Robinson Center for Young Scholars

Information & Opportunities for Robinson Center students

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iSchool Career Fair 2/3 (Jobs & Internships)

iSchool Career Fair 2020

Monday, February 3rd, 2020 | HUB North Ballroom- UW Seattle | Event Page

Open to all UW students and alumni 2:30 - 4:30 PM. Check-in closes at 4:00

Make sure to bring your UW Husky Card!

*Please note- the fair is restricted to iSchool students only from 12:30-2:30, then open to all UW students and alumni 2:30-onwards

The Information School Career Fair (ICF) provides students with an opportunity to speak with different organizations and learn about careers, internships, directed fieldwork, and research opportunities in the field of information science. It is an ideal setting for students looking to network with industry professionals, learn about current and future openings, and explore the work culture of different organizations.

Students will find opportunities in software and application development, information architecture, content management, data science, data analytics, information technology consulting, user experience, project management, information security, and much more.

The fair is open to all UW students and alumni across campus who are seeking jobs and internships in the information science field.

We plan to have updated employer hiring information a week before the event, so be sure to check our website periodically.

Expectations of students attending:

Come dressed up in business or     business casual attire

Bring multiple copies of your     resume

Bring your Husky Card

Additional information on the fair and attending organizations can be found here.

Questions? Email [email protected]

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Calling Home: Please Join Us!

One of the most significant challenges facing today’s veteran community, and the American population as a whole, is the failure to adequately and satisfactorily reintegrate our service members back into civilian life. Our military is incredibly skilled at taking civilians and turning them into soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. Still, the system we use to return those individuals to their new lives as civilians have historically failed to accomplish this mission. This is especially true of servicemen and women who have served in combat and warrior roles.   In the American Indian and Alaska Native population, there is a tradition of historically higher percentages of the population joining the military due to the pervasive desire to aspire to embody the warrior archetype. This is created by generation after generation serving their communities and nation through military service. In some tribes, service members who return home to their reservation after serving in the military are greeted as they arrive home by a large number of tribal members who are waiting to “call them home.” As part of this tradition, the welcoming tribe will hold a ceremony in the individual’s honor and host a large gathering, including a sweat lodge, to help the new veteran release their pain and scars derived from their military service. In this manner, the burden of responsibility becomes a part of the tribe’s tapestry, as opposed to expecting a warrior to carry these burdens on their own.   On January 23rd, 2020, Student Veteran Life, in partnership with the Intellectual House (wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ), will host the University of Washington’s fourth annual “Calling Home Ceremony.” This ceremony is intended to help ease the transition of our new student veterans as they make a move to academia, to their new home at the UW, and their unique journey of self-discovery through education. The ceremony will include members of the AIAN from the surrounding area that will perform a traditional parading of the colors, fight songs, a drum circle, and will call upon members of the veteran community to identify themselves and step forward to be honored. This ceremony will take place under the advisement of the UW’s tribal liaison to ensure the appropriate cultural context is created and that cultural norms are followed to honor the traditions of the American Indian and Alaska Native population.   As we build this program, we continue to find that this idea has a far-reaching impact and support. Where past generations of veterans have not always been greeted on campus with a warm welcome, this program will also call them home so that they may return to campus and be a part of the celebration that they should have had when they first arrived at UW. By celebrating alumni veterans as well as current student veterans, staff, and faculty, we are creating a positive and lasting memory while healing the wounds of the past for thousands of Husky veterans.

RSVP Here

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FHL Scientific Dive Class: Marine Subtidal Ecology Info Session (Monday, 1/27 12:30-1:20 pm, FSH 203)

Scientific Diving Marine Subtidal Ecology FHL Course Info Session Monday, 1/27 12:30-1:20 PM FSH 203:  https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/fsh  

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/uqyqprMkAfkaQb286 Pema Kitaeff, the Friday Harbor Labs Dive Safety Officer and one of the instructors of the Summer 'Subtidal Marine Ecology' (Scientific Diving) course for summer at FHL in 2020 will visit campus on Monday, 1/27 to present an info session on the course. Pema will give information about both the technical training (students can complete training necessary to earn certification as a UW Scientific Diver by the end of the course) and academic content of this exciting course (applications due March 1, 2020). While all UW students are welcome to attend, this session will cover content intended for students who meet the pre-reqs for the course, including: Applicants must be certified divers able to show a logbook with a minimum of 20 dives, at least one in cold water • Students will be required to pass a UW-reviewed physical exam • Students must have their own SCUBA gear that meets University of Washington safety standards. Please send any questions to Joe Kobayashi, Marine Bio Adviser at [email protected]. Read the full course description at: https://fhl.uw.edu/courses/course-descriptions/course/marine-subtidal-ecology/

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We're hiring seasonal park aides

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces its annual recruitment for hundreds of seasonal park aides for the 2020 summer season.

