August 2023
CPH Graduate Student Orientation
All incoming graduate students (MS, PhD, MPH, MHA) are invited to attend the UGA College of Public Health’s annual orientation which will be on Mon. August 14 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Tues. August 15 from 12:30 to 5:15 p.m. in Wright Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Registration is required. During the two-day event, incoming graduate students will learn about CPH degree programs and research opportunities, participate in skill building workshops focused on research and other…
Find out more »Graduate Student Welcome Luncheon
As a part of our 2023 Graduate Student Orientation program, the CPH Alumni Board will be a hosting a luncheon on Monday, August 14 for our newest graduate students. Current students and alumni are invited to attend. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. on the Miller Hall Parade Grounds at the UGA Health Sciences Campus. RSVP here
Find out more »CPH Faculty & Staff Meeting
The College of Public Health's first monthly faculty & staff meeting of the academic year will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. Meeting details will be emailed. Fall Semester Faculty & Staff Meetings: September 22, 3-4:30 p.m. October 20, 3-4:30 p.m. November 17, 3-4:30 p.m. December 8, 3-4:30 p.m.
Find out more »September 2023
Labor Day Holiday
No classes; offices closed. See Academic Calendar.
Find out more »ACHE and IHI First General Body Meeting
Please join the UGA chapters of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School for their first General Body meeting of the academic year on Wednesday, September 6. Come learn about both of organizations, meet their executive boards, and find how to get involved! The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in Room 120A of Wright Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »First Aid & CPR Training
Hey students! The Future Health Promoters Club will be hosting two First Aid & CPR Training Events on September 17 and October 8 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Creswell Hall. This is a great way to earn your First Aid and CPR certification for any upcoming internships or volunteer opportunities. Sign up by: 1) adding your name in the sign up link below, and then 2) Venmo @Greg-Brooks-12, the appropriate course fee with the note “CPR/First Aid Class-Future Health Promoters.” Pay…
Find out more »MPH-MSW Information Session for First Year MPH Students
Are you a first-year MPH student in Health Promotion & Behavior, Gerontology, or Health Policy & Management who is interested in pursuing a Master of Social Work? Join us on Zoom on Monday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 133 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus or via Zoom for an MPH-MSW Information Session. Applications to join the MSW program this Spring are due November 15. Learn more about the MSW/MPH program here. Please email [email protected] with…
Find out more »Public Health Careers & Networking Opportunity
The CPH Office of Academic Affairs is hosting a public health careers and networking event on Thursday, September 21 on the HSC for CPH undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about career opportunities in public health. Join us from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in a Rhodes Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus to meet and mingle with representatives from various public health agencies and organizations in Georgia and beyond. Students from all degrees and disciplines are invited…
Find out more »CPH Faculty & Staff Meeting
The College of Public Health's monthly faculty & staff meeting will be held Friday, September 22, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. Meeting details will be emailed. Fall Semester Faculty & Staff Meetings: October 20, 3-4:30 p.m. November 17, 3-4:30 p.m. December 8, 3-4:30 p.m.
Find out more »MHA Spirit Night
Master of Health Administration (MHA) Spirit Night is happening Tuesday, September 26, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Alumni Cookie Dough downtown. Help the MHA Student Executive Board raise money to support professional events for students by joining them for a sweet treat! 10% of proceeds earned within that time frame will go towards the MHA Executive Board budget. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact [email protected] with questions.
Find out more »October 2023
Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Sarah Merkle, DrPH Candidate
Sarah Merkle, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her doctoral dissertation - "Reported impact of COVID-19 workload and stressors on school nurses’ provision of care during the 2021-2022 school year: A secondary data analysis of U.S. school nurse survey data" - on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Hudson Hall Conference Room on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. To join via Zoom, please contact [email protected]. All are welcome…
Find out more »Double Dawgs (BS/AB +MPH) Virtual Information Session
Are you a current UGA undergraduate student interested in pairing your Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with a Master of Public Health (MPH)? The UGA College of Public Health will be holding a virtual information session about the 4+1 options offered at CPH through UGA's Double Dawgs program on Tuesday, October 3 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Please email Kathryn Pollett at [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Speed Networking with CPH Alumni
SPONSOR: CPH Alumni Board
Hey students, this is your opportunity meet UGA College of Public Health alumni and expand your professional network! The CPH Alumni Board invites you to join them for a Speed Networking event on Sunday, October 8 starting at 2:00 pm in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. Students who attend gain first hand insights from alumni about their chosen career paths and learn how their CPH education has impacted their careers and lives. All disciplines and…
Find out more »First Aid & CPR Training
Hey students! The Future Health Promoters Club will be hosting two First Aid & CPR Training Events on September 17 and October 8 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Creswell Hall. This is a great way to earn your First Aid and CPR certification for any upcoming internships or volunteer opportunities. Sign up by: 1) adding your name in the sign up link below, and then 2) Venmo @Greg-Brooks-12, the appropriate course fee with the note “CPR/First Aid Class-Future Health Promoters.” Pay…
Find out more »CPH Spirit Week: Free HIV Testing @ Tate
It's CPH Spirit! Take advantage of free and confidential HIV Testing provided by the Northeast Health District on Tuesday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tate Student Center Plaza. Know your status, make informed choices, and take control of your health. Don't miss out – mark your calendar today and be part of a healthier campus community! Questions? Email [email protected].
