| ESA Newsletter - September 2024 | Welcome back to a new school year!
Throughout this past summer, the Epidemiology Student Association (ESA) board members have worked diligently on developing a newsletter to distribute within the entire Department of Epidemiology. Our main goals for this newsletter are to enhance intradepartmental communication and connection by regularly highlighting the accomplishments, experiences, and identities of our students, staff, and faculty. We plan to emphasize student, staff, and faculty submissions of publications, awards, creative expressions (e.g., artwork, poetry), recommendations, and other accomplishments to help showcase the diverse talents and achievements within our department.
We will be distributing these newsletters periodically. If anybody is interested in assisting with the production of this newsletter, please contact the ESA board. You can otherwise help us keep this project afloat by using the button below to submit your own pieces for future newsletters. | | This upcoming Monday (September 9th) ESA will be holding our first General Meeting for all students from 12:30-1:30pm in C217 CPHB. Some of the items on our agenda include:
- ESA First Year Representative election (polls close September 11th at 5pm)
- ESA board introductions
- Upcoming opportunity to meet with an Outstanding Alumni award recipient
- Epi Buddy Mentor reveal
We hold General Meetings for all students every month, so be on the lookout for future Outlook Calendar invites!
With the recent influx of nearly 30,000 students on campus, many of us have already caught a virus or two. Please use the CDC's Respiratory Virus Guidelines to help keep our families and community safe.
| | | | Dr. Michael O'Rorke is a molecular cancer epidemiologist with a twist—when he's not researching rare tumors, he's building exquisite Victorian doll houses or casually remodeling entire kitchens and bathrooms. With a personal drive and a love for miniatures, his story is as detailed as his research.
Click to uncover more about this fascinating figure! | | | This spotlight shines on students in the Department of Epidemiology, like Justin, who's investigating how livestock-linked bacteria affect chronic respiratory disease, and Grace, who is confronting the stigma in maternal health care.
From research projects to local food favorites, click to explore their unique journeys! | | | | Survive grad school with advice from the trenches! Learn why taking Saturdays off is crucial for cognitive reset, how to optimize your study environment with scenic views, and the science behind avoiding parking-induced stress.
Click to discover these evidence-based hacks—like how biking to class can significantly reduce your daily cortisol levels! | | | If the idea of coding has you feeling a bit uneasy, you're not alone.
One of our experienced second-year students shares some reassuring advice on getting comfortable with R and SAS. Ready to gain some confidence in your coding skills? | | | | Support our efforts by participating in ESA’s Department of Epidemiology apparel sale, which helps fund our events for students, staff, and faculty all year long.
Here’s your opportunity to grab some professional apparel, a water-resistant pullover that conveniently folds into its own zipper pouch, or a Comfort Colors pocket tee—or all three! We are not judging.
Last day to order: September 8th
Arrives at CPHB: September 20th | | | | If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or you would just like to be more informed, use this 988 Factsheet to learn more about this lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The University also maintains a landing page for students, staff, and faculty to utilize for resources regarding mental wellbeing.
Here to Help is a student organization comprised of undergraduate and graduate students at the College of Public Health. Their initiative includes all things mental health, supporting students, and helping to connect students with necessary mental health resources here at the University of Iowa.
If you are interested in being a part of this initiative, sign up using this link. | | | |
