Why I Give: Faculty and Staff Giving
As faculty and staff, we lead the way in the classroom, office, research center, and more. With 100% participation in the Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign, we have a remarkable opportunity to take the lead in securing our college's future.
“Giving is a ‘mitzvah’, a good deed done for individuals or the community. It is both a personal obligation and a privilege. My favorite donation to the University is the Shari Chen-Hardee Scholarship Fund. Shari was a loving, giving, caring friend; outstanding student; inquisitive researcher; and trusted mentor who strived for excellence in everything she did. By supporting students today who exemplify all the qualities that Shari possessed, we are investing in their education and in our own future.”
-- Linda Rubenstein, associate research scientist in the Department of Epidemiology
“This is a very exciting time for our College – I’m proud of our accomplishments, especially in increasingly difficult financial times. I have contributed to the Campaign for Public Health because I believe in what we can achieve, and I think our college is one of the best investments I can make for Iowans.”
-- Corinne Peek-Asa, professor of occupational and environmental health
“Even an emeritus faculty person can take pride in building the College of Public Health from its modest beginnings to its present and future status. It has an important role to play in Iowa, one not filled by any other organization.”
-- Peter Nathan, professor emeritus of community and behavioral health.
“I was very privileged to receive full financial aid and extraordinary mentoring during the years of my graduate study. As an international student, I would not have completed my degree without institutional support. Now, as a faculty member at the College of Public Health, I want to honor the people and institutions that supported my desire to learn and my drive to succeed. Giving to the College of Public Health will help our students to reach for their dreams.”
-- Ginger Yang, associate professor of community and behavioral health.
“As an editor for the college, I keep my eyes and ears open to the college's many success stories. Every day, I hear news of the honorable work accomplished by students, faculty, and staff, and I'm filled with a sense of pride. I am happy to contribute to the campaign as a way to support the college and contribute to its continued success.”
-- Hannah Fletcher, associate editor, CPH Office of Communications and External Relations..
“As a graduate and an adjunct faculty member, I have seen the CPH grow immensely in the number of students, research output, faculty, and departments. I'm honored to be a graduate of our program and apply those lessons in the healthcare industry and teaching, and I am pleased to support the college. Our new building is not only a symbol of the college's service and dedicated space for CPH staff and programs, it provides a unique opportunity to give.”
-- Kirk Phillips, adjunct professor of epidemiology.
“I have witnessed first-hand the transition from a Department of Preventive Medicine to a stellar College of Public Health, and I am proud to contribute both professionally and financially to the continued growth of our College as a leader in public health. Contributions by the faculty and staff send a clear message to potential donors that we are a team committed to bettering our College.”
-- John Lundell, deputy director of the Injury Prevention Research Center.
“We give to College of Public Health, because the College does so much to improve the health and quality of life of our fellow Iowans through its service, teaching, and research activities. Giving to the College is an excellent way to collectively honor the hard work and contributions of all staff, students, and faculty."
-- Fred Wolinsky, John W. Colloton Chair and professor of health management and policy.
“Our jobs are an investment of our time, talent, and effort. Not only do we care about our own tasks and results, but we tend to care about the people we work with and their efforts as well. Giving of our financial resources is another way of caring. By contributing to this CPH campaign, we are investing in the long-term success and excellence of what we represent in our jobs."
-- Kim Merchant, research assistant for the Nutrition Center
“As a practicing physician, I enjoyed caring for patients but found substantial progress in preventing and treating chronic diseases requires much more than a focus on the individual patient. As a faculty member in the College of Public Health, I now have the opportunity to work with others to develop effective public health initiatives to improve the health of individuals, communities, and the nation. Through our donations to the College of Public Health, my husband, a cardiologist, and I, have yet another opportunity to contribute to a healthier tomorrow by supporting the College's missions of training future professionals, advancing research, and serving the community. "
-- Jennifer Robinson, professor of epidemiology and chair of the Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign Committee.