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Stop-Food-Waste-Day

Drexel Food Lab students Anna Wilson and Nora Vaughan, and staff member and designer Lindsey Kerr designed a social media post with ideas and recipes for the South Philadelphia Food Co-op to help cut back on food waste. Check them out on Instagram and check out From food waste to value‐added surplus products (VASP): Consumer acceptance of a novel food product category by Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, professor in the Food and Hospitality Management department and colleagues.

April 28
It's Macy Monday: Meet Madi Rockett

Madi Rockett is passionate about public health and learning about the racial, social and health disparities that shape it. She sought a mentor who could address social determinants of health through different roles, methods, and entities.

To read her story and find out more about the program and how you can become a Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellow.

April 26
Tuesday Topic: More About SmartSheet
- April 27
- 4–5:00 p.m.
- Prerecorded Webinar
Need to make grant life easier? Watch this prerecorded webinar to see how the CNHP Research, Innovation & Discovery can help.

Presenter
- Ed Doherty, Director, Grants Administration
Presented by CNHP Research, Innovation & Discovery.

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Check out upcoming Tuesday Topics here.
April 26
CAT Department faculty member, Scott Horowitz featured in April Grid Magazine

An article featuring music therapy in Philadelphia was published in Grid Magazine's April issue. In the article, Assistant Clinical Professor Scott Horowitz is quoted discussing the field of music therapy along with other local music therapists including Drexel alumni.

April 23
Your double mask questions from the All-College meeting answered

Here's the answer for the questions about double masking from yesterday's All-College Meeting.

According to new guidance from the CDC, yes you should double mask to provide increased protection for COVID 19. The guidance is based on a lab study, published in MMWR, which used masked and unmasked dummies that released aerosol particles from a mouthpiece when they were simulated to cough or breathe. The study found that wearing a multilayered cloth mask over a surgical mask or wearing a tightly fitted surgical mask substantially increased the level of protection for both the mask wearer and others.

When double masking, the CDC recommends wearing a snug cloth mask over a surgical mask. Surgical masks provide better filtration, but tend to fit loosely. Cloth masks close any gaps and provide another layer of protection. Surgical masks are sometimes called medical masks or medical procedure masks.

April 22
Ewing Quoted in Inquirer Article

A Feb. 25 Philadelphia Inquirer article quoting Stephanie Krauthamer Ewing, PhD, an assistant professor in the Counseling and Family Therapy Department, about children’s mental health and development during the pandemic was republished March 3 by the Spokesman-Review (Spokane, Washington).

April 22
Quinlan mentioned in Women's World

Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, professor and interim chair of Nutrition Sciences, was mentioned in the March 8 issue of Women's World in a story about how to sanitize sponges.

April 22
It's Macy Monday: Meet Trang Minh Tran

Trang Minh Tran, an international student from Vietnam, developed a passion for healthcare thanks to the early exposure from her father’s career. She looked for a Healthcare Administrator as a Macy to gain insight and to expand her professional network beyond this class.

To read her story and find out more about the program and how you can become a Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellow.

April 19
Tuesday Topic: CNHP Reads The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
- April 20
- 4–5:00 p.m.
Join students, faculty, and staff of CNHP to discuss this powerful, important, and deeply engaging bestselling novel The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. This event will be a group discuss as part of the “Tuesday Topics” series, facilitated by students, faculty, and staff at CNHP.

Book description: Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does--or does not--say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.

Facilitators
- Jesse Ballenger, PhD, associate teaching professor, Health Administration
- Sharrona Pearl, PhD, associate teaching professor, Health Administration
All are welcome! Students, faculty, professional staff and community providers are encouraged to attend. Presented by CNHP Board of Global Healthcare Engagement.

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Check out upcoming Tuesday Topics here.
April 19
CLASS Online Spring Workshop: Putting Off Procrastination
Most of us procrastinate at least occasionally.
- April 21 and April 27
- 5 - 6 p.m. (online)
Join the Peer Academic Coaches from the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services for a live online workshop designed to help you learn more about why you procrastinate and develop strategies for breaking your procrastination habit. Please RSVP in advance. Workshop will take place in BlackBoard Collaborate. Students who RSVP will receive a link via e-mail on the day of the workshop.
April 19
Trout was Keynote Presenter at IFT SA Global Conference

Rosemary Trout, DHSc, assistant professor and program director of Culinary Arts & Food Science, was the invited keynote presenter at the Institution of Food Technologists Student Association Global Conference.

April 19
McClellan is the Featured Speaker at the Global Education Colloquium
Global Education Colloquium (GEC) Brown Bag Lunch Series
- Wednesday, APRIL 21, 2021
- 12–1:00 p.m.
- Via Zoom. Login information will be sent to those who register.
Kimberly McClellan, EdD, MSN, CRNP, the featured speaker, will present The Promise-Keepers: Group Mediated Education by and for African-Born Women Seeking HIV Care in Philadelphia.

African-born, HIV-positive women living in the U.S. continue to experience care disparity in access to and control over their treatment when receiving professional health care services. In an effort to find ways to redress this injustice, this study uses the case of “The Promise Keepers” to explore the role of community-mediated education on community and individual health. Through in-depth life history interviews, a group interview, and extensive participant-observation, this research illuminates the relevance and positive effects of education in the restoration of self-efficacy among community of practice members.

For more information, call 215-895-0900, email ajh357@drexel.edu.

