Welcome to April– Spring Break is almost here! Although this should be a time for you to rest and prepare to finish this semester strong, we invite you to check out the events and resources below to make the most of your break. As always, feel free to visit our office in HN 757 or email us at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu for support and advising!
April Highlights
Human Biology News
- Internships, Research, and PostBac Opportunities Resource!
- We have created an online resource for all Human Biology majors to use when trying to find research, internship, and postbac opportunities! This list will be regularly updated with new opportunities related to Human Biology or recently completed by Human Biology majors. Check it out here!
- Stop by for advising!
- We will still be holding advising hours as usual during Spring Break. Feel free to schedule a virtual or in person appointment via Navigate, or attend walk-in advising! Walk-in advising is held in HN 713 every Tuesday from 9AM-12PM and 1PM-3:30PM, and every Wednesday from 9AM-12PM.
- Careers in STEM Seminar: Kelly Matthews (4/24, virtually, at 4PM)
- For our third Careers in STEM Seminar this Spring, we will be joined by Kelly Matthews (lead advisor at Indiana University School of Medicine) and several of her current medical school students! They will be telling us about life in medical school and what habits you can start now to succeed in medical school!
- RSVP here!
- Follow us on Instagram!
- The Human Biology Program is now on Instagram! Follow us at @hunterhumbio for info on events, advising, reminders, and opportunities across campus!
Upcoming Events
PreHealth
- 4/3: How to Write the Disadvantaged Statement Essay for Health Professions Application Seminar
- 4/4: PPAP 1000- Overcoming Procrastination for Pre-Health Students (*This is a required Pre-Health seminar.*)
- 4/5: Research Resume Writing 101: Crafting Your Research Resume
- 4/18: PPAP 1002-Health Careers Exploration: Optometry (*This is a required Pre-Health seminar.*)
- 4/18: PPAP 1000- How to Pursue Research Opportunities for Pre-Health Students (*This is a required Pre-Health seminar.*)
- 4/19: PPAP 1002- Health Careers Exploration: Physical Therapy (*This is a required Pre-Health seminar.*)
- 4/19: Pre-Health Purple Hawk Book Club -My Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness
- 4/25: PPAP 1000- Community Service 101 for Pre-Health Students – Matriculate & New York Edge
- 4/26: PPAP 1000-Clinical Volunteering 101 for Pre-Health Students (*This is a required Pre-Health seminar.*)
- Events are added throughout the month and will be announced via the Pre-Health listserv. The PreHealth Advising office’s listserv also advertises upcoming internships and job opportunities! This is a great resource for HumBio majors interested in gaining hands-on experience. Sign up here!
Career Development Services
- 4/4: America Needs You Fellows Program
- 4/6: Resume Deep Dive
- 4/7: Skillfully Spring ’23 Cohort
- 4/11: Cover Letter Deep Dive
- 4/19: FBI Fireside Chat – Career Information Session
- 4/21: U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Medical Careers Information Session
- 4/25: Ace the Interview
- 4/26: NYC DOHMH Information Session
- 4/28: CUNY SPH Spring 2023 Virtual Career Fair
- Events are added throughout the month. Check the CDS website here for upcoming events!
Important Dates
- 4/5-4/13: Spring Recess
- 4/17: Pass/No Credit (P/NC) grade request period opens (Speak with a general advisor AND a Human Biology advisor before opting in!)
- 4/26: Fall 2023 registration shopping cart opens in Schedule Builder and CUNYfirst
Need Support?
Major Advising
- In person and virtual advising are available in Spring 2023; appointments with Dr. Milena Shattuck or Ms. Michelle Coleman can be booked through Hunter Navigate.
- Walk-in advising with Ms. Michelle Coleman is held in HN 713 every Tuesday from 9AM-12PM and 1PM-3:30PM, and every Wednesday from 9AM-12PM. No appointment needed!
General Advising
- Please use Hunter Navigate to make an appointment with your general advisor.
- Virtual and in-person appointments are available in Spring 2023; walk-in advising with peer mentors is available.
- Unable to make an appointment with your advisor? Send them an email! Please allow at least five business days for a response.
- All general inquiries can be sent to advising@hunter.cuny.edu.
Tutoring (Virtual and In Person sessions available!)
- Dolciani Math Center
- Skirball Science Learning Center (sessions scheduled through Hunter Navigate)
- Rockowitz Writing Center
- Chanin Language Center
- Physical Sciences Learning Center
Mental Health Support at the Counseling and Wellness Center
- Upcoming Virtual Workshops (click here to RSVP!)
- 4/18: Stress Management
- 4/25: Building Resilience: Skills for Personal and Academic Success
- Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
