10th Annual OHSU Multicultural Health, Science & Engineering Career Conference
The Center for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs in collaboration with the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing; Science & Engineering and Allied Health programs, and College of Pharmacy (in conjunction with OSU) invite college students interested in pursuing a career in the health care and science professions to attend our 10th Annual Health, Science, and Engineering Career Conference.
Conference Objectives:
· Encourage diverse students to enter the health and science professions.
· Provide students with insight on health care and science professions in medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, engineering, biomedical informatics, dietetics & nutrition and pharmacy.
· Provide admission processes and other relevant information.
· Introduce students to OHSU educational programs, faculty, facilities and resources.
· Promote bicultural/bilingual prospective health and science providers.
REGISTRATION
Registration is a two step process.
1) Students must register online by February 12, 2010. Register for the conference
2) There will be an on-site $10.00 registration fee, which includes a catered lunch with current OHSU students, faculty and staff. Please bring cash, money order 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 and on a first come basis. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the conference on February 19, 2010 at 8 am!
If you would like more information regarding this event, please contact OHSU's Center for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at 503-494-5657 or email us.
Let's Get Healthy! Call for Volunteers
Let's Get Healthy! (formerly known as Nutrition World) will be holding a health fair on the dates listed below. We are currently looking for volunteers for this highly popular, interactive, education and research exhibit. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and currently have openings for morning and afternoon shifts.If you are interested in being a volunteer for this fair (or cannot make this fair but would like to be notified about future fairs), please see our website to register online:
www.octri.org/letsgethealthy .
Feel free to forward this invitation to all those who may want to participate.
Friday, March 12, 2010 in St. Helens, Oregon
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at St Helens Middle School
May 2010 in Madras, Oregon
Date and time TBA
Saturday, September 25, 2010 in Hermiston, Oregon
Family Health & Fitness Day
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Hermiston High School
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - Portland, Oregon
African American Health Coalition's Annual Health Fair
10 AM-3PM; Blazer Boys & Girls Club
