July 2023
CPH Staff Retreat
The CPH Staff Advisory Council will be hosting a summer training retreat for all CPH Staff on Monday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Topics include: Canva, Qualtrics, UGAMart, reimbursements, travel authorization, and event planning. Presentations will be giving by fellow CPH staff and faculty members with lunch to follow. Registration is required. Register Here
Find out more »August 2023
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Student Orientation
The Department of Health Policy & Management will host orientation for incoming Doctor of Public Health students on Wednesday, August 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Rom 163 at the UGA Gwinnett Campus located at 2530 Sever Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. For more information, contact DrPH Program Coordinator Adam Chen. Download the program here.
Find out more »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 »Epidemiology Seminar – Real World Public Health Preparedness and Response
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series Real world public health preparedness and response: Bridging data to policy This week’s guest speaker: Gloria Kang, PhD, MPH, Health Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The seminar will take place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wright Hall Annex Auditorium (Room 150). Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter.
Find out more »Health Promotion & Behavior Back to School Social
Start the year building community within HPB! The Department of Health Promotion & Behavior will host its Back to School Social for students and faculty on Thursday, August 17 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. This is event is RSVP. Please contact, Heather Thompson with any questions.
Find out more »Epidemiology Seminar – Modernizing U.S. Public Health Surveillance
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series Modernizing U.S. Public Health Surveillance This week’s guest speaker: Scott JN McNabb, PhD, MS, Research Professor, Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University The seminar will take place on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wright Hall Annex Auditorium (Room 150). Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter.
Find out more »UGA Public Health Engage Seminar: Health Equity Pre- and Post-COVID-19
Join us for our next virtual UGA Public Health Engage Seminar on Health Equity Pre- and Post-COVID-19 on Wednesday, August 23 at 12:00 p.m. on Zoom. CDC Data Analytics Research Fellow Joseph (Jay) Morris, MPH (BSHP '16) will lead a discussion on how work currently underway to address health inequities was shaped by the pandemic. The presentation will include resources and tools to integrate various data into everyday public health work. Register Now The UGA College of Public Health is…
Find out more »From Chaos to Calm: Disaster Management Internship Info Session
Want to know more about internships in the field of disaster management? The Institute of Disaster Management Disaster Dogs and UGA Medical Reserve Corp invites students for a special informational session on the internship application process Thursday, August 24 at 4:00 p.m. at the Commissary on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Invited panelists include internship coordinators and former disaster management interns who will share first-hand accounts of how they identified and secured their internships. You can join the session virtually…
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 »Epidemiology Seminar – Estimating The Prevalence of Severe Long Term COVID
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series Estimating The Prevalence of Severe Long Term COVID This week’s guest speaker: Owen Devine, PhD, Biostatistical Consultant About our speaker: Dr. Devine is a retired biostatistician with 30 years experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adjunct Associate Professor at Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. He's also an alum with an MS in Forest Science 1982 from UGA!!! The seminar will take place on Wednesday,…
Find out more »September 2023
Labor Day Holiday
No classes; offices closed. See Academic Calendar.
Find out more »Epidemiology Seminar – Inadequate water and sanitation, poor nutrition, and poverty
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series Inadequate water and sanitation, poor nutrition, and poverty: flourishing of enteric diseases in low-resource settings This week’s guest speaker: Elizabeth Rogawski McQuade, PhD MSPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University About our speaker: Dr. Rogawski McQuade is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health. Her training is in infectious disease epidemiology and her research interests are in…
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 »Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session
Join the UGA College of Public Health for a Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom Meeting. Session topics will include: curriculum, professional and personal development opportunities, career paths, and admissions requirements and deadlines. The MPH program is designed to equip students with the population health skills to address the world’s most pressing health issues. Degree concentrations include: Biostatistics, Disaster Management, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Health Promotion,…
Find out more »Workshop: Applications of AI/ML in Health Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity
SPONSOR: AIM-AHEAD
We are pleased to announce a workshop on September 9, 2023 at the University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus in Room 165 to disseminate scientific information related to applications of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) in healthcare and how it might be utilized for health disparities research; provider an opportunity for Atlanta area researchers on AI/ML in healthcare to network; and engage current and future healthcare researchers and practitioners who are from underrepresented communities in the research and practice of AI/ML. Speakers…
Find out more »Guest Seminar: Charles Guddemi, Lessons Learned in Crisis Communications
The UGA Institute for Disaster Management and UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness will be hosting a talk on Wednesday, September 13 with special guest Charles Guddemi, the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency’s (HSEMA) Statewide Interoperability Coordinator. Mr. Guddemi joined HSEMA after his 25-year career with the United States Park Police. He will be speaking about "Lessons Learned in Crisis Communication" based on past events. The event will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Room S306, South…
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 »Epidemiology Seminar – A Tale of Two Cities
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series A Tale of Two Cities This week’s guest speaker: Laurel Murrow, MD, MSc ,Associate Professor of Medicine, AU/UGA Medical Partnership The seminar will take place on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wright Hall Annex Auditorium (Room 150). Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter.
Find out more »CPH Staff Social Hour
The CPH Staff Advisory Council will host its first CPH Staff Social Hour of the semester on Wednesday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Aqua Linda in Normaltown. All CPH staff welcome and encouraged to join!
