University of Kentucky Student Public Health Association (UKSPHA)

American Heart walk 2009 UKCPH/UKSPHA raised $1000

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)
2009 Officers
- President: Joseph Bell
- Vice President: John Kim
- Secretary: Jessica Jones
- Treasurer: Nick Gould
Service Projects
If you want to get involved, please contact John Kim, UKSPHA Service Chair
Events
August
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- UK FUSION 8/24 from 8:30am-3:00pm (*UKSPHA members will meet at Haggin Field across from Young Lib @ 8am to register/select volunteer site!)
- UKCPH 5th Year Anniversary Party (Dean Wyatt's Home) 8/27 from 6-8pm *RSVP
- Jumping Jaguars Kickoff 8/27
- APHA Conference Early-bird Registration Deadline: 8/28
- Shoe/Coat/Winter apparel Drive
- Dance Blue Marathon Fundraising
- Memory Walk: We're on the Move to End Alzheimer's Fundraising(Sign up and Donate online)
September
- Fruit and Vegetable Month (Student Center Table 12-2pm-TBA)
- Welcome Back Party at the CPH 9/3 11:30-2:30
- UKSPHA Meeting 9/4 from 12-1pm
- World Alzheimer's Day 9/21
- Race for the Cure: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness 9/26 8:30am(1 Mile Walk) and 9am(5K Run)
- Shoe/Coat/Winter apparel Drive
- Jumping Jaguars
- Dance Blue Marathon Fundraising
- Memory Walk: We're on the Move to End Alzheimer's Fundraising(Sign up and Donate online)
October
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Student Center Table 12-2pm-TBA)
- National Dental Hygiene Month (Student Center Table 12-2pm-TBA)
- UKSPHA Meeting 10/2 from 12-1pm
- APHA Conference Full Fee Deadline(> On Site Fees) 10/2
- Memory Walk: 10/10 8:30 am (Reg) 9:30am (Walk)
- CASA: Run for Kids' Sake 10k 10/17 at 9am
- Shoe/Coat/Winter apparel Drive
- Jumping Jaguars
- Dance Blue Marathon Fundraising
November
- American Diabetes Month
- UKSPHA Meeting 10/30/09 from 12-1pm
- APHA Conference in Philadelphia, PA 11/7-11/11
- Great American Smokeout (Student Center Table 11:30-2pm 11/15)
- Big Blue Crush (Blood Drive Competition UK vs. Tenn.) 11/16/09-11/21/09
- Ronald McDonald House Thanksgiving Dinner Cook-off (TBA)
- Shoe/Coat/Winter apparel Drive
- Jumping Jaguars
- Dance Blue Marathon Fundraising
December
- World AIDS day 12/1 (Student center Table 11:30-2pm)
- Holiday Party at Dean Wyatt's Home (Donation Drive Gloves/Books)*RSVP TBA
- UKSPHA Meeting 12/4/09 from 12-1pm
- Angle Tree
- Dance Blue Marathon Fundraising
- God's Pantry Can Drive

