Professor Jackie Leung

Tonight at 6 pm. In the Linfield library, Austin.

Oregon native Dr. Russ Low joins us at Linfield for a talk.

Celebrating the start of December and the beginning of the end of 2025.

Happy holidays, everyone.

Our annual tradition continues.

❤️

How do students learn by playing games?

In Disease Prevention and Control, students play games to learn aboit disease systems.

Here, students created a game using Jenga to quiz each other on the musculoskeletal system.

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One of my favorite classes to teach is Disease Prevention and Control. At the end of the semester, students create a game based on a disease of their choice. The rules are simple: no Kahoots. Otherwise, the sky’s the limit, as long as the game involves teamwork, collaboration, and a genuine attempt to teach classmates about a disease or condition. Activities like this are deeply connected to public health because they help students build the communication, education, and problem-solving skills essential for promoting health and preventing disease in real communities.

We finished Day 1 today. The topics included cardiovascular and cardiomyopathic diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and endocrine system disorders. The games featured memory challenges, team-based play, and a version similar to Candy Land.

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Feeling hungry or needing a snack?

Stop by the snack station, 2nd floor HHPA building.

Snacks rotate.
Refilled several times a week (not daily).
Take what you need. Share the rest.

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Congratulations, Wildcats!

Linfield extends the Streak to 69 seasons, sets new record in 29-21 over L&C - Linfield University Athletics In addition to securing winning season No. 69, Linfield now owns the longest string of dominance over a single opponent in the history of college football with its 47th straight victory over Lewis & Clark

A new federal law called H.R. 1 is changing who can get food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Because of this law, we have begun mailing notices to the first group of people who will lose their food benefits or have them reduced.

Who will receive these notices:

• About 1,000 refugees, asylees, trafficking survivors, and certain other lawfully present immigrants who applied for or renewed SNAP between July 4 and Oct. 1, 2025. This includes children, older adults, and people with disabilities. Their SNAP will end on Oct. 31, 2025.

• About 9,600 households getting help with heating or energy bills who applied for or renewed SNAP between July 4, and Oct. 1, 2025. Their SNAP will be reduced starting Nov. 1, 2025. This does not include households with people over the age of 60 and people with disabilities.

Even if you don’t receive a notice right now – you may lose or see your food benefits reduced when your SNAP case is reviewed due to these federal rules. We expect another 2,000 lawfully present immigrants and another 20,000 households receiving energy assistance to see changes to their benefits over the next year.

Additionally, about 310,000 adults will be newly evaluated for work rule requirements.

The rules are complex. You can read more about them in this news release: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/ODHS/Posts/Post/odhs-begins-sending-notices-oct15-about-federal-snap-changes-under-hr1

We know this change will be hard for many people. ODHS did not make this decision, but we want to help everyone prepare and find other resources that can support you.

We also recognize that this may be an emotional topic. We ask everyone to engage with care and respect in the comments so that those seeking support may ask questions and receive the help they need.

Rest in power

Oregon state Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41 The lawmaker representing parts of the Portland area had a reputation for being a thoughtful and kind lawmaker who pushed policies to improve the lives of children.

My amazing HHPA colleagues. Another year for the books! 3 new graduates with a degree in Public Health.

Dr. Vicente Zapata, your legacy lives on!

Last part of today.

Celebrating Pacifika Fest at Oregon State University.