Student Organizations
Student organizations offer additional opportunities for socializing, learning, and personal growth. With over 400 recognized student organizations at The University of Iowa, there's a group for amost every interest. Visit the Office of Student Life for a complete listing of groups.
Student organizations specific to the College of Public Health are described below:
College of Public Health Student Association
The College of Public Health Student Association at The University of Iowa was established to advocate for opportunities in professional development and outreach, discuss student issues, and create a greater sense of community for all students in the College of Public Health. For more information about this organization, check out the CPHSA web site or contact Thuy Nguyen.
College of Public Health Student Ambassador Program
The Student Ambassador Program works closely with Office of Communications and External Relations to market the College of Public Health and assist with collegiate outreach activities and initiatives. Composed of students who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the field of public health, Student Ambassadors are asked to represent the college in various settings, from Hawkeye Caucus events in Des Moines to our social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. The Student Ambassador Program provides interested students with networking opportunities, resume and leadership building experience, and the opportunity to actively market and raise awareness of the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the field. For more information about the program contact Bill Barker or apply online.
ECO Hawk (Easy Change Overall)
ECO Hawk takes a public health approach to environmental issues. The group focuses on providing access to and increasing visibility for recycling bins. The organization plans to support the UI recycling program and educate University community members about easy ways to reduce energy and waste costs while improving environmental health. UI faculty, students, and staff and non-university community members are welcome to become involved in ECO Hawk activities. For more information, check out the ECO Hawk web site or contact the current ECO Hawk president, Bailee McClellan.
Community and Behavioral Health Student Association (CBHSA)
The Community and Behavioral Health Student Association was established to provide opportunities for professional development, outreach, and social events for students of the Depertment of Communty and Behavioral Health. The group aims to create unity among students in the department by serving as a means of communication between students, faculty, and the community. For more information, check out the CBHSA web site or contact current president, Rebecca (Becky) Dove.
Biostatistics Student Organization
The Biostatistics Student Organization was established to provide a friendly and helpful environment for students' academic and non-academic lives. In addition, it functions as a bridge connecting the department and the students. It organizes academic help sessions and social functions, including a monthly social hour, for students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Biostatistics.
Each year the organization elects five officers from the biostatistics student body, including president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, academic coordinator, and recreation coordinator. For more information about this organization, contact the current president, Hua Ou.
Epidemiology Student Association
The Epidemiology Student Association acts as a liaison to provide services to the department, the college, and fellow students. It provides a forum for student concerns and also arranges social events for students and others in the Department of Epidemiology. Each year the organization elects three officers (president, recorder, and treasurer) and an Epidemiology student representative to the University's Graduate Student Senate. For more information about this organization contact the current president, Ashley Kates.
Iowa-Illinois Industrial Hygiene Student Association (I3HSA)
The Iowa-Illinois Industrial Hygiene Student Association (I3HSA) is a student chapter of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). It is sponsored by the Iowa-Illinois Local Section, the regional chapter of the AIHA that covers parts of eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The student association is centered at the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health and is a registered student body with the UI Office of Student Life. Membership in the association is open to all industrial hygiene, safety, or related science students in the Iowa-Illinois region. Its primary purpose is to offer students an opportunity to further their professional experiences through various activities. For more information about this organization, check out the I3HSA web site or contact Kelsie Reeve.
Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders (ISAHL)
The student organization ISAHL is associated with the Iowa Association of Healthcare Leaders (IAHL), the local chapter of The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). ACHE serves as the premier organization for healthcare executives and includes 30,000 members internationally. ACHE strives to foster personal and career development relating to health leadership. If you are not already, you will certainly become aware of ACHE's presence in our field. You can find out more about ACHE by visiting the ACHE web site.
ISAHL members are involved in arranging special guest speakers, community service activities, social events, and fundraising to support student attendance at ACHE's Annual Congress. Additionally, we strive to offer opportunities for students to become more involved in IAHL, in order to increase educational and networking opportunities.
For more information about this organization, contact the current president, John Heinemann, or the faculty representative, Thomas Vaughn.