Delta Omega Honorary Society

About Delta Omega

Delta Omega is the honor society for graduate studies in public health. The society was founded in 1924 and currently includes 66 chapters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Membership in Delta Omega reflects the dedication of an individual to quality in the field of public health and to protecting and advancing the health of all people. To learn more, visit the national Delta Omega web site.

About the Omega Chapter

Wright State University's Gamma Alpha chapter was established in January 2010. Our first induction ceremony was held on May 19, 2010. We are very proud of our membership and will be seeking ways to further engage them in our chapter and the Wright State University community.

We are currently exploring ways to engage our membership, including networking events and community service activities. If you are a member of Delta Omega, and would like to get more involved, we would love to hear from you!

Eligibility, Selection Criteria, and Nominations

Each spring, Delta Omega inducts new members from three groups:

• Wright State M.P.H. graduate degree students who have completed at least 25 credits hours by the end of the fall semester
  • Graduate student applicants must have a cumulative grade point average equal to, or greater than, 3.8 and demonstrated leadership in professional and community activities within the field of public health.
• Wright State M.P.H. alumni actively engaged in public health work
  • Alumni must demonstrate leadership in professional and community activities within the field of public health that serves as a model for future graduates of the school. The selection committee generally focuses most on accomplishments and activities since graduation, so very recent graduates will not typically be competitive.
• Wright State M.P.H. full-time faculty. All candidates must demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to the field of public health.
  • Full-time faculty members are evaluated based on outstanding public health performance in teaching, research and community service and leadership within and outside of the Wright State.

Gamma Alpha Chapter Officers

Dr. Marietta Orlowski, President
Dr. Sara Paton, Vice-President

Contact chapter officers at:
lori.metivier@wright.edu

Events

Current Events

Delta Omega Gamma Alpha Food Drive

We are collecting non-perishable food for the entire month of November and donating it to the Wright State Food Pantry on November 30. Acceptable items (PDF)

Email camille.edwards@wright.edu with any questions.

Past Events

• Delta Omega 2018 Lecture: 56 countries later, global ideas for a healthy U.S. – A discussion with Richard Skolnik. View the event flyer
• Career Opportunities in Global Health -- Speaker: Richard Skolnik, M.P.A., has spent 25 years working at the World Bank, retiring as the director for health and education for the South Asia region. View event flyer
• Delta Omega Gamma Alpha 2017 Induction. View the event flyer. 
• Delta Omega Lecture: Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger—A discussion with Richard Wilkinson. View the event flyer (PDF). 
  ​​​​​​The Gamma Alpha Chapter of Delta Omega was honored to have Richard Wilkinson speak to our DO members, program faculty, students, graduates, and friends on Friday, September 23. 2016. This enlightening lecture can be viewed on YouTube. 

"Professor Wilkinson articulates the public health ills of our society through the lens of inequality with amazing clarity, precision and substance that propels us to reexamine the link between inequality and the health of a population."
--Shaun Hamilton, MPH ’13, Alpha Gamma DO Member, System Director of Community Health, Premier Health

"In the aftermath of the financial crisis, a resurgence of emphasis has been placed on economic inequality, beyond the public health domain. With that in mind, it was a tremendous honor and opportunity to hear Epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson discuss his four decades of research which demonstrate that more equal societies are healthier and happier."
--Elizabeth Evans Peterson, MPH Student

Get Involved!

The Gamma Alpha chapter is seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join the board, contribute ideas and assist on specific projects. If you are a member of Delta Omega and are interested in joining the Gamma Alpha chapter board, please email us at lori.metivier@wright.edu for more information.

Delta Omega Email List

To facilitate information sharing among Gamma Alpha chapter members, we have established a Delta Omega e-mail list. To subscribe, please e-mail lori.metivier@wright.edu.

Delta Omega Gamma Alpha Chapter Members

Visit Delta Omega's membership website to view the names of all Delta Omega members.

By-Laws

• National Delta Omega By-Laws
• Delta Omega Gamma Alpha Chapter By-Laws (PDF)