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麻豆传媒在线 Launches Four New Online Programs

This first-of-its-kind initiative in the state connects 麻豆传媒在线 students with real-world public health experiences, while the Township benefits from academic research and innovative health solutions. The new Department was recently celebrated by 麻豆传媒在线 President Jonathan Koppell, 麻豆传媒在线 Township Mayor Renee Baskerville and other University and Township officials at an on-campus event attended by faculty, students and community partners.

Led by 麻豆传媒在线 Township Health Officer Amy Monaco and University Department of Public Health Chairperson Lisa Lieberman, officials said they were happy to see it come to fruition.

鈥淭his partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing public health education and community health initiatives,鈥� said Koppell. 鈥淏y aligning the strengths of our faculty and students with the real-world challenges faced by the Township鈥檚 Health Department, we can foster a more resilient, well-equipped public health workforce.鈥�

Mayor Baskerville, a former physician who worked in public health, said she was thrilled to support the partnership, noting that it takes 鈥渟pecial people鈥� to work in the field, many of whom consider it a calling. 鈥淚鈥檝e seen firsthand the critical role the Public Health Department plays in determining the well-being of its residents, especially those that are underserved,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 look forward to strengthening and expanding this initiative.鈥�

How the Academic Health Department Partnership Will Work

The Academic Health Department model integrates academic research, service learning and community health efforts to聽strengthen both organizations鈥� missions. Key components include:

• Student involvement in internships, service-learning projects and research initiatives.
• Joint research activities benefiting both the University and the Township.
• Continuing education programs for Township health officials.
• Seminars, symposia, and academic conferences to advance public health knowledge.
• Exchange of research and educational materials and best practices for ongoing health improvements.

鈥淭his experience was one of the most impactful course activities in really shaping my understanding of public health work.鈥� ~ Master of Public Heath student Bhumi Patel

Public Health Students Making a Difference

麻豆传媒在线 students are already engaging in vital public health work. Bhumi Patel, a Public Health graduate student, said that she and fellow students were able to work with 麻豆传媒在线 Township on two important projects:

• Aging in Place Initiative: During her internship, Public Health student Patel worked on developed outreach materials for seniors interested in fostering pets through a Better Cities for Pets grant titled 麻豆传媒在线 Seniors and Pets Healthy Living Initiative awarded to the Township Animal Shelter. Current intern Veronica Paniagua is creating a formal volunteer program after developing materials, doing outreach, collecting data and researching hospital volunteer programs 鈥� all with the goal of promoting the many health benefits of keeping 麻豆传媒在线 senior citizens in their communities and homes.
• Opioid Awareness Program: Patel and her peers surveyed local businesses about opioid misuse and provided life-saving Narcan education, sharing their findings with the 麻豆传媒在线 Health Department and the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.

鈥淲e were able to engage in an important public health partnership that would ensure that our data and our recommendations would be best used to benefit the community,鈥� Patel said. 鈥淲e hope that this new partnership will inspire more collaborations in the future because connecting academic institutions with local health departments is really the crux of the Academic Health Department concept, so that we can better address critical public health challenges.鈥�

麻豆传媒在线鈥檚 Growing Role in Community Health

The Academic Health Department is the latest in a series of 麻豆传媒在线鈥檚 collaborative partnerships with 麻豆传媒在线 Township, including:

• The School of Nursing鈥檚 partnership with Mountainside Medical Center.
• Student volunteer projects in local food pantries, 麻豆传媒在线 Community Farms and other non-profit organizations.
• Initiatives at the 麻豆传媒在线 Public Library and 麻豆传媒在线 History Center.

Koppell said that success requires broad partnerships and that 鈥減ublic health and health administration have been popular degrees as the sector grows, and we are responsive to what students and employers are looking for.鈥�

Formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, the partnership further solidifies the University鈥檚 role as a public-serving institution.

鈥淪erving our students cannot stop at the campus borders,鈥� Koppell said. 鈥淲e aim to provide transformational opportunities for our students, preparing them as leaders who serve the public interest. We can help develop innovative ways to contribute to the health and well-being of New Jersey and our local communities.鈥�

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The launch of the Graduate and Health Professions School Fair is part of the PMP’s strategic framework to remove barriers for 麻豆传媒在线 students and provide equitable access to high-impact opportunities and resources without the need for social capital. The Pre-Medical Program was established in the fall of 2021 and has since expanded to become an open-access program with a holistic support structure including advising, pre-professional career planning, competency development, events, and application support for both pre-medical and pre-health students.聽

All revenue from the fair, over $20,000, is going directly back to students with the creation of an admissions test preparation fund. Earning a high score on admission tests for medical or health profession schools requires extensive preparation. Unfortunately, high-impact test preparation programs are extremely expensive and, therefore, out of reach for many students at 麻豆传媒在线. Access to high-impact test preparation is an equity issue, and thus, providing funding to remove that barrier is central to the Pre-Medical Program’s mission. Melvin, a senior pre-medical student, shared the impact of the fair and test preparation funding, “It was a phenomenal experience, and I hope the success of the event will help fund pre-medical students of 麻豆传媒在线 with MCAT prep, medical school prep and more. Pursuing medicine is a challenging career, both academically and financially, so any sort of help matters and can prove instrumental in a student’s success.”

