Events
Upcoming Health Studies Events
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Join us for the 6th Annual Health Studies Ice Cream Social on Friday, September 5 from 2:30-4:00. The Ice Cream Social has a new location this year in the Gumenick Quadrangle between Fountain, Maryland, and Richmond Halls. Celebrate the end of the second week of classes with delicious gelato from DeLuca Gelato. Take time to stop by the redesigned deparment space and meet new faculty in Richmond Hall. All are welcome!
Deconstructing Health
Register now for Deconstrucitng Health organized by Career Services. Hear from UR alumns in a variety of Health related fields on Friday, October 3, from 4:00-7:30 in the Alice Haynes Rooms. Register in Handshake: https://richmond.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1776437
Past Health Studies Events
Data Walk
The University of Richmond in partnership with Voices for Virginia’s Children, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and Bon Secours hosted a data walk to explore new maps and charts from Unpacking the Census and engaged in dialogue about a path forward for the children of the Richmond region. The data walk focused on general demographics of children in the region and on education, economic security and health components.
Health Studies was well represented at A&S Next. Assistant professors Courtney Blondino and Margaret Tait facilitated a case study on Balancing the Business of Healthcare while Nigel James moderated one on Tackling Youth Mental Health: Developing a Roadmap for Richmond.
Revive!
Save a life with Naloxone training. Faculty, staff, and students attended REVIVE! training presented by Det. Angie Dubose, URPD, and Kelly Fugate, Prevention and Recovery Support Coordinator Well-Being Center. The department is hoping to offer this again in fall 2025. If interested in more information, email Stephanie Fillman.
Health Studies at the Richmond Forum
Several students and professors from UR’s Department of Health Studies attended the Richmond Forum presentation by Dr. Anthony Fauci in March 2024. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), spoke about his desire from a young age to serve the greater good; his infectious disease research; and his decades-long career in government service.