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 »Epidemiology Seminar – TBA
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series To Be Announced This week’s guest speaker: TBA The seminar will take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.in the Wright Hall Annex Auditorium (Room 150). Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter.
Find out more »CPH Wednesday Wellness Walk
Take your next meeting outside! The CPH Staff Advisory Council invites faculty and staff to join us for our first Wednesday Wellness Walk of the academic year on Wed. September 27 at 3:30 p.m. on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Meeting location will be the front porch of Rhodes Hall. Parking available at the HSC Visitor Lot or with a DP pass. Check the CPH event calendar regularly for the next Wellness Walk or contact the CPH Staff Advisory Council…
Find out more »Global Health Seminar – Household Air Pollution and Childhood Respiratory Illness in Guatemala
UGA College of Public Health Global Health Institute Fall Seminar Series Household Air Pollution and Childhood Respiratory Illness in Guatemala John McCracken, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Global Health Institute, College of Public Health, University of Georgia Please join us for this virtual seminar on Thursday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend! Join the seminar via Zoom at this link: Speaker Bio: Dr. John McCracken is a Professor in the Global Health Institute in the…
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 »Epidemiology Seminar – Misuses and abuses of statistical significance
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series Misuses and abuses of statistical significance This week’s guest speaker: Matt Hayat, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University The seminar will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wright Hall Annex Auditorium (Room 150). Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter.
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 »From Chaos to Calm: Protecting Your Own
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to set up incident command (IC) during a hostage situation? Learn first hand with the the Institute of Disaster Management Disaster Dogs on Thursday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the Commissary on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. This month, they will be hearing from representatives of Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services as well as Gwinnett County Police Department as they discuss the hostage situation of 2013. You can join the session…
Find out more »Epidemiology Seminar – Child Abuse and Neglect as a Public Health Crisis
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series Child Abuse and Neglect as a Public Health Crisis: Explanation and Prevention This week’s guest speaker: Sallie Zehna Starrett, CEO, Brightpaths (Prevent Child Abuse Athens) About the speaker: Sallie has a BS in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia and over a decade of experience working in the non-profit sector, with an emphasis on child welfare and family preservation. She is an Athens native, mom of 2, and…
Find out more »Environmental Health Seminar – Environmental Public Health at the CDC
UGA College of Public Health Environmental Health Science Fall Seminar Series Environmental Public Health at the CDC This week’s speaker: Erik R. Svendsen, Ph.D., MS, Director of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This seminar will take place on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in Room G05 of Aderhold Hall on South Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Izzy Vicens. Dr.…
Find out more »CPH Spirit Week: Trivia Night
The College of Public Health is kicking off Spirit Week with an evening of trivia, snack and family friendly fun on Monday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Athentic Brewing Company in Normaltown. The College's various student clubs will be showcasing their trivia skills. Are you up to the challenge? Bring your own team of competitors or join a team on-site. All are welcome to this fun and relaxed event for all ages.
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 »Epidemiology Seminar – CSTE Training Opportunities and Fellowship
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series CSTE Training Opportunities and Fellowship This week’s guest speakers: Jessica Haupt, MPH, Workforce and Fellowship Coordinator, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Jessica received her BS at West Virginia University (WVU) with a major in Psychology and a minor in Biology. She then received her MPH with a concentration in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. She has worked…
Find out more »Wednesday Wellness Walk
Take that afternoon meeting outside! The CPH Staff Advisory Council invites faculty and staff to join us a Wednesday Wellness Walk this Wed. October 18 at 3:30 3.m. at Lake Herrick/UGA Rec Sports Intramural Fields to walk the Oconee Forest Park Trails. Our meet up location will be in front of the IM Parking Deck on Alumni Drive (Check out this map.). Check the CPH event calendar regularly for the next Wellness Walk or contact the CPH Staff Advisory Council…
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 »Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session
Join the UGA College of Public Health for a Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. via Zoom Meeting. Session topics will include: curriculum, professional and personal development opportunities, career paths, and admissions requirements and deadlines. The MPH program is designed to equip students with the population health skills to address the world’s most pressing health issues. Degree concentrations include: Biostatistics, Disaster Management, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Health Promotion,…
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 »Epidemiology Seminar – Translating genomic epidemiology from academic settings to public health practice
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series From research to application: Translating genomic epidemiology from academic settings to public health practice This week’s guest speaker: Alli Black, PhD, Epidemiologist, Washington Department of Health The seminar will take place on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom (LOCATION CHANGE TO VIRTUAL). Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter. Dr. Alli Black, MS, PhD, is a genomic epidemiologist…
Find out more »SOPH Connections: Professional Networking Event
Join us for the 2nd annual SOPH Connections networking event on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Connect with fellow public health practitioners, academics, and professionals from across sectors as well as UGA alumni, students, faculty, and staff traveling to Athens for the 12th annual State of the Public’s Health conference in the Magnolia Ballroom at the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. This FREE EVENT is hosted by the UGA College of Public Health. Refreshments will be…
Find out more »Global Health Seminar – Is early detection of tuberculosis the key to ending epidemics?
