Monday, January 21, 2008
Universal health care?
So the presidential candidates are busy promoting their own views and plans for health care reform. Have you been paying attention? If so, who do you think has the best health care reform package for the U.S.?
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
NIDDK Summer Program
I'm pleased to annouce that the Office of Minority Health Research Coordination (OMHRC) of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NIH is now accepting applications for the Undergraduate Summer Internship Program (SIP). This ten-week program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from underrepresented minority populations who are interested in persuing biomedical research to work with a mentor at the NIH Campus in Bethesda, Maryland or in an NIDDK lab in Phoenix, AZ. NIDDK will provide housing and upto $500 travel expense in addition to the $2,500 (may be slightly more) stipend to those selected. Attached is the description and application for the 2008 NIDDK/OMHRC Summer Internship Program. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2008. NIDDK also sponsors the NIDDK STEP-UP Program for those students who would rather stay in their home state to do research. Please visit the STEP-UP website http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov/ to obtain detailed information and access to the on-line application. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2008. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Please feel free pass this information along to anyone that might be interested. Sincerely Ms. Winnie Martinez, Program Analyst, Office of Minority Health Research Coordination, NIDDK, NIHII Democracy Plaza 6707 Democracy Blvd., Rm 648 Bethesda, MD 20832 Tel: 301-435-2988 Fax: 301-594-9358 oe email MartinezW@mail.nih.gov
Exploration Seminar in London Summer 2008
Please add this to your list of resources:
Dark Empire: Race, Health & Society in Britain 2008 Exploration Seminar in London, England
Program Director: Clarence Spigner Dates of Instruction: August 4 - 29, 2008
This four-week seminar is based at the University of Greenwich, Avery Hill campus, City of Etham in Southeast London. We explore historical and contemporary factors responsible for the presence and well-being of Black people of African and Indian descent now residing in Britain as a result of European Imperialism. England played a major role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the British Raj. Health is defined as a sense of personal and social well-being. Guided by an African American professor with expertise in health, race and sociology, we explore the social, political, and cultural dynamics which continue to shape aspects of race, ethnicity, and social class within British culture. Interactive class room discussions, field trips, guest-speakers, interviews and the application of direct observation methods of data collection will produce a graded field report from each student as a result of their first-person study of British life. The seminar ends with the taste, sights and sounds of the Notting Hill Festival, the second largest out-door three-day ethnic street fair in the world. Participants may earn 5 credits of CHID 471-Europe Study Abroad (I&S). Also, academic credit is possible for SISAF African Studies 490; Independent Study SISAF 499; AES American Ethnic Studies 498; AES 499; HSERV 490; HSERV 499. Participants should check with their academic advisors to determine how these credits may ammpy to major requirements. Students will live at the Avery Hill campus where the classes will also be taught. The cost of dorm accommodations, including changes in towels and bedding, is included in the student fee. The Avery Hill campus offers cafeteria, library, bookstore, general shopping, launderette, and parking. Students are urged to access http://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2008/www.gre.ac.uk/averyhill for more information. Student costs: $2,225 Program Fee $200 IPE Fee Additional costs include: return airfare to London, some meals, local transportation, insurance and personal spending money.
TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM or ANOTHER EXPLORATION SEMINAR, GO HERE: http://www.artsci.washington.edu/exploration/apply.asp
Dark Empire: Race, Health & Society in Britain 2008 Exploration Seminar in London, England
Program Director: Clarence Spigner Dates of Instruction: August 4 - 29, 2008
This four-week seminar is based at the University of Greenwich, Avery Hill campus, City of Etham in Southeast London. We explore historical and contemporary factors responsible for the presence and well-being of Black people of African and Indian descent now residing in Britain as a result of European Imperialism. England played a major role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the British Raj. Health is defined as a sense of personal and social well-being. Guided by an African American professor with expertise in health, race and sociology, we explore the social, political, and cultural dynamics which continue to shape aspects of race, ethnicity, and social class within British culture. Interactive class room discussions, field trips, guest-speakers, interviews and the application of direct observation methods of data collection will produce a graded field report from each student as a result of their first-person study of British life. The seminar ends with the taste, sights and sounds of the Notting Hill Festival, the second largest out-door three-day ethnic street fair in the world. Participants may earn 5 credits of CHID 471-Europe Study Abroad (I&S). Also, academic credit is possible for SISAF African Studies 490; Independent Study SISAF 499; AES American Ethnic Studies 498; AES 499; HSERV 490; HSERV 499. Participants should check with their academic advisors to determine how these credits may ammpy to major requirements. Students will live at the Avery Hill campus where the classes will also be taught. The cost of dorm accommodations, including changes in towels and bedding, is included in the student fee. The Avery Hill campus offers cafeteria, library, bookstore, general shopping, launderette, and parking. Students are urged to access http://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2008/www.gre.ac.uk/averyhill for more information. Student costs: $2,225 Program Fee $200 IPE Fee Additional costs include: return airfare to London, some meals, local transportation, insurance and personal spending money.
TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM or ANOTHER EXPLORATION SEMINAR, GO HERE: http://www.artsci.washington.edu/exploration/apply.asp
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
what the twing looks like today
the twing is moving right along. I almost wish that i had been taking pictures all along so you could see the development of the student lounge. it's not done yet but we can begin to see the structure taking shape.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
What's the most serious problem in health care today?
What do you think can be done about it? Share your thoughts in the comments section below....
Thursday, January 3, 2008
The place where we work.
The view is nice, but we have no windows....Greetings! We'll be using this blog to update you on OMCA events, share photos of our activities, and create and maintain a forum for discussion on various issues that interest you (hopefully!) Stop by often and feel free to post comments - You never know what kind of RAK (that's random act of kindness) you might come across just by posting your comments!
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