Only a few weeks left! Make the end of this semester count by checking out the exciting events, tutoring opportunities, and internship postings in our December newsletter! If you ever need advising or have any questions, please feel free to email us at humbio@hunter.cuny.edu.
December Highlights
💼 Human Biology Program News 🧬
- Apply for the Human Biology CIE Program (CUNY Inclusive Economy Program)!
- Want to enter a career in healthcare directly after graduation? Need support in preparing and applying for internships and jobs in healthcare? Human Biology majors are invited to apply for the Human Biology CIE Program, which grants students extra advising as they prepare to directly enter the workforce after graduation! Apply here!
💼 Career Corner 🧬
Upcoming Career Events!
- 12/10: NACDD Public Health AmeriCorps Info Session
- 12/11-12/20: Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
- 12/11: Reflect, Recharge, Reignite (Preparing for Next Semester)
- 12/11: Teach For America Corps Info Session
- 12/11: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Careers Virtual Workshop
- 12/12: Virtual Center Leadership Hiring Event with Bright Horizons NYC
- 12/17: AmeriCorps-Healthy Minds Alliance Info Session-988 Crisis Counselor
- 12/18: ScribeAmerica Virtual Information Session
- 12/19: Mayo Clinic: STEM and Medicine Career Opportunities
- RSVP for events via the Handshake app: Learn more about Handshake here!
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 is regularly updated with new opportunities related to Human Biology or recently completed by Human Biology majors. Check it out here!
Need help with planning your career, writing your resume, or prepping for interviews? Schedule an appointment with the Career Center via Navigate or email career@hunter.cuny.edu!
Upcoming Events
PreHealth
- 12/10: PPAP 1000—Everything You Need to Know about Being a Pre-Health Student
- 12/11: PPAP 1003—Reflective Writing: Personal Statements and Beyond
- 12/11: PPAP 1003—Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Information Session
- Events are added throughout the month and will be posted on the Pre-Health Advising Office's website linked here!
Other
- 12/9, 12/16: FAFSA Help Desk Virtual Mondays
- 12/9, 12/10, 12/12, 12/16, 12/17, 12/19: Graduate Admissions Information Session
- 12/11: FAFSA Help Desk In-person Wednesdays
- 12/12: Hunter College MS-IPND Graduate Nutrition Program Information Sessions
- 12/18: Hunter College Accelerated-Second Degree (BS) Nursing Program Information Session
- RSVP to these events here!
Important Dates
- 12/15-12/21: Final Examinations
- 12/21: Fall 2024 semester ends
- 12/24-12/25: College is closed
- 12/31-1/1: College is closed
- Please refer to the Academic Calendar for all important Fall 2024 dates and deadlines!
Resources Across Campus
Major Advising
- Fall Advising Hours
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
- Walk-In Advising in HN 711
- Mondays 9AM-12PM
- Tuesdays 9AM-12PM and 1PM-3:30PM
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Mondays 1PM-3PM
- Wednesdays 1PM-3PM
- Thursdays 9AM-3:30PM
- Walk-In Advising in HN 711
- Dr. Milena Shattuck
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Thursdays: 8:45AM-9:45AM, 4PM-6PM
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Dr. Jane Shmidt (CIE Students Only)
- Virtual and In Person Appointments (via Navigate)
- Walk In Advising in HN 713
- Mondays 2:30PM-4PM
- Thursdays 3:30PM-5PM
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
General Advising
- Please use Hunter Navigate to make an appointment with your general advisor.
- Virtual and in-person appointments are available; walk-in advising with peer mentors is available.
- Need to speak with someone ASAP? Check out the Virtual Front Desk!
- 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
- Please follow @hunterdolciani on Instagram for hours and upcoming events!
- FINALS NEWS!
- During peak hours, they have added tutors so that you can get the help that you need. For finals week, they will have multiple tutors for each course. Check their website for the hours from Monday December 16 through Friday December 20. Are you taking a math or stat course in the Spring? The Dolciani Center is offering several types of preparation for your courses that we strongly encourage you to attend.
- SPECIAL BOOT CAMPS FOR MATH 101, 101EN, MATH 150 AND STAT 113 IN JANUARY
- These workshops will be several days and will include the math study skills needed to be successful including test-taking strategies and ways to overcome math and test anxiety as well as the prerequisite skills needed for day 1 of your course. You will receive a special invitation over Christmas Break with registration available on Navigate by January 2.
- TOPIC-SPECIFIC BOOT CAMPS IN JANUARY
- These will be held from Jan 15 to Jan 23 and are offered both online and onsite and are open to all students. Register through Navigate beginning January 2. Topics vary from Review of Basic Math Concepts to Graphing to Derivatives. You will review and then do a lot of practice in each session to get ready for the Spring semester.
- ARE YOU A VETERAN OR A STUDENT WITH ACCOMMODATION NEEDS TAKING A MATH/STAT COURSE IN THE SPRING?
- Are you taking advantage of the additional services offered by the Center to support you in your course? Contact them BEFORE the semester begins so they can get you set up from Day 1!
- WILL YOU NEED TO RETAKE A MATH/COURSE IN THE SPRING?
- Consider participating in their coaching program in the Spring. Invitation will be sent to you once you register for the course.
- Skirball Science Learning Center (sessions scheduled through Hunter Navigate)
- Rockowitz Writing Center
- Please follow @rwc.hunter on Instagram for hours and upcoming events!
- Chanin Language Center
- Physical Sciences Learning Center
Mental Health Support at the Counseling and Wellness Center
- Reach out for FREE, confidential counseling!
- Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