UGA College of Public Health Global Health Institute Fall Seminar Series Is early detection of tuberculosis the key to ending epidemics? Emily Kendall, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Please join us for this virtual seminar on Thursday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend! Speaker Bio: Emily Kendall, MD, PhD, is an associate professor of medicine and epidemiology in the Division of Infectious Diseases…
Find out more »Find the Bulldog: A week-long staff wellness event
It’s “Find the CPH Bulldog” week! Each month our mascots – the CPH gnome and his noble steed – go missing from their home in Rhodes Hall. Help us find them while exploring the far reaches of UGA’s Health Sciences Campus. When you find the pair sometime between Oct. 30 - Nov. 3, take a photo and share it on the UGA CPH Staff Slack @#find-the-bulldog. Location hints are also available. Email [email protected] to join. Check the CPH event calendar…
Find out more »CPH Halloween Potluck
Hey CPH staff (& faculty)! The CPH Staff Advisory Council invites you to a Halloween Potluck on Tuesday, October 31 in Rhodes Hall on the Health Sciences Campus from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring your favorite treat! Costumes are encouraged! Sign up and tell us what you plan to bring here.
Find out more »November 2023
Epidemiology Seminar – GA Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series GA Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) This week’s guest speaker: Andrenita C. West, PhD, MPH, Epidemiologist III, Georgia Department of Public Health The seminar will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom Meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information or Zoom details, contact Amy Winter.
Find out more »Racism in Healthcare: Berry X Emory X UGA Professional Panel
SPONSOR: Partners in Health
Partners in Health will be hosting Professional Panel discussion on the topic of "Racism in Healthcare” on November 1, 2023 at 6pm on Zoom. They will have three distinguished speakers from UGA (our own Tamora Callands, Associate Professor, HPB), Emory, and Berry College who will share their research findings on how racism has influenced health outcomes. The event has been organized in honor of Dr. Paul Farmer's birthday, the founder of Partners in Health, and aims to raise awareness of…
Find out more »Epidemiology & Biostatistics Virtual Open House
Prospective master's (MS) and doctoral (PhD) students are invited to join us for a virtual open house on Thursday, November 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to learn more about degree programs offered by the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics. EPIBIO faculty and students will discuss curriculum, research, admissions, as well as living and studying in Athens, Ga. Get your questions answered! Please join us! Questions? Email us at [email protected]. Register here
Find out more »HPC in the City: Pandemic Hackathon
SPONSOR: Texas Advanced Computing Center as part of SC23 in Denver, CO
Pandemic science in the time of COVID-19 has done a remarkable job of understanding the virus, its spread, and the mechanics of prevention. What we missed – as we did in the 1918 flu pandemic – was an understanding of how to anticipate community behavioral responses to the disease. Our health behaviors were strongly driven by the ways we understood the disease, who we trusted as reliable sources of information, and our capacity to take protective measures such as working…
Find out more »Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Clayton Edenfield, PhD Candidate in Environmental Health
Clayton Edenfield, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Environmental Health Science, will defend his doctoral dissertation - "EHS DEVELOPING ADVANCED MODEL SYSTEMS TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES ON MALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: FOCUS ON ALCOHOL, SARS-COV-2, AND THE BLOOD-TESTIS BARRIER" - on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:30 am in Room G05 in Aderhold Hall on South Campus. All are welcome to attend! Clayton Edenfield is a Ph.D. Candidate and researcher in the lab of Dr. Chas Easley.…
Find out more »CPH Homecoming Tailgate
Hey #PublicHealthDawgs! The CPH Alumni Board invites you to swing by the College of Public Health Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, November 4 to cheer on the Bulldogs, visit with friends, and get your very own Gameday Survival Kit. We'll be set up at the UGA Memorial Garden (adjacent to the Miller Learning Center) 2 hours before kick-off. The event is free; some snacks and refreshments will be provided. Questions? Contact Lynnsey Lafayette. RSVP to let us know you are coming!
Find out more »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 »CPH Chat with a Changemaker – On Aging & How to care for your Loved Ones
Join us Tuesday, November 7 for a special CPH Chat with a Changemaker hosted by the CPH Alumni Board in partnership with the UGA Institute of Gerontology. This free, hybrid event, held at 6:30 p.m. in Hudson Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus AND online via Zoom, will feature a panel discussion on aging and how to care for your loved ones. Food will be provided by Biggum's BBQ starting at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in attending the event…
Find out more »Epidemiology Seminar – Katelin Reishus, MPH & Hope Dishman, MPH, Georgia Department of Public Health
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series To be announced This week’s guest speakers: Katelin Reishus, MPH & Hope Dishman, MPH, Georgia Department of Public Health The seminar will take place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wright Hall Annex Auditorium (Room 150). Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter
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 »2023 APHA Meeting & Expo
Join the UGA College of Public Health at this year's APHA Meeting & Expo in Atlanta from November 12-15, 2023. This year's event will be taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta (285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW). Learn more, register, or plan your experience here.
Find out more »CPH Rooftop Reception at APHA in ATL
Join us in ATL! Alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to the UGA College of Public Health's annual APHA Meeting & Expo Reception on Sunday, November 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at SkyLounge at the Glenn (110 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303). Don't miss out on this fun opportunity to network and meet more of the CPH family. For more information, email [email protected]. RSVP here
Find out more »Epidemiology Seminar – Cancer screening and prevention
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series Cancer screening and prevention This week’s guest speaker: Mark Ebell, MD, Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia The seminar will take place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wright Hall Annex Auditorium (Room 150). Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter.
