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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Photo Slideshow & Video: Graduation 2015

The 2015 School of Public Health graduation was held April 30, 2015 at 3:00 pm in Hill Auditorium

This year's graduation speaker, Sekou Andrews, is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed poetic voice, Sekou creates personalized poetic presentations to inspire and engage audiences. He is the creator and leader of this cutting-edge category of speaking, which combines strategic storytelling, inspirational speaking, spoken word poetry, and the power of theater and comedy to make events into experiences, and transform listeners into responders. Sekou does more than inspire us with his story; he inspires us with our story.

SPH Graduation 2015 Photos: CLICK HERE

Host an HBHE Intern Anywhere In The World

This summer, over 80 HBHE MPH students are interning at sites across 11 states and 15 countries. Students are placed in a diverse array of sectors and bring skills such as program planning, evaluation, research methods, health education, motivational interviewing, community based participatory research, and health communication, among many others!

Could a summer intern from HBHE be an asset to your organization? We would love to connect with you and explore the possibilities. If you are interested, please fill out the short form below and we will be in touch!

You can also contact Kiran Szekeres, the Director of Internships and Alumni Relations via kiransd@umich.edu to learn more.

Instant Poll: Which Public Health Topic Best Defines Your Daily Work?

HBHE Faculty in the Spotlight

1. Dr. Brian Zikmund-Fisher was selected to receive the 2015 Henry Russel Award. This award, which recognizes both exceptional scholarship and conspicuous ability as a teacher, is one of the highest honors the University bestows upon members of its faculty who are in the early stages of their career.

2. Dr. Linda Chatters received the 2015 Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award. This award was established in 1996 in honor of the former Dean of the School of Social Work, Harold R. Johnson. It recognizes University of Michigan faculty members on the Ann Arbor campus who have exhibited outstanding leadership in the area of cultural diversity. Linda’s contributions to the multicultural mission of the University have been extensive and of extraordinary caliber. Linda is highly deserving of this award, given her leadership and mentorship of faculty and students alike in the promotion of diversity.

3. Dr. Jose Bauemeister was awarded the 2015 University of Michigan School of Public Health Excellence in Teaching Award. This award recognizes faculty members who have made an exceptional contribution to teaching and mentoring U-M SPH students.

4. The Golden Apple Award is the only student nominated award that recognizes outstanding University teaching. HBHE is proud to announce that Dr. Frank Anderson, Dr. Gary Harper and Dr. Brian Zikmund-Fisher were all nominated for this prestigious award this year.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Video: Ever wondered what HBHE faculty were like before becoming professors?

Watch this 2 minute video to find out about their teenage years...

HBHE welcomes new Director of Internships and Alumni Relations

I am pleased to announce that Kiran Szekeres, MPH,will be our new Director of Internships and Alumni Relations beginning in January as Nancy Willard relocates to California with her family. We appreciate all of the time, energy, and creativity that Nancy has invested in the HBHE student experience. She truly has made a lasting and positive impact, particularly with the internship process and our professional development courses. We wish her all the best with her move. She will be greatly missed!

Kiran is a 2007 graduate of Northwestern University’s anthropology program, and a 2009 graduate of our MPH program. She completed her internship with the Will County Health Department where she led a community education initiative to prevent childhood lead poisoning during ‘DIY’ home renovations. While a student, she was an active volunteer with Project Health Schools, a school-based program to reduce childhood obesity and its long-term health risks.

Photo Slideshow: HBHE Staying Connected Reception at APHA in New Orleans

(Nov 17, 2014)

To: Caitlin Dougherty Muñoz
(HBHE ’08 alum)

After working in healthcare policy for a spell, it became clear that I wanted to pursue a career in public health, specifically in health equity. I was lucky to be hired as an Asthma Educator at IMPACT DC, an asthma clinic in Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC that equips families and children with the resources and support to manage their children’s asthma. I was looking forward to working for my boss, Caitlin, who had her MPH from University of Michigan, a program to which I had wanted to apply. Little did I know, I would end up following in her footsteps.

5 Tips: For a Healthy and Sustainable Diet

Food tips for today's public health professionals

1) Cook with leftovers in mind
(Perfect for weekday work lunches)