The Founding Dean’s Medallion was recently awarded to Dr.
Edwin C. Marshall and Dr. John Seffrin. The Medallion is awarded to those who
dedicate their careers to research and education of public health, and practice
healthy lifestyles by preventing disease and promoting heath. It was awarded to
these two admirable individuals by Mohammed Torabi, Dean and Chancellor’s
Professor at the School of Public Health-Bloomington.
Recipient Dr. Marshall was appointed to chair the IU Public
Health Coordinating Council by Indiana University President Michael McRobbie.
He was responsible for the creation of the schools of public health at
Bloomington and Indianapolis, both of which are now accredited and renowned in
the field of public health. Recipient Dr. Seffrin served as chairman of the
Department of Applied Sciences and is listed to become a professor in the
School. He also served as the former CEO
of the American Cancer Society. “Both Dr. Marshall and Dr. Seffrin epitomize
character, passion, and dedication to the vast and dynamic field of public
health,” said Dean Torabi. “Their contributions have not only provided
inspiration, they have made concrete differences in the world. For this, we
should all be deeply appreciative.”
