Arnold School of Public Health Alumni Society

Graduates of the Arnold School of Public Health represent a society of professionals doing valuable work across many important fields. The active involvement of our alumni in the continued growth of the Arnold School is essential. All members of the school’s alumni society are welcome and encouraged to become a part of the school’s Alumni Council. This formal group meets throughout the year to discuss issues relevant to our alumni and to the continued success of the Arnold School.

In order to recognize the many achievements of Arnold School graduates, the Alumni Council created the Distinguished Alumni Award which was first awarded in 2000. With the generosity of Norman J. and Gerry Sue Arnold, this single award has become two: the Norman J. Arnold Alumni Medal and the Gerry Sue Arnold Alumni Award. The awards were presented in 2007 to Dr. William A. Webster and Dr. Melinda L. Irwin respectively.

Past Alumni Council activities and events have included:

• sponsoring the Winona B. Vernberg distinguished lecture series

• hosting social networking opportunities for soon-to-be graduates of the Arnold School

• co-sponsoring a luncheon with the Dean's Student Advisory Council to exchange ideas

In 2007, the Alumni Council also provided assistance at the May Hooding Ceremony.