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Jerry Wrenn Scholarship 2010 Golf Scramble |
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Dr. Jerry Wrenn's committment to undergraduate education was evident throughout his tenure in the College of Health and Human Performance
and it was his vision to better serve undergraduates who may not otherwise be able to finish their degree due to financial constraints.
Dr. Vicki Annand, Assistant Dean for Student Services, embraced the idea and with Gloria Friedgen's stewardship, it continues to this
day to help raise funds. So on Friday, August 6th, 2010, the 7th Annual Jerry Wrenn Scholarship Golf Scramble teed off!
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The School of Public Health Commencement Spring 2010 |
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On Friday, May 22nd, 2010 the School of Public Health had it's spring graduation class. The commencement was held at Cole Field House.
It was a festive, clear day with of fun, family and celebration. Lots of hard work by everyone, especially the students,
showed in the wonderful event. Congratulations everyone!
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on
April 7th, 2010. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni took part in
a traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College.
Various forms of carbohydrates were offered and consumed!
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The Wellness Expo |
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On April 5th, 2010, the School of Public Health had a wellness expo. There were a series of activities and events during
Public Health Week. Students, Faculty and Staff were encouraged to form a team of 3-5 people and attend events.
The team that accumulated the most points at the end of the week won a prize!
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The Muscle Problem: Myths about Women, Strength and Sport |
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On March 31st, 2010, the Women's History Month lecture was sponsored by the Kinesiology Department. The lecture focused on
Dr. Todd's (Professor, College of Education, University of Texas) areas of expertise, Women and Sport; weightlifting bodybuilding
women and exercise history of physical culture.
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Gymkana Show |
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On March 25th, 2010, hundreds of Seat Pleasant elementary students swarmed the SPH building last week to watch the University's Gymkana
Troupe perform their high-flying stunts and gymnastics. Even more importantly, they were here to listen to the Troupe promote a healthy
lifestyle. The University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe showcased the acrobatic talents of each of the Troupe's 60+ members.
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Dean's Scholars 2010 |
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The 5th Annual Dean's Scholars Dinner, held on the 25th of March, recognized outstanding students in the School who have exhibited
academic excellence, service, and leadership as well as all of our scholarship and fellowship winners this academic year. The Dean and
faculty from each unit joined the celebration, many of whom are mentors for our honorees. Our event, held in the newly renovated School
of Public Health building, was a wonderful success on all fronts. We celebrated the accomplishments of over 60 students, whose friends and
families were on hand to congratulate them as well.
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Health Literacy Coalitions: The Case for Maryland |
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On March 23rd, 2010, Dr. Rudd, visiting scholar for the Center on Health Literacy spoke on coalitions that are tools for collectively addressing issues such as increasing health
literacy through public and private sectors in local, state and national settings.
This presentation focused on a vision of Health Literacy Maryland Coalition uses for improving the health of Maryland's population.
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Black History Month - FMSC |
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On February 24th, 2010, Afrocentric rituals were performed to honor Black History Month. The theme for this year's celebration was
Celebrating the Diversity Within. This event was hosted by Traci Cox, India James-Gaskins, Dawnyea Jackson, Jocelyn Smith and Damian Waters, graduate
students in the Department of Family Science.
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Black History Month - KNES |
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On February 19th, 2010, the Black History Month Lecture sponsored by the Kinesiology Department and featured Doris Corbett, PhD. from Howard University.
Dr. Corbett earned her PhD from University of Maryland. Her research focus is in the area of Social Sciences of Sport with and emphasis on Race and Gender Issues in
Sport and Sport and Human Rights Issues. The event focused on the importance of social justice and diversity as they pertain to leadership.
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on
February 3rd, 2010. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni took part in
a traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College.
Various forms of carbohydrates were offered and consumed!
This was the first time that all of our SPH departments were all housed in the same building.
Two tours of the newly renovated areas of the building were given.
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Annual Kinesiology Chili Cook-off |
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On January 22nd, 2010, the annual chili cook-off for the faculty, staff, and graduate students in the Kinesiology Department took place.
It all started in 2001, with a conversation between Dr. Clark and a doctoral student about soup. That idle talk evolved into what is The Kinesiology Chili Cook-off.
There were eleven chilis and some desserts.
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MCFR Research Symposium |
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On December 8th, 2009, The Research Symposium showcased the research of Family Science undergraduates in FMSC 302: Research Methods in Family Science.
This event was sponsored by the Department's student-run organization, Maryland Council on Family Relations (MCFR)
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Model Policies and Partnerships for Health Homes Developed in Baltimore |
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On December 3rd, 2009, Sarah Norman, Chief of the Lead, Asthma, and Injury Prevention Bureau in the Healthy Homes Division of the Baltimore City Health Department,
will discuss the Baltimore Healthy Homes Initiatives. Baltimore has been nationally recognized for developing its healthy homes program.
