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2018 Announcements

Argye Hillis to speak at Vernberg Lecture on January 24

Join the Arnold School of Public Health for the 2019 Winona B. Vernberg Distinguished Lecture Series as Argye Hillis discusses "Mechanisms of Stroke Recovery: Evidence from Functional and Dysfunctional Imaging."

TecHealth's November 27 Tech Tuesday Talk features Jan Ostermann

Join the SmartState Technology Center to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for a talk by Jan Ostermann on Using Mobile Technologies in Global Health Research: Opportunities and Challenges.

Equity Summit: Conversations on Race and Reconciliation

The South Carolina Collaborative on Race and Reconciliation is hosting the first of what will be an annual event this November. Equity Summit 2018: Conversations on Race and Reconciliation will be a two day symposium held November 8-9 and located in the Russell House Theater on the Columbia campus of UofSC.

TecHealth's October 23 Tech Tuesday Talk features Yue Liao

Join the SmartState Technology Center to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for a talk by Yue Liao on How Wearable Sensor Technologies can Improve Next-Gen Behavioral Interventions to Promote Energy Balance.

HPEB seminar series features Glen Nowak on October 24

Join the health promotion, education, and behavior department for a seminar from 10-11am on Hidden in Plain Sight--Insights into Increasing the Impact of Public Health Communication.

Epidemiology and biostatistics department hosts talk by assistant professor Yuan Wang on October 22

Join the epidemiology and biostatistics department from 1-2 pm for a seminar on Topological Permutation Tests in Seizure Localization.

Monica Baskin to provide keynote address at third annual Gerry Sue and Norman J. Arnold Childhood Obesity Lecture

Join the Arnold School of Public Health on November 27 for the Childhood Obesity 2018 Lecture Series focusing on: Understanding and Addressing the Social Determinants of Childhood Obesity: Not as easy as A,B,C.

Epidemiology and biostatistics department hosts talk by assistant professor Melissa Nolan on September 24

Join the epidemiology and biostatistics department for a discussion on Clinical Epidemiology of Vectorborne Diseases in the Western Hemisphere at 1pm on September 24 in Discovery 331.

Tech Tuesday Talks Return on September 25

Danny Sauceda will discuss Exploring Objective Measures of Physical Activity among Combat Veterans and PTSD Symptom Severity in Discovery 140 at noon.

Exercise science seminar to discuss Pathways to Whole Health and Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Chronic Pain on August 24

Join the exercise science department as they host Raouf (Ron) Gharbo D.O. on August 24 from 3:30-4:30 in PHRC 107

EPID/BIOS Seminar on 8/27: The Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII®) Story

In telling the Dietary Inflammatory Index Story, Dr. Hébert will discuss the motivation for developing the DII and its impact on nutritional epidemiology. He will highlight the role of students and faculty in EPID/BIOS and will discuss past, current, and future research involving the DII.

Faith, Activity, and Nutrition (FAN) Training on September 29

The USC Prevention Research Center is offering training to churches interested in the Faith, Activity, and Nutrition (FAN) program! FAN is designed to help churches create a healthy church environment that supports physical activity and healthy eating.

3rd Annual Norman and Gerry Sue Arnold Emerging Scholar In Childhood Obesity Graduate Student Research Award

The Arnold School of Public Health is pleased to announce the third annual Emerging Scholar in Childhood Obesity graduate research awards.

Graduate Scholar in Aging Opportunity: Arnold School announces second annual Graduate Scholar in Aging Research Awards Program

Through the generous support of Norman and Gerry Sue Arnold, the Arnold School of Public Health is committed to developing future leaders in aging research. In response, the School has established this awards program which recognizes up to two outstanding graduate students.

Epidemiology brown bag seminar series on April 30

The Epidemiology Brown Bag Seminar Series presents "Hospitalizations, Medications, and Depression Among Older Adults Receiving Home Health Care" by Matthew Lohman.

Doctor of physical therapy program hosts PT Pintcast with Jimmy McKay on May 17

Please mark you calendars for PT pintcast coming to UofSC DPT on May 17! Host Jimmy McKay will be interviewing 4-5 folks connected to UofSC DPT program! Come network, enjoy, and participate in this exciting event!

Julie A. Washington to speak at the Arnold School Hooding Ceremony on May 10

Julie A. Washington, professor and the program director in communication sciences and disorders at Georgia State University, will speak at the 2019 Arnold School Hooding Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 10 at the Koger Center for the Arts. Student, faculty, and alumni awards will also be presented.

Nutrition Center hosts spring seminar on by Andrew Fisher May 7

Join the Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities for a spring seminar by Andrew Fisher, author of Big Hunger, and a community conversation on hunger.

BIOS Forum on April 23: Yen-Yi Ho

Join the department of epidemiology and biostatistics for a seminar by Yen-Yi Ho on Statistical Methods for Integrating Large-Scale Genomic Data and Identifying Higher-Order Interactions.

April 24 Tech Tuesday Talk: Amanda Rebar

Join TecHealth for a seminar by Amanda Rebar on "Flex: An App that Applies Associative Learning Theory with Gamification to Target Non-Conscious Physical Activity Behavioural Biases" in Discovery 140 at noon on Tuesday, April 24.

CANCELED: National Public Health Week 2018 Health Walk

This event has been canceled: Join the Arnold School and the Dean's Student Advisory Council for a Health Walk/Run! This activity is a free, untimed event open to the public to promote health and fitness to celebrate National Public Health Week 2018 together as a community.

