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College re-connects with Home Economics roots

Nearly 80 graduates of the former College of Home Economics met in Portland on Sept. 29. Dean Tammy Bray led the group on a journey from the college’s early beginnings to accreditation and where the college is headed in the future.

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Alumni Public Health

From confidant to prevention advocate, CPHHS alumna creates sexual violence awareness program for the US Forest Service

“I became passionate about this topic when I saw how effected these young women were who confided in me,” says Aili Johnston, who started a sexual violence awareness program for the US Forest Service after graduation. “I felt compelled to say and do something, and to stand up for those who can’t do so for themselves.”

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Alumni Public Health

Public Health PhD alumna receives OSU 2015 Student Leader Award

College of Public Health and Human Sciences alumna Jenny Jackson, PhD ’15, has received the 2015 Student Leader Award from Oregon State University for her contributions to students, the community and Oregon.

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Alumni Students

Video: Commencement 2015 – A world of possibilities

In addition to a record-breaking number of graduates in the college – more than 800 undergraduates and nearly 100 graduate students – these graduating students are the first to earn a degree from the newly accredited College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

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Alumni HDFS

Beaming with pride: Luke Kawasaki takes center stage in OSU LGBTQ community

“Drag is more than just getting on stage in high heels and a gorgeous dress with makeup on my face,” says CPHHS senior Luke Kawasaki. “I use drag to tell the world that gender queer and trans bodies are not something to be feared or ignored.”

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Alumni Public Health

Improving health care: Q&A with Demetria Thompson

“Growing up in a family of public school teachers and administrators, I was inspired to pursue a career that was focused on others…I wanted to be an element of change in health care that is focused on finding solutions,” Demetria says.