Once again, thanks to the students, faculty and staff of the
SHHS, 2017 rang in a little brighter for several San Diego families
thanks to the continuing initiative from the Dean of the
School of Health and Human Services. Dr. Gloria McNeal began this
initiative over three years ago to increase the SHHS’s involvement in the
community. This year, Community Engagement Core Chair Dr. Ritika Bhawal of the Community Health Department led the organizing of the event. The fourth annual event again identified families for their need and the work they do in their communities as role models and parents. The NU student nursing association and
Community Health students raised money for these families, along with the
involvement of SHHS faculty and staff. The families were recognized at a
public event at the Spectrum campus on December 16th. Dr. McNeal
gave some opening remarks along with all three Department Chairs and ran the event emphasizing the importance of
community engagement. The families not only received various gifts of clothing and toys, but a new reconditioned computer as well. Click on the pictures below to enlarge the
photos taken at the event:
Health Sciences Clinical Assistant Professor Linda Travis Macomber was honored on May 4th by Athena, a San Diego-based business organization championing women executives and rising managers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Athena's Pinnacle Awards are held each year in the spring to recognize extraordinary individuals and organizations who have shown dedication to in promoting Athena's mission of fostering the personal and professional growth of women through mentoring, education, recognition, and leadership training. Professor Macomber was recognized in the category of Education. Under Linda's leadership, her Master of Science in Health Informatics program was recently recognized as one of the top 25 online Health Informatics programs in the country according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). She was honored with other finalists in a gala fund raising event at the La Jolla Hyatt on May 5th. Several NU Faculty at