Connection | College of Health Sciences
College News
Message from Dr. Sharon Stewart, Interim Dean Dear Friends, Community outreach and civic engagement are priorities in our college, and in this edition of Connection the service of our faculty, staff, students and alumni shines brightly. Throughout this publication, we pull together stories for our alumni and friends to give a glimpse into our activities here in the College. Looking back on the articles we’ve compiled in the following pages, I’m reminded that our College is truly committed to the University’s land-grant mission that calls on us to make a difference for the state of Kentucky. This calling is heard by every member of our College, as is demonstrated in this issue. Through our partnership with the Colleges of Pharmacy and Dentistry, we were able to bring a better understanding of health care to fourth graders at Maxwell Elementary School in Lexington. Through this project, our faculty and students taught young children about health care careers and planted seeds of curiosity to help motivate them to learn more about health care as they mature and explore. The College has a strong commitment to interprofessional outreach. The 2013 Rehabilitation Sciences Spring Colloquium was centered on the dynamic teamwork taking place in our interprofessional research teams to improve the health of our communities. College-wide, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, both as a unit and as individuals. Under the leadership of the Office of Student Affairs, teams of faculty, staff, students and alumni spent a day in April volunteering for nonprofit organizations in the region. College faculty and physical therapy students at the Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard began their participation in Project CARAT, a project to clean, repair and distribute used medical equipment to people who need it. One of our staff members received regional recognition as the 2013 Red Cross Hero of the Year for her volunteerism. This spring, we also inducted two highly respected Physical Therapy professionals into our Hall of Fame, both having strong backgrounds in community outreach and international medical missions. During my time at CHS, it has become evident to me that our college prides itself in not only its academic and research excellence but also in how we can share our collective knowledge and expertise to benefit the greater good both locally and internationally. It is in this, among many other things, that I take great pride in being part of the CHS family, and I hope you feel the same as you browse this edition. Warmest Regards,
Sharon R. Stewart, Ed.D.
University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
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