Archived Features

Dr. Myron Cohen will present “Transmission and prevention of transmission of HIV: Where do we go from here?” on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the HPNP Complex, room G101.

Dr. Richard Rheingans has been named the University of Florida 2012 International Educator of the Year in the junior faculty category.

PHHP doctoral student Melody Schiaffino founded the group Ph.D. Moms to support mothers working on their doctorates.

Dr. Linda Cottler, chair of the department of epidemiology, has been named the College of Public Health and Health Professions' associate dean for research and planning.

The department of occupational therapy will offer CarFit on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center in Gainesville. CarFit is designed to help mature drivers fit more comfortably and safely in their vehicles.

UF will host a reception for faculty, students and alumni on Monday, Oct. 29 during the 2012 American Public Health Association annual meeting in San Francisco.

University of Florida graduate students will offer a free Accessibility/Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Porters Community Center, 512 S.W. 6th Ave., Gainesville.

Ten outstanding PHHP alumni will be honored at a ceremony during the college’s alumni reunion on November 10.

Three recent UF M.P.H. graduates are beginning fellowships this fall with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nation’s leading public health institution.

A new non-profit organization co-founded by Dr. Krista Vandenborne and staffed by several UF volunteers, offered the area’s first Special Olympics’ Young Athletes program to local children.