What: Inauguration Day Commitment to Action Event

Who: Join Health and social services professionals, faculty, staff, students, and community leaders on Inauguration Day as we commit to action and pledge to stand up for social justice.

When: Friday, January 20, 2017

Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Where: Native American Student and Community Center, 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, OR 97201

Why: At the event, we will collectively take a Social Justice Pledge (text available here). Attendees with then be invited to add their own individual Commitment to Action. You will have the opportunity to write your commitment on a ribbon (provided at the event), name it out loud (if you wish) and tie your ribbon to a net as a symbol of our collective work for social justice.

These commitments to action, together with our pledge, will form a lasting artifact to remind us that we are not alone in our quest to address social determinants of health and improve health equity.

The ceremony will end with ample time to enjoy refreshments and connect with others.

This event is FREE, but space is limited, so please register HERE

Organizer: The Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Initiative supports and conducts community-engaged, interdisciplinary research, education, and action to promote health equity. It aims to bring together individuals from Portland State University, Oregon Health & Science University, community organizations, governmental agencies, and local health systems. The goal is to improve the health of our communities by identifying, understanding, and addressing social determinants of health.

For more information visit www.pdx.edu/social-determinants-health or contact sdhi@pdx.edu