Multicultural Health, Science and Engineering Conference February 19, 2010

01/15/10  Portland, OR

The Center for Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (CeDMA) will be hosting its 10^th Annual Oregon Health & Science University Multicultural Health, Science & Engineering conference on Friday, February 19, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the OHSU Old Library Auditorium.  College and high school students interested in pursuing a career in the health, science and engineering professions are invited to attend.

·       Encourage historically underrepresented populations to enter the health, science, and engineering professions

·       Provide students with insight on healthcare, science, and engineering professions in medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, engineering, biomedical research, dietetics & nutrition and pharmacy

·       Provide insight on the admission process and other relevant information     

·       Introduce students to OHSU’s educational programs, faculty, facilities, students and resources 

·       Promote bicultural/bilingual prospective health and science providers

Lunch will be provided.

Registration is a two step process. The online registration deadline is February 12, 2010.

 1)  Students must register online at www.ohsu.edu/academic/diversity by February 12, 2010. For questions or for more information, please contact CeDMA at 503-494-5657 or email cedma@ohsu.edu

2) There will be an on-site $10.00 registration fee, which includes conference registration and a catered lunch with current OHSU students, faculty and staff. Please bring cash, money orders or check with you on February 19, 2010.

Optional:

Parking passes are available for $10.00 at Marquam Hill Information Center 2815 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd (Near SW Terwilliger Blvd – bottom of the hill). Parking on campus is optional. Public transportation or carpooling is highly recommended.

Capacity is limited on a first come basis.  Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the conference on February 19, 2010.