NRDC’s Earth Day celebration on April 22nd

The National resources Defense Council invites you to NRDC’s Earth Day celebration on April 22nd. The event is the official launch of their “Brewers for Clean Water” campaign – a campaign that highlights the importance of clean water and the Clean Water Act.

NRDC has recruited local and national craft breweries to join its campaign to draw attention to the fact that great tasting beer requires clean and safe water. Six of the Illinois-based breweries who have joined their campaign – Finch’s, Flossmoor Station, Goose Island, Half Acre, Revolution, and Wild Onion – are coming together for a special tasting fundraiser that will support NRDC’s work to protect our fresh water resources.

This is shaping up to be a premiere benefit, featuring delicious craft beer, along with Wild Ophelia chocolate from Vosges and music by the band Gemini Club. As a guest, you will receive samples of beer from all of the participating brewers, appetizers and a souvenir pint glass. We’re also asking people to help spread the word to friends, family and colleagues. You can learn more about the event and purchase tickets at: www.nrdc.org/chicagoearthday2013

Additional details, questions, please contact Elizabeth Corr at (312) 651-7908 or email: ecorr@nrdc.org

Healthy Homes Film Series Presents-March 27:

Living Downstream

As part of the Advancing Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities Initiative at Loyola University Chicago, a short film series has begun in association with the Center for the Human Rights of Children, the Center of Urban Research and Learning, the Office of Sustainability, and the Student Environmental Alliance. The goal of the film series is simple, but significant: to raise awareness on emerging environmental toxins or hazards, effective interventions, challenges, and practices, engaging University and local communities, and ultimately advancing the notion of healthier homes, communities, and environments.

Living Downstream (www.livingdownstream.com) focuses on the two pervasive chemicals: atrazine, one of the most widely used herbicides in the world, and the industrial compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Not only does the film focus its attention on the environmental and health risks of these toxins, but also brings attention to the urgent human rights issue that the entire US population faces, especially those most vulnerable to these toxins.

• When: Wednesday, March 27th 2013 
•  Time: 7:00PM-8:30PM 
• Where: Loyola University - Cuneo Hall Room 417 – Lake Shore Campus 
• This is a free event and open to the public
• Light refreshments will be provided

Request for Proposals - Advancing Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities Initiative

In response to the risks that environmental toxins disproportionately pose to children and families’ health, the Center for the Human Rights of Children, Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy, Center for Urban Research and Learning, Loyola University Medical Center, and Loyola Law School’s Civitas ChildLaw Center (“The Centers”) at Loyola University Chicago have developed an interdisciplinary, multi-sector initiative, Advancing Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities – Tackling Environmental Disparities (“Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities”).

Deadline - April 1st

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As part of this initiative, a request for proposals (RFP) is being offered to Loyola faculty/staff/students funded through a grant provided by the Provost's office of stipends between $1,000-$3,000 per proposal. The RFP is designed to encourage broad faculty involvement in the initiative's goal to develop Loyola University Chicago as a leading educational institution with a commitment to advancing healthy homes and healthy communities free of environmental toxins.

The purpose of this RFP is to elicit research that focuses on the intersections social, political and natural science research and practice that inform the development and implementation of healthy homes policy or action in the City of Chicago and Cook County.

The proposal can support:
1. Research that identifies a current or developing indoor/outdoor environmental toxins 
2. Identification of resources or assets that have/have not been previously recognized 
3. Development of new policy ideas, interventions, or advocacy to address familiar problems

If you have any questions, comments, or general inquiries, feel free to check out the Advancing Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities site

Contact: Adrian J. Segura Project Coordinator,
Center For The Human Rights of Children
Loyola University - Chicago
6430 N. Kenmore Ave
Cuneo Hall, Room 323
asegura2@luc.edu
 (773) 680-3138

Deadline for applications for the 2014 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government

We are looking for candidates with strong public health credentials who are interested in spending one year in Washington, D.C., working in a congressional office on legislative and policy issues related to health, the environment or other public health concerns.

The fellowship will begin in January 2014 and continue through December 2014. The fellowship provides a unique learning experience for a public health professional to gain practical knowledge in government and see how the legislative and public policy process works. See website.

Electronic applications, including a CV and three letters of recommendation, are due to APHA by April 8, 2013. See website.

