Giving to UM SPH
Gerald J. Keeler (1960-2011), known across campus as a tireless collaborator who bridged many disciplines and academic units at the University of Michigan to make changes in atmospheric pollution is honored through the Gerald J. Keeler Fund for Scholarship in Environment and Health. In field studies from Alaska to Florida on atmospheric mercury and other pollutants, Jerry made certain that his research and those of his 40 master’s students and doctoral candidates was of the highest value.
The Gerald J. Keeler Fund for Scholarship in Environment and Health will support multidisciplinary work in the area of air pollution and health by supporting training, student scholarships, visiting scholars and lectures in the field to promote a greater understanding of trace elements and other pollutants, and their impacts on human health and the environment.
To give to the Gerald J. Keeler fund, please visit: http://www.giving.umich.edu/give/sph-keeler
The Power of the Many
At the 2011 Scholarship and Awards Dinner student recipients of scholarships, internships or fellowships came together with donors of the funds supporting their education to share stories, celebrate and say thank you.
Receiving some financial support is a “must have” for most graduate students these days, especially for those dedicated to working in a field of service like public health. Many individuals, such as Dennis Paustenbach (at left below) who established two scholarships in risk science, and SPH staff member Susan Crawford (in center below) who has underwritten a scholarship in her own Department of Environmental Health Sciences, have been inspired to help students’ career aspirations (at right below; student speakers Vivek Patel '11 and LyTonya Fowler '11). They are two of hundreds of alumni and friends dedicated to attracting the best public health students to Michigan.
  
To support future students, please visit: http://www.sph.umich.edu/alumni/allfunds.html#student
A Retirement Wish
Emeritus HMP professor John Romani has described his career in public health administration as an "accident." His career turned out to be a boon to the field of public health. "John was one of the mainstays of this school," said then-Dean Ken Warner, "and a major figure in public health administration, both in academia and, through his presidency of the American Public Health Association, in public health practice."
When he retired, Romani told friends and relatives he didn't want any gifts. Instead, his colleagues created the John H. Romani Award, which recognizes UM SPH alumni who have outstanding career accomplishments. "I want the award to go to people whose careers have reflected the better things about public health." The 2011 Romani Award was recently given to alumnus and Professor Matthew Boulton. Details
From left: John Romani, Robyn Parker (Chair, Alumni Board of Governor's), Matthew Boulton
Diversity and Inclusion; A 25-Year Story of Dedication
The University of Michigan Summer Enrichment Program has given 473 undergraduate students from across the country an opportunity to explore the field of public health. To celebrate its 25-year history of success in recruiting students of color and others interested in eliminating health disparities, SEP invited all alumni of the program, mentors, supervisors and friends to network, hear from fellow professionals and interact with each other all around the topic of “Diversity and Inclusion: Transforming Health Organizations to Improve Community Health.” Over 275 participants benefited from 2 days of top quality programming including a very special performance from Tony Award winner, Sarah Jones. SEP alumni hope to raise both awareness and gifts for the program to build a permanent endowment. To offer your support please visit: http://www.sph.umich.edu/sep/donate/index.html
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"SEP brought me into contact with public health professionals who became my mentors. These mentors provided me with the information, support, and confidence to pursue a career in publc health." -SEP Alum
In Memorium: Kamilah Neighbors, M.H.S.A. '01
 To honor SPH alumna and doctoral student Kamilah Neighbors, MHSA ’01, who died suddenly on March 4, 2010, the school has created a fund to support the Kamilah Neighbors Internship in Child Mental Health Services. The fund will help Summer Enrichment Program students and SPH degree students secure internship placements in research, policy, and public health–practice environments that are focused on reducing racial/ethnic disparities in child mental health services.
The daughter of UM SPH Professor Harold “Woody” Neighbors and his wife, Bonita, Kamilah was working on a doctorate in health services organization and policy at SPH, where she founded the school’s Graduate Student Health Research Symposium and helped found the SPhDs (Doctoral Students of SPH). Before embarking on her doctorate, Kamilah worked as a hospital administrator at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She created the hospital’s Summer Internship Program.
Gifts to the Kamilah Neighbors Internship can be made online here or by sending a check to: Kamilah’s Internship, SPH Development, Suite 1800, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
More Giving Opportunities
Every gift to UM SPH plays a vital role in improving the public's health by supporting cutting-edge research, scholarships, internships, educational events, and new initiatives. See all UM SPH giving opportunities. You can make a gift online through UM's secure giving site.
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Planning Your Legacy
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