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| Introducing Berkeley Health Online—a new way to keep up with the School |
 To give our alumni and friends an updated, timelier, user-friendly way to experience the latest news and publications from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, we've created Berkeley Health Online, an interactive news and publications portal. Our news, media galleries, feature stories, and magazine archives have been brought together on this new site. The online format also allows us to share Alumni Notes with you on a regular basis. We will continue to publish this monthly e-newsletter and our annual print magazine, Berkeley Health. Visit Berkeley Health Online, share stories with your social networks, and leave a comment—we welcome your feedback!
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| Wellness Letter: How safe is your seafood? |
 If you’re like most health-conscious people, you’re probably eating more fish these days. But along with heart-healthy omega-3 fats, you may be getting something in your seafood that’s not so welcome: contaminants. Learn how to choose fish wisely in this month’s Wellness Letter feature article.
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| Berkeley Health magazine now available as iPad app |
 Great news for Apple lovers: You can now read the most recent issue of Berkeley Health, "Visions of a Healthy Future," on your iPad! Simply go to the iPad app store and search for Berkeley Health to find our app that has all the content of our print magazine plus bonus features such as video, slide shows, and audio. If you like our app, please don't forget to rate it highly!
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| School leads $4 million program to train slum health researchers |
 With support from a $4 million National Institutes of Health award, researchers from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health and three partner institutions are establishing a new program to train and educate researchers, educators and professionals who can tackle global health challenges specific to slum dwellings.
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| Dean and student collaboration: Occupy what? Start with health |
 In a compelling and visionary piece on the Berkeley Blog, Dr.P.H. student Joe Schuchter and Dean Stephen Shortell write about the interaction between health and wealth and recommend steps to narrow the gaps in health and income.
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| Berkeley student team takes first place in health leadership College Bowl |
 On March 24, UC Berkeley’s team of undergraduate public health students took first place in the California Association of Healthcare Leaders 4th Annual College Bowl Competition in Sacramento. The College Bowl competition is designed to sharpen and test the skills of each university’s students in health policy and management.
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| New resource offers Schoolwide research briefs |
 A new online database of Schoolwide research projects is believed to be the first resource of its kind at a school of public health. Users can search by keywords, researcher’s names, project topics, research methods, locations, and dates to find summary information about projects, as well as photos, links, contact information, and more.
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| Sarah Samuels, 2012 Alumna of the Year, dies |
 The 2012 Alumna of the Year award will be presented posthumously to Sarah Samuels Dr.P.H. ’82 in recognition of her services as a leader and visionary in the field of public health. She was a public health researcher, advocate, and founder of the firm Samuels & Associates, which specialized in the evaluation of nutrition and obesity prevention programs.
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| Morello-Frosch receives Chancellor’s Service Award |
 Associate Professor Rachel Morello-Frosch M.P.H. '93, expert in environmental health and justice, has been honored with a 2012 Chancellor's Award for Public Service, in the area of Research in the Public Interest. She was chosen for her rigorous research that contributes to the public good, her commitment to empowering underserved communities, and her dedication to educating the next generation of scholars.
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| Angela Glover Blackwell to speak at Commencement |
 On May 19, members of the Class of 2012 will receive their diplomas in Zellerbach Hall during the School of Public Health commencement ceremony. Angela Glover Blackwell, founder and chief executive officer of PolicyLink and a national leader for social justice and equity, will deliver the keynote address.
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See a selection of recent news stories featuring members of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health community, particularly our faculty experts.
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Public Health Alumni Association Brunch, "Jazzing It Up with Alumni & Friends"
Sunday | May 20 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sequoyah Country Club, Oakland
Join the UC Berkeley Public Health Alumni Association for food, music, networking, a silent auction and raffle. Guest speakers will be Melanie Tervalon M.D., M.P.H. '86, an expert in culture, race, ethnicity, and social identity in health care, and Carl Lester M.P.H. '65, a champion for culturally relevant health career programs for urban youth. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. For more information, contact:
Lucinda Bazile or Eileen Pearl.
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APHA Midyear Meeting:
The New Public Health - Rewiring for the Future
June 26-27 | Charlotte, N.C.
Join the American Public Health Association for the Midyear Meeting, which will equip attendees from federal, state, local and tribal agencies and organizations with the educational, policy and advocacy tools needed for keeping up with and anticipating the changes that will be necessary to "rewire" the public health infrastructure.
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 Taking Charge of Your Career: A conference and networking event
June 22-23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Alumni House, UC Berkeley
$140: Alumni
$150: Community members
$60: Half-day sessions
Would you like to revitalize, refresh, or refocus your career? Come to a conference and networking event for recent public health alumni. Open to recent alums from other schools of public health as well as recent graduates from related fields working in public health and health care careers.
There will be two days of workshops, coaching sessions, and networking. Featuring keynote speaker:
Leslie Lupinsky, MCC, CPCC, Leslie Lupinsky International. By the end of this 1.5 day conference, you will leave equipped with the tools to align your public health interests with your personal and professional development goals.
Sponsored by the UC Berkeley Center for Health Leadership, the California Pacific Public Health Training Center, and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health Alumni Association.
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 Nominate a 2013 Public Health Hero
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized as a Public Health Hero? This unique honor was established by the UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s Policy Advisory Council in 1996 to recognize innovative leaders for improving human health locally and worldwide. To date, 62 individuals and organizations have been honored as Public Health Heroes. The awards will be presented at a gala awards reception in Spring 2013.
Nomination deadline: May 25, 2012
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| Ragland on traffic safety in Berkeley Blog |
 Adjunct professor emeritus of epidemiology David Ragland M.P.H. '80 , who founded the Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) writes about creating safer roads on the Berkeley Blog. He cites a recent SafeTREC study, We All Want the Same Thing, which found that motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and public transit users all want similar roadway features that increase safety and walkability.
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| Berkeley is fighting back! |
In the face of shrinking state funding, UC Berkeley continues to excel by every measure, advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and leading the way in learning, discovery, and service to the greater good. This video highlights Berkeley's continuing commitment to education and public service made possible with support from the entire Cal community.
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