“Gaza feels like a paradox of culture, beauty, warmth and humanity superimposed on the terrible sadness that underlies everything,” Megan says.
Strength in diversity
Teachers of young dual language learners (DLLs) have a new resource – “45 Strategies That Support Dual Language Learners” – to help their students recognize diversity as a strength.
Eyes wide open
“Students who experience the world through education abroad develop cultural sensitivity and humility, and are exposed to working across disciplines, cultures and national boundaries,” Sunil says. “The students saw that real world issues can rarely be seen as black and white. Instead, the issues are complicated, and the solutions are shares of gray. There are no simple issues or simple solutions.”
Ranteg Sandhu, BS ’16, had a busy summer. As one of U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s legislative interns, Ranteg met people throughout the state and can now write the most concise one-pager around.
A force for good
Seven CPHHS undergraduate students had a memorable summer overseas in Bangalore, India. The students gained a new perspective as they saw public health in action alongside their faculty advisor, Assistant Professor Jonathan Garcia.
CPHHS welcomes new faculty
The College of Public Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce the recent addition of three new faculty members and the upcoming appointment of another early next year.