New Beginnings: Delta Omega Physical Education & Health Fair

New Beginnings: Delta Omega

Dr. Linnaya Graf and Michala Geraty

For the Department of Public & Community Health, one of the most exciting developments to occur this fall was the launch of Liberty University’s first chapter of Delta Omega, Epsilon Mu. We can’t think of a better way to foster community among dedicated, passionate, and Christ-minded professionals in the field of public health!

The Department of Public & Community Health has worked tirelessly on the establishment of this Honorary Society with the purpose of promoting excellence among Liberty University graduate students in the field of public health. The department particularly recognizes students who exhibit the commitment of the society through their, “dedication to increasing the quality of the field, as well as to the protection and advancement of the health of all people.”

This new honor society features executive officer positions held by our brightest students, as well as an executive committee of faculty, staff, and alumni. Through membership, the department applauds students who exhibit academic achievement, service beyond self, development of the individual and profession, exceptional spiritual character, and devotedness to the practice of the public health profession.

Physical Education & Health Fair

Dr. Eric Brubaker

This November, the Physical Education & Health (PHED) students conducted the 15th Annual Health Fair at Forest Elementary School, which is a part of the Bedford County Public Schools.

The Health Fair is guided by Dr. Eric Brubaker’s Health Teaching Methods course, and it provides the opportunity for future health and physical education teachers to present various health topics to kindergarten through 5th grade students.

PHED students in the Health Teaching Methods course are given health topics. They then create a unique and engaging presentation for the elementary students. In addition to teaching the presentation, the PHED students also wear costumes that relate to their topic and group names. The all-day event is fun, energetic, and educational for both the elementary and Liberty students.

The very first Health Fair was held in 2007 and has only missed one year due to COVID-19. Dr. Brubaker states, “Having the opportunity to give back to our local schools has always been such a rewarding experience for our PHED students and I look for this program to continue for many years to come.”