Find out more »Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Natasha Ptomey, DrPH Candidate
Natasha Ptomey, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her doctoral dissertation - "Investigating Women’s Perception of Preventive Care and Patient-Provider Communication and Their Association with Healthcare Utilization" - on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:00 am in Room 119 of the UGA Gwinnett Campus. All are welcome to attend!
Find out more »CPH Spirit Week: Meet Up at the Farmers Market
It's CPH Spirit Week! The Global Health Union and UGA College of Public Health are hosting a meetup on Wednesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Athens Farmers Market downtown at the Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Shop local and meet fellow College of Public Health students. Don't forget to wear your CPH t-shirt so we can find you! Don't have one? We’ll give you one at the event. So don't miss out! Have questions? Email [email protected].
Find out more »CPH Spirit Week: Picnic & Social
Join your fellow UGA Public Health Dawgs for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship on Thursday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. at the Lake Herrick Pavilion at the UGA Intramural Fields. Dinner will be served starting at 5:00 p.m. Make sure you arrive on time to get photos taken with our "Special Guest" between 5:30-6:00 p.m. Free parking is available. The pavilion is located next to the Intramural Fields parking deck. The event is hosted by the CPH Office…
Find out more »CPH Spirit Week: Free Yoga on the Lawn
It's CPH Spirit Week! On Friday, October 19 at 9:00 a.m., Shakti Yoga Studio will lead a 1-hour power yoga session on parade grounds in front of Miller Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat and bottled water. Rain or Shine. Questions? Email [email protected].
Find out more »CPH Faculty & Staff Meeting
The College of Public Health's monthly faculty & staff meeting will be held this Friday, October 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. Meeting details will be emailed. Fall Semester Faculty & Staff Meetings: November 17, 3-4:30 p.m. December 8, 3-4:30 p.m.
Find out more »Open House: Learn more about DrPH at UGA Gwinnett
Interested in learning more about the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program at the University of Georgia? Join us Saturday, October 21 for an Open House at the UGA Gwinnett Campus (2530 Sever Road, Lawrenceville, GA) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree program at the UGA College of Public Health is designed to prepare graduates for senior level public health practice careers. Options are also available for students with interests in academia or…
Find out more »MHA Spirit Night
Master of Health Administration (MHA) Spirit Night is happening Tuesday, October 24, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Alumni Cookie Dough downtown. Help the MHA Student Executive Board raise money to support professional events for students by joining them for a sweet treat! 10% of proceeds earned within that time frame will go towards the MHA Executive Board budget. Show up and enter your name in a raffle to win a $10 Alumni Cookie Dough gift card. We look forward to seeing…
Find out more »November 2023
Innovate Research Discussion Series – Seeding Efficient Large Scale Public Health Interventions in Diverse Spatial Social Networks
The next CPH Innovate Research Discussion Series seminar will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (in person) in Room 200 of the Rhodes Hall on the HSC and (virtually) via Zoom. The guest speaker Yilan Xu, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The title of her seminar is "Seeding Efficient Large Scale Public Health Interventions in Diverse Spatial Social Networks" Please register for Zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/uga23xu Dr. Yilan…
Find out more »MHA Percentage Night
Master of Health Administration (MHA) program's final Spirit Night is happening Thursday, November 9, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Surcheros Fresh Mex. Help the MHA Student Executive Board raise money to support professional events for students! 10% of the proceeds earned within that time frame will go towards the MHA Executive Board budget. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact [email protected] with questions.
