Dean's Welcome
Greetings, SPHHS alumni!
I'm delighted to introduce you – virtually – to the first edition of our electronic newsletter for SPHHS graduates. Our goal is to keep you abreast of what's happening at your School and let you know how you can become more involved. School news, alumni highlights, career support, and information about upcoming events are all just a click away. Watch for this newsletter every other month via email.
If you have visited campus lately, or looked at our website, you may have a sense of how dynamic this School has become. We are moving forward vigorously and in many new directions. Research activities are on the rise exciting faculty recruits are coming on board we're adding new courses and new degree programs and we are expanding the professional development opportunities available to both students and alumni.
Just two examples of our recent activities:
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In early March, Public Health Grand Rounds featured a stimulating presentation by Dr. Kevin DeCock, who directs the Department of HIV/AIDS at the World Health Organization. And Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, president of the International Center for Research on Women, will be speaking about reproductive health on March 25th. Log on to our webpage for a schedule of upcoming Grand Rounds sessions, or to watch previous ones via webcast or podcast.
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The Department of Health Policy has been selected to house the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's new Commission to Build a Healthier America. The two-year Commission will investigate how education, environment, income, housing, and other factors affect the health of all Americans. The Commission's goal is to identify proven strategies outside the medical care system to improve the health of all Americans.
By keeping you current on our activities, this newsletter aims to reinforce a lifelong link to your alma mater. Alumni are vital to the ongoing success of SPHHS – and we think our resources and connections can play an important role in your professional accomplishments as well. Read on, engage actively with us, and please consider how you might play a role in helping to produce the next generation of public health leaders.
Ruth J. Katz, JD, MPH
Dean and Walter G. Ross Professor of Health Policy
Heart's Delight Wine Tasting Event Successful
The Public Health Alumni Association (PHAA) and Public Health Student Association (PHSA) extend their thanks to the more than 50 SPHHS students and alumni who attended the February 27th Heart's Delight wine tasting event in honor of National Heart Health Month. Dean Katz and Dean Hunting also participated, adding, "It was the best networking happy hour that [the PHAA] has held so far." The event also raised money for the Capital Connection Fund, which provides financial assistance for public health students to take advantage of off-campus research, internships, conferences and other professional development activities. For more information on the Capital Connection Fund and how to support, please go here.
Get Involved!
Epi/Bio Alumni Lunch with Dean and Chair April 9
Dean Katz and Dr. Alan Greenberg would like to invite Epi/Bio alumni to have lunch at the School on Wednesday, April 9! This lunch will be the first in a series of Dean's lunches that will feature each department throughout SPHHS. It is a great way for alumni to catch up on what's happening in the school and the department, and to network with other alumni. Space is first come, first serve and limited to ten alumni. To reserve your spot today, please email alumni@gwumc.edu!
The Public Health Alumni Association (PHAA) needs a few good volunteers! PHAA is calling for nominations for open positions on the PHAA Board of Directors. Available positions include President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and several Member-at-Large positions. Elections for the positions will be on May 28, at the PHAA's Annual meeting. If interested, please contact Kamden Hoffmann. More information on PHAA is available here.
Career Corner
SPHHS Career Resources
Looking to hire part-timers, interns or full-time professionals? Have your job posted to the SPHHS Jobs Database. To post a job, send an email to sphhsjob@gwu.edu. Be sure to include contact information in your job description.
Looking to make a career move yourself? Check out the searchable listings in the SPHHS Jobs Database. You might just find an opportunity of interest!
SPHHS Students and Alumni Toast National Heart Health Month
SPHHS News
Professor Blaine Parrish Appointed Acting Associate Dean for Student Affairs
SPHHS to Serve as Base for RWJ Foundation's New Commission to Build a Healthier America
Dr. Kathy Hunting to Assume New Position as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Dr. Loretta DiPietro Named as New Chair of Department of Exercise Science
Upcoming Alumni and SPHHS Events
Public Health Grand Rounds – Tuesday, March 25
Epi/Bio Alumni Lunch with Dean and Chair – Wednesday, April 9
End of the Year Celebration – Monday, May 12
Race for the Cure – Saturday, June 7
Alumni Benefits
Take part in our Alumni Course Audit Program! Summer courses will be listed in April.
Join the Alumni Listserv – Both PHAA and HSMLAA have dedicated listservs that are used to announce alumni news and events and job postings. To join a listserv email alumni@gwumc.edu.
Update Us – To ensure that you hear about all of the opportunities offered to you as alumni, please be sure that the School has your most current contact information. Also, use this form to give us your latest personal and professional news.
Support SPHHS
Your support will help SPHHS by providing students financial assistance, advancing knowledge about pressing public health issues, and enhancing service to the community.
Contact us!
Division of Development and Alumni Relations – alumni@gwumc.edu or 202-994-7511
Public Health Alumni Association – phaa@gwumc.edu
Health Services Management and Leadership Alumni Association – hsmlaa@gwu.edu