Each summer, State Parks employs 400 park aides and 45 senior park aides to work the busy season, which runs from April through September. People of all ages from diverse backgrounds work as park aides. They work in parks all over the state and in varying types of terrain and climate, depending on location. Park aides register campers, maintain trails, clean campgrounds and comfort stations and perform a variety of custodial maintenance chores. They also may staff park offices, interact with visitors and help with interpretive and educational programs.

“Seasonal park aide positions are perfect for high school or college students who need a good summer job — or for someone looking for a great seasonal job outdoors,” said State Parks Director Don Hoch. “Many find it’s a first step to a lifelong career in parks and recreation or environmental work.”

https://parks.state.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=581&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

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Info session about Law, Societies & Justice Exploration Seminar in Rome 2020

Are you interested in studying abroad in Rome during early fall?

Come to the info session about the LSJ in Rome Program!

Program start and end date in Rome : August 12-Sept 11th, 2020

8 credits for undergraduates and 5 cr for graduate students

Information Session #1

Wed, Jan 22nd 3:30-4:30pm Gowen 1A Olson Room

Info Session #2

Monday, Jan 27th 4:00-5:00pm Gowen 1A Olson Room

Info Session #3

Tuesday, Feb 4th 3:30-4:30 Gowen 1A Olson Room

Students with FA can request a financial aid package revision for fall 2020 that covers both early fall abroad and fall quarter in Seattle.

Questions? Contact:

Sabrina Tatta

Lecturer, Undergraduate Advisor, and GPA

French and Italian Studies

Box 354361

PDL C-252

[phone]

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

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Save the date! CEP Open House 1/30

Make a difference in the world – start today! Community,  Environment, and Planning (CEP) is a two-year interdisciplinary major at the  UW where you create your own study plan, collaborate with others, and tackle  real-world projects in Seattle.     Whether your passions revolve around urban planning, real  estate, sustainability, community engagement, design, education, public  policy or social justice – you name it – your future awaits in CEP.    Interested in learning more?     ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE  Thursday, January 30th  4:30 - 6:30 p.m.   Gould Court     MEET WITH AN ADVISER  Isis Gamble is available for  30 min. appointments   Schedule a Meeting     Our application for Autumn 2020 enrollment is now open! Apply here by February 15th  for priority admissions. To learn more, please visit our website or email  me at [email protected].

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Tuscany Study Abroad - The Sustainable Landscape

Study  Abroad in Tuscany!   

 The Sustainable Landscape: History, Culture, and  Agriculture     Program Dates:  August  25 - September 15, 2020 (Early Fall Start)   Credits:   5 credits, I&S  Estimated Program  Fees:  $4,750  Location:   Rome, Italy; Montepulciano, Italy  Other  Info:  No language requirements, open to all  majors   Info Sessions:  Tuesday,  January 21, 2020, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Gould 110 &  Friday, January 24, 2020, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, Gould 110   INFO  SESSION RSVP    Application  Deadline:  February 15, 2020    Students will investigate how Tuscany has developed its coveted farm-to-table  practices, how it deals with pressures of global trade, and what challenges  and opportunities exist in 21st century food production such as preserving  and marketing heirloom species, building humane standards into profitable  production, and responding to climate change and migration.    During our time in Italy, we will focus on how heritage practices and foods  interact with contemporary community and environmental development issues to  inform and shape a robust regional agricultural tradition and economy, and  how Tuscan agricultural practices serve as standards for productive,  resilient, and humane development in the modern world.    If you have any questions, please send me an email at [email protected]. I hope to see you  soon!     Megan Herzog  Program Manager 

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MLK Week Event: The Fifth Element: The Transformative Power of Knowledge in Hip Hop Culture

The Fifth Element: The Transformative Power of Knowledge in Hip Hop Culture

WHEN: January 23, 2020  |  6:00 – 7:30pm WHERE: Fisheries102 A lecture by Khalid el-Hakim Khalid el-Hakim is the founder and curator of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, a collection of over 7,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the trans-Atlantic slave trade era to hip-hop culture. Khalid has been called the "Schomburg of the Hip-Hop generation" because of his passionate commitment to carry on the rich tradition of the Black Museum Movement.   Khalid has received national and international attention for his innovative work of exhibiting Black history outside of traditional museum spaces. In 2013, Khalid published The Center of the Movement: Collecting Hip Hop Memorabilia, a groundbreaking book on the material artifacts of hip-hop culture.  He has also worked for over twenty years in the hip hop industry as a manager/booking agent for artists such as The Last Poets, Proof of D12,  Jessica Care Moore, and Professor Griff of Public Enemy. Khalid taught social studies in Detroit for 15 years and is currently a doctoral student in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.

