Friday. 9/20/2019. Boston, MA. Changing Climate, Changing Health: Strategies for Addressing Public Health in the Age of Climate Change

Register now to attend the next Climate Adaptation Forum

Changing Climate, Changing Health Strategies for Addressing Public Health in the Age of Climate Change Friday, September 20, 2019 Registration - 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Forum - 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. University of Massachusetts Club One Beacon Street Boston, MA Register Now The public health field is rapidly shifting to incorporate the new realities of climate impacts. From extreme heat waves to the growing prevalence of diseases, issues with water quality, trauma from storms and allergy and asthma triggers, there are many challenges to address. While we are all vulnerable to this changes, low income communities and communities of color face disproportionate risks. Keynote Speaker Gina McCarthy, former EPA Administrator and Director of the Harvard Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (Harvard C-CHANGE) will explore some of the key public health issues impacted by climate change. Following her presentation, a panel discussion will dive into both what is happening on the ground to address heat, asthma, mental health and how the built environment is supporting resilient wellness. Join us for this EBC/UMass Boston Climate Adaptation Forum to learn about how climate change is impacting public health. Keynote Speaker Gina McCarthy Professor, Practice of Public Health Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Director of the Harvard Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment Confirmed Speakers ·    Thomas Chase, Project Manager, New Ecology, Inc. ·    Dr. Adrienne L. Hollis, Lead Climate Justice Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists ·    Dr. Jean Rhodes, Frank L. Boyden Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston ·    Nancy Smith, Program Manager for Community Engagement, Office of Public Health Preparedness at Boston Public Health Commission Forum Co-Chairs ·    Gabriela Boscio Santos, Sustainability Engagement Manager, Boston University ·    Deanna Moran, Director, Environmental Planning, Conservation Law Foundation ·    Alex Papali, Green Justice Organizer, Energy and Zero Waste Campaigns, Clean Water Action Register Now Thank you to Forum Sponsors & Supporters ‌ ‌

Veterans Networking Social Event Thursday, Sept. 5th, 2019 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Veterans Networking Event! The first one for the Fall 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.

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.
RSVP at go.umd.edu/vetnetworking

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

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