The presenter will describe current Baltimore city policies and partnerships along with the strategies used to transition from Lead Poisoning
Prevention program into a comprehensive Healthy Homes program.
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The University of Maryland Prevention Research Center announced |
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On Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009, the University of Maryland Prevention Research Center (UMD-PRC) was officially announced and also celebrated the
Worlds AIDS Day event. There was HIV screening and seminar's involving access to health care.
UMD-PRC focuses on reducing health disparities in Maryland along the national capital border. The national capital border area in Prince George's County,
Maryland between the "National Capital Beltway", the District of Columbia, and Montgomery County, Maryland is specifically targeted for community health
improvement.
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on December 2nd, 2009. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni took part in a
traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College.
Various forms of carbohydrates were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions.
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Rima Rudd presents on health literacy |
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On December 1st, 2009, Rima Rudd spoke on the concepts of health literacy.
Rima Rudd, ScD, MSPH, is the first Visiting Health Literacy Senior Scholar for the University of Maryland's School of Public Health Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy.
She is in residence periodically during the academic year. Dr. Rudd is a leader in the new field of health literacy research. In June, 2009, she was awarded the
Pfizer Health Literacy in Advancing Patient Safety Award.
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American Public Health Association Annual Conference |
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On Tueday, November 10th, 2009, The American Public Health Association held their annual conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Announcing the Madieu Williams Center for Global Health Initiatives |
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On Wednesday, November 4th, 2009, The School of Public Health and the University of Maryland announced the
Madieu Williams Center for Global Health Initiatives. the Madieu Williams center for global health initiatives
will extend the school of Public health's overall commitment to local, state, regional and global health initiatives,
with particular attention to the public health initiatives
impacting Prince George's county, Md., and Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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Dr. Haider speaks in Taiwan on management of global health outbreaks |
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On Sunday, November 1st, 2009, Dr. Haider, Research Associate Professor for the School of Public Health,
presented at an international seminar in Taiwan. The seminar was organized by the Heath and Environment
program of the French Institute for International Relations (Ifri) and the Ricci Institute. The central
theme of the seminar was titled, "Communication is the key! Best practices from the management of global health outbreaks".
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Epidemiology of morbidities of individuals with severe mental illness? |
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On Friday, October 23rd, 2009, Dr. Gail Daumit discussed the evidence for premature mortality and prevalence of and risk factors for
comorbid medical conditions among those with severe mental illness.
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Accreditation Debriefing and Social |
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On Thursday, October 22, 2009, The School of Public Health finalized the process of accreditation by listening to a debriefing
that described the progress of the School and the necessary improvements. Afterwards there was a social with ice cream to celebrate.
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Joy Bauer from College Park to the Today Show |
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On Friday, October 16, 2009, Joy Bauer will spoke about her career path since graduating from Maryland.
Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN has built one of the largest nutrition centers in the country. Located in Manhattan and Westchester,
Joy Bauer Nutrition, provides counseling to both adults and children dealing with a variety of nutritional concerns.
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6th Annual Community Health Fair |
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On Thursday, October 15, 2009, Dr. Desmond's students implemented all aspects of the Health Fair including topics covered,
layout and design of the Health Fair, publicity and advertising and construction of health oriented exhibits. In addition to the student exhibits,
the fair featured flu shots, blood pressure screening, hearing tests, eye examinations, lung function tests, exercise advice
and bone density testing.
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Development and Testing of a Virtual Reality System to Improve Walking:
Lessons Learned? |
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On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, Dr. Judith Deutsch gave the inaugural Honors Lecture. The talk traced the evolution from concept to prototype of a lower extremity robotic
virtual reality system originally designed for discrete lower extremity training, but found to also improve walking. The theoretical basis for the system, as well as the nuts and
bolts of creating it, was described.
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National Health Reform: Prospects and Long-term Challenges |
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On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, national health reform plans were under serious consideration in Congress.
This session explored the long-term challenges facing the Nation if a comprehensive health policy change
is enacted this year. Professors Meyer, Mortensen, and Gordon discussed the implications of such reforms
at the federal, state, and local levels.
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Public and Community Health Poster Session |
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On October 7th, 2009. the second annual Mind and Body Games took place. This event put several teams through a set of
physical challenges and mental challenges as the team worked together and against the other teams to win their prizes!
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MInd and Body Games 2009 |
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On October 4th, 2009. the second annual Mind and Body Games took place. This event put several teams through a set of
physical challenges and mental challenges as the team worked together and against the other teams to win their prizes!
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Research Interaction Day 2009 |
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On September 18th, 2009, the School of Public Health Research Interaction Day provided an opportunity for faculty and students to
showcase their scholarly and creative research activities. This was an opportunity to network, identify new research projects and stimulate the creation
of new research teams. This year Research Interaction Day was a Passport Program event and each project was identified by the major public
health competency areas.