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April 19
Gitlin Speaking at Urban Health Inequities Event
Join us for our Drexel Deans Series on Urban Health Inequities: Tackling Big Problems for Big Cities.
- Tuesday, April 20, 2021,
- 4–5 p.m. ET
- Via Zoom (faculty/professional staff, current students and alumni)
Hosted by Dean Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, FGSA, FAAN, and Dean Ana Diez Roux, MD, PhD, MPH, Dornsife School of Public Health, this virtual event will explore the complex topic of health inequities in cities, with a focus on the community Drexel calls home — Philadelphia. These respected experts will be joined by a panel of esteemed faculty and current students for a lively discussion focusing on how the COVID-19 pandemic has shown a spotlight on health inequities in urban areas and how the University is helping to combat increased disparities. The conversation will touch on the panelists' work related to access to care, community outreach, and education and how Drexel's dynamic academic programs prepare future leaders within the public health and health care fields.

If inviting someone outside of the Drexel community, use this link for them to register.
April 19
Study Abroad Opportunities for CNHP

Learn about study abroad programs in the UK, Costa Rica, Singapore & more!

Tuesday, April 20

12:00 p.m.

This session is presented to you by the Office of Global Engagement and the CNHP Board of Global Engagement.

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April 15
Health Administration Faculty Present at the Drexel University Climate Year Global Research Symposium

Two faculty from the Health Administration Department will make presentations at Drexel’s Climate Year: Global Research Symposium on Thursday, April 15.

Jesse F. Ballenger, PhD, associate teaching professor, will present "Aging and Generational Relations in the Age of Climate Catastrophe: A Perspective from the Humanities." Leon F. Vinci, DHA, an adjunct faculty member, will present "COVID-19 Impact to Public Health--Boots on the Ground."

April 14
Pearl reviews Amazon Prime's Flack for Lilith Magazine

Sharrona Pearl, PhD, associate teaching professor in Health Administration, wrote My Pandemic Bad-Good TV Pick: “Flack” for Lilith Magazine.

April 14
It's Macy Monday: Meet Nahian Ehtesham

Nahian Ehtesham, a public health sophomore who wants to become a reconstructive surgeon working in Doctors Without Borders, has a life's motto: “Get comfortable being uncomfortable."

To read her story and find out more about the program and how you can become a Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellow.

April 12
Tuesday Topic: Got Funding? Students and Post Docs Share Their Experience with Funding
- April 13
- 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
This panel of students and current and former postdoctoral researchers will address what helped them successfully receive funding.

Moderator
- Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, associate dean for Interprofessional Research and Development
Panelists
- Karolina Bryl, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow
- Olivia Ngo, MS, NIH NRSA fellow
- Brigette Schneible, MA, Creative Arts Therapies PhD candidate
- Justine Sefcik, PHD, RN, Graduate Nursing faculty
All are welcome! This session is ideal for current PhD Students, research faculty and those who are looking to learn from others about how to advance their research. Presented by CNHP Doctoral Education.

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April 12
Community Wellness HUB hosting Cancer & The African American Community: Confronting Disparities & Finding Solutions
- Thursday, April 15th
- 5 - 6:00 p.m.
- Via Zoom
The path to cancer care is rarely straight-forward. But for Black men and women in particular, it is cluttered with obstacles arising from policies, procedures, and practices that contribute to inequalities in care – or that completely block access to critical services. Black Americans constitute nearly 42% of the population of Philadelphia, and a large proportion of this population experiences inequalities in health care.

Health disparities cannot be eliminated overnight, but through consistent collaborations with our community and clinical partners, we can advance towards better health for all Black Americans.

Join us as we explore and discuss the state of cancer among the Black community, with special guests:
- Annette B. Gadegbeku, MD, associate professor and assistant dean of Community Health at Drexel University College of Medicine
- Katie Livengood, MPH, assistant director, Drexel Urban Health Collaborative
- Joe E. Nock, PhD, DMin, pastor, Second Antioch Baptist Church
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- Meeting ID: 891 6671 2035
- Password: 578872
- Dial-In: +1 (267) 831-0333
April 12
PSARC Director Barbara Osborne profiled

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a campaign to build public awareness of sexual violence and educate communities on strategies for prevention. Within Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, the Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center serves survivors of sexual assault every month of the year. Offering free services and open 24 hours a day, the Center is the only one of its kind in Philadelphia. Barbara Osborne MSN ’11, DNP ’15, associate chair of the Department of Advanced Practice Nursing, is the Center’s director and a featured alumna.

April 12
It's Macy Monday: Meet Jennifer Knecht

Jennifer Knecht, who serves as vice president of the Drexel American Red Cross and is an active member of the University Board of Conduct, is looking for a mentor to help her grow and give her real feedback.

To read her story and find out more about the program and how you can become a Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellow.

April 5
Department of Nutrition Sciences for Monthly Seminar Series
“The Athletic Energy Conundrum: Feed the Burn”
- Monday, April 26, 2021
- 12:00 p.m.
- Join via Zoom
Presenter

Patrick Davitt, PhD
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
Program Director, Health Sciences
Samson College of Health Science, University of the Sciences

Zoom Link
April 5
Tuesday Topic: Resisting Through Our Bodies
- April 6
- 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
This discussion will help participants understanding how microaggressions are lived and felt embodied experiences.

Keynote speaker
- Rae Johnson, PhD
In conversation with Guests
- Blair Chase, LPC, ATR-BC, adjunct professor, Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Jahnieka Griffin, DMT student, Treasurer, Creative Arts Therapists of Color
- Hanna Lee, AT student, President, Creative Arts Therapists of Color
- Farhana Ferdous, AT student, Secretary, Creative Arts Therapists of Color
Moderated by
- Tonibelle Che, DMT studen, member of DEI Board, member of Creative Arts Therapists of Color
All are welcome! Students, faculty, professional staff and community providers are encouraged to attend. Presented by the Board of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Veronica Carey, PhD, chair.

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April 5