It’s October! There are so many exciting events this month. Now is the time to search for a Spring internship experience, check out tutoring on campus, or meet with an advisor to check in. We especially encourage you to review the newest segment of our newsletter, the Career Corner!
September Highlights
📅 Human Biology Events & Reminders 📚
- APPLY FOR GRADUATION!
- All Fall 2023/Winter 2024 graduates must apply for graduation on CUNYfirst by October 15, no exceptions. Please also be sure to meet with all of your advisors to confirm graduation readiness.
- Upcoming Careers in STEM Seminars
- 10/20 at 4PM via Zoom: Seminar with Anthony Coffey ’23, MS in Entomology Candidate
- 10/25 at 11:45AM via Zoom: Seminar with Nick Martinez, Assistant Director of Youth Initiatives at the American Museum of Natural History
- RSVP here for these and future seminars!
- Internships, Research, and Graduating with Honors in HumBio Workshop
- Join us on October 26 at 2PM via Zoom to learn more about the differences between internships and research, how to find an internship or research experience, and how to graduate with honors in Human Biology!
- RSVP here!
💼 Career Corner 🧬
- Upcoming Career Events!
- 10/3: Hunter College Internship Fair
- 10/9: Revamp Your Resume Workshop with Selected
- 10/10: Cover Letter Writing Workshop: Crafting Your Key to Success
- 10/10: Student to Specialist: Career Opportunities in the Pharma Industry
- 10/12: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing Part I: Designing an Employer-Ready Resume
- 10/12: FBI STEM Career Information Session
- 10/17: Representation in Education: Navigating Education Careers for Diverse Voices
- 10/17: Intro to Handshake
- 10/18: Unlocking Your Interview Potential: Responding to Common Interview Questions
- 10/19: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing Part II: Highlighting Your Experience and Skills
- 10/25: Healthcare & Health Science Fair
- 10/26: Unlocking Your Interview Potential: Preparing to Interview with Confidence
- 10/31: Navigating Your Key to Success: Internship Strategy Workshop
- 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
- 10/3: PPAP 1003-Preparing and Applying to Veterinary School
- 10/3: PPAP 1000-Research Skills 101 (Information Research)
- 10/3: Pre-Health Purple Hawk Book Club Meeting
- 10/4: CCP Virtual Workshop 1: An introduction to HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and STIs
- 10/4: PPAP 1000-How to Conduct a Systematic Review
- 10/4: 2024-2025 Committee Letter Application Seminar
- 10/11: Admissions talk with Dr. Brian Lewis of UMass Chan Medical School Information Session
- 10/11: CCP Virtual Workshop 2: Supporting Marginalized Communities
- 10/12: The Business of Healthcare – Panel Discussion
- 10/18: CCP Virtual Workshop 3: The Social Determinants of Health and Unpacking Bias and Stigma in Medicine
- 10/24: John P. McNulty Scholars Alumni Panel Discussion
- 10/25: CCP Virtual Workshop 4: Using Trauma-Informed Approaches in Care Settings & Addressing the Needs of
- 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!
Counseling and Wellness Workshops
- 10/4: Combating Social Anxiety
- 10/18: Fostering Healthy Relationships
- 10/25: The Power of Mindfulness
- Please see here for more information and to RSVP for any workshops above!
- Contact via email at personalcounseling@hunter.cuny.edu.
Study Abroad
- Schedule a Study Abroad advising appointment! Please see here for more information and to RSVP for any events above!
- Contact via email at edabroad@hunter.cuny.edu or follow @hunter_edabroad on Instagram!
Financial Aid
- 10/11: Financial Aid FAFSA Filing Workshop (RSVP here)
Important Dates
- Please see the Academic Calendar here for important dates throughout the Fall 2023 semester.
- 10/9: College is closed
- 10/10: Classes follow a Monday schedule
- 10/15: Deadline to apply for Fall 2023/Winter 2024 graduation
Resources Across Campus
Major Advising
- In person and virtual advising are available in Fall 2023; appointments with Dr. Milena Shattuck or Ms. Michelle Coleman can be booked through Hunter Navigate. Ms. Michelle Coleman also offers walk-in advising twice per week, no appointment needed!
- Dr. Milena Shattuck
- By appointment: Mondays from 8:45AM-9:45AM
- By appointment: Thursdays from 2:30PM-4:30PM
- Ms. Michelle Coleman
- By appointment: Mondays from 1PM-3:30PM
- Walk-in advising (HN 713): Tuesdays from 9AM-12PM & 1PM-3:30PM
- Walk-in advising (HN 713): Wednesdays from 9AM-12PM
- By appointment: Wednesdays from 2PM-3PM
- By appointment: Thursdays from 9AM-12PM & 1PM-3:30PM
- Dr. Milena Shattuck
General Advising
- Please use Hunter Navigate to make an appointment with your general advisor.
- Virtual and in-person appointments are available in Fall 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
- Please follow @hunterdolciani on Instagram for hours and upcoming events!
- 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.