Additionally, the fair offered concurrent learning sessions in collaboration with Career Services in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) and the College for Education and Engaged Learning (CEEL). The CHSS-led panel event, “Psyched about Graduate School,” showcased the panelists’ insight into the variety of graduate programs and careers open to students with a Psychology degree. “The Graduate Assistantship Advantage,” a discussion led by CEEL, allowed students to connect with panelists who had used Graduate Assistantships to fund their graduate school education.聽

Over 300 students attended the fair, with representation from a wide range of majors and all class years. Students met with admissions representatives from graduate programs across various disciplines, including fashion, journalism, business, pharmaceutical sciences, public health, health professions, and medical school. Nour, a junior pre-medical student, shared the benefits of connecting with admissions representatives in person, “I found the Graduate and Health Professions School Fair to be a wonderful event鈥 learned about various enrichment programs, master’s programs, research opportunities, open houses, and virtual information sessions. Also, I was able to learn about different aspects of the program environments that are not found on websites.”聽

The fair was well-received by admissions representatives, who had the opportunity to learn about 麻豆传媒在线 and the unique experiences and breadth of knowledge our students can bring to their programs. For many schools, it was their first time being on campus and connecting with 麻豆传媒在线 students. The inaugural fair presented an opportunity for 麻豆传媒在线 students to make impactful connections with admissions representatives, while also establishing a yearly funding source for their test preparation.聽

Dr. Bonato joins us from Saint Peter鈥檚 University, where he most recently served as the Executive Vice President and Provost. During his tenure, he was instrumental in leading the development of numerous undergraduate and graduate programs. In that time, graduate student enrollment nearly doubled, overall enrollment was the highest it has been in 25 years, and Saint Peter’s saw its highest graduation rates.

Dr. Bonato is no stranger to 麻豆传媒在线 and previously served as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs from 2013 – 2017. He played a pivotal role in health-related initiatives such as launching the School of Nursing and the Center for Clinical Services.

In addition to his administrative accomplishments, Dr. Bonato has an impressive editorial and leadership background. He previously served as President of the Eastern Psychological Association, where he continues to serve as an EPA Fellow. He was recently elected as Vice President for Education & Research for the Aerospace Medical Association, where he served for 14 years as the Editor-in-Chief of their official peer-reviewed journal, Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance. In 2015, he was elected to the International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine.

Dr. Bonato is widely published in the aeromedical field on topics ranging from motion sickness to commercial spaceflight. He holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Rutgers University.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Frederick Bonato to the College for Community Health and back to 麻豆传媒在线!

Monday, April 1st

MyPlate/Ethnic Cuisine Info and Food Drive

Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: University Hall and Student Center Lobbies
Sponsor: The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies

Find out how your culture鈥檚 cuisine fits into the US Department of Agriculture鈥檚 MyPlate by visiting information tables in University Hall. Donate foods from your culture鈥檚 cuisine to the Red Hawk Pantry at collection boxes in University Hall, the Office of Global Engagement, and the Graduate School.

The Invisible Shield: Episode One

Time: 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 1121 (ADP Center)
Sponsor: The Department of Public Health

Public health saved your life today and you don’t even know it. Join us to screen the first episode of this new four-part documentary series about public health.

Tuesday, April 2nd

Free Speech-Language or Hearing Screenings for Ages 3-6

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 1515 Broad Street (Bloomfield, NJ), 2nd Floor
Sponsor: The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Have questions about a child鈥檚 ability to produce sounds correctly? Or hear directions? Faculty, staff, students and their friends or family can register their child for a free screening:

Fitness Assessment Open Lab

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 4007
Sponsor: The Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education

Fitness helps prevent chronic conditions including heart disease and depression. Come for a free fitness assessment in the new fitness lab in University Hall. First come, first served.

The Invisible Shield: Episode Two

Time: 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 1143 (ADP Center)
Sponsor: The Department of Public Health

Public health saved your life today and you don’t even know it. Join us to screen the second episode of this documentary series on public health.