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All candidates:
1. Must be citizens of the United States or permanent residents. 
2. Must be APHA members. 
3. Must have five or more years of experience in a public health setting, not including internships, graduate assistantships or residencies.
4. Must have a master’s degree or doctorate in a public health or related discipline.

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Forward this  to anyone who you believe may be eligible and interested. For more information, visit the fellowship web page or contact susan.polan@apha.org.

10th International Conference on Health Policy Statistics

A conference on Health Policy Statistics will be held here in Chicago October 9-11, 2013. Contributed talks and posters are being solicited — the focus should be on statistical methods for health-related outcomes.

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• There will be a $70 registration fee for students that will allow attendance at any of the workshops that are scheduled on Weds Oct 9 for free. 
• There will be a student competition for those that submit a talk or poster—awards will be presented.
• Online registration will open in May of 2013

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This is a wonderful chance for students to learn about cutting edge methods from experts in the field. For more information go to the International Conference on Health Policy Statistics website.

Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement to Promote Social Justice

Students may be nominated or self-nominated to receive this award. Only students who are enrolled in programs with the graduate school at Loyola University Chicago and are in good standing are eligible for this award. Students must be engaged in social justice and civic engagement during their time as a graduate student, and will be judged on the following criteria:

•  Experience as an unpaid volunteer or intern in organizations that serve lower-income groups or the marginalized or stigmatized groups (e.g., convicted criminals, victims, prisoners, children or adults in disadvantaged areas, immigrants, those who need educational assistance, crisis assistance, advocacy support groups for health issues)
•  Activism to address social justice issues, including oppression, injustices, or political issues
•  Organizing and participating in charity drives or events · Organizing or assisting with social or intellectual events addressing issues related to social justice 
• Involvement in research that addresses social justice issues 

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Students are required to submit the following:
• A personal statement, two to three pages, describing their involvement in civic engagement activities that promote social justice and the reasons that they became involved Two support letters, one from a professor with knowledge about the social justice/community engagement work of the graduate student and a second from a community leader directly aware of some of their civic engagement activities 

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The recipient will receive a plaque and a $400 honorarium.
 To apply for this award, submit materials electronically by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15th, 2013 to: Stephanie Augustine at saugustine@luc.edu. Paper copies will not be accepted.

Loyola University Chicago Empowering Sisterhood Scholar Position

About the program:
Loyola University Chicago (LUC) Empowering Sisterhood (LUCES) provides a space for the community of Women of Color at LUC. The program provides reenergizing and empowering activities focused on self-reflection, identity development, and celebration of the cultural influences in our lives. LUCES participants are multi-generational therefore undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all welcomed. Staff, faculty, and alumni provide students with guidance and all members support one another’s experience as Women of Color at a predominately White institution. The activities that the LUCES programs consist of are- welcome back kick offs, monthly gatherings, affinity dialogues, socials, and an end-of-the-year celebration.

APPLY NOW!
(Applications due March 11th)
Loyola University Chicago Empowering Sisterhood Scholar's Application Link:

Laura M. Bohórquez
Diversity & Social Justice Education Initiatives GA
773-508-8858
lbohorquez@luc.edu
http://www.luc.edu/diversity/who_we_are.shtml

Empowerment Pipeline Leadership and Service Opportunity

Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs —Description:
The Empowerment Pipeline is a student created and student run program designed to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by empowering high school youth to direct their own paths towards higher education and improving their social mobility. The Empowerment Pipeline was established by members of Loyola’s Black Cultural Center and Latin American Student Organization to address issues of educational disparity and lack of access to higher education for underrepresented students. This program connects underrepresented high school students with Loyola's undergraduates who facilitate workshops focused on personal identity development, college readiness, and community building. Through participation in the workshops, teambuilding, and an on-campus shadow day, high school students are encouraged to resist and challenge the school-to-prison pipeline system individually and as a community.

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APPLY NOW!

(Applications due March 22nd)

Empowerment Pipeline Application Form Link: 

If there are any questions or for more information please contact the Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at (773) 508-3335.

Request for Proposals - Advancing Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities Initiative Announcement

In response to the risks that environmental toxins disproportionately pose to children and families’ health, the Center for the Human Rights of Children, Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy, Center for Urban Research and Learning, Loyola University Medical Center, and Loyola Law School’s Civitas ChildLaw Center (“The Centers”) at Loyola University Chicago have developed an interdisciplinary, multi-sector initiative, Advancing Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities – Tackling Environmental Disparities (“Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities”).

