HBP Call for Elections & Year End

Dear HBP Members and Blog Readers,

We've had a wonderful year full of events, in which we’ve learned many things from and about one another, developed HBP’s blog, and expanded our international partnerships to the U.S., Pakistan and across Ontario. HBP’s activities this year were featured in various countries including Israel, Pakistan, Canada and the US, and the blog has attracted readers from all over the world!

Many of these activities could not have been possible without the great team of executives and volunteers who supported coordinated, created partnerships and provided invaluable advice. I would like to thank you all!
With this in mind, I would like to open up a call for 2011-12 elections. All the positions are open, as many of the executives are graduating.
 
Some of the benefits of getting involved with HBP include:

1. Engage in a leadership opportunity that makes a difference to the York community and beyond

2. Opportunity to work with like-minded network of student leaders and health professionals from around the world

3. Gain health-related leadership experience for those planning a career in medicine/ public health/ nursing/ or other related fields
 
The following positions are open:

• Co-president
• Co-president
• VP Events
• VP Community Engagement
• VP Public Relations and Communications
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Video Production Coordinator
• Blogger/ Blog Coordinator
• Faculty of Health Student Caucus Representative

Please submit a short paragraph outlining why you would like to join HBP’s leadership by April 10, 2011 to hbpclub@gmail.com.

If you have a friend who you think might be interested in joining, please feel free to forward this message to them.

HBP’s alumni have gone to practice medicine, dentistry, public health, education, and mental health. By joining the executive team, you can connect with this interdisciplinary network of young professionals.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: 
Inbal Marcovitch
Co-President
Health as a Bridge to Peace
hbpclub@gmail.com

New Article: Building Bridges of Tolerance

Check out the new article:

POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS BUILDING BRIDGES OF TOLERANCE THROUGH “WEEK OF DIALOGUE”

Call for Application: Elections Officer

Elections are coming up. If you would like to serve as an Elections Officer, please send an email to hbpclub@gmail.com. Your email should contain (1) your phone number (2) your experience with elections and (3) what would make you the ideal candidate for this position. Applications are due March 13, 2011.

Health as a Bridge to Peace Toronto Raptors Group Night: Wednesday March 30th at 7pm at the ACC!

Health as a Bridge to Peace Toronto Raptors Group Night

HBP is featured on Y-File

Check out the article about the event on Thursday! click here

Networks of Cooperation: Case Studies from the Middle East - Thursday, March 3, 2011

Week of Dialogue - Networks of Cooperation March 3, 2011

The Week of Dialogue is next Week! Check out the events schedule! Come to an event!

WEEK OF DIALOGUE EVENTS SCHEDULE

Feb. 28, 2011

Host: Health as a Bridge to Peace @ York University

Location: Central Square, York University, Toronto, Ontario.

Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm

Event Description: Pay It Forward

We have many bags of goodies to give you! How can you get them?

·      Bring a new person you’ve just met to HBP’s table.

·      Tell each other about a nutritional habit  or we can ask you a question about nutrition

·      Commit to pay it forward. 

·      Do something good to someone.

·      Tell us about it on Facebook.

Together, We Pay it Forward.

Health as a Bridge to Peace thanks ARAMARK @ YorkU for donating the bags of goodies.

Mar. 2, 2011

Host: TZEDAKA-SADAQAH Project

Location: University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

Time: 12:00 - 2:00pm

Event Description: Interfaith & Humanity: Out of the Cold Program

Jewish and Muslim communities share many important values that originate from common religious teachings. As students, we want to illustrate the importance of working together through shared values to make a difference in our local community, despite our religious and political differences.

Join the TZEDAKA-SADAQAH Project on March 2nd, when students will have the opportunity to prepare sandwiches for an Out of the Cold Program in London Ontario, while meeting new students from different faiths while exploring commonalities and honouring differences in a safe environment.

Mar. 3, 2011

Host: Health as a Bridge to Peace & Peace by Peace

Location: York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada  & Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Event Description: Networks of Cooperation: Case Studies from the Middle East

An international video conference highlighting two case studies involving two networks of doctors and health professionals in the Middle East and North America. Dr. James Leckman of Empowerment and Resilience in Children Everywhere (ERICE) and Dr. Arnold Noyek of the Canada International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO) will discuss their challenges, successes, and how health helped them to bridge differences.

Mar. 4, 2011

Host: SZABIST Social Sciences society

Location: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

Time: 2:30 - 5:30pm

Event Description: Pakistan’s Patriot Act: Looking Into the Future

SZABIST Social Sciences Society invites you to participate in the Patriot’s Act to better assess

“What Pakistan Needs Now.”

Being Social Scientists ourselves, we understand that there is a need for the educated and energetic Pakistani youth of today to come together and come up with practical solutions to solve the multitude of problems Pakistan is facing today. We wish to give such students a platform where they can actively debate, criticize, analyze and reflect on various problems and at the same time reminisce the history of our culture through literature.

