Throughout 2021, members of the SMPH community submitted more than 70 Shout-outs — nearly 7,000 words of gratitude — to recognize the incredible work and dedication of their peers. The image below is a word …
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Greg Zalesak shares leadership advice after 35 years of administrative service to SMPH
Greg Zalesak is the chief administrative officer for the Department of Neurology and Department of Neurological Surgery. After nearly 36 years of service to the School of Medicine and Public Health, he is retiring. Although …
Building Community Well-Being Strategy Work Team
This story is part of a series that focuses on different committees and work teams in the Building Community program. Read more Building Community stories here. “Work comprises such a large part of someone’s week, …
Two SMPH university staff members earn 2021 recognition awards
Two members of the School of Medicine and Public Health community received 2021 University Staff Recognition Awards. UW–Madison honors university staff members for their outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence each year. The awardees are …
Building Community Professionalism and Accountability Work Team
This story is part of a series that focuses on different committees and work teams in the Building Community program. Read more Building Community stories here. “Paying attention to something—defining it as an issue and …
Postdoctoral fellows Natascha Merten and Cara Moravec receive mentoring awards
Two postdoctoral fellows affiliated with School of Medicine and Public Health recently earned Postdoc Excellence Awards from the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association. Natascha Merten, MS, PhD, is a member of the research team of Karen Cruickshanks, …
Upon her retirement, Sue Killips shares wisdom from 40 years of service
As Sue Killips, MBA, retires from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health after nearly 40 years of service, she treasures countless stories, life lessons, and words of wisdom gleaned from colleagues …
Building Community Equity, Inclusion and Engagement Work Team efforts shape strategic planning
This story is part of a series that focuses on different committees and work teams in the Building Community program. Read more Building Community stories here. Months before the UW School of Medicine and Public …
Ajay Sethi honored with 2021 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Ajay Sethi, PhD, MHS, has received a 2021 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is an associate professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences and the faculty director of the …
David Abbott recognized for excellence in mentoring undergraduate researchers
In recognition of his dedication to mentoring undergraduate students, David Abbott, PhD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, has received a 2021 Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities. The awards are administered …