USF College of Public Health Monday Letter, September 23

Features

International symposium explores migration and health in the Americas

The COPH played a prominent role in the first-ever International Symposium on Migration and Health in the Americas, held Sept. 9-10 at the City of Knowledge in Panama. Led by Dr. Arlene Calvo, the event brought together experts from across the Americas to address the growing intersection of migration and public health, with Panama as a key focal point.

Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

Twenty-seven USF faculty members were recognized on Tuesday, September 17 with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. The COPH's Judith Rijnhart was recognized for her distinguished contributions to the field of epidemiology.

Research

Public health PhD student hopes to change the mood on major depressive disorder

The symptoms can’t be ignored: You’re losing concentration and sleep; have little appetite, motivation or energy; and almost no self-esteem. Worse, suicidal thoughts creep into your head.

Public health masters student strives to better predict and resolve the causes of intimate violence

Nagashree Ravi Rao views intimate violence as both a health problem and human rights issue.

Public health faculty contributes to ACS cancer report

In September, the American Cancer Society released Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanic/Latino People 2024 on cancer.org in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The report was a collaboration between Anat Saka, Dr. Paulo Pinheiro and the COPH's Dr. Dina Martinez Tyson.

Grads Made Good

COPH alumna empowers communities through public health

Originally from southeast Georgia, USF College of Public Health alumna Krys Johnson said she grew up in a severely under-resourced area.

Take Note

Grant Award Shout-out

The Activist Lab received a $500 Climate Justice Award from the American Public Health Association. The advocacy group aims to develop a documentary, resource guide (in Spanish and English) and additional collateral focused on climate change and migrant farm workers. The new resources will be included in the Activist Lab’s Adopt-a-School curriculum with Sligh Middle School.

Featured Media

COPH Career and Professional Development

The Bull Professional Engagement Network (BullPEN) is a career and professional development program for students at the University of South Florida College of Public Health (COPH).

The "So, How'd You Get Your Job?" series features a collection of informative interviews conducted by public health graduate students. Each short video dives into the real stories behind how alumni landed their roles in the public health field after graduation from the college.

Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice straight from those who’ve successfully navigated their career paths into public health. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts themselves!

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Upcoming Events

Virtual Yoga for Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, Sept. 25

MCH Leadership Seminar Series with Dr. Karen Liller

Thursday, Sept. 26

USF COPH Recruiting: USF Tampa- Healthcare, Education & Social Impact Career Fair

Friday, Sept. 27

USF COPH Recruiting: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

Saturday, Oct. 5

Alumni Society Service Opportunity at Metropolitan Ministries

Saturday, Oct. 5