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Welcome to the
Public Health Student Association!
The George Washington University Public Health Student Association (PHSA) is comprised of current students and alumni of The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS). We strive to improve the academic, professional, and social environment for the community.
All of our events are open to the entire SPHHS student body. All students are considered PHSA members; there is no formal induction or acceptance process. The PHSA board works to accurately represent the interests of the entire SPHHS student body.
Please don't hesitate to contact our current PHSA board if you have ideas about events or projects we could get involved with!
PHSA Supports Colonials for Clean Air
National Public Health Week Events:
Monday, April 2, 2012
Active Living and Healthy Eating
SPHHS Courtyard 12pm – 3pm
The
Public Health Student Association invites you to join us in kicking off
National Public Health Week by gathering in the SPHHS Courtyard to
participate in a Sidewalk Chalk Contest to develop health promotion and
wellness messages. Come and show off your artistic side by crafting
messages with sidewalk chalk to promote Monday’s theme of Active Living
and Healthy Eating. Every hour a number of contestants will be selected
as winners, and will receive vouchers to attend a Group Fitness Class
at Lerner Health and Wellness.
SPHHS Courtyard 3pm – 6pm
The
Public Health Student Association will be promoting healthy eating by
hosting a Healthy Happy Hour that is a perfect fit for the warmer
weather! Join PHSA board members and other classmates for an ice cream
extravaganza. As attendees enjoy their ice cream they can take some
time to appreciate the Health Promotion Messages that others have
created with sidewalk chalk earlier in the day!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
SPHHS Courtyard 12pm – 3pm
Colonials
for clean air will be present with GW-SAPHA to talk about the purpose
of their petition: to advocate for clean air in the GWU campus area. As
stated on the organization's webpage, second hand smoke is a major cause
of death. The goal is to reduce second hand smoke inhalation by
petitioning that smokers be at least 25 feet from school buildings.
GW-SAPHA will be hosting games and trivia activities during this time as
well!
Location TBD 3pm – 4pm
People
often turn to alcohol or drugs as a form of stress relief. However,
instead of turning to bad behaviors, we should turn to healthier
alternatives. Pilates is one form of exercise that focuses on movement
of the body, strengthening the core, and relieving stress. Overall,
exercising leads to healthier, happier people. GW-SAPHA will be hosting a
FREE Pilates class for all GW graduate and Undergraduate students on
Tuesday to promote the idea of using alternative methods to de-stress!
SPHHS Courtyard 4pm – 6pm
Join
GW-SAPHA in the courtyard to commit to a healthier lifestyle by signing
personal petitions! Members of GW-SAPHA and your fellow classmates
will be on hand to discuss alternatives to alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Communicable Diseases
SPHHS Courtyard 12pm - 2pm (NEW!)
The Black Public Health Student Network presents: Gotta Catch 'Em All!
Battle
BPHSN members and your fellow classmates in the SPHHS Arena... Tes t
your knowledge of communicable diseases and win great prizes in games
like: "What's Up with My Flip Cup?", "Bean Bag o' Germs Toss", and "The
Dating Game".
51st State 4pm-7pm
The
Public Health Student Association invites you to join us at 51st State
to help raise funds for Unite For Sight. Unite for Sight is a
non-profit global health delivery organization that empowers communities
worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness.
We will be accepting donations for this organization at 51st State
where there will also be great Happy Hour Specials!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Reproductive and Sexual Health
SPHHS Courtyard 12pm-2pm
The
Public Health Student Association and The George Washington South Asian
Public Health Association invite you to participate in an interactive
learning event related to Thursday’s theme of Reproductive and Sexual
Health. Join us afterwards for a "Safe Sex in the District" panel
discussion in Ross.
Ross Hall Room 105 2pm-4pm
The
Public Health Student Association and The George Washington South Asian
Public Health Association invite you to participate in a lively
discussion with 4 local experts entitled "Safe Sex in the District."
Representatives from Transgender Health Empowerment, MetroTeenAIDS,
Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive (HIPS), and possibly others will
be talking about the unique culture of DC and its residents as well as
how we as public health professionals can work to ensure their sexual
safety!
Avenue Residences in Foggy Bottom 7pm-10pm
The
PHSA, SAPHA, BPHSN and the SA have teamed up to bring you an
unprecedented and incredible event! Join us to celebrate National
Public Health week on April 5 at the Avenue Residences in Foggy Bottom.
Each ArtJammer purchases tickets online at EventBrite. The night of
ArtJamz, you receive a canvas on an easel, unlimited acrylic paints,
brushes and art materials, and you get three hours to create an original
work of art, which is yours to take home. Wine, beer and soft drinks,
hors d’œuvres, great music, and artsy ArtJamz hosts (not to mention your
fellow School of Medicine, Health Sciences, and Public Health
Artjammers) will keep the creative juices flowing even in the most
uncreative of souls. http://artjamzpublichealthweek.eventbrite.com/
(Password: GW_JAMZ)
Friday, April 6, 2012
Mental and Emotional Well-Being
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) 12pm – 2pm
Volunteering
is a great way to improve your mental and emotional health! Join PHSA
for an exciting volunteer opportunity! Jumpstart is looking for
volunteers to assist with their Easter Egg Hunt and activity day at
UDC. Sign up by sending an e-mail to Erin Burdette (erin.k.burdette@gmail.com)
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