New York-based designer Kenneth Cole will give the UIC School of Public Health convocation keynote address.

UIC Chicago Illini Union
828 S. Wolcott Ave.

Friday, May 4

The UIC School of Public Health has invited Kenneth Cole to speak at its convocation in recognition of his leadership concerning key public health issues including AIDS, homelessness and violence prevention. Cole, chief executive officer of Kenneth Cole Productions, was one of the first members of the fashion community to transform advertising campaigns for products into public service announcements for public health.

Cole is a national board member of amfAR - the American Foundation for AIDS Research - and HELP U.S.A., the largest provider of housing and services for the homeless.

"Because of his commitment to public health issues, Kenneth Cole is considered an honorary public health practitioner," said UIC School of Public Health Dean Susan Scrimshaw. Cole's activities dovetail, in general, with the school's overall mission and, in particular, with the UIC School of Public Health's research and service programs, including the Chicago Violence Prevention Project and Community Outreach Intervention Projects.

The school will honor Cole with an Appreciation Award for his public health advocacy.

The convocation will be webcast live.

Dean's Luncheon for Kenneth Cole
Centennial Room
12:30-2 p.m.

School of Public Health Convocation
Chicago Rooms
2:30-4:30 p.m. (Kenneth Cole keynote speech 3-3:15 p.m.)

School of Public Health Reception
Skylight Lounge
4:30-5:30 p.m.