Friday, April 5, 2019

Effects of Emergencies on Health & Nutrition: An Advanced Guide. April 2019



Effects of Emergencies on Health & Nutrition: An Advanced Guide

Health Systems & Services


Understanding the risk factors relating to health and nutrition in emergencies is essential to reduce preventable illness and death. Learn how different types of emergencies interact with health and nutrition risk factors, key terms and concepts, and the importance of pre-emergency risk assessments.

This Advanced Guide and the Introduction Guide are both available in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. 




Thursday, April 4, 2019

Veterans Networking Social Event Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Lobby Bar at The Hotel at the University of Maryland

Veterans Networking Event! The last one for this semester. If you haven't been to one yet, now is the time. Grab some food. Have a drink. Talk to some people. Have a great time. If we never take time, we will never have time. Current Student Veterans, Alumni, Campus Partners, Employers, Veterans, and Veteran Supporters are all welcome. Please share.


First 25 people receive a ticket good for a free drink at the bar!

Veterans Networking Social Event
Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Lobby Bar at The Hotel at the University of Maryland - 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Free parking is available in the parking garage at The Hotel (parking will be validated at the bar).
Attire: Business casual to business professional
Food is provided and drinks are available at the bar.

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With Special Guest, Allison Hamilton-Rohe from Daily Outfit giving her talk, "The Power of Personal Style." This 20-min talk is designed to help you understand how the power of personal style will improve your results and help you claim your goals. Allison Hamilton-Rohe, our personal style expert, will walk us through why personal style works so you can master your first impression and be more confident in your career transition.

You'll learn:

- What growth mindset and personal style have in common
- Why what you wear can improve your outcomes
- How personal style can be your super-suit!

Join us for this talk to ensure your personal style works for you!

Allison Hamilton-Rohe
Personal Style Coach, DailyOutfit


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If you are a current student veteran, this is your chance to meet other veterans working in your desired industry and employers from various companies, agencies, and departments. Find out information from recent alumni on the steps they took to get that first or second position following graduation. Practice your personal story and figure out your professional persona in a supportive environment.

If you are a veteran alum of UMD, come and support current student veterans and make connections that will support your next step.

If you represent a company, agency, or organization that is looking to recruit veterans, come out and meet our current and former student veterans here at UMD! Meet and speak with veterans in a relaxed, comfortable environment that promotes genuine discussions. 

If you are UMD Faculty or Staff, we want you here, too! Get to know our student veterans here at UMD. You just might meet your next student hire for your department or get your next research assistant! 

No matter what, you will be supporting our student veterans. Come network with us as we work to build the bonds that support successful transitions.

Making connections at our previous events...




--
David M. Reese
Coordinator, Veteran Student Life
Engagement Office - 0110H
Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life
3972 Campus Drive | University of Maryland | College Park, MD 20742
dmreese@umd.edu | 301-314-0073 | stamp.umd.edu | @thestampumd

Mozambique Diaspora. Food for Impact: Dine for Mozambique. April 2019

Connecting People and Brands to African Food Culture
 

Food for Impact: Dine for Mozambique
We are joining forces with Petworth Citizen and World Central Kitchen (WCK) for an evening of impact through food. Join us in raising funds for survivors of Cyclone Idai in Beira, Mozambique.

Eat, drink, or buy merchandise and 15% of proceeds will go directly to WCK's #ChefsforMozambique - a relief team supporting and empowering the local community on its long road to recovery. The evening will also include live jazz music and impact stories from the Mozambican Diaspora. 


Date & Time:
Thursday, April 11th 2019
6pm - 10pm


Location

Petworth Citizen
829 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011
RSVP

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Summit and Webinar: April 5th and Apr 17, 2019. Food Security. HBCUs & Other Land-grant institutions and food systems


Following statement from unknown author……………
“…..Here in Kentucky we have two land grant colleges.  One is the Kentucky State University-KSU which is an HBCU and formed in 1890.  The other is University of Kentucky-UK which is an HWCU or historically white college or University and formed in 1862.

