April 2024 Updates
Community Power Building and Social Justice in the Gulf South
Friday, April 19, 2024, 9 am – 4 pm, Tulane Uptown Campus, A.B. Freeman School of Business
Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex, Room 170, 7 McAlister Drive, New Orleans, LA
The Gulf South region faces unique challenges that require coalition and power building in our communities. There is a long history of social justice action that fights for the rights and well-being of marginalized populations in the Gulf South to address inequality and inequities in the region. This symposium will build on that history and highlight contemporary work that engages organizing approaches that address specific circumstances in the Gulf South region of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Additionally, we will address the benefits and challenges of involving institutions of higher education in these efforts. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about current efforts and will also participate in skills building activities to develop approaches for organizing and engagement for their own areas of interest.
Access the full agenda and registration here: https://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRunFTFSEwt4RVk Lunch will be provided for people who register.
National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2024
April 21-25, 2024
To celebrate a strength of community and amplify youth voices, the Violence Prevention Institute’s Center for Youth Equity at Tulane University is honoring National Youth Violence Prevention Week along with its partners NOLAHYPE, Coalition for Compassionate Schools, Institute for Women & Ethnic Studies, New Orleans Health Department, and Children’s Hospital.
All events are free and open to the public.
Big Chief, Black Hawk Film Screening & Panel
Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 pm / The Broad Theater, 636 N Broad
Trees for Champions
Monday, April 22 at 3:00 pm / Tulane Uptown Campus, Woldenberg Art Center, Room 205
Firearm Safety Event
Monday, April 22 at 5:30 pm / Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive
IN·clued: LGBTQ+ Centered Sex Education (ages 14 to 19)
Tuesday, April 23 & Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm / 1045 Desire St
Policy is Prevention: Virtual Discussion on Equity-focused Ways to Reduce Youth Exposure to Violence
Wednesday, April 24 at 12:00 pm CT / Virtual via Zoom
Minute to Win It: Fundraiser for Youth Workforce Development
Thursday, April 25 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm / Zony Mash, 3940 Thalia St.
VPI requests registration in advance to help with planning. Event details and registration are available here: https://violenceprevention.tulane.edu/nyvpw2024
Dean’s Lecture Series: Climate Change and Health in the Gulf South | A Celebration of Earth Day
SPHTM faculty will be joined by Dr. Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, associate professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, to talk about how climate change and its effects are impacting the health of those in the Gulf South. Refreshments will be provided starting at 11:30 and discussion will begin at noon.
Date: Monday, April 22
Time: 11:30am – 2pm
Location: On Zoom or in person at the Diboll Auditorium in Tidewater downtown
Register here: https://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5aKR8gBeaK6Nf26
View more info here: https://sph.tulane.edu/climate-change-gulf-south-deans-lecture-series
NOLA Collegiate Public Health Conference – Rescheduled!
The Public Health Student Organizations at Xavier University of Louisiana and Dillard University are partnering to host the inaugural NOLA Collegiate Public Health Conference.
Thursday, April 25th, at the Xavier University Convocation Center
The day will offer insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or professional in the public health field, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn, connect, and grow in their knowledge.
Registration is free. Conference agenda and registration information are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nola-collegiate-public-health-conference-tickets-870691560897?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tulane Research, Innovation, and Creativity Summit
The 2nd annual Tulane Research, Innovation, and Creativity Summit (TRICS) will be held at the LBC on Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th. This event will showcase the breadth and depth of research, innovation, and creativity from disciplines, departments, units, and schools across Tulane University. Graduate students, undergraduate students, trainees (postdocs, residents, and fellows), faculty, and research staff will present their research, scholarship, and achievements.
Contact trics@tulane.edu or visit https://research.tulane.edu/trics for more info.
January 2024 Updates
Public Health Discovery Seminar Series
Faculty with the School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine will be hosting a new webinar series this semester. Join a different faculty member each week as they discuss a public health matter in their expertise or field. Find the full schedule of webinars with registration links here: https://sph.tulane.edu/discovery-seminars
Seminar Schedule:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:00 pm
“Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being: Implications for the Healthcare Workforce,” with Dr. Emily Harris, Clinical Instructor, Department of Health Policy and Management
Register here: https://applygrad.tulane.edu/register/?id=af1f80aa-65c7-4135-ac35-7a1df3ae9f15
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 12:00 pm
“Navigating Vulnerability, Building Resilience: Food and Water Insecurity Challenges and Solutions,” with Dr. Shalean Collins, Assistant Professor, Department of International Health and Sustainable Development
Register here: https://applygrad.tulane.edu/register/?id=eaa8231e-a424-450e-bb0c-6204acab12b6
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 12:00 pm
“An Unconventional Path,” with Dr. Susan Cheng, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Public Health Practice, Department of Social Behavioral and Population Sciences
Register here: https://applygrad.tulane.edu/register/?id=19084a9c-1205-4948-a687-23091cff85e2
Monday, May 13, 2024, 12:00 pm
“Parasites, People and Populations,” with Dr. Ronald Blanton, Chair, Department of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Register here: https://applygrad.tulane.edu/register/?id=5b0df65d-7434-43c9-8f88-244e08463cb9