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Quantitative Reasoning to Advance the Public's Health: Dr. Scott Zeger |
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On September 4th, 2009, Dr. Scott Zeger of Johns Hopkins University, presented "Quantitative Reasoning to Advance the Public's Health"
to inaugurate our Passport Event series. Dr. Zeger defined biostatistics as a key component of public health, but also went on to explain the fundamentals of biostatistics.
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The School of Public Health Fall Assembly |
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The School of Public Health held an informative assembly on August 25th, 2009. This was to inform the faculty, staff,
and student representatives of the status of the school, the renovation progress, reply to any questions, and present faculty and staff awards.
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Kinesiology Book Club 2009 Reading |
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On August 25, 2009, the "Kinesiology Book Club" met to discuss this year's book, "Our Underachieving Colleges."
This critique of higher education is written by Derek Bok, once and future president of Harvard University. In a series of chapters
devoted to the skills that he believes students should work at during their four college years, Bok slays a number of sacred cows
and offers concrete suggestions for how to make substantial improvements.
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Jerry
Wrenn Scholarship 2009 Golf Scramble |
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Dr. Jerry Wrenn's committment to undergraduate education was evident throughout his tenure in the College of Health and Human Performance
and it was his vision to better serve undergraduates who may not otherwise be able to finish their degree due to financial constraints.
Dr. Vicki Annand, Assistant Dean for Student Services, embraced the idea which was extended by the HHP Alumni Board to include a golf
tournament to help raise funds. So on Friday, August 7th, 2009, the 6th Annual Jerry Wrenn Scholarship Golf Scramble teed off!
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UMSTAR Presentations 2009 |
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On August 6th, 2009, The UMSTAR group gives presentations about their study topics. The University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer
Training and Research (STAR) program is designed to provide traditionally under-represented undergraduate students with 2 consecutive summers of a
10-week research training and career development program to enhance their potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and
behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
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UMSTAR Higher Achievement Program 2009 |
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On August 5th, 2009, The UMSTAR group worked with children. The University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer
Training and Research (STAR) program is designed to provide traditionally under-represented undergraduate students with 2 consecutive summers of a
10-week research training and career development program to enhance their potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and
behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
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UMSTAR Poster Presentations 2009 |
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On August 3rd, 2009, The UMSTAR group gave their posters, presenting their work on their topics. The University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer
Training and Research (STAR) program is designed to provide traditionally under-represented undergraduate students with 2 consecutive summers of a
10-week research training and career development program to enhance their potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and
behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
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UMSTAR Capitol Trip 2009 |
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On July 30th, 2009, The UMSTAR group went to visit the capitol. The University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer
Training and Research (STAR) program is designed to provide traditionally under-represented undergraduate students with 2 consecutive summers of a
10-week research training and career development program to enhance their potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and
behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
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The School of Public Health Staff Retreat |
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The School of Public Health held a staff retreat July 15th, 2009. We learned more about each other,
brainstormed on ways to save money and make improvements, and had lunch.
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Viki's retirement party |
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On Monday, June 30th, 2009 the School of Public Health had a retirement party for Viki Annand. She was here from 1980 to 2009. We will miss you Viki.
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The School of Public Health Commencement Spring 2009 |
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On Friday, May 22nd, 2009 the School of Public Health
had it's spring graduation class. The commencement was held at Cole Field House. It was a festive,
clear day with of fun, family and celebration. Lots of hard work by everyone, especially the students, showed in the wonderful event.
Congratulations everyone!
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University of Maryland Prevention Research Center Orientation |
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The initial meeting and orientation of the University of Maryland Prevention Research Center (UMD-PRC) occurred May 5th, 2009. First the
group discussed the specifics of the award and introduced the administrative workgroup and it's structure. They then worked on the
mission, goals, and objectives of the group.
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Seat Pleasant Health Fair 2009 |
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On May 2nd, 2009, the students in Professor Desmond's Hlth391 class presented the Seat Pleasant-University of Maryland Health Fair.
It allows them to learn first hand how to plan, implement and evaluate a program, important skills for public and community
health professionals to develop. Students spent the day discussing health issues with the community of Seat Pleasant.
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Maryland Day 2009 |
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On April 25th, 2009, SPH led off the Maryland Day celebrations at home with health screenings covering oral cancer, glucose, blood pressure,
and cholesterol checks. The Madieu Williams Foundation ran a football clinic for local boys and girls during the morning.
The University mall saw the SPH tent full of presentations and students answering questions about the various programs in SPH.
Meanwhile surrounding the SPH tent were movement challenge activities for children in jumping, balancing, dancing, putting, and hula hooping as well as fitness assessment.
Gymkana performed in the afternoon to a large crowd.
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Madieu Williams Football Camp 2009 |
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On April 25th, 2009, Madieu Williams joined with the School of Public Health to present a football clinic for local boys and girls on Maryland Day.
The kids worked on their preparation and football skills, sportsmanship and teamwork to build self-esteem. There were also health screenings available
and these included blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checks.