The inequities and disparities Within These two land-grant colleges are too numerous to mention here. But UK has all types of conferences, events and workshops for Kentucky farmers but can very seldom find more than three or four people of color farmers to participate in their many events that are so well funded.  However on the other hand with less funding less staff KSU invariably at its fall conference and other events may attract 100 to 200 black, Latino Asian-American and women farmers.

This historical discrimination and exclusion by HWCUs that have extension offices in every county combined with the exclusion and discrimination by the USDA in its many forms is what led to the various Pickford cases…..”

APR 5, 2019  Webinar:   Racial Equity in Food System Summit


APRIL 5, 2019 8:30AM - 4:00PM 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
BRONSON GILMORE CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION 7 HEALTHCARE PLAZA KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
The Michigan Racial Equity in the Food System Summit will focus on education, dialogue, and inspiring advocacy concerning structural inequities in the food system.


APR 17, 2019  Webinar:   Racial Equity in Food Systems Working Group
TITLE:   
“Land-grant institutions and food systems:  Acknowledging historical disparities and exploring present-day equity initiatives.”

WHEN: 
Wednesday – April 17th   3:00 – 4:30 pm EDT

PRESENTERS:
·        President Barry H. Dunn, South Dakota State University

·        Dr. Jodi Williams, National Program Leader, Food Safety at USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

·        Dr. Robert Zabawa, Research Professor of Agricultural and Social Sciences at Tuskegee University (Alabama)

YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE! 

Please click on this link to register


Webinar Context
Participants will learn what organizations and administrators who work with land-grant institutions across the country are currently doing to address inequities present since the inception of land-grant institutions. Topics will include the historical disparities between 1862, 1890, and 1994 institutions as well as current efforts to create a more equitable food system through food and agricultural programs for historically marginalized groups. 

Sponsored by:  




Black Emergency Managers Association 
          International
1231  Good Hope Road  S.E.
Washington, D.C.  20020
Office:   202-618-9097 
bEMA International 
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“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still the thief of time. Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity . . . This may well be mankind’s last chance to choose between chaos or community.”         Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘Where Are We Going From Here:  Chaos or Community’.


Monday, April 1, 2019

Wednesday, April 3, 2018 2:45 PM. EMI e-Forum 'Diversity and Inclusion'


“Diversity is the key for peace in the modern world.” 
           U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres  4/1/2019

Special Note: 
For members, friends, and associates accessing by telephone, BEMA International slide presentation available to follow along at:


CDS

 


e-Forum    Call-in and Login Information
NOTE:  Please call, access online 5-minutes before event in case of changes in access.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at2:45 PM Eastern Time to listen & participate in the upcoming FEMA EMI e-Forum on ‘Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management’.
Date:                     Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Time:                   2:45 PM-4:15 PM

Moderator(s):
                              Dr. Hakim B. Allah, MPA, D.M.. 
                    Chief, Integrated Emergency Management Branch 
                    FEMA Emergency Management Institute
                                   Doug Kuhn. 
                                     DHS\FEMA EMI.  Training Program Manager
Panelist:
                              Charles D. Sharp 
                    CEO.  Black Emergency Managers Association International
                 Chauncia Willis 
                     Emergency Coordinator at City of Tampa.
                     IAEM Region 4 President.
                 Curtis Brown
                         Chief Deputy State Coordinator, 
                                      Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)

EMI e-Forums are moderated, webinar discussion forums that provide an opportunity for EMI and the emergency management community to discuss matters of interest on national preparedness training.

EMI e-Forums facilitate a discussion of whole community-presented best practices.  The panel members are whole community members, with topics relevant to whole community.  These exchanges of ideas are free of charge and available to anyone who wishes to participate.

           Date:             Topic:  
           04/03          Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management


Conference call-in:     800-320-4330, PIN   304253#



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