Apr 13, 2007

Around the School

Reminder:
HSPH Community Forum

"Preparing for the Next Influenza Pandemic"

Thursday, April 19
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Kresge 502

Marc Lipsitch
Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology

Lunch will be provided.
RSVP to deansoff@hsph.harvard.edu.
This event is open to the HSPH community only.

Sponsored by the HSPH Workplace Engagement and Enrichment Committee &
the Office of the Dean


Admissions Office Moves

HSPH Admissions Office moved on March 28 from Kresge G-4 to 158 Longwood Avenue. The new location is at the corner of Longwood and Huntington Avenues, and is the first floor of the old Spaars Building. All telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the staff members and the office remain the same. However, the fax number has been changed to 617-432-7080.


Computer Classes Available

There is still space available in the spring computer classes listed below:

  • Adobe Acrobat v. 7, Level 1; April 19 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Groupwise 7.0, Level 2; April 24 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Dreamweaver 4, Level 1; April 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Word 2002, Level 3; May 2 & 9 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
  • Excel 2002, Level 3; May 2 & 9 (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Access 2002, Level 3; May 3 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Registration is on-line through the HR website.


Sign up for Mission Hill Walk

The 11th Annual Walk for Health will take place on Saturday, April 21, as part of "Mission on the Move: A day promoting health, community, and opportunity." The walk includes speakers Mayor Thomas Menino, Ron Bell, and City Councilor Mike Ross, a new 5K route, food, and music. Donations will benefit Mission Hill organizations that serve youth. Pre-register online or call 617-442-9800. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Smith Street Playground, next to the Mission Church on Tremont St.


Nominations for Student Awards

At every HSPH Commencement, several graduating students are honored with awards, including the Gareth M. Green Award, Dr. Fang Ching Sun Memorial Award, Albert Schweitzer Award, and Student Recognition Award. For information on the criteria, see the Commencement Corner Awards page.