Find out more »Athens Wellbeing Project Student White Paper Symposium 2023
Join us for an exciting event that focuses on student-led research and presentations about wellbeing! The Athens Wellbeing Project Student White Paper Symposium 2023 will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at George Hall on UGA’s Health Science Campus. The symposium, which kicks off at 2 p.m. will feature engaging presentations and a Q and A session. Presentations will cover topics related to: Housing, Harm Reduction, SNAP Utilization, & Healthcare Access. Light refreshments will be served. Get your ticket for…
Find out more »Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session
Join the UGA College of Public Health for a Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. via Zoom Meeting. Session topics will include: curriculum, professional and personal development opportunities, career paths, and admissions requirements and deadlines. The MPH program is designed to equip students with the population health skills to address the world’s most pressing health issues. Degree concentrations include: Biostatistics, Disaster Management, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Health Promotion,…
Find out more »Wednesday Wellness Walk
The CPH Staff Advisory Council invites faculty and staff to join us for a Wednesday Wellness Walk this Wed. November 15 at 3:30 p.m. on UGA’s North Campus. We’ll be meeting up at the Arch on W. Broad Street. Parking is available at the North Campus Parking Deck. Check the CPH event calendar regularly for the next Wellness Walk or contact the CPH Staff Advisory Council for more information at [email protected].
Find out more »This is Public Health Graduate School Fair in ATL
The Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health’s This Is Public Health Graduate School Fair is headed to Atlanta, GA in November and the UGA College of Public Health will be there! Join us on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET to learn about your options in graduate public health education. Representatives from CEPH-accredited schools and programs, as well as a member from the SOPHAS team, will be available to answer all of your…
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 »Environmental Health Seminar – From Molecular to Regional Scales: Elucidating the Health and Climate Impacts of Combustion Aerosols
UGA College of Public Health Environmental Health Science Fall Seminar Series From Molecular to Regional Scales: Elucidating the Health and Climate Impacts of Combustion Aerosols This week’s speaker: Rawad Saleh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Director of the Air Quality and Climate Research Laboratory, College of Engineering, University of Georgia This seminar will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in Room G305 of Aderhold Hall on South Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Izzy…
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 »Staff Thanksgiving Potluck
Test out a new holiday recipe on your fellow coworkers! The CPH Staff Advisory Council invites you to join us for a Thanksgiving Potluck on Tuesday, November 21 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. in Room 120A of Wright Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Join us for an impromptu celebration of gratitude and giving. Have questions? Email us at [email protected]. Sign up here
Find out more »Student Thanksgiving Break Begins
Through Nov. 24. No classes. See Academic Calendar.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Holiday
Through Nov. 24. No classes; offices closed. See Academic Calendar.
Find out more »Find the Bulldog: A week-long staff wellness event
It’s “Find the CPH Bulldog” week! Each month our mascots – the CPH gnome and his noble steed – go missing from their home in Rhodes Hall. Help us find them while exploring the far reaches of UGA’s Health Sciences Campus. When you find the pair sometime between Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, take a photo and share it on the UGA CPH Staff Slack @#find-the-bulldog. Location hints are also available. Email [email protected] to join. Check the CPH event 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 »Epidemiology Seminar – Estimation of time-varying reproduction number using two different R packages
UGA College of Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fall Seminar Series Estimation of time-varying reproduction number using two different R packages This week’s guest speaker: Isaac Chun-Hai Fung, PhD, and his research team, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University The seminar will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom! . Check back for details. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Amy Winter. In this presentation, Dr.…
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 »Global Health Seminar – Fiscal Decentralization and the HIV Treatment Cascade in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
UGA College of Public Health Global Health Institute Fall Seminar Series Fiscal Decentralization and the HIV Treatment Cascade in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Identifying opportunities to sustain progress made under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Guest Speaker: Tobey Nelson Sapiano, DrPH, MPH, Health Scientist, Division of Global HIV & TB, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Please join us for this virtual seminar on Thursday, November 30 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Everyone is welcome…
Find out more »Athens-Areas Public Health Social
SPONSOR: CPH Alumni Board
The CPH Alumni Board invites you to join them for an Athens-area Public Health Social on Thursday, November 30 at Oak House Distillery as we celebrate Public Health Thank You Day with the local public health community, UGA Public Health alums & friends. Each $15 ticket includes one beverage. Help us fight student food insecurity! Make an additional donation to the UGA Health Sciences Campus Food Pantry. Email [email protected] with any questions. RSVP here
Find out more »December 2023
Environmental Health Alumni Networking Event
The Environmental Health Science Club and Graduate Student Association are hosting the first annual Environmental Health Alumni Networking Event on Friday, December 1. Join us to hear from a panel of EHS alumni on career opportunities in a variety of disciplines and industries, followed by an open floor session, and networking lunch. The event will take 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in a Room 150 of Wright Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Refreshments and a light lunch will…
Find out more »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 »HPB End-of-Year Social
The Department of Health Promotion & Behavior will be hosting an End of Year Social on Thursday, December 14 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Wright Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus.