We welcome all students who wish to revive the Social Scientists within them through our interactive sessions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE “WEEK OF DIALOGUE” AND THE HOST STUDENT GROUPS:

Week of Dialogue - http://weekofdialogue.wordpress.com/
 

Week of Dialogue Facebook event page - http://www.facebook.com/ event.php?eid=201413519872653

Health as a Bridge to Peace @ York University - http://healthasabridgetopeace.blogspot.com/

Peace by Peace - http://www.peacebypeace.org/

Tzedaka-Sadaqah Project - http://tzedakasadaqah.ca/

SZABIST Social Sciences Society - http://szabistsc.org/societies

Pay it Forward - The Answers!

What a great event! It was wonderful to share with the York community bags of healthy goodies (sponsored by ARAMAK), learn about each other’s nutrition practices and knowledge, meet new people and Pay it Forward!

Thanks to everyone who participated! Don't forget to tell us how you paid it forward (you can use the comments section below, or facebook (click here for FB)

As promised, below are the answers to the questions we asked you during the day. Enjoy!

Q: How many grams of fiber should adults consume per day?

A: 20-35 grams, or even more! Fibre helps to move food through the intestines; some fibre-rich foods to consider are fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Also remember the high fibre granola bars!

Q: It’s a common misconception to think that all fats are bad for you. Is there such a thing as health fats, and if so, what are they?

A: Choose unsaturated fats, such as the kinds that are found in cooking oils and nuts and seeds. Polyunsaturated fats, like Omegas 3 and 6, can reduce bad cholesterol, and can be found in fish, leafy greens and some nuts. Monounsaturated fats, found in olive oil, avocado and peanuts, promote healthy liver function.

Q: Approximately how many hours does it take for food to entirely digest?

A: This depends on the type of food. Fruits and veggies can be out of your system in less than 12 hours, but steak can take two to three days – basically it is left in your intestines to rot and break down!

Q: Why are fruits and vegetables low on calories?

A: Fruits and vegetables generally have a high water and fibre content. Water and fibre increases the volume of foods, which reduces the energy density (calories).

Q: When you take a step how many muscles do you use?

A: Approximately 200!

Q: What is your favorite healthy food?

A: At the Pay it Forward table, we heard some great answers ranging from fish to fruits and veggies, to whole grains and more! Keep it up guys – choose healthy options more often! We also had some discussions about where the food is coming from, how it is grown and by whom, and how these factors influence our health!

HBP Club's Pay it Forward Event - February 14 11am-4pm at the HBP Table, Location Change: Central Square

Answers to the questions that you were asked during the events are now published on HBP's facebook group. Click here to join, check it out and tell us how you paid it forward. for those who don't have Facebook, answers will soon be posted here as well.

Poster- Pay It Forward

There is a new article on our "Articles" page!

Health as a Bridge to Peace; A Personal Perspective

HBP's Next Monthly Meeting is Thursday, January 27th, 4:30 to 6:00pm @ 419 HNES!

Please note that HBP's monthly meeting will take place on Thursday, January 27th, 4:30 to 6:00pm @ 419 HNES. 

During the meeting we will discuss the next upcoming event: Pay It Forward.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

PS. Here is the poster for a fundraising event two York student organizations are putting together. Check it out!

Check out this fundraising event two York student organizations are putting together!

HBP & Calumet College Council Present: Stressless Fridays with Intro to Power Flow Yoga (January 21-Feb 18)

HBP & Calumet College Council Present: Stressless Fridays with Intro to Power Flow Yoga  
(January 21-Feb 18)

StressBuster!

Attention York students! 

Take a break and refresh your body, mind and soul with some YOGA!

What: Intro to Power Flow Yoga (an energizing and fun vinyasa-style yoga class suitable for all levels)

When: Fridays, January 21-Feb 18, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Where: Calumet College, room 100.

Where: $25 for 5 classes; payable upon first class.

Why: To decrease stress, improve flexibility and have fun!                                         

Bring a mat or towel if you can (they will also be provided)

Presented by Health as a Bridge to Peace student club & Calumet College Council

Please RSVP by sending an email to: hbpclub@gmail.com

http://healthasabridgetopeace.blogspot.com/

Stress Buster Yoga!

Upcoming HBP Event! Tuesday, January 18th 5-7pm: Markting of Feminine Hygiene - Does Culture Matter?

HBPJanuary18 11 Event- Poster

Upcoming HBP Winter Events

HPB Club has some exciting events coming up!

• January 12, 2011 @ 2:30 - 4:30pm - Table in Vari Hall - Spread the word about HBP!
• January 18, 2011 @ 5 - 6:30pm - Marketing Women's Hygiene: Does Culture Matter? - Join the discussion!
• February 14, 2011 @ 11am - 4pm – "Pay it Forward" Public Event - Come out, receive a bag of goodies and pay it forward!
  
• Feb 28 - March 3, 2011- Week of Dialogue - The Week of Dialogue is designed to create a safe environment for interested parties (e.g. undergraduate and graduate students, fellows, faculty and community members) to engage, identify, plan, act, and reflect on issues related to health, peace, culture, religion, and community. These activities will be interconnected on local, national and international levels via blogs, video and social media.
• End of the Year Event - TBA