Student Diversity Visit to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:43 -0500

Full Title: Student Diversity Visit to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Join the Shriver Center as we go On the Road to visit the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. This visit, arranged by the Student Diversity Office at JHSPH is designed to give UMBC students a preview of Public Health internships and graduate education. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH) is dedicated to the education of a diverse group of research scientists and public health professionals, a process inseparably linked to the discovery and application of new knowledge, and through these activities, to the improvement of health and prevention of disease and disability around the world. Highlights: First institution of its kind worldwide Largest school of public health in the world Receives 20 percent of all federal research funds awarded to the 43 accredited U.S. schools of public health Consistently rated Number 1 by U.S. News & World Report Join your Shriver Center internship coordinators on FRIDAY, April 2nd (12:00-4:00) as they take you out to visit the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tour their facilities, meet top staff and scientists and learn about opportunities for undergraduate research and graduate study. Transportation is provided, but an RSVP is required. You will receive confirmation of your registration prior to the trip date. Space is limited, so register early! Vans will leave The Shriver Center at 12:00 p.m. Student qualifications for the JHSPH visit include: - A 2.5 GPA or above - Completion of at least 30 credits - Interest in multiculturalism and diversity To register for this tour, please RSVP via UMBCworks or email your interest to Kerry Kidwell-Slak in the Shriver Center at kerryk@umbc.edu. Space is limited and registration will close at 5 pm on Thursday, March 25th.