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 »CPH Faculty & Staff Meeting
The College of Public Health's monthly faculty & staff meeting will be held this Friday, January 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. Meeting details will be emailed. Spring Semester Faculty & Staff Meetings: Friday, February 16 Friday, March 22 Friday, April 26
Find out more »Retirement Celebration for Dr. Pamela Orpinas
Kindly join the UGA College of Public Health & Department of Health Promotion & Behavior for a retirement celebration in honor of Dr. Pamela Orpinas. The event will be taking place Friday, January 19 at 4:00 p.m. in the Carnegie Library on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Please RSVP before Jan. 11 if you plan to attend.
Find out more »IOG Faculty & Staff Meeting
The Institute of Gerontology will hold its monthly Faculty and Staff Meeting on Monday, January 22 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Hudson Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus.
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 »Global Health Seminar – Evolution of hereditary disease risks and the portability of genetic predictions to African populations
UGA College of Public Health Global Health Institute Spring Seminar Series Evolution of hereditary disease risks and the portability of genetic predictions to African populations Guest Speaker: Joe LaChance, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences, College of Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology Please join us for this hybrid seminar on Thursday, January 25 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 120A of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus or via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend! Contact Juliet Sekandi for additional…
Find out more »Environmental Health Seminar – Better, Cheaper, Faster: Method evaluations in environmental sampling and molecular detection
UGA College of Public Health Environmental Health Science Spring Seminar Series (EHSC 8030) Better, Cheaper, Faster: Method evaluations in environmental sampling and molecular detection This week’s speaker: Monica Chan,Ph.D. candidate, Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Public Health, University of Georgia This seminar will take place on Friday, January 26, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1501 of Miller Plant Sciences on South Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Izzy Vicens. Monica Chan is a…
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 »Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session
Join the UGA College of Public Health for a Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session on Wednesday, February 2, 2024 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom Meeting. Session topics will include: curriculum, professional and personal development opportunities, career paths, and admissions requirements and deadlines. The MPH program is designed to equip students with the population health skills to address the world’s most pressing health issues. Degree concentrations include: Biostatistics, Disaster Management, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Health Promotion,…
Find out more »CE/CME Credit Event: Dementia Topics in Primary Care
SPONSOR: Piedmont Healthcare/ UGA CARE Center
The UGA CARE Center is partnering with Piedmont Athens Regional for a CE/CME focused on Dementia Topics in Primary Care on Saturday, February 3 at the Drew Lecture Hall at Piedmont Athens Regional. Attending this event offers 6.5 CEU/CE/CME Credits at no cost whatsoever. The day-long conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at 5:00 p.m., breaking briefly for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. The presentation will be streamed to remote audiences across Georgia. Breakfast and lunch will…
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 »From Chaos to Calm: Legal Insights on Navigating Disasters
Have you ever wondered what it's like to practice law in the field of disaster management? Learn firsthand with the Institute of Disaster Management Disaster Dogs on Tuesday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. at the Commissary on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. This month we will be hearing from Brandy Scott Mai, Attorney and Emergency Manager. She will be sharing her career path and experiences, including, but not limited to, her work with vulnerable populations, veteran nonprofits, and communication sectors.…
Find out more »College of Public Health Graduate Programs Open House
Save the Date for the UGA College of Public Health's annual Graduate Programs Open House on Thursday, February 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Prospective students are invited to enjoy and immersive on campus experience to visit with faculty, staff and students and learn more about life as graduate student at UGA Public Health. Lunch and refreshments will be served. More details to come. Guests are also encouraged to attend the College's Research Day at The Classic Center in downtown Athens…
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 »College of Public Health Research Day
Download flyer. Please save the date for the UGA College of Public Health's inaugural Research Day on Friday, February 9th, at The Classic Center. This event brings together research faculty and students from across Public Health to share findings, innovations, and collaborate on current and future projects. Each department will present a symposium talk from a faculty member selected by the department and three-minute lightening talks by departmental faculty members, trainees, or students. The day will also include a keynote…
Find out more »CPH Wellness Walk – now on Fridays!
