Iowa College of Public Health Student Life

02/25/2021

Hi everyone! Today, we want to introduce you to the CPHGSA:

“We hope your spring semester has been off to a great start! The College of Public Health Graduate Student Association (CPHSA) is looking forward to another semester of connecting with our fellow students. We’re also excited to announce that elections for next year’s representatives will happen in March. We encourage anyone who is interested to apply and will provide more information via email in the coming weeks. As always, please reach out to any officers (meet us below!) if you have questions, ideas, or ways we can support you.


President: Monica Ahrens
Monica Ahrens is a fifth year Biostatistics PhD Student. She has a BS in mathematics from the University of Iowa. She is currently working on developing methods for Survival Data Analysis in addition to teaching Introduction to Biostatistics. This is Monica’s third year as a member or CPHGSA, and she is looking forward to continuing her service to the student body again.

Vice President: Austin Wu
Austin Wu is a second-year MPH in Policy student here at the College of Public Health. In addition to his academic activities, he also serves as an at-large commissioner on the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission. In his free time, he enjoys folk music, bicycling, and breakfast food.

Vice President: Anna Correa
Anna Correa is an Undergrad to Grad student in the Community and Behavioral Health MPH program. Anna serves as the President of Iowa Agni (a South Asian a capella group on campus), a student representative on the University Lecture Committee, and a voting ambassador with Hawk the Vote. She enjoys cooking, people, and KenKen puzzles.

Vice President: Leighton Hill
Leighton Hill is a second-year MPH in Epidemiology student in the College of Public Health. She is looking forward to serving on CPHGSA and helping to connect students across departments. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, and listening to music.

Treasurer: Eldon Sorensen
Eldon Sorensen is a second-year MS student in Biostatistics here at the College of Public Health. He is new to student government but is looking forward to working with everyone. In his free time, he enjoys running and playing video games and card games.

Communications/Web master: Nick D’Antonio
Nick D’Antonio is a second year MS student in Industrial Hygiene under the department of Occupational Environmental Health. I’m looking forward to the school year and hope we can improve student life where possible. In his free time, he enjoy playing sports, reading, and fishing.”

02/17/2021

What do aging, retirement, and financial security have in common? They're all public health issues.

This week on From the Front Row, our team talks with Catherine Collinson and Patti Vogt Rowey from the Transamerica Institute. We discuss the role of public health in healthy aging, what financial security means to physical and mental health as people approach retirement, and their current work in the state of Colorado to help businesses recruit and retain age 50+ employees.

https://soundcloud.com/uiowacph/what-do-aging-retirement-and-financial-security-have-in-common-theyre-all-public-health-issues

Here's an interesting twist on public health: healthy ageing and financial security. This week our guests Catherine Collinson and Patti Rowey from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies talk a

01/25/2021

InSight Fall 2020

Want to learn more about how CPH students are involved in the COVID-19 pandemic? Check out the fall issue of InSight magazine!

Stories about public health practice, public health education, prevention, health research, and heath policy from the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

01/25/2021

Studying health policy during a pandemic: a conversation with PhD student Jason Semprini

Studying health policy during a pandemic presents many unique challenges. This week we talked with PhD student Jason Semprini about his experiences and how COVID-19 and disparities in access and care are changing the future of health policy.

https://soundcloud.com/uiowacph/studying-health-policy-during-a-pandemic-a-conversation-with-phd-student-jason-semprini

Studying health policy during a pandemic presents many unique challenges. This week Steve talks with PhD student Jason Semprini about his experiences and how covid19 and disparities in access and care

01/16/2021

Heartbreak and Hope: creating a museum exhibit to break the stigma of opioid use disorder

This week's podcast features Cathy Feree, CEO of the Indiana State Museum. We discuss FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis, a new exhibit is aimed at breaking stigma surrounding opioid use disorder and educating people from all walks of life. Take a listen here! https://bit.ly/3qrqkUu

In this episode, Oge and Steve talk to Cathy Ferree, CEO of the Indiana State Museum. Cathy led the development of a museum exhibit entitled, "FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis," with

01/12/2021

We asked our Graduate Ambassadors what they love about the CPH graduate programs. Here's what they had to say:

01/08/2021

Discussing reproductive justice with attorney and advocate, Stephanie Kraft Sheley

Hello all and happy new year! This week's episode explores the public health aspects of #reproductivejustice with attorney and advocate, Stephanie Kraft Sheley, who is an alumna from our JD/MHA program. Listen by clicking below or find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://soundcloud.com/uiowacph/discussing-reproductive-justice-with-attorney-and-advocate-stephanie-kraft-sheley?fbclid=IwAR3MrqShYadBZqZOpseNHuSPeVDwLj8VsI891sVXCjaRdWSZ69YYPphA8lg

This week, Alex and Steve talk about the issues surrounding reproductive justice with attorney, advocate, and University of Iowa alumna, Stephanie Kraft Sheley. They touch on the maternal mortality cr

12/17/2020

The University of Iowa College of Public Health

What a great example of how our students are gaining valuable experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Great work, Madison Snitker! 💛🖤

"It's created such a unique learning experience." When Madison Snitker started as a public health student at the University of Iowa, she couldn't have foreseen working as a frontline investigator during a global #pandemic. Now she's putting her skills to work as a #covid19 #ContactTracer for Johnson County Public Health.

