Next week is Public Health Career Week at Lawrence, with multiple opportunities to explore how different interests, skills and education can be applied to benefit society through a broad range of public health careers.
Students and faculty are welcome to attend all offered events. Lawrence is partnering with multiple organizations on this initiative, each bringing unique perspective and expertise into the conversation:
- The Peace Corps – Tuesday, October, 29
Tali Levine from the Peace Corps will host an Information Session over lunch and 1:1 Chats to discuss opportunities for public health field experience through volunteering with the Peace Corps. Student Registration - Returning Lawrence Alumni – Saturday, November 2
An Alumni Panel consisting of former LU students who’ve pursued careers in public health will discuss their fields and provide insight into the many sectors of public health. Student Registration - UW School of Medicine & Public Health – Saturday, November 2
A UW grad school admissions rep will give a presentation on preparing for graduate study in public health. Student Registration - GlobeMed – Saturday, November 2
LU’s GlobeMed student organization will host a documentary screening of The Bleeding Edge, a film that explores the positive and negative aspects of technological advances in modern medicine. Student Registration
Students can register for all events on Handshake at the links above. Lawrence faculty who are interested in attending any of these sessions (including a public health advising discussion on Friday, November 1) can Register Here.
For additional information, contact Sophie Leppanen in the Center for Career, Life & Community Engagement.