CPH monthly Wellness Walks are moving to Fridays! The CPH Staff Advisory Council invites faculty and staff to join us for our first CPH Wellness Walk of 2024 on Friday, February 9 at 3:30 p.m. on UGA’s North Campus. We’ll be meeting up at the Arch on W. Broad Street. Parking is available at the North Campus Parking Deck. Save the date for our upcoming Wellness Walks on March 15 and April 12. Check the CPH event calendar regularly for the…
Find out more »CPH Faculty & Staff Meeting
The College of Public Health's monthly faculty & staff meeting will be held this Friday, February 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. Meeting details will be emailed. Spring Semester Faculty & Staff Meetings: Friday, March 29 Friday, April 26
Find out more »B.S. in Health Promotion Information Session
Join us for an informational session on Wednesday, February 21st at 4:00 p.m. in Room 213 of the Ramsey Student Center to learn more about the Health Promotion major at the UGA College of Public Health. Join the CPH Health Promotion team to learn more about the major, connect with faculty and current students, and discover how Health Promotion fits your career goals! Have questions, email Heather McEachern at [email protected] or Dr. Chrissy Proctor at [email protected]. VIRTUAL Option Available: For…
Find out more »In-Person Session: Health Promotion Application Essay Feedback
Are you an undergraduate student working on your application to become an Health Promotion major? Take advantage of our in-person, drop-in session Thursday, February 22nd from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in 303 Ramsey to receive professional feedback on your B.S. in Health Promotion application essay with our career consultant for the College of Public Health. PLEASE NOTE: You must have your essay completed in order to receive feedback! Applications for the Health Promotion Major are due Friday, March 1st. Questions?…
Find out more »Virtual Session: Health Promotion Application Essay Feedback
Are you an undergraduate student working on your application to become an Health Promotion major? Take advantage of our virtual drop-in session Tuesday, February 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to receive professional feedback on your B.S. in Health Promotion application essay with our career consultant for the College of Public Health. PLEASE NOTE: You must have your essay completed in order to receive feedback! Applications for the Health Promotion Major are due Friday, March 1st. Questions? Email [email protected].…
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 »In Person Session: Health Promotion Application Essay Feedback
Are you an undergraduate student working on your application to become an Health Promotion major? Take advantage of our in-person, drop-in session Thursday, February 29th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in 303 Ramsey to receive professional feedback on your B.S. in Health Promotion application essay with our career consultant for the College of Public Health. PLEASE NOTE: You must have your essay completed in order to receive feedback! Applications for the Health Promotion Major are due Friday, March 1st.…
Find out more »2024 Gene Brody Symposium – Cultivating Health Equity & Sustainable Social Justice
SPONSOR: Center for Family Research and the College of Public Health
Debra Furr-Holden, a highly regarded scholar in health disparities and policy-level interventions promoting health equity, will be featured in the virtual 2024 Gene Brody Symposium co-sponsored by the Center for Family Research and the College of Public Health at UGA. Dr. Furr-Holden is Dean of NYU's School of Global Public Health and has extensive experience working with local and national policymakers through her action-oriented research. Leading the discussion will be UGA’s April Few-Demo, department head of Human Development and Family Science in UGA’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences.…
Find out more »Global Health Seminar – Human Trafficking as a Global Public Health Issue
UGA College of Public Health Global Health Institute Spring Seminar Series Human Trafficking as a Global Public Health Issue Guest Speaker: David Okech, MSW, Ph.D., Georgia Athletics Association Professor of Human Trafficking Implementation Research, and Director, Center on Human Trafficking Research & Outreach (CenHTRO), School of Social Work, University of Georgia Please join us for this hybrid seminar on Thursday, February 29 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend! Contact Juliet Sekandi for additional information. Join the Zoom…
Find out more »March 2024
Spring Break Potluck
The CPH Staff Advisory Council would like to invite staff (and faculty) to a Spring Break Potluck on Wednesday, March 6 in 120A Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy some Spring vibes with fellow CPH peeps! Sign up here and tell us what you would like to bring.
Find out more »From Chaos to Calm: Toxicology Response to Disaster
Have you ever wondered about the intricate dance between emergency medicine and toxicology, especially in the face of unexpected disasters? Learn firsthand with the Institute of Disaster Management Disaster Dogs on Tuesday, March 12 at 4:15 p.m. on Zoom. This month, we will be hearing from Dr. Ziad Kazzi, emergency medicine physician and toxicologist. He will be sharing his experiences in the fields of toxicology and disaster medicine in the aftermath of the 2020 Beirut Port Explosion. This month's meeting…
Find out more »CPH Wellness Walk
CPH monthly Wellness Walks are moving to Fridays! The CPH Staff Advisory Council invites faculty and staff to join us for next CPH Wellness Walk on Friday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. Meeting location will be the front porch of Rhodes Hall. Parking available at the HSC Visitor Lot or with a DP pass. Save the date for our upcoming Wellness Walk on April 12. Check the CPH event calendar regularly for the next Wellness…
Find out more »Environmental Health Seminar – Comparative Analysis of Nucleotide Excision Repair between Bats and Humans Program
UGA College of Public Health Environmental Health Science Spring Seminar Series (EHSC 8030) Comparative Analysis of Nucleotide Excision Repair between Bats and Humans Program This week’s speaker: Kyle Jones, PhD Candidate, Department of Environmental Health Science (Lipp Lab), College of Public Health, University of Georgia (Third Year Talk) This seminar will take place on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1501 of Miller Plant Sciences on South Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact…
Find out more »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 »Environmental Health Seminar – Impact of Tobacco Smoke Extract on in vitro Spermatogenesis
UGA College of Public Health Environmental Health Science Spring Seminar Series (EHSC 8030) Impact of Tobacco Smoke Extract on in vitro Spermatogenesis This week’s speaker: Kylie Tager, PhD Candidate, Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program (Easley Lab), University of Georgia (Third Year Talk) We welcome you all to join us Friday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1501 of Miller Plant Sciences to greet Kylie Tager as our next EHSC 8030 seminar speaker. Kylie Tager, a third-year Ph.D. student in the Toxicology program,…
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 »Dawg Day of Giving
All CPH Dawgs will have 24 hours to make a gift of any size to any area of campus. This collective display of Bulldog generosity will propel the university to ever-greater heights. Get ready to answer the call during our annual Dawg Day of Giving. Learn more or make your gift today. #CallingAllDawgs #CPHDawgsCare
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 »Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Jacob Harth, PhD Candidate in Neuroscience (IoG)
Jacob Harth, a Neuroscience PhD candidate in the Institute of Gerontology, will defend his doctoral dissertation – “Individual Differences in Slow-Motion Thresholds” – on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 12:30 pm in Room 31 of Hudson Hall on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. All are welcome to attend!
