College of Public Health Alumni Association
* M.H.A. degree program was formally moved to the College of Public Health (CPH) on July 1, 2010 by the Board of Trustees at the University of Kentucky.
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About the Alumni Association
The College of Public Health Alumni Association offers programs that honor graduate students, as well as distinguished alumni. Our services are offered in order to insure all members and visitors to the Alumni Association a quality, continuing relationship with the College.
Becoming a Member
There is no cost to join the CPH Alumni Association; however there is an option to become a sustaining member by contributing $100 per year. It is open to all graduates from the CPH.
Each year the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky honors individuals through induction to the College’s Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes lifetime achievement in and commitment to career efforts that have made significant impacts within the field of public health or, through dedicated service, on the health and well-being of populations. Since its inception in 2004, the Hall of Fame has relied upon a broad web of contacts to help identify qualified nominees. http://www.mc.uky.edu/publichealth/hallaffamepastinductees.html
The Public Health Hall of Fame annual celebration and recognition will be held October 5th, 2012. Nominations are accepted each year through April 29. From the nominations submitted each year, a selection committee chooses the most qualified inductees for Hall of Fame honors. Nomination Form (pdf format)
Who is eligible?
- A Kentuckian who has made major contributions to the health and well-being of populations through public health activities directed at local, state, national, or international levels.
- A non-Kentuckian who has made similar contributions to public health in Kentucky.
- Nominations can be made for both living and posthumous candidates.
What are the criterion for selection to the Hall of Fame?
- The selection panel will evaluate complete nomination materials for significant impact on the field of public health, and/or on the health infrastructure, health outcomes and health status of populations.
Inductees are honored in a variety of ways:
- Inductees will be honored at a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Lexington on October 5th 2012 at 11:45am.
- Please contact Andrea Perkins below for more information and reservations.
Andrea Perkins, Event Coordinator, Phone: 859 218-2096
Charitable contributions in support of the College of Public Health are always welcome. Ways in which you can give are described on Giving to the College tab above.
Matin Katirai, M.P.H. Ph.D. is currently employed as Assistant Professor of Geography and Planning, West Chester University.
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A gift to the College of Public Health is a gift to improve the health of the Commonwealth. Through our efforts in education, research and service, our mission at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health is to make Kentucky, the nation and the world a healthier place to live. Your support is vital for us to educate and train the next generation of public health practitioners and leaders. Your donations help to provide scholarships for our students & support the research and service programs of our faculty. We encourage you to contribute financially and invest in the college in order for us to grow and become better. We are appreciative for your investment and look forward to your feedback.
Additional Information
There are many ways to make a charitable contribution to the College of Public Health. A donor can use any of the gift mechanisms listed to support students, faculty, or educational programs. Anthony Hartsfield, Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement, will personally work with you, making certain your gift goes to support your area of interest in public health. For assistance with making a gift, please contact: Anthony Hartsfield, Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement, Phone: 859-218-2028.
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John S. Wiggs Student Endowed Scholarship 2011-12 recipient, Andrew Bruenderman is a first-year Masters candidate in the Masters of Healthcare Administration program. A native of Kentucky, Andrew was born and raised in Louisville. As a Kentucky Governor's Scholar, Andrew chose to attend UK after being awarded the Presidential Scholarship. He received his BA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Kentucky in 2011. Two of Andrew's writing pieces in the Gatton Student Research Publication; one an essay on the McDonaldization of America and the other a group work on the study of drunk driving within Lexington. Andrew has been a member of the men's club volleyball team for four years at UK. He currently works as a graduate assistant in the College of Public Health, an administrative intern at the Gill Heart Institute, and a field services intern for Kentucky Utilities. After receiving his Masters in Healthcare Administration, Andrew plans to pursue an administrative career at a not-for-profit hospital system or children's hospital. |
Holsinger Giving Society
Established in honor of James W. Holsinger, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., he currently serves as the Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Chair in the Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky. From 1994 to 2003, he served as Chancellor of the University of Kentucky Medical Center with responsibility for the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Public Health and Dentistry.
Gifts to the Holsinger Giving Society provide resources to meet the highest priority needs of the College of Public Health and the students it serves:
Donor levels
- Diamond Society - $100,000 and up
- Gold Society - $99,999 - $50,000
- Silver Society - $49,999 - $25,000
- Bronze Society - $24,999 - $10,000
- Dean’s Society - $9,999 - $1,000
Dean’s Fellowship Fund
This fund provides scholarships and fellowship opportunities to current College of Public Health students.
