institute on urban health research
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The evolution of food
A new course launched this summer by John Auerbach, director of Northeastern’s Institute on Urban Health Research and Practice, looks at the history of food in the U.S. and the policies that regulate its purchase, distribution, and consumption.
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Smoke-free campus debate moves to Faculty Senate
Senate members on Wednesday engaged in a lively discussion, the latest in a university-wide effort to gather feedback about a potential smoke-free policy.
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Northeastern appoints new director of the Institute on Urban Health Research
John Auerbach, a nationally known expert in public healthcare and civic leadership, brings more than 30 years of experience to the university.
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Promoting a healing environment
Visiting scholar at health research center calls on architects, doctors and community leaders to collaborate on hospital designs that reduce patient stress
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Clean slate with a bright finish
A program that helps formerly imprisoned women reenter the workforce hosted a graduation ceremony in Matthews Arena last week. See story and slideshow.
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Teaching a love for language
For 13 years, a speech-language professor has been taking students to homeless shelters to work with children on literacy skills.