Dr. Russell Luepker receives ‘Science Advocate of the Year’ Award
The American Heart Association has named Russell Luepker, "Science Advocate of the Year." The award was presented at the association’s annual Congressional Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. on April 29.
For 30 years, Dr. Luepker has been an active association volunteer and leading advocate for increased federal funding for heart disease and stroke research and prevention programs. "Dr. Luepker has been invaluable, serving as an advocate at the state legislature and offering his expertise for federal policy issues," said Rachel Callanan, AHA senior advocacy director from Minnesota. "His contributions have been key in helping us move legislation."
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What's New ...
Annual SPH Years of Service Recognition Event When: Thursday, May 15, 2:30-4:30pm Where: Radisson Metrodome
Join us to honor and recognize our Civil Service and Bargaining Unit staff. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Research Symposium: Big Brother, Great Data Finland as a Goldmine for Population Research When: Thursday May 15,
1:00pm-4:30pm Where:
Minnesota Population Center, 50 Willey Hall
This symposium will showcase Finnish data sources and population research projects in order to promote data opportunities available in Finland and build connections between Finnish and local UMN research communities.
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SPH Commencement When: Monday, May 19, 5:00pm Where: Nortrop Auditorium
Health Commissioner Sanne Magnan, Minnesota Department of Health, will deliver the 2008 SPH Commencement Address.
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Annual SPH Faculty and Assembly Meeting
When: Friday, May 16, 8:45 - 10:45am
Where: Mayo Auditorium
All SPH faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. The meeting will begin with refreshments at 8:45am.
Father Force: How Organizations Can Accomplish More by Mobilizing and Utilizing Dads When: Tuesday, May 27, 12:30 - 4:30pm Where: Open Book,
1011 Washington Ave So,
Minneapolis
Father Force is an interactive, hands-on training that helps
professionals and their organizations recognize ways to use
the father resource, making dads into allies in accomplishing
your mission.
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10th Annual MCH Summer Institute on Health Disparities Promoting Health Equity: Family-centered Program Development and Advocacy When: Thursday, June 12, 2008 Where:
Center for Continuing Education and Conference
Center, St. Paul Campus
The Institute will provide an opportunity to discuss how the universal experience of family - and its diverse definitions - can be integrated into family-centered programs and policies that enhance family resilience and improve individual and population health. We will also affirm that family-centered care is fundamental to health equity: individuals who are at social disadvantage can thrive when programs and policies strengthen and support their core support systems.
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10th Annual Civil Service/Bargaining Unit Staff Day When: Wednesday, June 4, 11:30 am-1:00pm
and 6:30-8:00pm Where: Coffman Union
The University says thank you to our CS/BU staff! Lunch will be served. Staff must bring the invitation card for gift and raffle.
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