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Eta Sigma Gamma Spring 2009 Initiation |
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On April 24th, 2009, the Eta Sigma Gamma, the professional heath education honorary, held it's annual initiation.
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The Husman Lecture 2009 with Dr. Daniel Lander |
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On Friday, April 24th, 2009 Dr. Daniel Lander gave the Husman lecture with the topic
"A Quantitative Synthesis of Randomized-Controlled Trials for Exercise Effects on Selected Mental Health Variables."
The meta-analyses suggest that those who exercise, compared to the controlled groups, have a reduction in anxiety, depression, and stress.
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on April 23rd, 2009. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni took part in a
traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College.
Various forms of carbohydrates were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions.
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The School of Public Health Assembly |
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The School of Public Health held an informative assembly on April 17, 2009. This was to inform the faculty, staff, and student representatives of the status of the
school, the renovation progress, and reply to any questions.
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Epidemiology and Biostatistics Poster Session 2009 |
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On April 9, 2009, the Epidemiology and Biostatistics graduate students
showcased the current research interests that they are investigating and
studying in recognition of National Public Health Week.
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Women's Health and Literacy through the Lifecourse |
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On March 31st, 2009 Dr. Bennett provided a conceptual framework for linking literacy with women's health. Analyses of the National Longitudinal Study of Youth '79 (NLSY '79)
was presented characterizing the relationship of reading skill in adolescence/early adulthood with health outcomes at mid-life (1979-2006).
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Dean's Scholars 2009 |
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The 4rd Annual Dean's Scholars Dinner, held on March 26, 2009 recognized outstanding students in the School who have exhibited
academic excellence, service, and leadership as well as all of our scholarship and fellowship winners this academic year. The Dean
and faculty from each unit joined the celebration, many of whom are mentors for our honorees. Our event, held for the first time
at the Marriott Inn and Conference Center, was a wonderful success on all fronts. We celebrated the accomplishments of over 60
students, whose friends and families were on hand to congratulate them as well.
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Chinese Health Officials visit the School of Public Health |
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On March 25th, 2009, the School of Public Health hosted a delegation of 20 Chinese health officials. The visitors were senior officials of the Anhui Provincial Department of
Health in the People's Republic of China who were in the United States to learn about community health center operations and the education and training of health center staff.
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on March 25th, 2009. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni took part in a
traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College.
Various forms of carbohydrates were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions.
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Joan S. Hult Women's History Lecture: Dr. Susan Brownell |
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On Monday, March 23, 2009, Dr. Susan Brownell, professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Missouri,
St. Louis, gave this year's annual Joan S. Hult Women's History Lecture. Her talk was entitled, "China's Secret Weapon for the Olympics: Women Athletes."
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Family Centered Research on Maternal-Child Health |
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On February 23rd, 2009, Dr. Mendola spoke on "Family Centered Research on Maternal-Child Health at the National Center for Health Statistics".
On-line data tools, including the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Measures catalog, Health Data Interactive and Vital Stats, will be described
to facilitate access to national data for student research projects. Current research activities in the Infant, Child and Women's Health Statistics Branch will be highlighted.
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on February 18th, 2009. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni took part in a
traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College.
Various forms of carbohydrates were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions.
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The African American Experience in Kinesiology and Physical Education |
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On February 13th, 2009, Dr. Wiggins spoke on "The African American Experience in Kinesiology and
Physical Education". Dr. Wiggins' presentation recounted historical patterns of racial exclusivity
in the Kinesiology and Physical Education profession, and the individual and collective organizational
efforts to insure that African Americans physical educators are accorded the same rights and privileges
as their white counterparts.
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The mouth as a mirror of health and disease |
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On February 12, 2009, Dr. Atkinson addressed current evidence supporting the relationship between oral health, general health and well-being. Specifically the
focus was on the connection between oral health and conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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Speaking of Books presents Dr. Robin Sawyer |
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On February 12th, 2009, the UM Libraries proudly present Dr. Robin Sawyer for
"Speaking of Books... Conversations with Campus Authors." Dr. Robin Sawyer,
a professor in Public and Community Health spoke on adolescent sexuality, sexually
transmitted diseases, and sexual violence.sociation between patients' and physicians' ethnicity and gender and their
communication styles.
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Improving the Quality of Patient-Physician Communications |
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On January 30th, 2009, Dr. Roter spoke about a method of process analysis applied to audiotapes of
medical encounters which has been widely adopted by researchers, both nationally and internationally.
She investigated the association between patients' and physicians' ethnicity and gender and their
communication styles.
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School of Public Health Commencement Fall 2008 |
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On Sunday December 21st, 2008 the School of Public Health had it's fall graduation class. The commencement was held at Ritchie Coliseum. It was a festive, clear day with lots
of family and celebration. Congratulations everyone!
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Holiday Pot Luck Luncheon 2008 |
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On Friday December 12th, 2008 the School of Public Health had it's holiday pot luck luncheon. Everyone brought some food,
especially desserts. We absolutely wolfed down the food and it was a very social event.
