Congratulations to Allison McKay and Samba Pathak on being selected as co-chairs for the inaugural College Staff Council. Learn more about each of them below.

Allison McKay is the Department Manager for the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies. Find out how Allison's love of science at a young age led her to become a registered dietitian and more!

Samba Pathak is the Program Manager, Interim Research Lab Manager, and Administrative Operations Specialist in the Department of Nursing. Learn how public health and the arts (he holds a BA in Theatre) go together!

Associate Professor Gimm will lead the administration of the doctoral program including student mentoring, curriculum review, dissertation advising, and promoting the program to future students.

The event shared unique perspectives and contributions of Black/African American leaders in healthcare.  

Student speech submissions due March 13

Think you know a graduating student with a great story to share? Share with your students! The College is seeking a student to be a guest speaker at the College Degree Celebration on May 11. Students who want to apply must submit a written script of the graduation speech they plan to give by March 13 at 5 pm to cph@gmu.edu. The competition is based on the content and the quality of the speech, and students should consider the following when preparing their submission:  

Learn more here. Contact the Office of Student Affairs cph@gmu.edu with questions.

Publications: Congratulations to our many faculty for their publications so far this Academic Year. View them here.

For CPH junior faculty, post-docs, and PhD students: Apply Now: Systems Science/Data Science Training to Advance Community Health Research
The application for the Modelers and Storytellers: Transdisciplinary Training to Advance Community Health Intervention Research is now open! This is a no-cost, two-week virtual training to prepare predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and early career researchers to apply systems and/or data science methods to community-engaged health disparities research. The priority deadline for applications is Monday, March 11 at 11:59 pm PT. 

The Modelers and Storytellers Transdisciplinary Training is a summer research education program funded by the National Institutes of Health. The live training will be held via Zoom from Monday, June 17 - Tuesday, July 2. 

Call for Celebration of Scholarship Submission Deadline: Friday, April 5
The 2024 Celebration of Scholarship Abstract Submission Form is now available and includes traditional research studies and practice-related investigations. All College of Public Health students are invited to submit an abstract by April 5 to present a scientific poster of their work at the College's Celebration of Scholarship, to be held on April 26 in Peterson Hall from 12-3:30 pm. Please note that faculty approval is required for abstract submissions and that IRB approval will be required to present human subjects research. Please see the abstract submission form for additional information.

Join your colleagues! The Office of Research is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn on March 5, 12-1 pm. The topic is "I have my proposal's summary score, now what? Best Practices and Next Steps." Leslie Frieden will join us and share strategies to use, before and after submission of NIH proposals. Join us in Peterson 2000. We will provide lunch. Please rsvp to Becky Warden (rsutter@gmu.edu)

March 21 | 12 pm | PHC Multipurpose Room or Zoom

The Faculty Development Committee invites you to a Media Training workshop presented by Mary Cunningham. Learn about working with the media, responding to media inquiries, social media, and improving your professional online media presence. You may participate online or in person. In-person attendees will receive lunch provided by the Office of Faculty Affairs. 

March 5, 12-1 pm | Peterson 200
RSVP to rsutter@gmu.edu 

Join your colleagues! The Office of Research is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn on the topic of "I have my proposal's summary score, now what? Best Practices and Next Steps." Leslie Frieden will join us and share strategies to use, before and after submission of NIH proposals. We will provide lunch. Please RSVP to Becky Warden (rsutter@gmu.edu)

March 12 from 12-1 pm | Zoom
Register here

Academic Affairs is hosting a virtual interest session with Allie Wallace, Associate Director for Global Faculty-Led Programs in the Office of Global Education (GEO), for faculty who are interested in a customized faculty-led abroad program. This session will cover the proposal process, what’s required, expectations as the Program Director, and the year-long timeline.

GEO is accepting customized proposals until the deadline of May 1, 2024, for courses held in winter break, spring, summer, and fall 2025. You can view the proposal requirements on the GEO website.

Recognize a fellow CPH faculty or staff member who is making outstanding contributions to the work of the College. Nominate them for a CPH Award to be presented at the April College Faculty & Staff Awards ceremony.

Submission materials linked below with submissions deadline:

Faculty Teaching Awards -  due March 13, 2024

Research Awards -  due March 13, 2024

March is National Nutrition Month and National Social Work Month. Once again, the two departments are hosting a joint event: 

Empty Mugs Fundraiser 
March 14 | 11 am - 2 pm | Peterson Lobby
Join the departments of Social Work and Nutrition & Food Studies for a fundraiser for the World Central Kitchen. Choose a donated mug and fill it with a warm, homemade soup. There is a suggested donation of $5 with all proceeds going to World Central Kitchen.

Note: This food is not provided by a George Mason University-approved caterer. It may contain nuts, dairy, seafood, or other potential food-related allergens or it may be produced in a facility that contains allergens. 

Visit our National Social Work Month webpage to learn how our Department of Social Work is celebrating and how you can participate, and follow @mason_socw on Instagram.

Visit our National Nutrition Month webpage to see how our Department of Nutrition and Food Studies is celebrating this month and follow @gmunutritionandfoodstudies on Instagram.

March 14 | 1:30-2:30 pm | PHC Multipurpose Room

"Inclusive Practices Empowering Undocumented Students," presented by Lenzy Soto Valdez, Aranzazu Rosa, Betzy Balladares, and Dr. Daniel Freedman

Alternating Mondays (3/4, 3/18) at 4 pm and Thursdays (3/14, 3/28) at 8 am | Zoom

Join your faculty colleagues and an associate dean each week for the faculty peer support sessions.The objective of the sessions is to increase connection among faculty and provide a sense of community. Feel free to attend once or every week. The sessions are opened to all CPH full-time and adjunct faculty. Please contact Cathy Tompkins with any questions.

It’s a close race between OSA and Nutrition, while Michelle Williams walked the most steps again this week!  Report your steps each Monday by noon.

Every Tuesday| 12 pm | Peterson 2800

You are welcome to stay for as much or as little of the class as you are able. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Tompkins (ctompkin@gmu.edu).