August Newsletter
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Attending APHA in Denver? We Will Be There!
On October 31, Dean Lynn Goldman invites alumni, students,
faculty and staff, as well as friends in the APHA community, to the
annual Milken Institute School of Public Health Alumni & Friends
Reception at the American Public Health Association Annual
Meeting.
When you RSVP, tweet us @GWpublichealth and let us know
you're coming!
Register Now →
White Ford Bronco, DC's Favorite 90's Cover
Band, is Performing at Alumni Weekend!
That's right, it's confirmed that DC's most successful and beloved
all90s party band, White Ford Bronco, will be our concert
entertainment at the Alumni Weekend Kickoff Party on Friday,
October 28.
Alumni Weekend 2016 is October 27 October 30 and events are
happening all across GW’s campus. Specifically, GW School of
Public Health programs will be held all day on Friday, October 28.
The day kicks off with a breakfast, followed by the 26th annual
Gibbs Oration, and continues with a full day of programs until the
evening’s Alumni Reception and Panel Discussion moderated by
alumna, Roslyn Brock MHA ‘89, Chairman of the National Board
of Directors for the NAACP.
Register For Alumni Weekend 2016 →
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GWSPH Lab Featured on CBS Sunday
Morning
The lab at 950 New Hampshire Avenue was recently featured on
the CBS Sunday Morning segment "Senior athletes: Going the
distance." For the show, EXNS Chair and Professor Loretta
DiPietro, and Lab Director and EXNS Assistant Professor
Geoffrey Hudson tested 91yearold athlete Dixon Hemphill using
the lab's DEXA and VO2 Max test.
Watch Video →
The Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act: How We
Got Here & What's Next?
In June 2016, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the
21st Century Act was signed into law. It's an overhaul of the
Toxic Substances Control Act. The EPA is now faced with
implementing this law which represents real chemical safety
reform.
Join us for a discussion on Thursday, September 22 with the
individuals who worked for years to get this bill passed, and
understand what it will take to make sure key health protection
objectives are met. Senator Tom Udall will provide a keynote with
an overview of how the law came to be after a welcome and
introduction from Dean Lynn Goldman.
Register Here →
GW Public Health Online Offers New Master’s
Programs
GW Public Health Online offers innovative online master's
programs in a range of healthrelated fields for aspiring leaders in
public health, health administration and health informatics.
Classes for the online programs start in January. Prospective
students can apply until November 18, 2016. Learn more about
the Milken Institute School of Public Health's online degree
programs: MPH@GW, MHA@GW and the new
HealthInformatics@GW.
Learn More →
Gibbs Oration and Founders' Circle Celebration
On October 27, join us for the inaugural Founders’ Circle
Celebration as we bring together the Health Services
Management & Leadership and Master of Health Administration
alumni, faculty, and current students to celebrate this storied
program over cocktails and dinner. The evening will include
special recognition of the Class of 1966’s 50th Reunion.
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Following a wonderful Thursday evening, you’re invited to join us
Friday morning for our 26th annual Gibbs Oration and a full day of
GWSPH Alumni Weekend programs.
Note: If you are in the class of 1966 or prior please use theMHA
Class of 1966 link to register.
Register Now →
MHA Class of 1966 →
APHA Annual Meeting and Expo
On October 29, the American Public Health Association Annual
Meeting and Expo will be held in Denver. Thousands of public
health professionals come together for the conference.
GW School of Public Health Alumni & Friends Reception is
on Monday, October 31, 2016.
Register Here →
Public Health Consulting Panel & Reception:
Insights & Advice from Employers
On September 21, we will have experts in the consulting industry
talk about their experiences and answer questions. Following the
panel, we will have a networking reception where you can learn
more about the panelists and how to break into the consulting
industry.
Register by emailing gwsphweb@gwu.edu.
Metropolitan Washington Public Health
Association 2016 Conference
MWPHA, an APHA affiliate, will host its 2016 Annual Conference
on Wednesday, September 8 in Washington, DC.
Dr. Camara Jones, APHA president, will present the keynote
"Achieving Health Equity Tools for a National Campaign against
Racism." The conference will feature interactive discussions with
leading and local experts on how race and racism impact
communities of color and their health outcomes and overall well
being.
Register Here →
Volunteer With Delta Omega for the American
Cancer Society
On September 13, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action
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Network is in need of your help to place “luminary” like bags
around the Capitol Reflecting Pool (crack and place glow sticks in
the bags). Volunteer shifts are from: 8 11am; 11am 2pm; 2
5pm; and 5 8pm.
When registering, please indicate you are signing up with the
Delta Omega group.
Register Here →
GW School of Public Health Alumni Weekend
2016
GW School of Public Health programs will be held all day on
Friday, October 28. We have a full day of events planned for
alumni to connect, learn, and celebrate. View the full schedule of
GWSPH events and feel free to pick one, two, or everything to
attend!
Note: To register for the kickoff party & concert + GWSPH
programs, purchase the “All Access Pass”. To register for ONLY
GWSPH programs, purchase the “General Pass”
Register Now! →
View all events online →
Ahimsa Govender, MPH ‘13
Alumna Ahimsa Govender was selected as a 2016 Presidential
Management Fellow! Congratulations Ahimsa!
Jeff Flaks, MHA ‘96
Congratulations to Jeff Flaks MHA'96 for being named president
and chief operating officer of Hartford HealthCare.
Caroline Sparks and Lorens Helmchen
Awarded University Faculty Seminar Series on
“The Business of Public Health”
Director of the Health Promotion Program and Prevention and
Community Health Associate Professor Caroline Sparks, and
Health Policy and Management Associate Professor Lorens
Helmchen have been awarded a University Faculty Seminar
Series on “The Business of Public Health” for the coming two
