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Founding Dean Retires:
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Dr. Joan Farrell, founding dean of the Brooks College of Health retired this fall. Dr. Farrell came to UNF in 1988 charged with the task of bringing together several health related programs along with the Division of Nursing to create the College of Health, later named in honor of Dr. Brooks Brown. A celebratory luncheon was held in her honor in conjunction with the grand opening of the new addition and the twentieth anniversary of the College. Dr. Farrell has been designated Dean Emeritus of the College. |
Pamela S. Chally,
Brooks College of Health 2008 Distinguished Professor
Pamela S. Chally
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Pamela S. Chally is the Dean and Professor of the Brooks College of Health. She has been at UNF since 1993 serving as faculty member, associate dean and dean.
As Dean, she oversees the administration of the Departments of Athletic Training & Physical Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health, School of Nursing, Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy and Center for Aging Research. She has published approximately 35 articles and book chapters, given over 100 presentations, and has received 8 teaching awards.
Dr. Chally is very active in University, professional and community service. She currently serves on the Brooks Health System Board, WJCT Board of Trustees, Jax Care Board of Directors, Haven Hospice Advisory Board as well as leadership roles in professional organizations. She was named one of Northeast Florida’s Great 100 Nurses in 2000, an EVE Award finalist in 2004 and a Health Care hero Super Nurse finalist in 2004. In 2006, she was honored as a “Woman of Influence” by the Jacksonville Business Journal. In 2008, she was named the Distinguished Professor at the University of North Florida and was an Eve Award winner. Pam and her husband, Rod, have two adult children and three granddaughters. |
Loriz selected as Director of the Year
Li Loriz
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Dr. Li Loriz, director of UNF'S School of Nursing, was selected as Director of the Year by the Florida Nursing Students Association for her unceasing commitment to the support of UNF nursing students and faculty.
Loriz was chosen from more than 50 nursing program directors and deans in the state. She received the award in October at the Florida Nursing Association's annual state convention.
"She creates an environment where students and faculty feel free to express their concerns as well as share their triumphs," said Dr. Kathaleen Bloom, UNF nursing professor. "Her open-door policy and shared governance style sets an example for students and faculty alike."
Loriz has demonstrated dedication and support to the Student Nurses' Association (SNA) consistently over the years by attending chapter meetings and local association functions. She also gave her support in increasing UNF's SNA chapter from a handful of students to more than 120. |
Four UNF RN/BSN students orchestrated a health fair at St. Francis House, St. Augustine.
This is the only homeless shelter in St. Johns County. It was well attended by homeless and by First Coast News (Angela Coleman), Times Union, and St. Augustine Record. It should be in tomorrow's paper, too. Turn on First Coast News (Channels 5/12) at 6:00 or 6:40 to hear the reporter interviewing Roz, Linda, Michelle, and Angela. All four are RNs at Flagler Hospital. This was a neat experience for them because they were St. Augustine nurses working in their local shelter.
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Nutrition efforts
The University of North Florida's Student Nutrition Club recently earned a Clinton Global Initiative University Outstanding Commitment Award.
The club will use its $2,500 award on a program to reduce health disparities through "lifestyle choices."
Members of the club will work with residents of the Cleveland Arms Apartments, an inner-city complex with few intact families, encouraging them to get more exercise and eat more fruits and vegetables.
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Chally honored for contribution to education
Dr. Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health at UNF, was among four women recently honored for their contributions to the First Coast. Chally was recognized for her contribution to nursing education.
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Brooks College of Health celebrates its 20th anniversary:
This fall marks the 20th year since the establishment of the Brooks College of Health. The birthday was marked by a celebration complete with birthday cake and tours of the new addition to the College. Many former staff and faculty were in attendance, some of whom had been away over 10 years, and expressed amazement at how much the college has grown. The celebration took place in conjunction with the grand opening of the new addition which houses the School of Nursing and Student Health Services.
College named the Brooks College of Health
“If you had to pick a word to describe this donation, the word would be transformational,” said President John Delaney of the $3.6 million gift, which resulted in the college being named in honor of Brooks
Rehabilitation.“
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