Good morning, it's Thursday, April 21, 2022
Revealing Truth Through Allegory
Camara Jones, the keynote speaker at last week’s President’s Forum on Health Disparities , used storytelling to illustrate how the structures of racism sap the strength of society as a whole. A family physician, epidemiologist and past president of the American Public Health Association, Dr. Jones talked about the importance of naming and addressing the impacts of racism to make progress on achieving health equity. The forum included breakout sessions on maternal and environmental health disparities, and health communications.
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In Brief
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The Department of Music and Theatre presents a Student Showcase by UAlbany voice students on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the PAC. They perform some of opera's most popular arias and duets, with works by Handel, Purcell, Offenbach, Humperdinck, Weill and others. Tickets are $3 today through the PAC box office website .
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Take part in the Big Event Weekend by volunteering at a nonprofit or charitable organization on campus or in the community. Events kick off at noon Friday at the entrance to the Campus Center with opening remarks and the annual Terra Awards, followed by a campus cleanup. On Saturday there are a host of volunteer opportunities. Register through EngageUAlbany.
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Join the Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide awareness and prevention at noon on Sunday at Dutch Turf. Individuals and teams are invited to walk in support of those impacted by suicide. Register in advance for the walk , or in person at 11 a.m. Sunday.
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This year’s Bunshaft Lecture , “Prioritizing Maintenance” featuring Guru Madhavan, will be held from 10 to 11:30 Thursday, April 28, in the CC Assembly Hall. Madhavan, director of programs at the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, will use historical and contemporary examples to reflect on how we are dazzled by innovation but less interested in the activities that keep civilizations. Presented by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
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