Wednesday, April 3rd

Mental Health First Aid Training

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
Sponsor: The College for Community Health

Learn how to handle a mental health emergency. Open to CCHL graduate and undergraduate students. Register by March 29, 2024 by clicking this link:

Safer Sex Table

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Student Center Lobby
Sponsor: Public Health at 麻豆传媒在线 (PHAM) Student Organization

Find out how much you know about safer sex and grab some condoms when you visit this table sponsored by the student organization Public Health at 麻豆传媒在线 (PHAM) in collaboration with 麻豆传媒在线’s Office of Health Promotion. Also, learn more about joining PHAM (you don’t have to be a public health major)!

A National Nutrition Month Event: Beyond the Table

Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 1040
Sponsor: The Department of Nutrition and Food Studies

To mark National Nutrition Month (celebrated in March), campus and community partners are invited to a panel discussion focused on combating food waste and promoting food security.Learn what YOU can do to help. Prizes, giveaways, and refreshments will be provided!

Taking Action: Centralizing Social Justice in Mental Health

Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 3013
Sponsor: The Department of Counseling

Participants in this mini-workshop will consider their identities and positionality related to power, privilege, and oppression and learn to use the S-quad model to engage in social justice action. Open to faculty, staff, and students. Space is limited! Register here:

The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education: Thirty Years of Evidence

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 1120 (ADP Center)
Sponsor: The College for Community Health Research Seminar Series

Learn about the findings of the first systematic review demonstrating a wide range of important positive outcomes — beyond pregnancy and STI prevention — of comprehensive sex education in grades K-12.

The Invisible Shield: Episode Three

Time: 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 1143 (ADP Center)
Sponsor: The Department of Public Health

Public health saved your life today and you don’t even know it. Join us to screen the third episode of this documentary series about public health.

Thursday, April 4th

The Invisible Shield: Episode Four

Time: 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 1121 (ADP Center)
Sponsor: The Department of Public Health

Public health saved your life today and you don’t even know it. Join us to screen the fourth and final episode of this new documentary series about public health.

Beyond Graduation: Public Health Careers

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: University Hall, Room 1050
Sponsor: College for Community Health, Office of Career and Internship Services

Join alumni from the Department of Public Health who will describe their career paths and answer questions about how to pursue a career in public health.

Friday, April 5th

Pinwheel Garden to Prevent Child Abuse

Time: 9:00am – 5:00 p.m.
Location: University Hall Lawn
Sponsor: The Department of Family Science and Human Development

It鈥檚 National Wear Blue Day. Wear blue to show support for the well-being of children and prevention of child abuse and visit the Pinwheel Garden to learn how you can get involved.

Interprofessional Student Symposium

Time: 10:00am – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Student Center Ballrooms
Sponsor: Team Red Hawk (an interprofessional education group at 麻豆传媒在线)

Join over 150 undergraduate and graduate students as they share their research on promoting positive patient outcomes in community health professions.

The event provided students with an opportunity to meet and speak with employers from various community health organizations in the area. In total, 22 different organizations were represented, including the Department of Counseling and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Faculty and staff from both departments, the Student Success Center, and the Dean’s Office were also in attendance to discuss graduate program offerings and career opportunities that exist in the field.

When asked for feedback, one community health organization shared, “I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with potential interns and employees who may not know about our organization. It was also a great opportunity to meet with other vendors who we may be able to partner with in the future.”

The Community Health Expo welcomed 140 attendees which included 麻豆传媒在线 students, alumni, and community members.

Congratulations to the Career and Internship Services team on a successful event! For future events and workshops, you can check the Career and Internship Services Website, as well as their profile on Handshake.

On the heels of Valentine鈥檚 Day, Patrice Jetter, disabled artist and advocate from Netflix鈥檚 WORN STORIES, officiated a mass (low commitment) commitment/wedding ceremony where all guests were invited to participate. This act of solidarity was of course not legally binding, but provided allies and spectators with the opportunity to support disabled marriage equality. As a fun form of participation, guests were encouraged to wear festive wedding attire.

The event has received further coverage after being picked up by NorthJersey.com and NJ Spotlight News.

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Interracial and gay marriage has been codified at last. But disabled Americans remain excluded from this basic right. The federal 鈥渕arriage penalty鈥� affects the lives of millions of disabled Americans who can鈥檛 legally marry because they will lose their benefits. A new bill in the Senate could change the 鈥渕arriage penalty鈥� if enough people speak out. To get involved, be on the lookout for more upcoming events sponsored by The MSU Disability Caucus.