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Last week, we proudly celebrated National Public Health Week alongside many of you. It was a meaningful time to reflect on the strength of our community and the profound impact of public health. In these increasingly uncertain times, I believe public health can serve as a unifying force. We saw this truism displayed throughout the week from the Power of Faces photovoice exhibit, to Dr. Krieger's discussion of health justice, to the mental health panel at the Minority Health Conference.
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From disease prevention to health equity, the scope of this work is vast and vital. I’m inspired by the dedication of our students, faculty, staff, and community partners who engage in this mission daily. Thank you for contributing to a healthier, more connected world. We are stronger together, and your work truly makes a difference.
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Thank you to all our NPHW presenters and attendees! |
| Minority Health Conference Featured in UIC Today |
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Two SPH Researchers Win $100k Team Science Award
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Strengthening Illinois’ Public Health Leaders
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UIC's P3RC and the IDPH welcome the 2025 Illinois Public Health Leadership Institute for Systems Change cohort. Fellows work with peers to expand their abilities to advance organizational, community, and systems change. To read the P3RC latest updates, please read their April newsletter here.
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UIC Celebrates Research Week April 21-25
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Celebrate our researchers, their groundbreaking discoveries, and the regional, national and, global impact of UIC.
Join SPH for a series of events throughout the week.
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SPH researchers are using lotería to emphasize worker health
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Researchers at the UIC School of Public Health have put a spin on lotería to share information about work and health with Chicago’s North Lawndale and Little Village communities.
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Zhuoer Lin published in Nature Aging with a study finding that one in five people with dementia receive no care |
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Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts published a literature review on stress and coping mechanisms among African Americans, Afro-Caribbean, and African Immigrants in Springer Nature |
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SPH alum, Sarah C. Woodrum, DrPH '02, will serve as next Dean for the West Virginia University School of Public Health. Sarah also received her bachelor's degree from UIUC. |
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Updated Syllabus Templates Available |
Undergraduate and Graduate Syllabus Templates are now available on the SPH Teaching & Learning webpage located here.
All faculty are strongly encouraged to review and discuss all policies outlined in the syllabus with a special emphasis on the Generative AI Usage and Mutual Respect and Inclusivity Policies.
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| Graduate Final Course Evaluations |
Final course evaluations are right around the corner. Please see the schedule below and email Derrick Stevens in Office of Academic Affairs with any questions.
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April 21–Final evaluations will open for students
- May 12–Final evaluations will close for students
- May 16–Final evaluation results will be available for faculty
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Research Security and Integrity Training Due 5/31 |
The Office of Research Integrity has announced the 2025 Research Security and Integrity Training for all individuals that are engaged in sponsored research. The ORI has developed a webpage and an instruction sheet that should answer most questions for enrolling and completing the training.
Individuals are required to complete training in the CITI Program prior May 31, 2025.
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| Last Spring 2025 Teaching and Learning Workshop |
Join OAA for the last Teaching and Learning Workshop of the semester: Teaching and Learning Series: Blackboard Grade Calculations and Totals (RSVP here)
Date: Friday, April 18th 4/18/2025
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Format: Hybrid
Location: SPHPI 192 and on Zoom
Please bring or have access to a device you use to enter grades on Blackboard.
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One-on-One Class Support from the Office of Academic Affairs |
If you are an instructor or teaching assistant and you need support with final assessments, planning your classes, or troubleshooting your grade book (and much more!), please contact Derrick Stevens or make an appointment on Bookings.
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| Reminder: Committee and Workgroup Survey Due 4/28 |
SPH is evaluating its first full year of the new SPH committee structure. Please share your feedback in this brief, anonymous survey no later than Monday, April 28.
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Teach In: The Assault on Science, Humanities, and Human Rights |
Join us for a panel of speakers who will explore the current landscape in higher education and ask the question: "How Should We Respond Using a Justice Lens?" RSVP here
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| IHRP Panel on Digital Mental Health |
The panel will feature keynote speaker Dr. Tolou-Shams, and panelists Dr. Stiles-Shields and Dr. Duffecy. The panel will be followed by a lunch and a networking session. RSVP here.
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| Conducting Health Research in a Changing Funding Climate |
SPH's CoR will lead a discussion about challenges and emerging best practices for conducting health research, followed by small breakout sessions. RSVP here.
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Chicago Sun Times: Five years since COVID, how Chicago works to improve the health of the city
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Researchers who evaluated the program found that it helped build the city’s “health equity muscle...” But these relationships are delicate, stresses one of the program evaluators, Tiffany Ford, an assistant professor at University of Illinois Chicago.
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The Conversation: How the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service protects public health at home and abroad
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"The Epidemic Intelligence Service is a dynamic crisis response team...But first and foremost, it is a training program that has produced some of the most highly trained and regarded public health experts..." writes Mark Dworkin, professor of Epidemiology at UIC.
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