10/03/17 – Global Health Student Travel Symposium

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Interested in conducting research abroad? Want to learn more about getting hands-on global health experiences in the field? Join the USC Institute for Global Health for this symposium featuring student fellows who have pursued practicum experiences and carried out fellowship projects around the world. Featured Presentations: Menstrual Hygiene in Rural Ugandan Secondary Schools: Simone St. … Continue reading 10/03/17 – Global Health Student Travel Symposium

09/27/17 – Opioid Policy Talk

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Join the USC Master of Public Health Student Association (MaPHSA) for its first policy talk segment of the year! Experts will discuss the opioid crisis in America, policy implications and what public health students can do to help.   Guest speakers include: Ricky Bluthenthal, Ph.D - Professor, USC Keck School of Medicine Institute for Prevention Research … Continue reading 09/27/17 – Opioid Policy Talk

10/10/17- Fake News and Censorship: Twin Challenges for Law and Global Health in the Digital Age

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Join the USC Law and Global Health Collaboration on October 10th for an evidence-based discussion lead by David Kaye, who will present on media censorship, fake news, and the implications for law and health.

09/21/17 – The Death of Evidence: Implications for Global Health

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The Death of Evidence: Implications for Global Health

Science advances knowledge, chiseling at areas of ignorance and reducing uncertainties, which may slow evidence-based decision-making.  With regard to environmental pollution, for example, great progress has been made as research has documented the damage done to human and ecosystem system health by man’s activities, motivating action and guiding interventions.  However, over recent decades, the paradigm … Continue reading 09/21/17 – The Death of Evidence: Implications for Global Health

09/12/17 – Implication of the Trump Administration’s Policies on Law and Global Health: Evidence and Preliminary Reflections

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The Law and Global Health Collaboration kickstarts this year’s series exploring the implications of the Trump administration’s policies on select law and health topics. Please join us on Sept. 12, 2017 as Parveen Parmar leads an evidence-based discussion on the effects of policy changes implemented by the Trump administration.

08/30/17 – Immigrant Visions & Voices: A Photovoice Exploration of Health in Chile

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Immigrant Visions & Voices: A Photovoice Exploration of Health in Chile

In the last three decades, Chile has witnessed a considerable influx of immigrants, the majority from other Latin American countries. These individuals may experience a particular vulnerability and unique set of social determinants that affect their health and well-being, thus creating a need for research in this area. Through collaboration with the Center for Health … Continue reading 08/30/17 – Immigrant Visions & Voices: A Photovoice Exploration of Health in Chile

09/25/17 – 10th Annual West Coast Global Forum

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10th Annual West Coast Global Forum

The Southern California Division and Southern California Regional Council of Organizations will host the 10th Annual West Coast Global Forum Sept. 25 to present the 2017 Global Citizen Awards. The award recognizes individuals and organizations committed to making a difference in the health, human rights and quality of life of all people locally and globally. … Continue reading 09/25/17 – 10th Annual West Coast Global Forum

05/09/17 -Toxic Stress, Human Rights and Health Equity: Local and Global Implications for Research

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Continuing the Law & Global Health Collaboration’s exploration of new and emerging issues at the intersection of law and global health, this session focused on the work of early-career researchers.

Upcoming Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services (RSVP) office is hosting a variety of events in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These events aim to prevent sexual and gender-based harm in order to create a safer campus for students at USC.  April 20 | 2:00 p.m., SKS 410 Creativity Showcase: Artwork through the Eyes of Sexual … Continue reading Upcoming Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month