Upcoming Events

ESG also gives members an opportunity to give back to the community in fun, exciting ways! We are constantly involved in projects and events to promote healthy behaviors, check it out!

Eta Sigma Gamma is excited to announce the arrival of the 2012 HHP T-shirt! 
This year’s tee is a spinoff of the 2009 “Top 10 Reasons to Date a HHP Student” (see below Top 10 list: Top 10 Reasons Why HHP Dominates the Gator Nation).  To buy your 2012 HHP t-shirt please stop by the 1st floor sales table (outside FLG-100), or stop by FLG-6.  Sales for the new HHP t-shirt begin April 11, and run through April 25.  The blue, short-sleeved tees cost $10; the black, long-sleeved tees cost $15.  Stop by the sales table this week for your HHP tees!!!

What is Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG)?

History
ESG is the national professional health education honorary founded on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, on August 14, 1967. The Alpha Lambda Chapter at the University of Florida was founded in 1978 under the leadership of Dr. Barbara Rienzo.  Our local chapter enhances the professional development of students while upholding the ideals of teaching, service, and research both individually and collectively..

Being a Member
New members are required to contribute $30 annually to defray local chapter expenses. The membership also includes a t-shirt designed for our local chapter. Returning members are only required to contribute a $20 fee, unless a new shirt is needed. Membership forms are available in FLG-6.

Benefits of Membership
ESG provides a leadership opportunity for students in the department of Health Education and Behavior.  Being a member of ESG, allows students to gain experience as a health educator at an affordable cost. Initiated members will be granted a certificate of membership and a subscription to the Health Educator Monograph, the scholarly journal published annually.

In addition to these benefits, ESG is a great way to give back to the community, build your resume in a comprehensive and fun way, and develop connections and networking skills that can help you in your future career as a health educator! Click here to learn more about UF’s Alpha Lambda chapter!

National Chapter Induction
Prospective students are required to submit an application by January 8, 2010 along with a one time national fee of $40. The induction ceremony is held during the spring semester. The requirements for the national chapter are as follows:

• Undergraduate: 12 hours of HSC coursework; 2.7 GPA
• Graduate: 9 hours of HSC course work; 3.0 GPA

Executive Board
Executiveofficersare nominated and elected each spring. The positions include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, public relations, and a faculty sponsor. All executive officers must be on campus for the entire academic school year. 

New National Chapter Inductees

2011-2012 ESG Officers
President: Sarah Napolitano
Vice President: Ashley Van Putten
Secretaries: Magda Schmitzberger; Holly Luttman
Treasurer: Kevin Baker
Public Relations Officers: Megan Thomas; Clare Johnston
Historian: Jessica Drew
Faculty Sponsor: Holly T. Moses

The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
Become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) throught the NCHEC. NCHEC's mission is to improve the practice of health education and to serve the public and profession of health education by certifying health education specialists, promoting professional development, and strengthening professional preparation and practice. To learn more, visit their website, www.nchec.org