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About Sphere
Sphere is a magazine for alumni, partners, and supporters of the School of Public Health, offering news and in-depth features about the faculty, students, and initiatives that allow the School to thrive. A printed edition of the magazine is published each winter, supplemented by online issues at sphere.llu.edu. Look for our next online edition in late summer.
In this issue
New dean journeys to nation’s capital to advocate for public health
SPH dean David Dyjack, DrPH, CIH, tells in his own words about visiting with California’s legislators during Advocacy Days, an annual event coordinated by the Association of Schools of Public Health.
Religion and health: interschool collaboration explores their connection
Does religion lead to better health? This article by SPH health psychologist Jerry Lee, PhD, explores how LLU researchers are going about finding the answer.
First online MPH students to graduate this June
For the School of Public Health’s first graduating online MPH students, the commencement service will cap nearly three years of work. They join approximately 150 other students marching in the SPH graduation.
Students and faculty spend spring break on mission trip in Africa
With mission on their minds, three students and three faculty members from the School of Public Health traveled to Africa for spring break. Learn about their outreach projects in the countries of Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.
SPH upgrades Web site
The newly redesigned SPH Web site has launched, showcasing easier navigation and greater visual appeal. And with even more improvements on the way, the site is expanding to better integrate alumni.
Faculty and staff strengthen community ties
Teaching students is only part of the School of Public Health’s mission. Another priority is empowering people in the local community to live healthier, safer lives. This story reveals some of the ways faculty and staff do so.
Thank you, phonathon donors
With donors going back to the class of 1949 and forward to the class of 2005, SPH alumni proved their generosity during the 2006-2007 phonathon. The SPH students, faculty, and staff extend gratitude for these gifts, which will fuel the continual development of the School’s programs.