12/10/2020

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ASPPH Presents Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying for ASPPH Fellowships. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

ASPPH Presents Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know about Applying for ASPPH Fellowships

Event Date: December 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

ASPPH fellowships provide outstanding opportunities for recent graduates of ASPPH-member CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health to participate in public health programs at the federal level with partnering agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

This is your opportunity to learn all about current offerings for 2021, including insight on what fellowship programs can offer early career public health professionals, a review of the various components of the online application portal, and tips for submitting a strong application. Additionally, you will hear first-hand from ASPPH fellows as they share their perspectives on the fellowship experience. There will be a live Q&A session at the end of the presentations.

Register Now! https://aspph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-WHna1TATQG1amyesv8mKA

This is your opportunity to learn all about current offerings for 2021, including insight on what fellowship programs can offer early career public health professionals, a review of the various components of the online application portal, and tips for submitting a strong application. Additionally, y...

12/09/2020

Meet more of our Graduate Student Ambassadors!

12/01/2020

Meet some of our Graduate Student Ambassadors! Ambassadors serve many important roles in the College of Public Health, but their main priority is communicating with prospective and admitted students. If you have any questions about graduate programs at the College of Public Health, let us know and we'd love to connect you with one of the Ambassadors!

11/19/2020

Delivering counseling and mental health services during the pandemic with Dr. Barry Schreier

What's it like delivering mental health and counseling services to students on a Big Ten campus during the Covid-19 pandemic? How have counselors and students adapted to telemental health therapy? Our crew talks about these issues and more with University of Iowa Director of Counseling Services, Dr. Barry Schreier.

https://soundcloud.com/uiowacph/delivering-counseling-and-mental-health-services-during-the-pandemic-with-dr-barry-schreier

What's it like delivering mental health and counseling services to students on a Big Ten campus during the Covid-19 pandemic? How have counselors and students adapted to tele-mental health therapy? Ou

11/18/2020

Tonight’s the night! Join CPHGSA and fellow students for virtual trivia. No worries if you don’t have a team lined up, they’ll get you one!

CPHGSA is holding a virtual trivia night hosted by Andrew's Bar Exam. Join us for a chance to prove your superior knowledge of random facts and a chance to connect with other CPH students. The Zoom link will be sent in an email from CPHGSA.

11/16/2020

Students- the Graduate and Professional Student Government is holding a food drive for the UI Food Pantry this week, Wednesday-Friday. Various colleges will be competing against each other, so let’s do our part to help those in need in the community by representing the CPH! More info is included below.

11/12/2020

‎University of Iowa College of Public Health on Apple Podcasts

This week on From the Front Row, the members of our podcast team share their experiences as public health students during the Covid-19 pandemic. They discuss how they are dealing with stress and isolation, managing their education via Zoom classes, and what they are thankful and hopeful for in these uncertain times.

Soundcloud: https://lnkd.in/ew7wTBe
Spotify:https://lnkd.in/eCYkukY
Apple:https://lnkd.in/eZ3Sxue

‎Education · 2020

11/05/2020

CPHGSA is holding a virtual trivia night hosted by Andrew's Bar Exam. Join us for a chance to prove your superior knowledge of random facts and a chance to connect with other CPH students. The Zoom link will be sent in an email from CPHGSA.

11/05/2020

Public Health is Global Health: violence, trauma, & social determinants in Africa and Hong Kong

This week's EP hosted by Oge and Megan Pospisil deals with the powerful issues of violence, trauma, and social determinants of health in Nigeria and Hong Kong. Our guest Toluwani Adekunle talks about #endsars, the consequences of brain drain, and policy reforms. https://lnkd.in/eNu_Z4N

This week we go global. Oge and new crew member Megan, talk with UI PhD student Toluwani Adekunle about the issues of violence, trauma, and social determinants of health in Africa and Hong Kong. A tr

10/30/2020

Examining health policy issues in the Covid-19 era with Anshul Dixit and Brian Kaskie