Find out more »Global Health Seminar – The Black Angels: The Untold Story of Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis
SPONSOR: UGA Global Health Institute + Emory University
UGA College of Public Health Global Health Institute Spring Seminar Series The Black Angels: The Untold Story of Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis Please join us Thursday, March 28 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom or in person, as writer and author Maria Smilios leads a conversation about her book "The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis." Spanning the Great Depression and moving through World War II and beyond, the book tells the story of a…
Find out more »Environmental Health Seminar – Roles of BRCA1-BARD1 E3 ubiquitin ligase in genome maintenance and tumor suppression
UGA College of Public Health Environmental Health Science Spring Seminar Series (EHSC 8030) Roles of BRCA1-BARD1 E3 ubiquitin ligase in genome maintenance and tumor suppression This week’s speaker: Weixing Zhao, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, UT Health at San Antonio This seminar will take place on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1501 of Miller Plant Sciences on South Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact Izzy…
Find out more »CPH Faculty & Staff Meeting
The College of Public Health's monthly faculty & staff meeting will be held this Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Room 150 of Wright Hall on the Health Sciences Campus. Meeting details will be emailed. Spring Semester Faculty & Staff Meetings: Friday, April 26
Find out more »TEDxUGA 2024: Snapshot
Join the University of Georgia for the 11th annual TEDxUGA. A snapshot captures a fleeting moment in its purest form, unfiltered and unrestrained. One snapshot is a single perspective, but when united with others, a gallery emerges. TEDxUGA 2024: Snapshot will provide a lens into the gallery of ideas that exist within the University of Georgia community. Join us as we explore the candid experiences, groundbreaking research, and innovative scholarship that will frame the future. Among the invited speakers is…
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 »NPHW 2024: Free First Aid Kits
SPONSOR: Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
It’s National Public Health Week! The Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (GSEB) is kicking off by distributing free first aid kits all day Monday, April 1. Get your by visiting GSEB on the the porch of Miller Hall on the UGA Health Science Campus.
Find out more »NPHW 2024: APHA Kick Off Forum
Join the American Public Health Association for the kickoff of National Public Health Week 2024! Starting with a keynote address from Pattie Gonia, a popular drag queen, environmental and LGBTQ+ activist and community organizer, the forum virtual on Monday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. will feature a panel discussion on public health’s work with communities – what’s going well and what we still need to do to achieve health equity. Find out how to watch it live on YouTube. Get…
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Trivia Night
The College of Public Health is kicking off National Public Health Week with an evening of trivia, snack and family friendly fun on Monday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Athentic Brewing Company in Normaltown. Are you up to the challenge? Bring your own team of competitors or join the UGA College of Public Health team on-site. All are students, faculty, staff and friends are welcome to this fun and relaxed event for all ages. RSVP coming soon...
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Tasty Tuesday
There is no better way to start your morning during National Public Health Week than with a tasty breakfast treat! So on Tuesday, April 2, don't forget to swing by the the Rhodes Hall Porch on the HSC (between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) to grab a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee or hot tea. See you then!
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Free Exercise Class
SPONSOR: Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
It’s National Public Health Week! Celebrate health and wellness by joining the Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (GSEB) for a free exercise Tuesday, April 2 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the porch of Miller Hall on the UGA Health Science Campus. Don't forget your water bottle! All are welcome to attend.
Find out more »NPHW 2024 Student Day: Getting Your First Gig – An Early-Career Professionals Panel
It's NPHW Student Day! Join APHA’s Student Assembly for a free, virtual panel on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:00 p.m. aimed at public health students and early-career professionals seeking their "first gig" in the field. Get insights on how to make the jump from public health student to public health professional directly from the folks who have been there. Learn more and register here.
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Sexual Health Event @ Tate – Free Condoms & Testing
SPONSOR: Northeast Health District
It's National Public Health Week! Know your status, make informed choices, and take control of your sexual health. Free condoms, along with free & confidential testing, will be provided by the Northeast Health District on Wednesday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tate Student Center Plaza. Don't miss out – mark your calendar today and be part of a healthier campus community! Questions? Email [email protected].
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Blood Drive @ Tate
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
It's National Public Health Week! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Tate Student Center on April 3 & 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 at the Tate Student Center. Click here to sign up to donate. Upcoming Blood Drives: April 30 - Memorial Hall May 14 - Tate Student Center
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Pet a Pup @ HSC
SPONSOR: Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
It’s National Public Health Week! Come meet Luigi the guide dog! The Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (GSEB) invite you take part in a little pet therapy on Wednesday, April 3 at 12:30 p.m. on the porch of Miller Hall on the UGA Health Science Campus. All are welcome to attend.
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Free Blood Pressure Screening @ HSC
It’s National Public Health Week! The Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (GSEB) invite you to check in on your heart health with a free blood pressure screening on Wednesday, April 3 from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. on the porch of Miller Hall on the UGA Health Science Campus. All are welcome to attend.
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Free Yoga @ HSC
SPONSOR: Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
It’s National Public Health Week! Celebrate health and wellness by joining the Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (GSEB) for a free yoga session Wednesday, April 3 at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Andrea Swartzendruber on the porch of Miller Hall on the UGA Health Science Campus. Don't forget your water bottle and yoga mat! All are welcome to attend.
