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UW HELI 2015 alum Edward Vargas, PhD, has shared a recently published piece with us! Dr. Vargas is a post-doctoral trainee in the UW-SMPH Department of OBGYN Center for Women’s Health and Health Disparities Research. “Anti-Immigrant Laws Are Bad For Business, Educational Institutions, Families, and Public Health,” appeared on February 15, 2016 on Madison365.com. Madison365 isContinueContinue reading “Article by HELI Alum Edward Vargas”

The HELI 2016 Application is due by end of day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17th! Here’s the online application link, once more: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwk9oNIXjJh1qOV Please plan to have your online application submitted on time and contact Caitlin Scott if you have any questions/concerns/difficulties/extenuating circumstances, etc. Also, be sure to contact Caitlin if you are unable to upload your letterContinueContinue reading “HELI 2016 Application Due Wed, February 17th”

Congratulations to HELI 2012 Alum Carmen Valdez, PhD, who was recently awarded a mini-grant through the UW-Madison Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment! Dr. Valdez is the faculty director of CCHE’s Advancing Health Equity and Diversity (AHEAD) program, a licensed professional psychologist and an associate professor with a primary affiliation to the Department of Counseling Psychology. TheContinueContinue reading “Congratulations to HELI Alum Dr. Carmen Valdez on Baldwin Mini-Grant!”

The Center would like to share a recently published article by UW HELI 2015 alum Edward Vargas, PhD! Dr. Vargas is a post-doctoral trainee in the UW-SMPH Department of OBGYN Center for Women’s Health and Health Disparities Research. ‘Taking a Closer Look at Group Identity: The Link between Theory and Measurement of Group Consciousness and Linked Fate’ContinueContinue reading “Publication by HELI Alum Edward Vargas”

We’re excited to unveil a new HELI video we’ve been working on with our talented videographer Emily Julka. It features testimonial from members of the 2015 cohort and footage from the 2014 HELI reunion, too. Check it out, you just may see yourself! Thank you to everyone who contributed testimonials! Featured Scholars include: Dr. TeresaContinueContinue reading “New HELI Video Premiere!”

The HELI Application (which is submitted via Qualtrics survey link) will go live on Wednesday, January 27th, 2016. Below you will find a word document version of the application. 2016 HELI Application Word (word version) This Word Document version is for reference only, to allow potential applicants a jump start on requesting required letters of supportContinueContinue reading “HELI 2016 Application Questions”

The Center would like to share a recently published article by UW HELI 2015 alum Edward Vargas, PhD! Dr. Vargas is a post-doctoral trainee in the UW-SMPH Department of OBGYN Center for Women’s Health and Health Disparities Research. ‘Latina/o or Mexicana/o? The Relationship between Socially Assigned Race and Experiences with Discrimination’ is published in theContinueContinue reading “NEW PUBLICATION BY HELI ALUM EDWARD VARGAS”

HELI 2015 Alumna Vanessa Casanova, PhD, Assistant Professor, Occupational Health Sciences and Applied Research Manager, SW Ag Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler shared the attached Occupational Health Internship Program with us. It features great opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students with an interest in occupational health. Please see the internship flyerContinueContinue reading “Occupational Health Internship Program Opportunity for Students”