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Symposium on Families |
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On December 9th, 2008, The Maryland Council on Family Relations and The Department of Family Science presented a Symposium on Families.
The Symposium is a multi-disciplinary poster session featuring the research of undergraduate Family Studies students on topics such as
family conflict, crime and delinquency, body image, students' stress and coping styles, LGBT awareness education in schools, father
involvement, domestic violence, recovery time after injury, and close relationships.
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Social Marketing and Health Literacy |
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On December 4th, 2008, Dr. William A. Smith, Executive Vice President of Academy for Educational Development, spoke on social marketing as
applied to health, nutrition, education, family planning and the environment.
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Gender and the great Albanian migration experiment |
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On November 21st, 2008, Guy Stecklov spoke on the dynamics and causes of the shift in the gender composition of
migration, and more particularly, in the access of women to migration opportunities and decision making.
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Breakfast
with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on
November 20th, 2008. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni took part in
a traditional event promoting collegiality and a
sense of family within our College. Various forms of carbohydrates were
offered and consumed!
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Hoops for Heart 2008 |
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On November 18th, PESO (Physical Education Student Organization) raised money for the American Heart Association
by running HOOPS for HEART. There was lots of great competition.
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Alcohol Summit 2008 |
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On October 30th, 2008, we brought faculty, staff, and students together to learn about the latest research, hear
student perspectives, share resources, and engage in an open discussion about the many facets of problem drinking.
Sponsored by the President's Office, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the School of Public Health, the Division of Student Affairs and the UMAlcohol Coalition.
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Family Science Election Party 2009 |
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On October 28th, 2009, the Family Science department hosted an election party to discuss current political issues,
distribute the Family Issues Presidential Election Guide (created by the doctoral students in FMSC 750), hold a mock
election, and enjoy food from different states. They handed out election paraphernalia, took pictures with the cardboard candidate and gave out awards.
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The School of Public Health at Great Expectations 2008 |
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On October 23rd, 2008, the University of Maryland presented Great Expectations, which showcased some of it's best and brightest accomplishments and the
School of Public Health was right there. Our cutting edge professors displaying their research and investigations.
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Predictors of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Children with Asthma |
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On October 21st, 2008, Adam Spanier presented "Genetic and Environmental Predictors of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Children with Asthma".
Dr. Spanier's research is to understand how environmental and genetic risk factors interplay in asthma severity and to integrate this knowledge into the
improved care for pediatric asthma and prevention of pediatric asthma.
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Research Interaction Day 2008 |
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School of Public Health Research Interaction Day, on October 17th, provides an opportunity for faculty and
students to showcase their scholarly and creative research to others in the College, its Board of Visitors, and others in the
University of Maryland community and to interact with each other about their scholarship!
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Returning Retirees Celebration |
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On October 16th, 2008, we brought back our faculty and staff of the School of Public Health and the College of Health and Human Performance
to celebrate and appreciate them once again. |
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Public and Community Health Poster Session |
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On October 15th, 2008, the undergraduate Public and Community Health majors enrolled in HLTH 491 (internship) participated in a "poster session". The goal of the event is to highlight the different organizations hosting PCH interns,
as well as the many activities and projects in which the interns participate during their internship. |
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on October 15th, 2008. Faculty, staff, students, and
alumni took part in a traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College. Various forms of carbohydrates
were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions. |
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American Disabilities Act: Healthy Public Policy or Ethical Dilemma |
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On October 13th, 2008, Mary Kivlighan, Assistant Dean of the School of Public Health presented a
discussion examining the tensions between the constitutional rights of individuals and organizational cultures
and norms, especially in higher education.
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School of Public Health Assembly 2008 |
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On October 8th, 2008, the School of Public Health, faculty, staff and students gathered together to update everyone on their status
and the status of the School's progress.
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Career Expo 2008 |
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On October 8th, 2008, as part of the undergraduate career series, we had the Career Expo.
The Career Expo is a way for all majors in SPH to explore possible career paths with their degree. Our exhibitors were
available to share great information, internships and jobs with our current students.
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Jack Meyer presents "The Obama and McCain Health Reform Plans" |
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On October 7th, 2008, Jack A. Meyer, Visiting Professor, School of Public Policy and School of Public Health presents:
"The Obama and McCain Health Reform Plans: Comparative Assessment and Prospects for Moving Toward Universal Coverage"
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Mycotoxin Exposure in Chronic Diseases |
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On October 6th, 2008, Dr. Paul C. Turner, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. An estimated 25% of the worlds food supply is contaminated with mycotoxins.
There are many hundreds of known mycotoxins, though only a few are considered as important contributors to human disease. These include aflatoxins, fumonisins, and trichothecenes such as deoxynivalenol.
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Challenges of Being Mothers in the Scientific Workforce |
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On September 24th, 2008, there was a panel discussion and reception for women scientists who have directly addressed the challenges of being mothers in the scientific workforce and
contributed to the book "Motherhood: The Elephant in the Laboratory".
