Hello! My name is Kailyn Ferguson! I am originally from Castle Rock, Colorado and am a Colorado Native. I graduated from Douglas County High School and am currently a second-year student here at CU Denver. I am a public health major looking to go into Physical Therapy. I am also working towards a minor in psychology. I have wanted to pursue a career in Physical Therapy since I was about eight years old, and I am so excited to be accomplishing that goal here at CU Denver. When I am not in class, I am at one of my two jobs. I work as a Sales Associate at Orangetheory Fitness as well as working at Lululemon. Over the last two years I have taken an interest in weightlifting. During my free time, you can always find me in the gym. I love to get outdoors and spend time in the mountains. A fun fact about me is that I have a one-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer puppy named Macie. Thank you for reading and I hope to see you all around campus! GO Lynx!

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Our department advisors are here to help you navigate registration for PBHL classes or any other questions you might have about completing your PBHL undergraduate degree. Monica and Ashlyn are available for both in-person drop in and Zoom meetings by appointment. Alternatively, you can email questions to advisors at PBHLAdvisors@ucdenver.edu. In all communication with advisors, please include your name, student ID, and question. 

Note: Advising hours will change during Winter Break (Dec. 23, 2022-Jan. 5,2023). Please click here for current undergraduate advising hours. 

Consider participating in a 7-week summer program sponsored by the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford Medicine. This program will provide training and experience in population health research for college students who are from underrepresented and historically excluded groups in the health sciences. 

Applications are due no later than Friday, January 13, 2023 5:00pm Pacific Time. Learn more about participant eligibility and how to apply by clicking the links below. 

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Ever have the desire to exerience a new country or culture? What if you could also earn class credit? Consider participating in a study abroad program! The Office of Global Education is the perfect resource to help you explore what program is right for you. They will also help you identify what credits will transfer should you participate in a non-CU Denver program as well! Click below for information arounf the Fulbright Scholoarships program, post-graduation scholarships, fellowship opportunities, and student passport opportunities.

CU Anschutz will be hosting an information session for interested undergraduates looking to conduct research and gain valuable experience! The session will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Click the link below to learn more about what programs are offered and how to register.

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Register for PBHL 3999, Diffusion: How Diseases, Ideas, & Other Things Spread  is a course that will dive into learning about how diseases, learned behaviors and novel ideas spread throughout a population. Jimi Adams will be offering this spring 2023 elective online only. Click the link below for more information about this course and where to direct your questions. 

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Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center (RM-PHTC) will award 27 students in higher education $3,500 in financial support to assist with public health focused field placements and faculty-student collaborative projects. Applications are still open and the deadline to submit yours is Thursday, December 15, 2022. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply! 

The holiday season can often be filled with joy and excitement. For many, however, it can also be a distressing and difficult time of year to navigate. You are not alone! The CU Denver Counseling Center is an available resource offering private and confidential mental health services. Students can contact this office by email or by calling them directly at 303-315-7270. Click here for more information about what services are provided and how to schedule an appointment.

Additional mental health services are offered through the Auaria Health Center. Click below for more information on how to access these services and where to direct any questions you may have. 

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Colorado Crisis Services Website

Counseling Center Website