Monday, June 19, 2017

July 13, 2017. Virtual Disaster Housing Industry Forum

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What: Virtual Disaster Housing Industry Forum

Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017

Time: 2 to 4 p.m. eastern

FEMA would like to thank the participants of our virtual housing industry forum held June 15. The event was a success, but because we had additional vendors who were not able to participate, we will hold a second event on July 13. Please see additional information below:

FEMA is hosting a virtual industry forum for members of the private sector and academic institutions that have new and innovative solutions for providing temporary living facilities following a disaster.
Participants can present via a web-based platform and phone call. Additional information for those who may be interested includes:
  • The virtual housing industry forum is open to both for and non-profit organizations, trade associations or academic institutions who may be able to provide temporary living facilities following a disaster.
  • Interested participants should already have a proto-type of a fully-formed design concept for disaster housing units.
  • The ideal housing units can be used anywhere from six to 18 months following a disaster and can be used in a variety of climates.
  • Participants can submit up to five power point slides to present. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes or less.
  • This call for presentations does not imply or guarantee a contract or intent to purchase. This call is being conducted to identify diverse options that may be unknown to FEMA.
  • Presentations should be submitted no later than noon (eastern) on Monday, July 10. Presentation times and call-in information will be sent to those participating on July 11.
Those who are interested in participating or who have questions should contact FEMA-Housing-Assistance-Initiative@fema.dhs.gov.

Best regards,

FEMA Private Sector Division
Fema-private-sector@fema.dhs.gov

Sunday, June 18, 2017

2017. Summer. Boston, Teachers Need for High School Students Year Round.

Are college seniors, and graduate level students been considered to take up the shortage of teachers and eligible to teach this summer?


BAHEC looking to hire instructors to teach Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy/Physiology for HS students in summer BAHEC is a Youth to Health Career Program that aims to diversify the pool of health professionals in Boston. We work with high school students years round. We are currently looking for a few more instructors to teach Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, or Anatomy/Physiology this summer. The course will be held on Mondays through Wednesdays starting July 10th through August 14th (5weeks) from 9am - 12pm. The compensation is $31 per hour. I'm looking to hire right away so interviews need to be soon.

If interested please email me at acrosson@bphc.org or call/text me at 617.306.4461

Saturday, June 17, 2017

21st Century Community Engagement Approach to Emergency Management in our Urban Megacities

The Future of Emergency Management in our major urban megacities a 21st Century community engagement approach.....

Los Angeles:
3.929 million (2014)
Population of Compton: 98,597 (2014)

Chicago:
2.722 million (2014)
Population of SouthSide: 862,469

Hmmmmmm....Are they being served? Time for a change in approach to emergency management.

2017. September. HBCU WEEK Conference. Registration Open.

Of the over 100 HBCU's specifically four year colleges & universities, how many have homeland security, emergency management, crisis management areas of concentration OR have instituted emergency management as a 'general education' requirement for all student?

Does your alum HBCU have a program for students, or venture with local jurisdiction?

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2017 HBCU Week Conference

The Annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week Conference is planned under the leadership of the White House Initiative on HBCUs and with input from the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs and its conference sponsors. It provides a forum to exchange information and share innovations among and between institutions.

2017 National HBCU Week Conference
September 17-19, 2017
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Room Rate Code: National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference

This is the largest forum for HBCU presidents, administrators, senior Federal Agency partners, foundation partners and other stakeholders to address priorities stated in the Presidential Executive Order.  You will have the opportunity to learn about the vast opportunities at HBCUs, as well as contribute to the national discussion on:
  • strengthening HBCUs through enhanced institutional planning and development; fiscal stability and financial management;
  • upgrading institutional infrastructure to ensure long-term viability;
  • exploring new ways to improve the relationship between the Federal Government and HBCUs;
  • fostering enduring private-sector initiatives and public-private partnerships while promoting specific areas and centers of academic research and programmatic excellence throughout all HBCUs;
  • informing public policy and practice as it concerns HBCUs;
  • sharing administrative and programmatic practices within the HBCU community for the benefit of all; and
  • partnering with elementary and secondary education stakeholders to advance the cradle to college pipeline.

 FREE ADMISSION │ ONLINE REGISTRATION is REQUIRED
You Do Not Want to Miss This One…Lock in your hotel now!

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

June 23, 2017 Deadline for UPO's Joseph A. Beavers Scholarship for Rising Seniors







The application deadline for UPO's Joseph A. Beavers Scholarship has been extended! 

Rising seniors can submit applications until 
June 23, 2017 at 11:59pm.

The UPO Joseph A. Beavers Scholarship is for ambitious Washington, D.C. high school students who aspire to change the quality of their lives and their community. Annually the Scholarship awards $10,000 each to five low-income students, attending any DC high school! This scholarship was established in recognition of our former board member and DC activist, Joseph A. Beavers. It honors his commitment to education and academic success.

Share this opportunity and help a deserving student move toward higher education with a $10,000 college scholarship! 



Beavers Society Spotlight



The Beavers Society is an exclusive group for current and past recipients of the Joseph A. Beavers scholarship. In addition to receiving a scholarship, every Beavers scholar is granted membership in the UPO Beavers Society. Students become a part of the UPO family, which means we continue to offer support and encouragement throughout college graduation and beyond. 



September 28-29, 2017 9th Annual Women in Public Service. Portsmouth, Virginia
























Sunday, June 11, 2017

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 9:00 — 11:15 a.m. Fostering competition in the pharmaceutical distribution chain

What if cooperative ownership of pharmaceutical companies and distribution chain OWNED up to 60% would 
that make a difference globally in drug distribution and pricing?

Could community ownership make a difference in ensuring equal pricing and distribution for all?

June 11, 2017
A pharmacist counts pills in a pharmacy in Toronto in this January 31, 2008 file photo. Pressured by an aging population and the need to rein in budget deficits, Canada's provinces are taking tough measures to curb healthcare costs, a trend that could erode the principles of the popular state-funded system. To match ANALYSIS CANADA-HEALTH/ REUTERS/Mark Blinch/Files  (CANADA - Tags: HEALTH POLITICS BUSINESS) - RTR2ELV1

Fostering competition in the 

pharmaceutical distribution 

chain

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. EDT
On Wednesday, June 14, Brookings and USC will host 
a forum to explore the many segments of the drug 
distribution chain and examine proposals to reduce 
price markups through increased competition.

When: Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 9:00 — 11:15 a.m.
Where: The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC

What: 
Although a great deal of attention concerning prescription drug prices centers on the prices charged
by pharmaceutical manufacturers themselves, markups in the distribution chain—pharmacy
benefit managers, wholesalers, and pharmacies—are often substantial. Despite the large role that
these actors play, little is known about the discounts they negotiate or markups they charge and
how those relate to what patientsultimately pay.
On Wednesday, June 14, the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Innovation in Health Policy
will host a forum to explore the many segments of the drug distribution chain and examine proposals
to reduce price markups through increased competition.
The event will feature a presentation of two new papers: one estimating profitability in the distribution
chains of both branded and generic drugs and another proposing a transparency scheme to foster
competition in the distribution of generic pharmaceuticals. Stakeholder panels will follow the presentations
of these two papers, to discuss approaches to increase competition in brand and generic drug distribution.
After the session, panelists will take audience questions.

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