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Dr. Lisa Klesges Named Founding Dean of the University of Memphis School of Public
Health
Dr. Ralph Faudree, Provost of the University of Memphis, has announced the appointment
of Dr. Lisa Klesges as founding Dean of the School of Public Health. Dr. Klesges
has been serving as Professor and Interim Dean of the newly formed school since August
2008. Dr. Klesges has an impressive and proven track record as an accomplished educator,
leader and researcher. Dr. Klesges exhibited exemplary leadership during her time
as Interim Dean. She has recruited top-notch scholars and has championed the role
of public health by building meaningful partnerships within the greater metropolitan
area. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING
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TIGER BLUE GOES GREEN
The University of Memphis will showcase “green” transportation at its annual Tiger Blue Goes Green
Day, spearheaded by the School of Public Health. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct.
4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Student Plaza. (In the event of rain, Tiger Blue
Goes Green will move to the Rose Theatre.)
The campus-wide event will encourage environmental awareness, inquiry and activism
among students, faculty and staff. More than 40 campus and community partners will
demonstrate their eco-friendly efforts in transportation, engineering, public health,
recycling, the TIGUrS urban garden, architecture, courses and other areas.(MORE DETAILS)
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Health Care Interpreter Training Program The program will be offered for bilingual-bicultural individuals through the University
of Memphis.This is one of only 10 official training sites affiliated with Hablamos Juntos in the country. A new class is opening for the weekends in October and November.
Check out the new flyer for fall 2011. |
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An Academic Practice Bridges in public health roundtable was held October 8, 2010
by State Representative Jeanne Richardson on "Saving the Med: A Case Study in Advocacy for the Underserved." |
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The MHA and MPH programs have initiated their online courses. Both programs are offered
online so apply now! Check out the Timeline for the MPH online program.
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The School of Public Health, in partnership with Loewenberg School of Nursing, recently
received a grant from U.S. Department of Defense.
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School of Public Health Strengthens the Public Health Workforce
The University of Memphis School of Public Health is part of the consortium of universities
and public health agencies that comprise Tennessee’s Public Health Training Center.
Funded by a HRSA grant, the collaborative provides comprehensive competency-based
training for the state’s public health workforce.
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Tiger Blue Goes Green Day October 4, 2011
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