Two Barnard Students Receive New York State College Health Association 2002 Student Awards

New York, NY, May 14, 2002—For the first time ever, the New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) has named two students from the same school for its NYSCHA 2002 Student Awards. In addition to the award, the students, Louise MacLeod ’04 and Louise Hogan ’05, will attend the American College Health Association (ACHA) national conference in Washington, DC, from May 28 to June 1, 2002.

"The fact that this is the first time the Association has selected two students from the same school for the awards shows the kind of contributions Barnard women make," said Polly Wheat, Director of Health Services at Barnard. "This is a tribute both to them and the college."

NYSCHA award winners are selected based on specific activities that contribute to the health services or health care on his or her campus. MacLeod, a Residential Assistant, is a laboratory assistant in Student Health Services as well as the recipient of a Student Government Association Student Leadership award for 2001-2002.

Hogan, who will be an RA next year, is also a Well-Woman peer educator and has also recently received a grant from the American Cancer Society to work toward decreasing the use of tobacco on campus. "I was thrilled to receive the award because I will get to attend the ACHA conference," she said. "I think it will only enhance my skills as a peer educator, founder of SCAT [Students in College Against Tobacco] and future RA."

Contact: Polly Wheat, Student Health Services, 212-854-2091
Petra Tuomi, Office of Public Affairs, 212-854-7907
James Griffith, Office of Public Affairs, 212-854-7583