F. Douglas Scutchfield Endowed Professorship in Health Services and
Systems Research
This professorship provides resources to the selected faculty member to support their research, service and teaching efforts.
John Wiggs Public Health Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in honor of Associate Dean Wiggs, the fund provides scholarship(s) to public health students, particularly under-represented students.
For more information about John Wiggs Public Health Endowed Scholarship Fund
Associate Dean for Admissions & Student Affairs John S. Wiggs (1943-2007) passed away on July 31, 2007 following a strong and courageous fight with cancer. During his 35-year career at UK,
John also served most of the medical center colleges in some way, working with students. John was the heart and soul of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and has had an indelible impact on the college, on his faculty and staff colleagues, and all of the students. He helped launch the careers of many students whose legacies reflect their dedication to their chosen profession. John’s leadership in student recruitment, particularly with regard to underrepresented students, set a standard that all UK colleges would be well-served to emulate.
It is very fitting that we honor John Wiggs through the creation of a student scholarship in his name to be awarded to a public health student, particularly underrepresented students. This helps recognize his leadership and commitment to health professions students, particularly underrepresented students and is an opportunity to honor John’s lifetime of work and commitment to students here at UK. Before John left us, he and his family blessed this endeavor and we are honored to carry out their wishes through the creation of the John Wiggs Public Health Student Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Please join us in making a donation in Dean Wiggs’ honor. Please make checks payable to the University of Kentucky (please indicate in the MEMO line “John Wiggs Scholarship Fund”). Mail checks to: UK College of Public Health, 121 Washington Avenue, Suite 103, Lexington, KY 40536-0003. For additional information on this scholarship fund please contact Anthony Hartsfield or call (859)218-2028
Gift of Cash
An outright gift of cash is usually the simplest method of giving. It is not subject to gift or estate taxes, and you can deduct the gift to the full extent of IRS rulings.
Planned Giving
Although we welcome and encourage outright gifts, there are also other ways to support the College's programs financially, through what is known as planned giving. Gifts may be made during your lifetime and under your Will. They may consist of cash, securities, personal property or real estate. For more information contact Anthony Hartsfield or call (859)218-2028. You may also visit the University of Kentucky Office of Development web site.
Online by Credit Card
Gifts may be made by credit card using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express via online gift giving
Last Will and Testament
One of the easiest and most common ways for you to make a gift to the College is through a bequest. A bequest is a provision in your last will and testament naming a person or organization to receive a particular item of real or personal property, a sum of money, or a percentage of your estate. The tax laws encourage bequests; consequently, a bequest is an excellent way to support the College's programs while realizing potentially significant tax advantages.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is often the single most valuable asset in an estate. You may want to consider transferring ownership or naming the UK College of Public Health as partial or full beneficiary of your life insurance. Many friends have found this to be a practical and inexpensive way to support our programs, with no immediate out-or-pocket costs and proceeds paid free of estate and inheritance taxes.
Life Income Gifts
As contradictory as it may seem, life income gifts allow you to give and receive at the same time. Such a gift can often make it possible for you to give what you would like to give, rather than what you feel you can afford, because you actually receive income from the gift. Life income gifts include annuity trusts and unitrusts.
Primary Contact
Anthony Hartsfield
Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement
Phone: 859-218-2028
Secondary Contacts
Stephen Wyatt
Dean
Phone: 859-218-2247Sharon Keys
Administrative Services Assistant
Phone: 859-218-2043Andrea Perkins
Hall of Fame Coordinator
Phone: 859-257-8301
Q. How do I obtain my transcript?
You can obtain your transcript by contacting the university registrar.
Q. How can I give a gift or donate money?
You can support the College of Public Health by contacting
Mr. Anthony Hartsfield Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement, or call (859)218-2028. Also see our section on Giving to the College
Q. How do I get a replacement diploma?
You can obtain a duplicate diploma by contacting the university registrar.
Q. How can I keep up to date with CPH events?
Contact Andrea Perkins to be placed on the alumni listserve.
Q. How do I stay connected with my fellow alumni?
Join the University of Kentucky College of Public Health private global group on Facebook to stay in contact with alums, students, staff and faculty.
Visit the UK Alumni Association's webpage for more information on exciting university-wide alumni events.