November 2016

Donation deadline: Jan 12, 2017 @ 4pm. Forrest Building lobby (5869 University Avenue, Halifax). The Rho Rho Chapter and DUNS Global Health Committee have officially launched their Christmas Care Campaign! This year we will be collecting for newcomer families in need.

2017 Winter Term. Mini-courses offer students an opportunity for interprofessional learning outside of their program curriculum. Course are offered in online, in-person or blended formats, with students working together in interprofessional teams on projects or cases.

June 12-23, 2017. Montreal, Quebec. The McGill Summer Institute short courses feature internationally known faculty, a focus on highly applicable new knowledge, and an opportunity to network with fellow global health professionals from around the world.

May 11-13, 2017. Brandon University, Manitoba. The Black Canadian Studies Association, in partnership with Brandon University (Manitoba), invites submissions to its third biennial conference, 11-13 May 2017, “Blackness, Indigeneity, Colonialism, and Confederation: 21st Century Perspectives." This conference will explore the achievements, challenges, contributions, histories and futures of African Canadians at Canada's 150th anniversary.

Tues. Dec. 6, 2016. @ 12:30 pm. CH&E Classroom, Room 409, Centre for Clinical Research, 5790 University Avenue.Wheelchair skills assessment and Training - What in the world is going on? With Dr. Lee Kirby, Professor, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabillitation.

June 6-8, 2017. Halifax World Trade & Convention Centre, Halifax, NS. Public Health 2017 is the national forum where public health professionals, researchers, policy-makers, academics, students and trainees come together to strengthen efforts to improve health and well-being, to share the latest research and information, to promote best practices and to advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research.

Nov 23, 2016 @ 6:30pm. Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen St. Join Lawyers Without Borders, Dalhousie Student Division, at The Bus Stop Theater for the screening of the documentary "Those Who Feel The Fire Burning".

Dec. 8, 2016 @ 5-6pm. Halifax - Theatre A DMNB - Classroom 105 Fredericton - Room 208 Miramichi - Room 3111 Moncton - Room 1712 Upper River Valley - Room 14-021A. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to this opportunity to give feedback.

Jan. 12-14, 2017. Toronto, Canada. This 3-day course offers a broad overview of Global Health with specific relevance to primary care. It is offered as an early exploration of the field of global health.

Date: Nov. 30, 2016 @ 5-6:30pm. Halifax Tupper G36; Saint John Rm. 221. Exploring the Sustainable Development Goals. Where does health fit into the SDGs? Please join us for the Global Health Leadership Series.