As part of this initiative, a request for proposals (RFP) is being offered to Loyola faculty/staff/students funded through a grant provided by the Provost's office and designed to encourage broad faculty involvement in the initiative's goal to develop Loyola University Chicago as a leading educational institution with a commitment to advancing healthy homes and healthy communities free of environmental toxins.

The purpose of this RFP is to elicit research that focuses on the intersections social, political and natural science research and practice that inform the development and implementation of healthy homes policy or action in the City of Chicago and Cook County.

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The proposal can support: 
1. Research that identifies a current or developing indoor/outdoor environmental toxins 
2. Identification of resources or assets that have/have not been previously recognized 
3. Devepment of new policy ideas, interventions, or advocacy to address familiar problems 

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If you have any questions, comments, or general inquiries, feel free to check out the Advancing Healthy Homes/Healthy Communities site 

Loyola University Chicago: 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Symposium for Graduate School Students

Loyola University Chicago: 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Symposium for Graduate School Students Sustaining Jesuit Ideals: Exploring the Extraordinary Saturday, April 20, 2013 Crown Center, Lake Shore Campus

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Official Call for Abstracts
Submission Deadline Extended!!!!
March 13th, 2013

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• Any graduate student from The Graduate School is welcomed to present!  
• All disciplines and departments encouraged!
• Paper or poster presentations!
• Monetary awards will be given to the top paper presenters and poster presenters!

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The panels exemplify 5 of the Jesuit ideals

• Community & Social Justice
• Global Awareness & Sustainability
• Innovative Approaches
• Religious Experience & Faith
• Values & Culture

Students should rank which of the Jesuit ideals (up to three) they think best exemplifies their research and provide a one sentence explanation for each. Panel sessions and poster categorizations will be composed upon these Jesuit ideals.

Submissions are due Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 5:00pm and should be submitted electronically to GSAC@luc.edu. Submissions should include keywords that broadly describe the research particularly paying attention to individuals not familiar with the discipline. In Word format, please include an abstract (maximum 250 words) and a brief bio (maximum 50-100 words).

Job Opening: Cook County Dept. of Environmental Control

Cook County Dept. of Environmental Control is key to our air quality and air pollution monitoring programs. Under the direction of the Manager of Technical Services, conducts quality assurance accuracy audits regarding quality control respective to equipment performance, material sampling and analysis. Engages in data analysis and verification related to automated and manual air monitoring equipment via cross-checks of test sample results versus data supplied by the air monitoring equipment. Conducts chemical analyses on sample materials collected from air monitoring equipment in conjunction with County, State, and Federal environmental protection laws. Prepares test sample materials and calibrates test equipment. Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses to determine presence and nature of pollutants in the Air. Records test data into site logs and enters data into computer database. Prepares detailed analytical reports and quality assurance reports. Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies. Participates in chemical analysis research or special environmental project as directed. Assists with the training of new Chemists pertinent to the policies and procedures of the department and quality assurance guidelines of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

The posting can best be viewed online, and applications should be made on the website.

2014 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government

The American Public Health Association (APHA) announced a call for applications for the 2014 APHA Public Health Fellowship in Government. This is the seventh year that APHA is offering this fellowship, which has been described as an "amazing" and "phenomenal" experience by previous fellows.

Candidates must have strong public health credentials and be interested in spending one year in Washington, D.C. working in a congressional office on legislative and policy issues related to health, the environment or other public health concerns.

The fellowship will begin in January 2014 and continue through December 2014. The fellowship provides a unique learning experience for a public health professional to gain practical knowledge in government and see how the legislative and public policy process works.

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Apply Online
Electronic application, including a CV and three letters of recommendation, are due to APHA by April 8, 2013.

All candidates:

1. Must be citizens of the United States or permanent residents 
2. Must be APHA members 
3. Must have five years or more experience in a public health setting; Internships, graduate assistantships and residencies do not count toward the five year requirement 
4. Must have a Masters degree or doctorate in a public health or related discipline

 For more information, please feel free to contact Charlene Bright Public Affairs and Advocacy charlene.bright@apha.org or (202)777-2491.