Mission Statement:
Established in 2006, the Master of Public Health Student Organization endeavors to enhance graduate student involvement in departmental academic and administrative affairs, as well as policy-making; facilitate networking among students; and provide leadership opportunities through service on departmental committees and planning of student-led research activities, social events, and community service.
Activities:
Example Activities:
- Social Events
- Pot Luck
- Run/Walk
- Charity Fundraising
Future Ideas:
- Volunteering
- Journal Club
- Documentary Series
- Collaboration with other student organizations (Population Health Sciences Student Organization, Medical Students Public Health Interest Group, LOCUS, and Veterinary Medicine Public Health Interest Group
Lead, Participate, Network!
Lead — Co-Presidents, Volunteer Coordinators, Treasurer, Social Chairs, Project Committee Chairs
Participate — Governance Committees, Steering Committee, Curriculum Committee, Community Advisory Committee, Historian/Secretary
Network — Campus Liaison for the American Public Health Association
Accomplishments:
- Raised over $500 for the Salvation Army
- Raised over $1300 for the American Cancer Society
- 24 participants in ACS Run/Walk and March of Dimes
- Hosted world renowned speaker Dr. Greger
- Launched a “What is Public Health” media campaign
