The Academic Honor and Professional Society in gerontology promotes scholarships, research, professionalism, and excellence in gerontology and aging services, and recognizes high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in these areas.

Becoming involved will give students opportunities for personal and professional interaction, sharing of concerns, discussion of issues, and service activities in the area of gerontology.

To become a member contact Rajean Moone, PhD, via email at moon0060@umn.edu.

ASIGG encourages discussion around aging. Students will explore different perspectives, approaches, and conceptualizations of knowledge in aging. ASIGG provides graduate students with opportunities to advance professional skills and foster collaboration.

Becoming involved will enhance student networking, professional development, collaboration opportunities, and even transition into leadership roles in aging.

To learn more visit the ASIGG Website or get involved by contacting Rajean Moone, PhD, via email at moon0060@umn.edu.

Black SPH Student Group provides support, resources, and community for Black students in SPH. This group creates a safe space for students to share experiences and ideas related to the academic experience. Becoming involved will give students the opportunity to meet Black peers and faculty across divisions, network, and learn about new and exciting opportunities available to them.

To get involved contact Inari Mohammed via email at moham629@umn.edu.

CHIP works with and supports a wide variety of interprofessional student groups. Each group focuses on a topic of interest across healthcare professions. To learn more about CHIP organizations and ways to get involved visit the CHIP website or email chip@umn.edu.

Diversity Network is a community building organization that cultivates personal and professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This inclusive organization partners with the SPH Student Senate to develop social programming that improves the student experience.

Becoming involved gives students the opportunity to craft leadership opportunities based on their DEI interests. Students will enhance their personal and professional development to complement their degree. Students of all knowledge levels are welcome. Membership is open throughout the year! To get involved complete Diversity Network’s Google form.

Questions? Visit: https://www.sph.umn.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/about/diversity-network/ 

Contact diversitynet@umn.edu

GHSAB is an interprofessional global health student group. This Health Science graduate and professional student committee works to educate and mobilize the next generation of socially responsible global health professionals.

Becoming involved will give students the opportunity to gain cross disciplinary knowledge and collaborate with others to bring awareness to important global health topics that impact multiple disciplines.

To learn more visit the GHSAB website or get involved by contacting GHSAB via email at ghsab@umn.edu.

EDIT creates a learning community for students, staff and faculty seeking to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the School of Public Health. EDIT provides a space where students collaborate directly with SPH staff and faculty to improve the SPH campus climate.

Becoming involved will give students experience in event planning, meeting facilitation, and relationship development with other diversity, equity and inclusion entities across campus.

To learn more visit the EDIT website.

Questions? Contact Gayle Smaller Jr. at smaller@umn.edu

The Health Equity Work Group works to give greater visibility to health inequalities research, develop collaborations with faculty and community partners, and ensure SPH students are well trained to work in a diverse society.

Becoming involved will give students connections engaged in health disparities related work and create spaces for dialogue regarding health disparities and diversity.

To get involved, complete the form found on the HEWG website.

HSHC works to unite healthcare students through a clear understanding of the nature and dangers posed to public health by the continued dependence on fossil fuels.

Becoming involved will give students an interdisciplinary forum to learn about the health impacts of climate change and ways to lead action as future health professionals.

To get involved email hshc@umn.edu.

The MCH Interest Group focuses on connecting SPH students interested in bettering the health of mothers, children and family. This organization discusses MCH topics, creates community outreach opportunities, and provides a space for learning and collaboration.

Becoming involved will give students peer collaboration opportunities and create connections across health and medicine focused student groups. Students from all SPH disciplines are welcome to join.

To learn more visit the MCH Interest Group website or get involved by emailing mch@umn.edu.

The MHA CSI is an MHA program-specific, student-driven service organization committed to civic engagement. The MHA CSI helps cultivate and refine the skills necessary to exhibit compassionate leadership for future leaders within the healthcare industry.

Becoming involved will give students the opportunity to impact the lives of Twin-cities residents, engage in community service, and gain professional development experience.

To learn more visit the MHA CSI website or get involved by emailing cahoo012@umn.edu.

MILIsa works to promote and develop a network of professionals linked to all facets of the medical industry designed to create opportunities for success and easy transitions into the field. MILIsa sets up new leaders for success.

Becoming involved will give students the opportunity to connect with the healthcare community, gain exposure to relevant healthcare topics, network with MBA students and Carlson Alumni, and learn about career opportunities in the field of healthcare.

To learn more visit the MILIsa website or get involved by contacting MILIsa President Nate Gomoll via email at gomol005@umn.edu.

The Public Health Review is a graduate student led, online, peer-reviewed, open-access public health journal that is published by the UofM Libraries. Public Health review strives to make health equity possible for everyone in every community by providing a platform for the discovery, development and dissemination of information regarding public health issues.

Becoming involved will give students the opportunity to publish public health related material in a peer-reviewed journal. Students will gain a deeper understanding of health equity and work to dismantle systems of oppression.

To learn more visit the Public Health Review website or get involved by emailing pubhealthreview@gmail.com.

The SPH Student Senate serves as a liaison between students, faculty and staff to assist student organizations in hosting school-wide events. Meetings are open to the public. Becoming involved will give students the opportunity to improve the student, faculty, and staff experience while taking part in University and SPH initiatives.

To learn more about SPH Meetings, the SPH Buddy Program, and more visit the SPH Student Senate website.

PHASA empowers students to improve public health through policy and advocacy. Students work in collaboration with one another to discuss public health issues and advocate for the changes they wish to make. Becoming involved will give students hands-on experience with advocacy, help develop relationships with public health experts, and impact changes in public health.

To get involved email phasa@umn.edu.