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Mind and Body Games 2008 |
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On September 21st, 2008, The School of Public Health Alumni Chapter at University of Maryland College Park hosted its
First Annual Mind Body Games. Janet Anderson, alum, and her team of experts, ran a challenging and fun event that tested
some "physical" and "mental" skills.
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on September 17th, 2008. Faculty, staff, students, and
alumni took part in a traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College. Various forms of carbohydrates
were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions. |
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Proxy Pattern-Mixture Analysis for Survey Nonresponse |
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On September 12th, 2008, The School of Public Health Dr. Roderick Little Presents 'Proxy Pattern-Mixture Analysis for Survey Nonresponse'. Propose a new method, proxy pattern-mixture
analysis, for the assessment of nonresponse bias for the mean of a survey variable Y subject to nonresponse. The method integrates into a single analysis the three key features of
the problem, the nonresponse rate, differences of the distribution of covariates between respondents and nonrespondents, and the extent to which these covariates predict survey outcomes.
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Access to Dental Care to Medicaid Enrolled Children |
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On September 3rd, 2008, The School of Public Health hosted Dr. Woosung Sohn from the University of Michigan.
He presented on access to oral health care for children. His main research focus is epidemiology and prevention
of oral diseases, especially reducing disparities in oral health.
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UMSTAR Poster Presentation |
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On August 7th, 2008, The School of Public Health presented the First Annual Poster Presentation for the
University of Maryland Summer Training and Research Program (UMSTAR). Seven undergraduate students from
all over the country, and right here at UMCP, spent 10 weeks in several of our labs at the School of Public Health
engaged in intensive research. These students have been focusing on public health and cardiovascular health while
tying in their own research background to make each of their projects relate to their interests.
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Jerry Wrenn Scholarship 2008 Golf Scramble |
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Dr. Jerry Wrenn's committment to undergraduate education was evident throughout his tenure in the College of Health and Human Performance,
now the School of Public Health,
and it was his vision to better serve undergraduates who may not otherwise be able to finish their degree due to financial constraints.
Dr. Vicki Annand, Assistant Dean for Student Services, embraced the idea which was extended by the SPH Alumni Board to include a golf
tournament to help raise funds. So on Friday, August 1st, 2008, at 8:00AM, the 5th Annual Jerry Wrenn Scholarship Golf Scramble teed off! |
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School of Public Health Commencement Spring 2008 |
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On Friday, May 22nd, 2008 the School of Public Health had it's first spring graduation class. The commencement was held at Cole Field House. It was a festive, clear day with lots of family and celebration. Congratulations everyone! |
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The Faculty Research Retreat 2008 |
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The Faculty Research Retreat was held on May 22, 2008 at the Golf Course. The main focus of the retreat was
discussing the School of Public Health in relation to the University, analyzing the past decisions and charting future directions. Additionally,
there was guidance on satisfying the self-study and accreditation process. Workgroups were set up to facilitate discussion. Awards were also presented. |
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The Future of Medicine - A discussion |
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On May 12th, 2008, the Maryland School of Public Policy and the School of Public Health, co-sponsored by the Center for Public Policy and Private Enterprise and the Sloan Biotechnology Industry Center presented a discussion of The Future of Medicine, a new publication by Stephen C. Schimpff, Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine. |
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Using NCHS Data When Studying Population Health |
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On Friday May 9th, 2008 Kim Lochner, Epidemiologist with the National Center for Health Statistics, conducted a presentation involving the use of NCHS data when studying population health. This event was co-sponsored by the Maternal and Child Health Program in the Department of Family Science, School of Public Health and the Maryland Population Research Center. |
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The Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy Speaker Series |
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On May 7th, 2008, Dr. Susan Levy, PhD,Professor Emerita, Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health & College of Education,University of Illinois at Chicago, delivered a lecture at the School of Public Health. Dr. Levy's presentation described her research experiences bridging the worlds of adult literacy education with public health education and access to care. |
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Quarantining Women: VD Rapid Treatment Centers in WW II America |
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On May 6th, 2008, John Parascandola, Retired Public Health Service Historian, Lecturer, Department of History, University of Maryland College Park delivered a lecture at the School of Public Health. Dr. Parascandola earned a Ph.D. (1968) in the history of science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After spending a postdoctoral year at Harvard University, he returned to Madison to join the Wisconsin faculty in history of science and history of pharmacy. |
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Role of Transdisciplinary Research in Eliminating Health Disparities |
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On May 5th, 2008, there was a presentation and discussion with Norman B. Anderson, PhD, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice President. This was sponsored by the Actively Building Collaborations initiative of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the School of Public Health. Dr. Anderson's presentation focussed on interdisciplinary research and related activities. |
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Seat Pleasant Health Fair |
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On May 3rd, 2008, University of Maryland School of Public Health students and Seat Pleasant residents put a healthy spin on an annual city-wide festival in Seat Pleasant, Maryland. In addition to the moon-bounce and basketball tournament normally found at the event, this year there was also a group of public health students hard at work with residents, teaming up to determine strategies that will improve their overall health. |
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Riverdale Public Health Fair |
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On May 3rd, 2008, The Riverdale Public Health Fair was held at the University of Maryland Center for Educational Partnership. Everyone came out and joined the University of Maryland family and learnt about health and wellness issues.