Find out more »Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Ena Wanliss, DrPH Candidate
Ena Wanliss, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her doctoral dissertation - "Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening among High-Risk African American Young Adults (Ages 18-45) with Obesity"" - on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:30 am via Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. All are welcome to attend! Dissertation Committee: Dr. Janani Rajbhandari-Thapa, PhD (Chair) Dr. Allison Berg, PhD Dr. Monique Young, PhD (CDC, External member)
Find out more »ACHE Networking Workshop
Please join the UGA student chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives for a special networking workshop on Thursday, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the HSC. The workshop will help interested students develop networking skill while making meaningful connections with healthcare leadership. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Find out more »CPH Faculty & Staff Meeting
The College of Public Health's monthly faculty & staff meeting will be held this Friday, November 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. Meeting details will be emailed. Fall Semester Faculty & Staff Meetings: December 8, 3-4:30 p.m.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Holiday
Through Nov. 24. No classes; offices closed. See Academic Calendar.
Find out more »Master of Health Administration Information Session
Interested in being a leader in healthcare? Join us for a virtual Master of Health Administration (MHA) Information Session on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom Meeting. Connect with current student to learn more about the curriculum, professional and personal development opportunities, career paths, and admissions requirements and deadlines. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Virtual Open House
Interested in learning more about the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program offered at the University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus? Join us for a virtual open house on Wednesday, November 29 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom Meeting. The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree program at the UGA College of Public Health is designed to prepare graduates for senior level public health practice careers. Options are also available for students with interests in academia or applied research careers…
Find out more »Master of Health Administration (MHA) Networking Event
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program hosting a networking event on Wednesday, November 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in a Room 150 of Wright Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Refreshments will be provided. For further information, contact Madison Hiatt.
Find out more »December 2023
Fall 2023 MPH Poster Showcase
Learn more about the work our students do! Join us as our graduating Master of Public Health (MPH) students share their Applied Practice Experiences (APEs) during our Fall MPH Poster Showcase. The event will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in Room 150 of the Wright Hall Annex on the Health Sciences Campus. Please contact Margaret McCallister with any questions.
Find out more »Faculty & Staff End-of-Year Feast-ival
The College of Public Health's invites faculty & staff to an End-of-Year Feast-ival on Friday, December 8, 2023 starting at 2:00 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. We ask those who plan to attend bring a treasured family recipe or a cherished holiday tradition to share out our first multicultural potluck. Join us in celebrating the cultural diversity of our faculty & staff! This event is hosted by the CPH Dean’s Office, Inclusive Excellence…
Find out more »2023 Fall Commencement
The University of Georgia Commencement for the Fall 2023 semester will take place Friday, December 15, 2023. Graduates from Summer 20223are invited to participate in the Fall Commencement ceremony. Clear bag policy is now in effect for commencement. More information at: https://commencement.uga.edu/
Find out more »Christmas Holidays
Through Dec. 29. No classes, offices closed. See Academic Calendar.
Find out more »January 2024
New Year’s Day Holiday
No classes, offices closed. See Academic Calendar.
Find out more »Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
No classes; offices closed. See Academic Calendar.
Find out more »Master of Health Administration (MHA) Information Session
If you are interested in being a future leader in healthcare or applying to graduate school, make sure to join the UGA Master of Health Administration’s informational session on Wednesday, January 23 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom Meeting. This is an opportunity for interested students to log on and learn more about the MHA program from current MHA students!. Meeting ID 754 2407 5477. Passcode: wV3PEe. Have questions? Email Stephanie Cannon.
