UPCOMING EVENTS
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Change Without a Footprint: A Student's Role in Global Health
When: 7:30-9pm, Tuesday April 10th Where: 109 Dwinelle a facilitated discussion on the implications of undergraduates working in global health led by the Director of Operations and Strategy at the HEAL Initiative, Sangeeta Tripathi. All students are welcome! Sangeeta brings more than a decade of work in global health to the conversation. She has worked on the rapid acceleration of pediatric HIV treatment and on strategies to scale the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (pMTCT) with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), UNICEF, the WHO, and Johnson & Johnson’s worldwide philanthropic group. She has focused on working with key stakeholders – especially Ministries of Health, partners, and local health workers, to build ever-more responsive and impactful programming at sub-national, national, and global levels to improve health systems. Sangeeta earned her Bachelors in International Development Studies (Brown University) and a Masters in Public Policy (Harvard Kennedy School). |
PAST EVENTS
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Development & Diet: A Global Look at Malnutrition
When: 7-9pm, Thursday March 15th Where: 182 Dwinelle Join GlobeMed at Berkeley for an informative panel discussion about malnutrition and development work in a global context! This is a great event to learn directly from experts in the field of nutrition and network amongst others interested in this issue. Light refreshments will be provided. Our panelists include Professor Emeritus of the Department of Nutrition at UC Davis, Amy Block Joy, Ph.D, Oakland Children's Hospital Pediatric Dietitian, Marian Roan, MPH, and UCSF Global Health Studies Assistant Professor, Nadia Diamond-Smith, Ph.D. Puppy Chow Fundraiser
When: 10am - 3pm on February 28th & March 5th Where: Sproul Plaza Description: In need of a quick and delicious snack in the midst of studying for midterms??? Puppy chow (chocolate covered & powdered sugar covered Chex mix) from GlobeMed at Berkeley is the paw-fect snack is the perfect pick-me-up! We will be selling on Sproul on Wednesday, February 28th & Monday, March 5th from 10am-3pm. Each bag of puppy chow is $3! Valentine's Day Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
When: 10am - 3pm on February 14th Where: Sproul Plaza Description: This Valentine's Day, indulge on some chocolate-covered strawberries from GlobeMed at Berkeley! These delicious treats are the perfect last-minute gift for yourself, a best friend, or a special someone. Get 4 chocolate-covered strawberries for $6 with a includes a gram to write a personalized message! Screening of Homeland & Open Discussion
When: 7:30-10pm on November 7th Where: 120 Wheeler Description: Join GlobeMed at Berkeley, the Native American Staff Council, and Native American Student Development for a screening of the film Homeland followed by an open discussion about resource rights and indigenous activism model off our signature global health university (gHU) discussions. Halloween Photobooth Fundraiser
When: 10am- 3pm from October 30th & 31st Where: Sproul Plaza Description: Get into the Halloween spirit by taking fun and spooky polaroid pictures at GlobeMed at Berkeley's Halloween photo booth. The proceeds help support our collaborative project with Dhulikhel Hospital in Nepal. Joint Meeting with Project RISHI When: 7:30-9pm from October 24th Where: 180 Wheeler Description: Meeting with Project RISHI, a fellow student-led global health organization on campus, in which we discuss advantages and disadvantages of respective models and the ethicality of student groups trying to alleviate health inequity. Momos & Samosas On Sproul Fundraiser When: 10am- 3pm from October 24th-25th Where: Sproul Plaza Description: Enjoy some traditional Nepalese cuisine while supporting the water sanitation efforts of Dhulikhel Hospital in Manhekharka, Nepal. Pacific Cookie Company With GlobeMed! When: 10am-2pm on Wednesday, October 11th-13th Where: 215 Dwinelle Hall Description: Blast from the past, Pacific Cookie Company is back! GlobeMed at Berkeley is bringing your favorite Santa Cruz cookies back to Cal to support our efforts with Dhulikhel Hospital. Momos & Samosas Fundraiser
When: 10am- 3pm from October 3rd-5th Where: Sproul Plaza Description: Help support water sanitations initiatives in Manhekharka, Nepal by enjoying some traditional Nepalese momos and samosas |
