In this together Series: Lifting Spirits through Giving Back
By: Hallie Rodney, BHSc (Honours) Class of 2022 I spoke with some other individuals involved in very meaningful and special endeavours that I wanted to share with you. Mitchell Pellarin, a lacrosse player who is passionate about cultivating an inclusive community, Esha Karia, a personal trainer and incredible individual who is extending her expertise to […]
Equitable Admissions for Black Applicants
The BHSc (Hons) Program announces the launch of a pilot project for Equitable Admissions for Black Applicants (EABA), starting with the current application cycle for entrance to BHSc in Fall 2021. “Being an accessible, supportive, and inclusive community is really important to us,” says Stacey Ritz, Assistant Dean of the BHSc (Hons) Program. “This initiative […]
In this together Series: Lifting Spirits through Service
By: Hallie Rodney, BHSc (Honours) Class of 2022 Throughout my discussions with Health Sciences students at various levels, it has become clear that volunteering is at the core of the BHSc program. We discussed volunteer experiences they have been involved with throughout the pandemic – aiding those who were both directly and indirectly impacted during […]
“The tribe has spoken”
“This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article.” BY HARTLEY JAFINE DECEMBER 7, 2020 What does the CBS game show Survivor and Health Sciences have in common? More than you might think, according to Hartley Jafine, a lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences. He, along with Jennifer Nash, developed a new course this semester […]
In this together Series: Lifting Spirits through Art
By: Hallie Rodney, BHSc (Honours) Class of 2022 Create-ive Family is an organization that facilitates the sharing of art, recipes, and photos to encourage expression through artistic mediums and to inspire one another. Multiple studies have demonstrated the impact of arts-related activities in improving mental health. This organization aims to utilize arts-based approaches through an […]
In this together Series: Lifting Spirits through Art
By: Hallie Rodney, BHSc (Honours) Class of 2022 Aleesha Sheikh is a first year Health Sciences student who utilized her passion for art to start an organization called HEARTWORK. The purpose of this organization is to “bring awareness to non-profit organizations that are making a difference in [Aleesha’s] community.” Aleesha has previously been involved in […]
In this together Series: Lifting Spirits through Art
By: Hallie Rodney, BHSc (Honours) Class of 2022 Although COVID-19 has made an enormous impact on the daily lives of students, it has also given individuals time to look inwards and reflect on all that they do have. In doing so, many students have found ways to give back to their communities throughout this […]
BHSc Community Newsletter Fall 2020 Issue!
On behalf of the 2020 BHSc Community Newsletter Committee, we are pleased to share with you our Fall 2020 Issue! The Newsletter is available here, https://bhsc.mcmaster.ca/bhscene/newsletter/ We hope you enjoy reading the articles we have featured this year, they capture only a few of the remarkable contributions made by our faculty, students, staff, and alumni! A special thank […]