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Early Fall, Study abroad, London

Program Dates: 

August 22, 2020 to September 19, 2020

Application Deadline: 

February 15, 2020

Information Sessions: 

Friday, January 31st @ 3:30pm in Allen Library Auditorium

Description:

This program provides students the opportunity to see Shakespeare's plays performed by the world's finest acting companies on legendary stages in London and Stratford Upon Avon.

We'll see at least two plays at the famous Globe Theater in London, and another in the West End theater district. We'll also take a two-day trip to Stratford Upon Avon where we will stay in B&Bs. We'll see one or two plays performed there by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the main festival theater. What we see will depend on what's on when we are there, but there will be plenty to choose from. We'll spend some time in the classroom, of course, but many of our sessions will be outside in museums, art galleries, on walking tours of important theater districts in London and in seeing all of the Shakespeare properties in Stratford Upon Avon--from the house where he was born, to Ann Hathaway's Cottage, to Holy Trinity Church where he is buried.

This program is designed for UW undergraduates from all departments and majors. Peter Buckroyd and Bill Streitberger have more than two decades of experience in helping students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds learn to understand and appreciate Shakespeare performances on stage in London and Stratford.

There are two options available to students to enroll in this program. The first is simply to apply for admission to this 5 credit Early Fall program through Study Abroad. The second option is to link the Early Fall program to English 322 (The "Golden Age" of Elizabeth I), 5 credits, which will be offered in Summer Quarter A term at UW. By opting for the linked course students could earn 10 credits during summer 2020.

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CHID Study Abroad: Week 3 update!

Applications & Deadlines

·         SUMMER PROGRAMS

o   The application deadline for all SUMMER PROGRAMS is January 31st—that’s NEXT WEEK!

o   Applications for CHID/Honors Peru are OPEN.

·         EARLY FALL START PROGRAMS

o   The application deadline for all EARLY FALL START PROGRAMS is February 15th—that’s 3 weeks away!

o   Applications for CHID France and CHID Mexico City are OPEN.

·         AUTUMN PROGRAMS

o   The application deadline for all AUTUMN PROGRAMS is February 15th—that’s 3 weeks away!

o   Applications for CHID Paris and CHID Prague are OPEN.

Information Sessions

·         CHID Paris: Tuesday, January 21st from 2:30- 3:30 pm, (PDL B-528)

·         CHID Mexico City: Wednesday, January 22nd from 12:00-1:00 pm, (PDL C101)

·         CHID Paris: Tuesday, January 27th from 2:30- 3:30 pm, (PDL B-528)

·         CHID France: Wednesday, January 29th from 12:00- 1:00 pm, (PDL C101)

·         CHID Paris: Tuesday, January 31st from 2:30- 3:30 pm, (PDL B-528)

UW Study Abroad Events

·         Study Abroad Fair for Language Majors and Minors: Tuesday, January 21, 2:00-4:00 pm, Husky Union Building 214 (HUB 214)

·         Let’s Talk Money: How to Afford Your Study Abroad: Tuesday, January 28, 12:30-2:00 pm, (SMZ 450)

·         Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions [DEADLINE March 3, 2020]: Thursday, January 30, 12:30-1:30 pm, (SMZ 450)

·         Let’s Talk Money: How to Afford Your Study Abroad: Wednesday, February 12, 3:00-4:30pm, (MGH 171)

·         Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions [DEADLINE March 3, 2020]: Friday, February 14, 1:30-2:30pm, (MGH 171)

CHID Scholarships

CHID offers a few $400 to $1,000 scholarships for study abroad program expenses. You do not need to be a CHID major, or to already be confirmed for a CHID study abroad/away program! The application deadline for CHID Scholarships is Friday, February 1st at midnight.

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Upcoming Sessions for Landscape Arch Abroad in Perugia! Autumn 2020

Italy | Design+Build Perugia | Autumn 2020

This study abroad will focus on the design and building of a sensory garden for Casale Forabosco, a community-based agricultural facility for people with autism. Students will live and work on the campus of the University of Perugia and collaborate with Italian students and under the direction of Professor David Grohmann.

