Trinity University

Mary Anthony
mary.anthony@trinity.edu
210-999-8441
Jul. 30, 2012

Global Health Symposium Scheduled at Trinity University

International Studies and Study Abroad programs to host two-day symposium

In conjunction with Trinity’s International Studies and Study Abroad programs, the University will host “Symposium: Perspectives on Global Health” on Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Chapman Center. The symposium is free and open to the public.

Global health has become a crucial component of foreign policy as well as a humanitarian and public health concern. The symposium objectives include:

• To encourage students to apply their studies in foreign languages, politics, history, and other subjects to learn about and address global health issues
• To acquaint students with the important work of Trinity alumni in the field of global health
• To provide an opportunity for students to meet potential mentors in the field
• To foster connections and collaborations among local institutions
• To lay groundwork for enhanced global health study at Trinity
• To promote service work abroad

Invited speakers include:

		Ruth E. Berggren, M.D.,  director, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
		Mark Kline, M.D. ’79, physician-in-chief , Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston
		Alyson Rose-Wood, MPH, ’03, international public health specialist, Office of Global Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
		Chris Helfrich, ’03, director, “Nothing but Nets” campaign, UN Foundation, Washington, D.C.
		Jin In, MPH, ’95, founder and director, 4Girls Glocal Leadership, Brooklyn, N.Y.

For more information, call Alma Carrillo at 210-999-7313 or email Nanette Le Coat at nlecoat@trinity.edu.