September 25, 2009
News Releases
• Field Contributes to WHO's Global Initiative on Radon
• Mathematical Field of Dreams Conference at UI Set for Sept. 25-27
• Ida Beam Professors to Present Emmy-winning Documentary Oct. 1
• Osher Institute Creative Writing Workshop Begins Sept. 29
CPH in the News
• Snetselaar Discusses Childhood Obesity Prevention Projects
• Op-Ed: Partnership Aims to Improve Iowa's Health
• I-CASH: Farm Safety Needs More Attention During Harvest
• Patience Urged on Rural Roads
Briefs
• Fall Marks Season of Progress at CPH Building Site
• CPH Walkers Invited for UI Homecoming Parade
• Hancher Finkbine Alumni Medallion Nominations Wanted
• Task Force on Internationalization, Diversity Forum Sept. 28
• Planning Something Eventful? Mark the UI Calendar
Research News
• CHEEC Seed Grant Proposals Due Nov. 2
• Applications Sought for Harvey Prize
Student News
• New Infectious Disease Interest Group Established
IT Update
• Call for Proposals: Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards
HR Update
• Working at IOWA Survey Results Available
• Nominations Accepted for CPH Flexible Pay Awards
News Releases
Field Contributes to WHO's Global Initiative on RadonUniversity of Iowa professor R. William Field, Ph.D., is part of an
international team of scientists who contributed to a new World Health
Organization (WHO) publication that calls on countries to either
strengthen or establish programs to control the presence of radon in
homes and other residential settings.
Read more...
Mathematical Field of Dreams Conference at UI Set for Sept. 25-27
In the mathematical sciences field, it's hard enough attracting
talented students into graduate school. But drawing underrepresented
students into mathematics or biostatistics doctoral programs is almost
as hard as proving the Cauchy-Schwarz inequality.
Read more...
Ida Beam Professors to Present Emmy-winning Documentary Oct. 1
The public is invited to a free screening of the award-winning
documentary "A Walk to Beautiful" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the
Englert Theater, 221 East Washington St. in Iowa City. The screening
will be followed by a discussion with the film's producers.
Additionally, the producers will participate in a related seminar led
by Anne Wallis, Ph.D., assistant professor of epidemiology, on Oct. 2.
Read more...
Osher Institute Creative Writing Workshop Begins Sept. 29
An advanced creative writing workshop will be offered by the Osher
Institute at the University of Iowa from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept.
29 through Nov. 17, in room 5159 of the Westlawn Building.
Read more...
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Snetselaar Discusses Childhood Obesity Prevention Projects
(KVFD - AM 1400, Fort Dodge, 9/16/2009)
LINDA SNETSELAAR, professor of epidemiology and interim head of the
Department of Community and Behavioral Health, decribed childhood
obesity prevention studies and community-collaborative projects in
Fort Dodge and Muscatine.
Listen here...
Op-Ed: Partnership Aims to Improve Iowa's Health
(Gazette, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, 9/20/2009)
In an op-ed, CHRISTOPHER ATCHISON, associate dean for public health
practice, calls for health care reform to include an integrated and
patient-centered health system that addresses individual needs over
time. Atchison describes the Iowa Partnership for Better Health's
three-prong vision for reform - prevention, intervention, and
innovation.
Read more...
I-CASH: Farm Safety Needs More Attention During Harvest
(Gazette, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, 9/21/2009)
Leaders of state institutions involved with Iowa's Center for
Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH), thank Iowa's farm operators,
their families, and farm workers and remind them to be safe throughout
this harvest season.
Read more...
Patience Urged on Rural Roads
(St. Joseph New-Press, in St. Joseph, Missouri, 9/23/2009)
The National Safety Council, as part of National Farm Safety and
Health Week, advises drivers to be aware of increased farm equipment
traffic on rural roads as harvest season approaches. According to the
Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health, based in the College of
Public Health, more than 1,100 accidents occur annually between farm
equipment and motor vehicles in the center's nine-state region.
Read more...
Briefs
Fall Marks Season of Progress at CPH Building SiteSteady progress continues to be made on the CPH Academic Building.
During the month of September, the contractor has been pushing to
complete the steel framework for the south half of the new building.