Find out more »February 2024
Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Nicole Gualandi, DrPH Candidate
Nicole Gualandi, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her doctoral dissertation - "Barriers and Facilitators to Infection Prevention and Control Activities: A Study Based on a Survey of Patient Care Hemodialysis Technicians" - on Thursday, February 2, 2024 at 9:00 am via Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. All are welcome to attend! Dissertation Committee: Dr. Jennifer Gay, PhD (Chair) Dr. M. Mahmud Khan, PhD Dr. Shannon Novosad, MD…
Find out more »Double Dawgs (BS/AB +MPH) Virtual Information Session
Are you a current UGA undergraduate student interested in pairing your Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with a Master of Public Health (MPH)? The UGA College of Public Health will be holding a virtual information session about the 4+1 options offered at CPH through UGA’s Double Dawgs program on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 12 PM - 1 PM. Please email Kathryn Pollett at [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Discover HPAM Day
The second annual Discover Health Policy & Management (HPAM) Day is happening on Thursday, February 8, from 3 pm to 5 pm. Join us for a celebration of research, teaching, and community engagement in the Health Policy & Management department in the College of Public Health. RSVP Here
Find out more »DrPH Conversation Series: Preparing for the Comprehensive Exams
The students of the Doctor of Public Health Program will be hosting a special event for anyone interested in learning how to prepare for their DrPH Comprehensive Exams. The session will take place virtually on Zoom Wednesday, February 28 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Guest speakers will be HPAM faculty members Dr. Suhang Song and Dr. Shana Scott, along with a panel of current DrPH Candidates. Click here to RSVP
Find out more »Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Farah Moazzem Chowdhury, DrPH Candidate
Farah Moazzem Chowdhury, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her doctoral dissertation - "Determinants of Synchronized Video or Phone Tele Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Secondary Data Analysis Among US Adults" - on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. All are welcome to attend! Dissertation Committee: Dr. M. Mahmud Khan, Ph.D. (Chair) Dr. Jenay Beer, Ph.D. Dr. Letitia…
Find out more »March 2024
Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Jamila Ealey, DrPH Candidate
Jamila Ealey, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her doctoral dissertation - "Expanding HIV prevention opportunities during COVID-19 restrictions; lessons learned using HIV self-testing and PrEP as public health tools in Georgia" - on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. All are welcome to attend! Dissertation Committee: Dr. Mohammad R. Haider, PhD (Chair) Dr. Janani R. Thapa, PhD Dr. Rodriques…
Find out more »Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Janelle Peralez Gunn, DrPH Candidate
Janelle Peralez Gunn, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her doctoral dissertation - "Added Sugars in Baby and Toddler Foods: Does the Current Baby and Toddler Food Market Enable Avoidance of Added Sugars?" - on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm via Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. All are welcome to attend! Dissertation Committee: Dr. Janani Rajbhandari- Thapa, PhD (Chair) Dr. Caree Cotwright, PhD, RDN Dr.…
Find out more »Paths in Healthcare: A discussion with industry professionals
The UGA Master of Health Administration program invites UGA students in all disciplines to join them for a discussion exploring healthcare careers beyond hospitals and health systems. Learn about careers in healthcare consulting, marketing, recruitment and more on March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Courtney Chaffin with any questions.
Find out more »Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Jenny Houlroyd, DrPH Candidate
Jenny Houlroyd, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend her doctoral dissertation - "Are We Failing at the Last Line of Defense? Rethinking Respiratory Protection in a Changing World, a Qualitative Analysis Key Informant Study" - on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 9:00 am via Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. All are welcome to attend! Dissertation Committee: Dr. Janani R. Thapa, PhD (Chair) Dr. Cesar Escalante, PhD Dr. Susan…
Find out more »Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Jhetari Carney, DrPH Candidate
Jhetari Carney, a Doctor of Public Health candidate in the Department of Health Policy and Management, will defend his doctoral dissertation - "Assessment of Psychosocial Correlates of PrEP Familiarity and Intention Among Heterosexual Black Men: A National Perspective" - on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11:00 am via Zoom. Please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. All are welcome to attend! Dissertation Committee: Dr. Mohammad Rifat Haider, PhD (Chair) Dr. Nathan Hansen, PhD Dr. Dantrell Simmons, DrPH (Substance Abuse and…
Find out more »April 2024
National Public Health Week
UGA College of Public Health is celebrating National Public Health Week! Join us in recognizing the contributions of public health and highlighting issues that are important to improving our nation's health. How can you participate? Visit the CPH event calendar for College-sponsored activities this week. RSVP to join the Annual #NPHWChat Wednesday, April 3 at 2pm on X and Threads. Check out APHA's events page for a list of nationwide NPHW programming, including FREE online continuing education courses (CHES, CPH,…
Find out more »Double Dawgs (BS/AB +MPH) Virtual Information Session
Are you a current UGA undergraduate student interested in pairing your Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with a Master of Public Health (MPH)? The UGA College of Public Health will be holding a virtual information session about the 4+1 options offered at CPH through UGA’s Double Dawgs program on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 3 PM - 4 PM. Please email Kathryn Pollett at [email protected] for the Zoom link.
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