Community Partners Awards 2011

The timing of this year’s event is quite appropriate. We are very thankful for all of the School of Public Health’s partners, and the 150 guests who attended our recognition event on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m., held at the McNamara Alumni Center.

Stella Whitney-West, CEO of NorthPoint Health and Wellness provided keynote remarks.

This year, we honored 15 individual Star recipients, 2 organizations, 1 agency, and 17 mentors. They are being recognized for their outstanding commitment to the engagement of SPH students, faculty, and staff.

Star Award Recipients

Community Partner Organization Awards

Medtronic was nominated by the division of Biostatistics for partnering in the creation of a new Executive Certificate in Applied Biostatistics, providing some funding for new faculty members, and supporting a RA position.

Listen to Bradley Carlin, Mayo Professor in Public Health, head of the Division of Biostatistics, explain why he nominated Medtronic.

Stratis Health was nominated by the division of Health Policy and Management for the assistance in securing/winning a grant that led to a partnership. Rosalie Kane wrote “They have been active in developing learning modules and web-based materials, and have been unfailingly responsive to changing project needs and creative in problem solving.”

Listen to Rosalie Kane, professor, explain why she nominated Stratis Health.

Community Partner Agency Award

The Public Health Law Center at William Mitchell was nominated by the division of Epidemiology and Community Health for their ongoing collaboration with several EpiCH faculty, support of our students, and providing a unique local resource.

Listen to Jean Forster, professor, explain why she nominated the Public Health Law Center.

Mentor Recognition

The following individuals have reached either a 10 or 5 year milestone in their mentor program participation. We appreciate these individual’s time and dedication to the advancement of our students.