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Federal Cuts, Local Consequences: How St. Louis Can Respond to an Unraveling Safety Net

Bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders, the panel will consider how guaranteed income and other cash transfer programs can offer a stronger, more dignified path to support in an era of shrinking benefits and increasing red tape.

This event is co-sponsored by the Clark-Fox Policy Institute and Center for Social Development.
Brown Lounge, George Warren Brown Hall (2nd floor)

Food is Medicine: Policy and Program Innovation in St. Louis

Food is Medicine (FIM) is gaining rapid national momentum, with growing institutional interest and investment from healthcare systems, federal agencies, and philanthropy. Centering the community-based programs and cross-sector partnerships that have long driven this work locally, this convening brings together researchers, practitioners, advocates, and community leaders across the St. Louis FIM ecosystem to share what’s working, what’s emerging, and opportunities for collaboration and impact.

Light breakfast will be served.

This event is co-sponsored by the Clark-Fox Policy Institute, Center for Social Development, Confluence Collaborative, Public Exchange, Center for Diabetes Translation Research, Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, and the WashU Bursky School of Public Health’s Food and Agriculture Research Mission (FARM).
Delmar DivINe | 5501 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO

Bauer Leadership Session

Join the Skandalaris Center for a conversation with Bauer Leadership Academy experts on leadership in action, from early-stage teams to growing organizations. Learn how to lead effectively, make decisions and build momentum in real-world settings. The session will start at 3 pm with networking and refreshments following. 
McMillan Hall, G052

Rethinking Global Health in a Changing World

As geopolitical influence, funding, and governance models change, global health faces a pivotal moment: Long-standing institutions are under strain, new actors are reshaping priorities, and expectations for effectiveness and accountability are changing. This event will focus on the need to foster innovative approaches for the betterment of population health globally.
In Geneva and online

University Wide Commencement 2026

The May university-wide Commencement ceremony will include a graduate procession, remarks from Chancellor Andrew Martin, keynote speaker remarks, Conferral of Honorary Degrees, student speaker remarks, Conferral of Academic Degrees, and a graduate recession.

Family and guests are welcome to attend this ceremony. Seats are available first come, first served. This ceremony is a rain or shine event.
Francis Olympic Field

College of Arts & Sciences Recognition Ceremony for Undergraduate Students

The College of Arts & Sciences Recognition Ceremony for undergraduate students will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 8:30 am on Francis Olympic Field. This is the ceremony where undergraduate Arts & Sciences students will be individually recognized and cross the stage.
Francis Olympic Field

Advances in Digital Innovation Across Arts & Sciences and Beyond

Join us to spark new collaborations and project ideas.
Holmes Lounge

SPH Student Research and Practicum Symposium

All undergraduate (Public Health & Society) and SPH masters and doctoral students are invited to submit their research or applied practice experience (practicum) work as a poster in the SPH Student Research and Practicum Symposium. Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories.
Caleres Lounge, Hillman Hall

Grounds for Connection: F.A.R.M: Nourishing Humanity

Please join us for coffee and conversation at Grounds for Connection, a monthly gathering hosted by WashU's "In St. Louis, For St. Louis" Initiative. 
Berges Family Conference Center at the Delmar DivINe | 5501 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63112

Indigenous Health Summit

The summit will be held at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center at the Washington University Medical School Campus on May 5, 2026, from 4PM to 8PM.
Farrell Learning and Teaching Center

Abraham Taylor Reparative Research Symposium

RSVP Below
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall | Washington University Danforth Campus

APEX Presentations

Join us for the APEX Final Presentations, where students in PUBHLTHSOC 4000 – Advanced Practical Experience in Public Health Seminar will showcase their projects.
Hillman Hall, