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Gene Feingold Diversity Award

UM SPH Excellence in Diversity Award


In 2002, the University of Michigan School of Public Health lost a remarkable colleague and friend, Professor Emeritus Eugene Feingold. Gene spent much of his life working to end poverty and racial discrimination. To further these goals, he went back to school, when he was in his sixties, to earn a law degree. The Gene Feingold Diversity Award honors his memory and celebrates his achievement.

PURPOSE: The triennial SPH Gene Feingold Diversity was established in 2004 to recognize faculty and staff members who have made an exceptional contribution to a climate of diversity in the UM SPH.

ELIGIBILITY: Any faculty member or staff member is eligible to be nominated. Award recipients cannot be nominated again. A list of past recipients is provided at right.

CRITERIA FOR AWARD: The Gene Feingold Diversity Award will be made to recognize outstanding contributions to a climate of diversity in the School of Public Health.

NOMINATION PROCESS: The Gene Feingold Diversity Award is awarded triennially. The nomination for the award can be initiated by a faculty or staff member or a student. It should be supported by documentation not to exceed three pages. The nomination and supporting documentation should be forwarded to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs generally in March of the year given. The supporting documentation should include:

  • A brief description of the efforts towards promoting diversity around the school.
  • The significance or value of the endeavors for the mission of the school.
  • The role and involvement of and/or impact upon students in the described efforts or activities.

SELECTION: The selection of the recipient of the Gene Feingold Diversity Award will be made by the SPH Task Force on Diversity. The award recipient will be recognized at SPH graduation and will receive $1000.