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News & events from SPH
Read the latest issue of Healthy Generations
The Center for Maternal and Child Public Health has released a new volume of the magazine Healthy Generations.
Congratulations, 2013 SPH graduates!
Nearly 200 public health graduates walked the stage at Mariucci Arena on Monday, May 20 to receive their diplomas. Deans, faculty, alumni, and dignitaries were in attendance together with the graduating class of 2013, their family, and friends.
Delta Omega Induction Ceremony & Reception: photos & recap
On May 16, members of the university's Pi Chapter attended the Delta Omega Reception & Induction Ceremony to celebrate and honor the 2013 inductees, including students, alumni and faculty from across the four divisions in the SPH.
SPH faculty & staff honored for outstanding service
During the May 16 spring assembly, the SPH honored faculty and staff members with the 2013 Awards for Achievement & Outstanding Service. Congratulations to these outstanding leaders for their excellent work.
Read the latest issue of Healthy Generations
The Center for Maternal and Child Public Health has released a new volume of the magazine Healthy Generations.
Natasha Wright receives Outstanding Community Service Award
Natasha Wright, an MPH student in Public Health Administration & Policy, has received the University of Minnesota’s Outstanding Community Service Award.
Jessie Pintor awarded Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
Jessie Pintor, PhD student in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration, has been awarded a highly competitive Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship from the University for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Graduating students, send us your news
Are you graduating this spring and going on to a fellowship or internship? If so, please send an email to Kris Stouffer at stouffer@umn.edu with details. Email should include your name, degree, and a few sentences about where you'll be working.
Read the latest issue of Healthy Generations
The Center for Maternal and Child Public Health has released a new volume of the magazine Healthy Generations.
SPH faculty & staff honored for outstanding service
During the May 16 spring assembly, the SPH honored faculty and staff members with the 2013 Awards for Achievement & Outstanding Service. Congratulations to these outstanding leaders for their excellent work.
Earn Wellness Points before Aug. 31
Employees who earn 300 wellness points by the deadline will receive a $300 reduction. Employees whose spouse or same-sex domestic partner is covered by the UPlan Medical Program can earn 400 wellness points and reduce their premiums by $400.
Women’s Faculty Cabinet hosts campus dialogue
SPH faculty are invited to attend an event hosted by the Women's Faculty Cabinet, Friday, May 24, 10 a.m. - noon, Minnesota Room, McNamara Alumni Center.
Read the latest issue of Healthy Generations
The Center for Maternal and Child Public Health has released a new volume of the magazine Healthy Generations.
SPH faculty & staff honored for outstanding service
During the May 16 spring assembly, the SPH honored faculty and staff members with the 2013 Awards for Achievement & Outstanding Service. Congratulations to these outstanding leaders for their excellent work.
Earn Wellness Points before Aug. 31
Employees who earn 300 wellness points by the deadline will receive a $300 reduction. Employees whose spouse or same-sex domestic partner is covered by the UPlan Medical Program can earn 400 wellness points and reduce their premiums by $400.
SPH annual performance appraisals due June 1
Again this year, the SPH will use the Performance Appraisal Tool (PAT) to conduct secure, online employee appraisals for fiscal 2013. Find out how to access and use the tool.
Economically Motivated Adulteration in Meat and Poultry Products
Karen Everstine, research associate at the National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD) will facilitate a discussion about food fraud, Friday, May 17, 1-2 p.m., 213 Pomeroy, St. Paul Campus. One Health partners at the University are invited to attend.
Upcoming seminar: Henry Blackburn, “An EPIC(H) History”
On May 10, all are invited to get an historical perspective on the School of Public Health from Henry Blackburn, MD, Mayo Professor (emeritus).
SPH Spring Assembly & Faculty Meeting
All SPH faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the schoolwide Spring Assembly & Faculty Meeting on Thursday, May 16.
Upcoming lecture: Recent Analyses from the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study
On May 10, Lon White, MPH, MD, discusses recent analyses from the Honolulu-Asia Aging Study for diseases associated with aging such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.
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