University of Kentucky Student Public Health Association (UKSPHA)
Rebecca Tarrant:
UKCPH Shoulder to Shoulder Ecuador trip
Jonathan Miller:
UKCPH Shoulder to Shoulder Ecuador trip
UKSPHA Keeneland Tailgate
Who We Are
The University of Kentucky Student Public Health Association (UKSPHA) is a student affiliate of the Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA). We are a nonprofit organization for students of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and other individuals interested in public health. The chapter was founded on September 21, 2000. The student chapter consists of an executive board of elected officials including chairs for the public service and social committees.
UKSPHA is a student-run organization and basic governing unit of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health. UKSPHA’s role is to act as a liaison between students and faculty, promote student involvement to develop healthy communities, and represent the needs of students of the College of Public Health.
Who Can Join
Any student at the University of the Kentucky who is interested in public health issues can join regardless of their year in school or specific college they attend. Please contact any of the officers to obtain more information or email us at UKSPHA@gmail.com.
Membership Dues
Membership fees include $10 chapter dues and $15 KPHA dues that are paid once a year. In addition students have the option to become members of the American Public Health Association (APHA). Membership Form (pdf format)
2012 Officers
- President: Lazarus Eze
- Vice President: Chioma Okafor
- Treasurer: Elizabeth Couser
- Secretary: Sandra Maciuba
Service Projects
TBA
Events
- February 13/14, Valentine’s Day event and condom distribution. Feb 13
will hand out bags on campus, Feb 14 will work with University Health Service to distribute
rest of bags. - February 14, I Love Mountains Day in Frankfort, 0900-1400.
- February 23, Planned Parenthood rally in Frankfort, 0830.
- March 20, EKU Environmental Health Symposium
- March 27-30, KPHA conference in Louisville
- April 1, AIDS walk in Lexington
- April 2-8, Public Health Week
- April 16, Health Equity II Conference in Louisville (Muhammed Ali Center).
- May 4, picnic at Ms. Underwood’s for our graduates. Families welcome.