In addition to the project focus, students will explore and sketch the urban environs of the ancient city of Perugia, learn its fascinating history and participate in weekend eld trips to other cities in central Italy, potentially including Siena, Florence, Rome and Assisi.

Information Sessions: Monday, January 13, 12pm (Gould 142) Thursday, January 23, 12:30pm (Gould 440) Monday, February 3, 12:30pm (Gould 142)

Applications due February 15, 2020. 

Visit the UW Study Abroad application portal HERE.

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UW Seattle Food Systems Major

The Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major is an interdisciplinary degree that exposes students to the complex intersections and relationships among food and culture, economics, the environment, labor, policy, population health, and social justice.

Information Sessions for WIN 2020:

Thu, Jan 23 at 1:30 pm

Wed, Feb 5 at 11:30 am

Wed, Mar 4 at 11:30 am

Additional information about the major is on our website and in the attached program overview. Along with our colleagues from other School of Public Health undergraduate programs, students will find us available for drop-in advising on Transfer Thursdays and for information sessions at various other times during the quarter. See the prospective student calendar for details or visit our advising page.

SUGGESTED FIRST- AND SECOND-YEAR COURSES anthropology, economics, environmental science and studies, geography, nutrition, political science, public policy, sociology, sciences, statistics, composition or writing; general education courses; coursework that develops analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills

ADMISSION This is a minimum requirement major. Applications are due the third Friday of each quarter. Students who meet the following requirements at the time of application will be admitted: • Completion of 45 college credits • Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA • Completion of NUTR 200 or equivalent • Completion of English Composition, 5 credits

Questions?  Contact us at [email protected].

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Need more sunlight? Consider the Iceland & Sweden Study Abroad Program

Did you know that during the summer months in Iceland, the sun only sets for about three hours per day, and in Stockholm the sun rises before 4 am and sets at 10 pm? If you could use a little more light in your days, and you like to think about stuff like how literature and culture interact, consider applying to the Iceland/Sweden Summer A-term Study Abroad Program. The Jan. 31 application deadline is soon approaching. Feel free to email us with any questions! 

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Mayor Durkan is Seeking Passionate and Committed Youth for Mayor’s Youth Climate Council

Mayor Durkan is creating an opportunity for young leaders to continue building their own capacity as advocates, shape new ideas for policies and programs to stem the climate crisis and offer feedback on existing City policies and programs. Applications to be part of the Mayor’s Youth Climate Council are now open. Youth who are passionate about working on climate change and climate justice are strongly encouraged to apply for the Mayor’s Youth Climate Council. Deadline to apply is Thursday, January 30, at 4 p.m.

More information about the requirements and expectations are detailed in the application form.

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STUDY ABROAD IN GREECE!

GREECE SUMMER 2020 STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

Hosted by --

Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece and the American College of Greece.

-- June 23 to August 17, 2020 – ($6,495) -- 

The program brings students face-to-face with the extraordinary history, culture and stunning scenery of Greece, while studying Roma (“Gypsy”) communities in Athens.  

In its 16th year, the program offers students 15 UW credits in International Studies.  The application deadline is January 31st, 2020.

Applicants may qualify for a UW study abroad program scholarship worth up to $2,500.  In addition, there are a few scholarships associated with the UW Hellenic Studies program, in particular the Theodore Kaltsounis Scholarship (deadline January 31, 2020) worth up to $3,000.  

Participants enjoy the wonderful cuisine of Greece, see major historical sites like the Acropolis, Delphi, Meteora, Olympia (where the Olympic Games began), Mycenae of Trojan War fame, and visit beautiful islands, including Hydra where no motor vehicles are allowed.  Many group meals are included in the cost of the program.  

There are no language or other prerequisites and all UW students can apply.

Students can also help plant trees to honor migrant victims who drowned crossing into Greece.     

More information and to start the application process please click here.

Please contact the program director, Dr. Taso G. Lagos, for individual informational sessions at taso@uw or 206.351.7495.

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Study Abroad updates

Upcoming events for students!

January 14: Exchange Programs Info Session + Student Panel.  Students who want to find out more about our exchange programs will meet UW students who have been on exchanges and who will share their experiences and tips. HUB 214, 5-6 pm.

January 14: Study Abroad Scholarships 101.  Learn about scholarships and other financial resources that can take the financial worry out of making study abroad part of your Husky Experience. Thomson Hall 101, 4:30-6:30 pm.

January 14 and January 28: Let’s Talk Money - How to Afford Your Study Abroad.  How financial aid and study abroad work together, scholarships to consider, cost comparisons, saving and budgeting strategies as well as tips to locate and purchase airfare. Schmitz Hall 450, 12:30-2 pm.

