Visiting Scholar Schedule

Dr. Abebaw Gebeyehu Worku,  Director of the Institute of Public Health University of Gondar in Ethiopia arrives at the University of Montana April 11th 2016 and will be conducting a series of lectures on Public Health in Ethiopia.  

University of Gondar:  Opportunities for Collaboration
    Explore how you can be a part of UM’s growing partnership with the University of Gondar. Bring your lunch.
    Monday, April 11 (noon-1:30 pm, University Center room 332)

A Walk to Beautiful film viewing and panel discussion
    The film tells the personal stories of rural women who make their way to treatment for obstetric fistula, a life-shattering        complication of childbirth. An expert panel discussion will follow the film. Donations accepted.
    Monday, April 11 (6:30 pm, The Roxy Theater)

Community Collaborations and Partnerships
    Prof. Abebaw Worku will share frameworks for maximizing effective university-community partnerships.
    School of Public and Community Health Sciences & Psychology Colloquia Series.
    Thursday, April 14 (4:10-5:00 pm, Skaggs room 114)

Community-based Rehabilitation in Maternal and Child Health
    Prof. Abebaw Worku will discuss the role of physical therapy and rehabilitation services in rural Ethiopia.
    Tuesday, April 19 (1:00-2:00 pm, Skaggs room 114)

Maternal and Child Health Care in Ethiopia
    An overview of population-level health indicators, heath care delivery practices, and public health in rural Ethiopia.              Lively discussion will follow. Global Public Health Spring Lecture Series.
    Wednesday, April 20 (6:40-8:00 pm, Gallagher Business Building, Room 123)