Epidemiology brown bag seminar series on April 2

The Epidemiology Brown Bag Seminar Series presents the Cancer Prevention and Control Program Colloquium: Featuring the Research of Cancer Prevention & Control Program Students.

Seminars by faculty from Universidad de Antioquia on April 4

Join the Arnold School for seminars by three faculty members on April 4 at 11:00 AM in room 140 at Discovery (915 Greene St.). The scholars will talk about their university, school, areas of research and possibilities for collaboration.

Special Public World TB Day Lecture by Eric Brenner on March 26

Adjunct associate professor of epidemiology Eric Brenner will present "Tuberculosis: Local, National and Global Perspectives... in the age of Ebola and Zika!" at noon in room 123 at the Darla Moore School of Business.

BIOS Forum on March 26: Wenbin Lu

Join the department of epidemiology and biostatistics for a seminar by Wenbin Lu on Change-Plane Analysis for Subgroup Detection and Sample Size Calculation.

March 27 Tech Tuesday Talk: Adam Hoover and Eric Muth

Join TecHealth for a seminar by Adam Hoover and Eric Muth on "Tracking Wrist Motion to Detect and Measure Energy Intake" in Discovery 140 at noon on Tuesday, March 27.

Free hearing and health screenings on April 6

In honor of National Public Health Week the Arnold School of Public Health will be offering free hearing and health screenings. All faculty, staff, students, and the general public are invited.

Clyburn Lecture will feature keynote speaker Amani M. Nuru-Jeter on April 6 with a focus on "We Can't Wait - Health Equity Now"

The Arnold School and the SC DHEC will host the 11th Annual James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture on April 6 at the USC Alumni Center. Please join us for a poster session and keynote presentation by associate professor of community health sciences and epidemiology (University of California Berkley) Amani M. Nuru-Jeter.

8th Annual Nutrition Symposium will take place on April 13

Save the date! The Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities will host the 8th annual Nutrition Symposium on April 13, 2018 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center.

Call for Abstracts! 11th Annual James E. Clyburn Health Disparities Lecture

This poster session is an opportunity for USC faculty, staff and students and individuals from other academic institutions and community organizations to share their health disparities research and practice with others and address this year's theme: "We Can't Wait - Health Equity Now".

COMD Open House

The department of communication sciences and disorders is hosting an Open House Day for admitted and prospective students, on Friday March 23 (1:30-4 p.m.) Join us for a tour of the facilities and an opportunity to meet faculty.

February 27 Tech Tuesday Talk: Becca Krukowski

Join TecHealth for a seminar by Becca Krukowski on "A Distance and Technology-Based Translation of the Look AHEAD Intensive Lifestyle Intervention."

Register for the Nineteenth International Symposium on Field- and Flow-based Separations

The Nineteenth International Symposium on Field- and Flow-based Separations (FFF 2018) will take place in Columbia, S.C., USA on May 14-17, 2018.

World Activity Day 2018

The Exercise Science Club of USC will hold its World Activity Day fundraiser for United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina on Sunday, April 7. World Activity Day is a team field event designed to promote physical fitness and health and it is a great way for the individuals served by UCPSC to show off their physical capabilities!

Join the Arnold School of Public Health team for the American Heart Association Heart Walk on March 24

Raise awareness and funds at this annual event, which begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Colonial Life Arena. Registration is free.

First Annual Arnold Aging Lecture to be held on March 29

Join the Arnold School of Public health for the Norman J. Arnold 2018 Lecture by Dr. Kenneth M. Langa on March 20 (3 p.m.) at the USC Alumni Center.

Nominate extraordinary Arnold School students for the 2018 master's and doctoral achievement awards

The Arnold School of Public Health is seeking nominations for its annual student awards that will be presented at the 2018 Hooding Ceremony at the Koger Center.

Epidemiology brown bag seminar series on January 29

The Epidemiology Brown Bag Seminar Series presents "An Overview of Research Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMD)" by Kenn Apel and Krystal Werferl.

Join us for an online chat about Arnold School graduate programs and degrees

We invite prospective students to chat with departmental representatives and admissions staff in a live virtual setting. Learn more about our individual programs and degrees or discuss the application process.

Arnold School hosts panel discussion during USC Leadership Week

Join us for the 2nd Annual Arnold School of Public Health Voices in Leadership Panel Discussion, "Improving the Health of South Carolinians: Issues of Public Health Concern," on Friday, February 2 from 3-4 p.m.

Nominate an exceptional Arnold School faculty member for one of three Arnold School faculty awards

The Arnold School of Public Health is seeking nominations to recognize outstanding faculty with one of three 2018 awards in the areas of teaching, research, and service. Recipients will be honored at the 2018 Hooding Ceremony.

Nominate outstanding Arnold School graduates for one of two Arnold School alumni awards

The Arnold School of Public Health is seeking nominations to recognize outstanding alumni with 2018 awards in two categories: those who graduated in 2007 or earlier and those who graduated in 2008 or later. Recipients will be honored at the 2018 Hooding Ceremony.

International Visiting Scholar Research Presentation on January 25

Join the exercise science department for a seminar by Tony Okley on "Stealth interventions to promote physical activity and reduce prolonged sitting in children"

January 23 Tech Tuesday Talk: Jessica Unick

Join TecHealth for a seminar by Jessica Unick on "Early Non-Response to an Internet-Delivered Weight Loss Program: How to Know it When You See it and What to Do"

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