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Kinesiology's Celebration of Graduate Scholarship: Awards & Lunch |
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On May 2nd, 2008, the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Program held an awards celebration and lunch for its graduate students and faculty. Each year, the Graduate Program celebrates the outstanding examples of scholarship and teaching excellence demonstrated by the graduate students in the department. |
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Reducing the Global Burden of Mental Illness |
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On May 2nd, 2008, Dr. Stephen Buka, Professor and Epidemiology Section Head, Brown Medical School, presented his work involving mental illness. This event wass sponsored by the Maryland Population Research Center and co-sponsored by the Maternal and Child Health Program in the Department of Family Science, School of Public Health. |
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Exposure Assessment for Air Pollutants in India |
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On May 1st, 2008, Dr. Kalpana Balakrishnan, Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Director, WHO Collaborating Center for Occupational Health, from Sri Ramchandra University in Chennai, India spoke about the current status of indoor air pollution in India and it's impact on human health. |
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Childhood Lead Poisoning: Programmatic Approaches |
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On April 28th, 2008, The Department of Family Science, SPH & the Maryland Population Research Center sponsored a presentation by Mary Jean Brown, ScD, RN, Chief, Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & Adjunct Professor, Society, Human Development and Health, Harvard School of Public Health. |
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Maryland Day 2008 |
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On April 26th, 2008, our friendly SPH employees provided a wonderful and interesting Maryland Day celebration on a nice sunny day.
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Husman Lecture: Dr. Steven N. Blair |
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On April 25th, 2008, Dr. Steven N. Blair, Professor, University of South Carolina, delivered a talk on "Physical Inactivity: The Major Public Health Problem of the 21st Century".He was the 2008 Burris F. Husman Lecturer. Dr. Steve Blair is the world's pre-eminent exercise epidemiologist.
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Dr. Francis Macrina - The Changing Dimensions of Authorship |
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On April 25th, 2008, Dr. Francis Macrina, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Virginia Commonwealth University delivered a lecture on "The Changing Dimensions of Authorship." |
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First UMD Physical Cultural Studies Student Conference |
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On April 25th, 2008, Kinesiology alumni, Dr. Lisa Swanson (PhD 2003), currently assistant professor at Towson University, was the keynote speaker at the 1st Annual Physical Cultural Studies Student Conference. In addition to the keynote, papers were presented throughout the day by graduate students from the University of Maryland, University of Iowa, Towson University, and Miami University. |
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SEXPERTISE! - Book Signing by Dr. Robin Sawyer. |
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April 22nd - Faculty Author Event - Dr. Robin Sawyer. Dr. Sawyer has been a faculty member at the University of Maryland since 1984, and speaks extensively around the country on human sexuality, working particularly closely with university athletes on the issue of date rape and sexual assault. Scientifically accurate yet honest, entertaining, and useful, Sexpertise does for generations X and Y what "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sex but were Afraid to Ask" did for baby boomers, all with Sawyer's trademark wit and warm personality. |
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Child Sexual Abuse - Overview of an International Epidemic |
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On April 22nd, Pamela Pine, Ph.D., MPH, presented her international work on the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
She has worked on numerous programs addressing sexual abuse, alcohol abuse, HIV/AIDS, and other public health problems.