Enclosure sufficient to support indoor work over the winter is the
primary goal. Also on the agenda this fall: subcontractors are at work
at the lower level installing masonry walls, metal wall studs, piping
and electrical systems, and HVAC ductwork. Exterior site work
scheduled for this fall includes tree plantings and grass seeding for
the hillside off the south end of Ferson Avenue, as well as
construction of a new stairway leading up to the building site from
North Riverside Drive. Check out the latest progress on the live
construction web cam.
View web cam...
CPH Walkers Invited for UI Homecoming Parade
As part of the College of Public Health's 10th anniversary
celebration, students, faculty, and staff are invited to walk in the
UI Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 9. It's not too late to be part
of the CPH contingent! Participants will get an anniversary t-shirt
and are invited to a social at Dean Curry's home following the parade.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by Sept. 28.
RSVP here...
Hancher Finkbine Alumni Medallion Nominations Wanted
The Finkbine Dinner Committee invites nominations of UI alumni to
receive one of the prestigious Hancher-Finkbine Medallions at the
Finkbine Dinner to be held April 13, 2010. Recipients are chosen for the
manner in which they exemplify the characteristics of learning,
leadership, and loyalty. In keeping with the tradition alternating
between female and male recipients each year, a male will be
chosen this year.
Read more...
Task Force on Internationalization, Diversity Forum Sept. 28
Everyone working and learning on the west campus is encouraged to
attend an open forum and provide input on how the UI leadership can
apply resources strategically and make progress toward a more diverse,
inclusive, and international University. The task force will gather
input on Sept. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Medical Alumni
Auditorium, E331 General Hospital.
Planning Something Eventful? Mark the UI Calendar
The University has launched a new version of the UI Master Calendar of
Events. It's a snap to check out activities, and it's also easier to
increase campus awareness about activities your department may be
planning by submitting it to the UI Master Calendar.
Read more...
Research News
CHEEC Seed Grant Proposals Due Nov. 2The application deadline is Nov. 2 for seed grants from the UI Center
for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination (CHEEC). Funding
emphasis is on original pilot studies that would lead to innovative
lines of environmental health research. Up to $120,000 total is
available for research projects, with maximum individual awards of
$30,000.
Read more...
Applications Sought for Harvey Prize
The Harvey Prize, a prestigious prize awarded by the Technion-Israel
Institute of Technology every year, rewards excellence by recognizing
outstanding breakthroughs in science, technology, and human health.
Technion will be awarding one prize in the field of Science and
Technology and one prize in the field of Human Health. Nominations are
due Nov. 1.
Read more...
Student News
New Infectious Disease Interest Group EstablishedA group of medical students has started an infectious disease interest
group this fall. The group plans to establish interdisciplinary
student leadership and create a mentoring program and student-run
journal club. For more information and to be added to the group's
e-mail list, contact Elizabeth Gulleen (Elizabeth-Gulleen@uiowa.edu) or
Catherine Knight (Catherine-Knight@uiowa.edu).
IT Update
Call for Proposals: Innovations in Teaching with Technology AwardsThe Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards program raises the
level of teaching and learning by supporting significant and
innovative instructional technology projects that have the potential
to improve student success and retention. For more information, attend
the Innovations Award pre-application workshop Oct. 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m,
at 2520D UCC. Applications due Oct. 23.
Read more...
HR Update
Working at IOWA Survey Results AvailableCollege of Public Health faculty and staff report the college offers
a positive work culture, according to the 2008 Working at IOWA survey.
Approximately 75 percent of staff and 80 percent of faculty responded
to the survey. The survey data also suggest some areas where further
improvements may be made. CPH survey results have been summarized and
posted on the collegiate web site.
Read more...
Nominations Accepted for CPH Flexible Pay Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the Flexible Pay Awards. The
awards are aimed at recognizing exceptional performance among
non-organized professional and scientific staff. Nominations for the
Exceptional Performance Award and SPOT Performance Award must be
initiated by a supervisor and are due on Dec. 18. For more information
contact Kay Shie at kay-shie@uiowa.edu or 384-5467.
