Upcoming Events

On September 11th, HHS will be hosting a seminar by Dr. Martino Franchi from the University of Padova and all are welcome to join. Dr. Franchi will present "Muscle plasticity in use and disuse across ages." More about Dr. Franchi's research: Skeletal muscle is remarkably plastic, adapting its structure to changes in mechanical loading throughout the lifespan. This talk will explore how muscle function and morphology responds to periods of increased use, training, and disuse, and how these adaptations may differ with age. Particular attention will be given to changes in muscle...

The Office of Teaching and Learning will be hosting an online book club for CBS this fall around decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation. Together, we will be reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer and exploring conversations around decolonizing sciences and Indigenous sciences. Braiding Sweetgrass uses a unique combination of scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and Robin Wall Kimmerer’s personal experience to examine humanity’s relationship with the earth today and what can be done to repair it. Kimmerer emphasizes that the current...

Join us for an engaging seminar by Registered Dietitian Marley Fisher, who will present "Feeding the Spirit, Facing History: Nutrition Beyond Numbers on the Frontlines of Indigenous Health," as part of the CBS Community Seminar Series. The event will provide an opportunity to learn about Indigenous health, nutrition and community-based diabetes care, as well as meet and connect with Fisher.  The seminar will be held on Monday, Sept. 21 from 1 to 2 p.m. in SSC 1306 and is free and open to everyone. No registration required.  The CBS Community Seminar Series is designed to...