Human Biology Program February 2023 Newsletter

• Summer 2023 Research Abroad Opportunity
  • Our Human Biology Program director, Dr. Rothman, is accepting applications for a FULLY FUNDED, stipended research abroad trip (for credit) to Uganda! This is a very exciting and rare opportunity for sophomores and juniors of all majors. The application is due on February 25. Please see Dr. Rothman’s website for more information: https://wildlifenutrition.org/ires-uganda.

Upcoming Events

PreHealth

• 2/7: STEM Study Skills for Pre-Health Students
• 2/8: Pre-Health Organization Open House
• 2/8: How to Conduct a Literature Review
• 2/9: Sexual Wellness Society Presents: “The Real Sex Talk”
• 2/14: Time Management for Pre-Health Students** (**this seminar is required to open a Pre-Health file)
• 2/14: First Methods in Narrative Medicine Workshop
• 2/15: Professionalism 101 for Pre-Health Students** (**this seminar is required to open a Pre-Health file)
• 2/15: Gap Year Resume Seminar: Packaging Yourself for Success
• 2/15: Problem-Based Learning— the Medical School Approach
• 2/17: Global Health Workshop with Dr. Faten Taki
• 2/22: How to Give a Powerful Scientific Presentations
• 2/22: Financing Your Medical School Education
• 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

• 2/8: Resume Deep Dive Workshop
• 2/10:  Weill Cornell Medicine Summer Internship
• 2/11: NYC Government – Job Fair
• 2/15: S.W.O.T Talk: Career Strategies For Success Workshop
• 2/22: Resume Deep Dive Workshop
• 2/28: AlphaSights Sophomore Internship Opportunity
• 3/1: Fair Prep in the Virtual World Workshop
• 3/4: NYC Parks Job Fair
• 3/7: Hunter College Business, Tech & Media Virtual Fair 2023
• 3/8: Hunter College Health, Science, & Social Service Virtual Fair 2023
• 3/10: Pfizer Summer Growth Experience
• Events are added throughout the month. Check the CDS website here for upcoming events!

Reminders

• 2/1: Grade of WD is assigned to students who officially drop a course; Late Registration Request period opens for Spring 2023 semester
• 2/6: Late Registration Request period closes for Spring 2023 semester
• 2/7: Last day to drop for 50% tuition refund
• 2/12-2/13: College Closed
• 2/14: Last day to drop for 25% tuition refund; Last day to Change or Declare a Major/Minor to be effective Spring 2023
• 2/15: WN Grades assigned; Grade of W is assigned to students who officially withdraw from a course
• 2/20: College Closed
• 2/21: Classes follow a Monday schedule
• 2/24: WA Grades Assigned – Immunization non-compliance

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 Workshops
  • 2/7: Building Resilience
  • 2/22: Fostering Healthy Relationships
  • 3/1: Mastering Anxiety
  • 3/14: Preventing Procrastination
• Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.