Forum: Provost's Task Force on Strategic Internationalization, Fine-tuning your GPS (Grant Positioning System) Social Justice Potluck Film & Discussion - "A Walk to Beautiful" Seminar - "Sustainable U" CPH Faculty Meeting CPH Open Forum with Dean and Social Presentation - "Long Journey: Women, Pregnancy & Death" Cultural Event - Garba Department of Epidemiology Journal Club - "Modeling the Impact of Department of Epidemiology Seminar - "A Longitudinal Study of Biostatistics Seminar - "Real Longitudinal Data Executive SeminarUpcoming Events
University and College of Public Health
Diversity
Everyone working and learning on west campus is encouraged to attend an open forum and provide input on areas of focused excellence where the UI leadership can apply resources strategically and make progress toward a more diverse, inclusive, and international University.
Date: 9/28/2009
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Medical Alumni Auditorium, E 331 General Hospital
The Office of the Vice President for Research is offering an
orientation session for new and early-career faculty members,
research scientists, and research staff.
Date: 9/30/2009
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Associated URL: https://provost.uiowa.edu/apps/facdev/rsvpgps.asp
Date: 10/1/2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center.
The public is invited to a free screening of the award-winning
documentary "A Walk to Beautiful." The screening will be followed
by a discussion with the film's producers, Steven Engel and Helen
D. "Heidi" Reavis.
Date: 10/1/2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Englert Theater, 221 East Washington St. in Iowa City
Associated URL: http://news-releases.uiowa.edu/2009/september/092309idabeam-documentary.html
Presented by: Jean Sweeney, Vice President of Environmental,
Health & Safety Operations, 3M Company, Minneapolis, Minn.
The "Sustainable U" Seminar Series is designed to share
sustainability experiences, challenges, and best practices from
industry leaders recognized for world-class sustainability
programs with students, faculty, staff, local and state
government officials, and corporate partners.
Date: 10/1/2009
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Location: Shambaugh Auditorium
Associated URL: http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/events/sustainable-u/sustainable-u-2009-2010.php
Date: 10/2/2009
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Location: Bean Conference Room (SE301 GH)
Contact: Kathy Andrews, kathryn-andrews@uiowa.edu
All CPH faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend an
open forum with Dean Sue Curry, followed by a social from
4:30-5:00 p.m.
Date: 10/2/2009
Time: 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Bean Conference Room (SE301 GH)
Contact: Kathy Andrews, kathryn-andrews@uiowa.edu
Presented by: Anne Wallis, Ph.D., UI assistant professor of
epidemiology
Dr. Wallis will present as part of a reception for Ida Beam Visiting Professors Steven Engel and Helen D. "Heidi" Reavis, producers of the award-winning documentary "A Walk to Beautiful."
Date: 10/2/2009
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Damasio Conference Room, Department of Neurology, 7th floor, UI Hospitals and Clinics
Associated URL: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/media/releases/rd.asp?rlsId=676
Garba is a form of traditional Indian folk dance, conducted with
dandiya sticks. In addition to dancing, Indian sweets will be
served. This is a free, public event.
Date: 10/2/2009
Time: 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Location: 2nd Floor Ballroom IMU
Associated URL: http://www.uiowa.edu/~isa/events/garba.html
Epidemiology
Potential Vaccines on Epidemics of Sexually Transmitted Chlamydia
trachomatis Infection"
Discussion Leader: Courtney Cook
Date: 9/29/2009
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: BSB 1-107
Contact: Kathy Colbert, kathy-colbert@uiowa.edu
Persons with Cerebral Aneurysms"
Presented by: James Torner, PhD, MS, UI professor and head of epidemiology
Date: 10/1/2009
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: BSB Aud 2
Contact: Kathy Colbert, kathy-colbert@uiowa.edu
Biostatistics
Analysis for Real People: Building a Good Enough Mixed
Model"
Presented by: Keith E. Muller, Ph.D., professor and director, Division of
Biostatistics Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, University of Florida
Date: 9/28/2009
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:25 PM
Location: 1117 MERF
Contact: Ann Weber, ann-weber@uiowa.edu
Health Management & Policy
Presented by: Jim Skogsbergh, President & CEO, Advocate, Chicago, Ill.
Date: 10/2/2009
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Braley Auditorium (01136 PFP)
Contact: Torrie Malichky, torrie-malichky@uiowa.edu
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