Deadlines for Summer and Early Fall 2020 programs are approaching rapidly!

Summer is one of the most popular times to study abroad. For students interested in exchange programs there are important deadlines coming up as well.

January 31

Faculty-led Programs in Summer 2020 (34 programs in 22 countries)

Exchange Programs in starting in Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 (except Japan)

Programs offered by our Partner Providers in Summer 2020

February 15

Faculty-led Programs in Early Fall 2020 (42 programs in 28 countries)

SUMMER & EARLY FALL PROGRAMS

New global internships program

Many UW students are interested in a global internship, research, or service learning opportunity. But these opportunities can be hard to find without the right connections, and can seem daunting to students as well as adviser. So we created GRISP (UW Global Research, Internship, & Service Program), a new campus-wide program offered by UW Study Abroad to all undergraduate and graduate students. GRISP opportunities are available throughout the year and we provide a vetted network of opportunities and a common pathway for all UW students.

GRISP participants receive online training and support for at least three quarters: one during pre-departure, one during the internship or service experience, and one upon return to UW. Academic credit is available but not required.

Info session for advisers on Wednesday 1/15, 12-1 pm, in HUB 340

LEARN MORE

Study in Slovenia

Our newest exchange program is now ready for applications! UW students can now study at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia.

If you or any of your students simply Google-Image-search ‘Slovenia’ or ‘Ljubljana’ the case for studying and traveling there will make itself. Slovenia is a hidden gem in Europe, an EU and Eurozone member. Venice is three hours and Trieste is one hour away. Ljubljana is a safe and picturesque location and a cosmopolitan University, and UW has many connections there.

LET'S GO

Our 10 Most Affordable Programs for Summer and Early Fall 2020

Improving access to study abroad is our key mission, what gets us out of bed in the morning  (when it’s not in fact kids or pets or something else!), even when it’s dark & gloomy outside. And money is one of the biggest hurdles to studying abroad - so we always highlight our most affordable faculty-led programs. One of our programs, to Tonga in the South Pacific, has a fee of $0 (not a typo). The other nine have fees of between $3,800 and $4,800 for a summer program.

Check out our top ten most affordable faculty-led programs in Summer and Early Fall 2020 and share them with your students!

Find out more about study abroad! Students can drop in for advising (no appointment needed!) Mondays to Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm, at our offices in Schmitz Hall 459.

Find lots of information about study abroad options, how to pay for study abroad, and other big topics at uw.edu/studyabroad!

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New Disasters & Health Study Abroad Opportunity in Japan

Dear Students,

We are excited to invite you to apply to a new early fall 2020 study abroad opportunity in Japan, “Health Impacts of the Great East Japan Earthquake.”.  AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Earn 5 NURS 499 or ENVH 490 credits Join us for an information seminar Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5:00-6:00 pm, HS T 404 Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5:00-6:00 pm, HS T 404 Applications can be submitted online at https://www.washington.edu/studyabroad/

In 2011, a major earthquake struck Northeastern Japan. The subsequent tsunami resulted in over 15,000 deaths and 6,000 injuries. Today, over 2,500 people are still missing, and 5,000 are still living in temporary housing. This exploration seminar will provide students with an understanding of individual, family and community health impacts of disasters, as well as disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Through our strong partnership with Tohoku University's renowned International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), students will gain a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from disaster scientists and community leaders that designed and implemented response and recovery strategies. The lessons learned will help prepare students interested in public health, nursing, and disaster management to build resilience here at home.

We travelled to Japan last summer with two awesome graduate students to plan an exciting and educational itinerary. We’ll begin our journey in Tokyo, where we will learn about Japan’s risks and vulnerabilities to earthquakes, tsunamis, and other hazards; healthcare system; and disaster management system. We’ll then travel north to Sendai, a majority city in the region most impacted by the earthquake. We will have the opportunity to travel directly to affected coastal communities and hear first-hand about their experiences and recovery.

We have also built in many opportunities to decompress, have fun, learn about Japanese culture, and interact with Japanese students.  A highlight of our trip will be a trip to Tono, Japan, known for its Japanese folklore.

To learn more, please check out our program website, attend one of our upcoming information sessions, or send us an email. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.

The information sessions will be held on:

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5:00-6:00 pm, HS T 404 Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5:00-6:00 pm, HS T 404

We look forward to your application by February 15th, and to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with you!

Best regards,

Mayumi Willgerodt

Associate Professor, Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing

[email protected]

Nicole Errett

Lecturer, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

[email protected]

Gail Johnson

Senior Lecturer, Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing

[email protected]