Here are a few quick updates from the past 6 weeks!
MCH and the Holidays!
The girls and I were able to celebrate the holidays in style during the month of December.
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rom potlucks to pajama parties, we really took a break from thestresses of work and scho
rom potlucks to pajama parties, we really took a break from thestresses of work and school and enjoyed each other (as well as several Love Actually viewings). Enjoy the pictures!
KiSwahili and UNC Basketball!
I have been really excited to get to know a few of my beloved UNCbasketball players in my Swahili class this semester. Not only are they star athletes, they are genuinely nice kids. And they speak a word or two of Swahili!
Research Methods, M&E, Reproductive Health Policy, Swahili, Oh My!
These were my courses this semester and I ended my studies with a bang. I have to admit this was my favorite semester so far of grad school as far as course work goes. The classes were top notch and my professors were inspiring and thought-provoking. Reflecting back on what I learned here are some highlights:
- Stata (um yes, I can do that)- Research Paper on Gender Distribution Trends (Pre-Service Education Institutions and Service Delivery Points) of 6 key cadres in Kenya
- 15 page research paper on HTSP (I dare you to look up that acronym)- nearly 40 page Monitoring and Evaluation plan about CareGiver, a microinsurance program just launched by MicroFund for Women in Jordan (completed with the best group to date in grad school)
- 2 individual presentations and one group presentation (PowerPoints included some pretty cool animations!)- A LOT of KiSwahili words! Nilisoma sana!
- Stata (um yes, I can do that)- Research Paper on Gender Distribution Trends (Pre-Service Education Institutions and Service Delivery Points) of 6 key cadres in Kenya
- 15 page research paper on HTSP (I dare you to look up that acronym)- nearly 40 page Monitoring and Evaluation plan about CareGiver, a microinsurance program just launched by MicroFund for Women in Jordan (completed with the best group to date in grad school)
- 2 individual presentations and one group presentation (PowerPoints included some pretty cool animations!)- A LOT of KiSwahili words! Nilisoma sana!
First Trip to Denver
Despite a cold, I had a great time at APHA in Denver. Here is a link to the blog I wrote for CapacityPlus. There will be many more updates on HRH and Workforce Development in the coming future. I'll be in DC next week and I anticipate a beautiful whirlwind of opportunities and experiences!
http://www.capacityplus.org/social-justice-global-health-workforce
Despite a cold, I had a great time at APHA in Denver. Here is a link to the blog I wrote for CapacityPlus. There will be many more updates on HRH and Workforce Development in the coming future. I'll be in DC next week and I anticipate a beautiful whirlwind of opportunities and experiences!
http://www.capacityplus.org/social-justice-global-health-workforce
Friends and Family!
Here are some pictures of Baby Annabel (born November 11 to my friends David and Fairley) and my family and I during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays!
So dear readers, I will do better. Happy New Year and see you a lot more in 2011!