This week on From the Front Row, we had an excellent discussion about several aspects of health policy with Dr. Anshul Dixit, a prior MHA/MPH alumnus, and Dr. Brian Kaskie, an associate professor in our HMP department. This epsiode explores telehealth, healthcare for the elderly, and how Covid-19 has affected care delivery and policy.

https://soundcloud.com/uiowacph/examining-health-policy-issues-in-the-covid-19-era-with-anshul-dixit-and-brian-kaskie

This week, Steve has a terrific discussion about several aspects of health policy with Dr. Anshul Dixit and Dr. Brian Kaskie. They explore telehealth, healthcare for the elderly, and how Covid-19 has

10/26/2020

It's very easy to vote thanks to our local public health department and county auditor offering drive-thru voting. Steve was able to vote in less than 30 minutes! To see how to vote here in Iowa go here: https://www.vote.org/state/iowa/ or about drive thru voting: https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/06/election-2020-iowa-city-johnson-county-early-voting-drive-through/3628088001/

10/22/2020

Social determinants, prevention, and policy: talking big picture public health with Dr. Edith Parker

This week, Oge and Luke have a wide-ranging and informative discussion with Edith Parker, Dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health. They touch on Dean Parker's path to leadership, big picture public health topics like social determinants of health, investing in prevention, and the role of policy in creating healthier communities.
https://soundcloud.com/uiowacph/social-determinants-prevention

This week, Oge and Luke have a wide-ranging and informative discussion with Edith Parker, dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health. They touch on Dean Parker's path to leadership, big p

10/15/2020

Creating the Iowa-specific COVID19 modeling app: with Dan Sewell & Caitlin Ward

This week we talked with Dr. Dan Sewell and Caitlin Ward from the Department of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health. They share their thoughts about working on the COVID19 modeling app for the state of Iowa and the complexities involved in infectious disease modeling. https://soundcloud.com/uiowacph/creating-the-iowa-specific

This week we talk with Dan Sewell and Caitlin Ward from the University of Iowa Department of Biostatistics. They share their thoughts about working on the COVID19 modeling app for the state of Iowa an

10/09/2020

MHA students talk health care administration and preparing to meet the challenges ahead

This week we interviewed some of our second year Master of Health Administration students from our Health Management & Policy Department to explore how health administration integrates public health concepts, how students have met the challenge of COVID-19, and the pressing issues they want to solve as health care leaders. Thanks to Brig Kelly, Alex Burhop, Campbell Pendleton, and Matthew Carson for their valuable insights.

Listen here! https://lnkd.in/emJVgxw

What's it like to be an MHA student? How does the program at the University of Iowa prepare students to meet the challenges of health administration? How does modern health care integrate public healt

10/02/2020

For the last day of Homecoming week, we have an update from recent graduate, Autumn!

“Since graduating in May of this year, I accepted an Americorps position in Chicago and moved here in September! I am working as a programs specialist with the Greater Chicago Food Depository which is an organization that oversees 750+ food pantries, soup kitchens, afterschool programs and other food security entities. I work in nutrition access programming to help ensure people across Cook County have access to nutritious food. I am just getting started but I am excited to learn more about the area of food security because it combines my passions of public health, social services and environmental issues.”

10/01/2020

This past spring semester, we had our first full graduating class from the CPH undergrad program. As a part of Homecoming week, we thought we’d highlight a couple of them!

First up is Emily. Emily graduated with her Bachelor of Arts, and is currently in her second year of the MPH in policy sub track as a part of the U2G accelerated degree program.

“I decided to study the policy subtrack after experiencing local policymaking through an internship as well as projects in classes, such as Policy and Advocacy. While I am still determining what my career path will look like post-grad school, I am excited to stay in Iowa and help grow the awareness for public health initiatives!”

09/29/2020

Happy Homecoming week, Hawkeyes! We wish we were celebrating our annual Homecoming breakfast with you this year, but instead we thought we’d share some pictures from previous years.

Also, we’d love to see you in your Hawkeye gear this week! Tag us in your posts/stories wearing Iowa gear for your chance to win this year’s CPH book club book, Stamped from the Beginning, as well as a tshirt.

07/08/2020

The University of Iowa College of Public Health

The University of Iowa College of Public Health

LISTEN: This week we talk with Dr. David Krupp, co-founder of Mask of Wellness, a COVID-conscious approach for businesses to promote safe practices during the pandemic.
#MaskUpIA

SoundCloud: bit.ly/2VG2JT0
Spotify: spoti.fi/38jeh3G
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2NOT6Nt

06/22/2020

A great article from our student Gordie Mitchard! 🏳️‍🌈

"Bravery, perseverance & strength are not linked to your sexual identification." Gordie Mitchard, a grad student at the University of Iowa in occupational & environmental health, writes about coming out as a gay athlete in the hyper-masculine world of hockey. bit.ly/2YWz9tb #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