Find out more »NPHW 2024: APHA annual #NPHWChat
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is hosting its 13th annual National Public Health Week #NPHWChat on Wednesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. ET. It's the biggest public health conversation of the year. Join us for an hour of collaboration and conversation with hundreds of public health organizations and leaders. Make sure you RSVP online and follow @NPHW on X and Threads to get updates about the chat. This year's questions can be found here. Use the official hashtag, #NPHWchat…
Find out more »NPHW 2024: CPH Game Day @ Myers Quad
Hey students! Join your fellow UGA Public Health Dawgs for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship on Wednesday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Myers Quad. Activities will include 9-hole Putt Putt Golf, Cornhole, and popsicles. Don't miss out! The event is hosted by the CPH Advising Office and our CPH student clubs. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Find out more »NPHW 2024: Blood Drive @ Tate
SPONSOR: American Red Cross
It's National Public Health Week! The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Tate Student Center on April 3 & 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 at the Tate Student Center. Click here to sign up to donate. Upcoming Blood Drives: April 30 - Memorial Hall May 14 - Tate Student Center
Find out more »Public Health Spotlight: A Day in the Life
SPONSOR: ASPPH and the de Beaumont Foundation
ASPPH is hosting a free virtual webinar April 4 at 12:00 p.m. for anyone interested in learning more the career opportunities you can pursue with a public health degree. Panelists are honorees from the de Beaumont Foundation’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health program will share insights from their diverse roles in private sector, government, climate justice, and oral health initiatives. Don’t miss this chance to expand your understanding of public health careers! Register here
Find out more »Environmental Health Seminar – Effect of Tea Catechins on alpha-synuclein in Caenorhabditis elegans Parkinson’s model
UGA College of Public Health Environmental Health Science Spring Seminar Series (EHSC 8030) Effect of Tea Catechins on alpha-synuclein in Caenorhabditis elegans Parkinson's model: Targeting Host-Microbe interactions This week’s speaker: Ali Rehman, PhD Candidate (Third Year Talk), Environmental Health Science (Tang Lab), College of Public Health, University of Georgia This seminar will take place on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1501 of Miller Plant Sciences on South Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend! For more information, contact…
Find out more »2024 Delta Omega Induction Ceremony
The Beta Chi Chapter of the Delta Omega Honor Society will host its annual induction ceremony and celebration on Friday, April 5 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. The event will also feature a special tribute to public health educator, Emeritus faculty member and fellow Chapter member Dr. Joel Lee. Delta Omega is an honorary public health society whose mission is to promote excellence in contributing to the field of public…
Find out more »2024 CURO Symposium
The 2024 CURO Symposium will be taking place Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9 at the Classic Center in downtown Athens, Ga. The complete schedule for oral presentations and for the poster sessions can be found here. The annual CURO Symposium, hosted by the UGA Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, highlights excellence in undergraduate research at the University of Georgia, by offering an opportunity for students to communicate their own research to the broader community.
Find out more »Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session
Join the UGA College of Public Health for a Virtual Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom Meeting. Session topics will include: curriculum, professional and personal development opportunities, career paths, and admissions requirements and deadlines. The MPH program is designed to equip students with the population health skills to address the world’s most pressing health issues. Degree concentrations include: Biostatistics, Disaster Management, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Health Promotion,…
Find out more »Student Well-Being Workshop
Feeling stressed? Feeling overwhelmed? The Department of Health Promotion & Behavior is hosting a student well-being workshop on Tuesday, April 9 from 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. in Room 224 of the Ramsey Student Center. Come hear from experts about how to healthily de-stress, decompress, and find support. Co-sponsors include the University Health Center. Please RSVP if you plan to attend by Friday, April 5. RSVP Here
Find out more »CPH Wellness Walk
CPH monthly Wellness Walks are moving to Fridays! The CPH Staff Advisory Council invites faculty and staff to join us for next CPH Wellness Walk on Friday, April at 3:30 p.m. at Bishop Park. The meeting location will be the front porch of Rhodes Hall. Parking available at the HSC Visitor Lot or with a DP pass. Free parking is also available at Bishop Park. Check the CPH event calendar regularly for the next Wellness Walk or contact the CPH…
Find out more »Voices in Leadership featuring Georgia Public Health Deans
SPONSOR: Women in Global Health Georgia, USA
Women in Global Health Georgia,USA will be hosting a virtual webinar - Voices in Leadership - Tuesday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. featuring Deans from three of the largest schools of public health in Georgia for a conversation exploring their career paths, how their institutions are enabling a future workforce in global public health, key challenges facing global health, and more. Speakers include: Dean Marsha Davis, PhD, University of Georgia; Dean Daniele Fallin, PhD, Emory University; and Dean Rodney Lyn,…
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.
Find out more »Environmental Health Seminar – Cannabis and Reproductive Health
UGA College of Public Health Environmental Health Science Spring Seminar Series (EHSC 8030) Cannabis and Reproductive Health This week’s speaker: Jamie Lo, PhD, MD, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Adjunct Associate Professor of Urology, School of Medicine and Associate Professor, Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University This seminar will take place on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1501 of Miller Plant Sciences on South Campus. Everyone is welcome to attend! For…
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