Dr. Pine is founder and CEO of Stop the Silence, a non-profit, charitable 501(c)3 organization working with others toward the
prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. |
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A lecture by Dr. Amy Sapkota |
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On April 18th, 2008, Dr. Amy Sapkota, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,
gave a lecture on "Animal Agriculture and Antimicrobial Resistance: Do Organic Practices Make a Difference?" |
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National Public Health Week - Climate Change Lecture |
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On April 11th, 2008, John M. Balbus, MD, MPH Chief Health Scientist, Environmental Defense
gave a lecture on "Climate Change: What Should Public Health Do?" A physician and public health professional,
Dr. John Balbus works and consults on a broad range of environmental health issues, including air pollution, built
environment and health, climate change, nanotechnology, toxicology, and antibiotic resistance. |
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National Public Health Week - Sustainability at UMD |
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On April 10th, 2008 Heather Lair and Mark Stewart, UMD Office of Sustainability delivered a lecture on
"Climate Change and Sustainability at the University of Maryland" At the University of Maryland, students have outstanding
opportunities through coursework, research, and community involvement to learn about and address the challenges facing our local and
global ecosystems. |
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An Inconvenient Truth |
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On April 9th, 2008 the movie "An Inconvenient Truth" was screened at the SPH. The movie is an American Academy Award-winning documentary film about global warming, presented by former United States Vice President Al Gore and directed by Davis Guggenheim. |
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Climate Prediction for Public Health: The Chesapeake Bay Prototype |
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On April 8th, 2008 Dr. Raghu Murtugudde, Associate Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
delivered a lecture on "Climate Prediction for Public Health: The Chesapeake Bay Prototype" at the School of Public Health. This is a part of the
National Public Health Week Lecture series. |
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on April 2nd, 2008. Faculty, staff, students, and
alumni took part in a traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College. Various forms of carbohydrates
were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions. |
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Dr. Stephen B. Thomas and Dr. Sandra Quinn lecture at SPH. |
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On March 28th, 2008, Dr.Stephen B. Thomas, Director, Center for Minority Health and Dr.Sandra Crouse Quinn, Associate Dean at the University of Pittsburgh delivered lectuers on
Translating Evidenced-Based Research into Community-Based Prevention: The Healthy Black Family Project and
Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication: Lessons from the Past, Challenges Ahead. |
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A talk by Dr.Goldscheider |
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On March 28th, Dr. Frances Goldscheider, College Park Professor in Family Science,
spoke on the demography of fatherhood. Dr. Goldscheider holds a Ph.D. in Demography from the University of Pennsylvania,
and is a retired professor from Brown University. |
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Dean's Scholars Dinner 2008 |
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The 3rd Annual Dean's Scholars Dinner held on the March 27th, 2008 recognized outstanding students in the
College who have exhibited academic excellence, service, and leadership, and include those students over the course of the academic year
who have already been awarded recognition inside and outside the college. We wish to celebrate their achievements among faculty, family,
and friends. |
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The Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy Speaker Series |
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This is the first of the The Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy Speaker Series.
Cathy Meade, Ph.D., Professor,
Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology addresses the question, "How to make a health literate America?".
The presentation hilights literacy as used in current health programs and in community-based programs. We need to investigate
how health disparities are propagated by low health literacy skills which allow people to be susceptible to health inequities.
What is literacy? It can be simply understanding the instruction on a package.
We need to determine which tools are most important to gauge literacy. |
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Joan S. Hult Women's History Month Distinguished Lecture |
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Dr. Susan K. Cahn, Associate Professor of History, University of Buffalo, was the 2008
Joan S. Hult Women's History Month Lecturer. She lectured on "Feminism, Sports & the Liberated Body" on the 12th of March, 2008. |
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Public Health Internship Poster Session |
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On the 11th of March, 2008, current undergraduate and MPH interns developed poster displays that described their internship sites
and major projects. Students who are seeking internship sites for the following semester also participated.
The Poster Session provided an opportunity for individual conversations with current interns to learn about their sites and projects. |
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on March 5th, 2008. Faculty, staff, students, and
alumni took part in a traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College. Various forms of carbohydrates
were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions. |
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Black History Month Lecture |
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On February 20, 2008, The Department of Kinesiology hosted a lecture by Dr. Angela P. Cole, Associate Professor of Psychology,
Howard University, The Black History Month Lecture was on "Explaining Race Differences in Onlookers' Reactions to the Hurricane Katrina Aftermath." |
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SPH Assembly Meeting |
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The School of Public Health Assembly meetingon the 15th of February, 2008 was for all faculty and staff of the school.
Dean Gold provided a "state of the School" and a new plan of organization for the school was discussed. |
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Tailgate Party 2008 vs Duke |
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On February 13th, we had our first tailgate of 2008. Many visitors showed up with their families.
After the tailgate, everyone watched the game on a large screen. Food was provided by the faculty and students of the
School of Public Health. There were several other games and in all it was a wonderul experience. |
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Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge - Gloria Friedgen |
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The monthly Breakfast with Mrs. Fridge was held on February 6th, 2008. Faculty, staff, students, and
alumni took part in a traditional event promoting collegiality and a sense of family within our College. Various forms of carbohydrates
were offered and consumed! Please contact Gloria Friedgen with questions or suggestions. |
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Seminar on Adolescent Health Behavior in China |
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On February 6th, Dr. Xiaoyi Fang, Fullbright Scholar and Professor of Psychology from
the Beijing Normal University presented a seminar on adolescent health behavior in China including smoking, high risk sexual
behavior, and internet addiction. Dr. Fang is a visiting scholar, Department of Family Science. |
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Chili Cookoff 2008 |
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On January 25th, 2008 the Department of Kinesiology held the Annual Chili Cookoff contest. Participants prepared various kinds of dishes
and took part in the event. |
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Teaching Retreat 2008 |
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On January 24th, 2008, the School of Public Health sponsored a teaching retreat featuring Dr. Ann Smith, Department of Cell Biology
& Molecular Genetics. Dr. Smith shared with the faculty and teaching assistants her strategies for active learning. Dr. Smith has recent publication explaining
how active learning strategies were implemented in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences. |
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