is required. Please email to dawnlyn@pitt.edu your name and workshop title.
Monday, November 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infectious Disease Seminar Series
A115 Crabtree Hall
Presenter to be announced
Monday, November 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Thomas Parran Lecture
University Club, Ballroom A
Tobacco Control: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Kenneth E. Warner, PhD, dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor of Public Health
PHGR # 2101-11-1; approved for 1 point
Tuesday, November 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
GSPH School-Wide Faculty Meeting
A115 Crabtree Hall
All faculty are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, November 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Career Services
109 Parran Hall
Public Health Training and Fellowship Opportunities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Sarah B. Smith, MPA, Office of Workforce and Career Development, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Registration is required by logging in to http://gsphfutures.experience.com using your Pitt e-mail address as your username and gsphcareers as your password (but please change your password to protect your privacy) and clicking on the "see all upcoming events” link under the Calendar heading on your student home page.
There are two sessions, the first from 2-3pm and the second from 5-6pm. Each session is worth 1 point PHGR credit.
Wednesday, November 18, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Career Services
Carnegie Mellon University Center
“.GOV,” : 8th Annual Pittsburgh Federal State and Local Government Career Day with over 80 Federal Agencies represented for job candidates interested in federal careers. To read about this job fair with networking sessions, interview opportunities, and workshops and to register, go to http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/fedcareerday.
Wednesday, November 18, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Ethics and Regulation of International Research
4th Floor Scaife Hall, Lecture Room 3
This interactive workshop is designed for faculty, staff, and students at the University of Pittsburgh who are interested in or are conducting research in an international setting.
Continuing Medical Education Credits and Continuing Education Units will be awarded.
Registration deadline: November 11, 2009.
Register via e-mail to CGH@Pitt.edu or via telephone to 412-624-6985.
For additional information visit www.GlobalHealth.pitt.edu.
Thursday, November 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EOH Departmental Seminar
Bridgeside Point, Room 540
Daniel R. Prows, PhD, Associate Professor
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Thursday, November 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Global Health Film Studies
A115 Crabtree Hall
November is National Adoption Month and also the month of Universal Children's Day (11/20). We will be showing "Angels in the Dust", a fantastic film that explores the situation of orphans globally and celebrates the good people who work hard to assure that orphans are not forgotten.
Post-film reception in 109 Parran Hall
Friday, November 20, 8:00am - 9:30am
HPI Governance Briefing
Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), Fifth Avenue, Oakland
Building and Keeping a Thriving Workforce: The Board’s Role
As baby-boomer employees begin to retire from full-time work, hospitals and healthcare systems will be faced with a severe shortage of essential capabilities. Monitoring and responding to these workforce shifts are fiduciary responsibilities of boards.
James D. Bentley, PhD, Senior Vice President, Strategic Policy Planning, American Hospital Association
Register online at www. healthpolicyinstitute.pitt.edu, or by phone at 412-624-3608
Monday, November 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infectious Disease Seminar Series
A115 Crabtree Hall
Presenter: Michael Davies, Research Associate
Monday, November 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Current Topics in Health Economics
The Rand Building, 6th Floor Conference Room
Retail Clinics: A disruptive innovation or just disruptive?
Ateev Mehrotra, MD
A Seminar Series for those interested in the current state of health policy and health economics.
For more information, contact Kristin Lazzara, klazzara@pitt.edu (412) 624-3625
Monday, November 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Infectious Disease Seminar Series
A115 Crabtree Hall
Presenters: Carissa Flores, Research Associate and Varsha Shridhar, Research Associate
Tuesday, December 1, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Philanthropy Forum
Schenley Lounge, Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), 4215 5th Avenue, Oakland
The Future of Philanthropy. Making Markets Work to serve the Poor
Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO, Acumen Fund
Fighting poverty around the globe remains a daunting challenge that Philanthropy and the marketplace are tackling together. The Acumen Fund has pioneered ways to make markets serve the very poor with goods and services that change their quality of life. The path from charity to customer creation through sustainable desing, access to capital and the forces fo the marketplace will be explored. Ms. Movogratz has recently publiched her memoir, The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap between Rich and Poor in an Interconected World.
RSVP to gspiapf@pitt.edu
Cosponsored by the Swanson School of Engineering, the Center for Global Health, and the International Executive MBA Program, Katz School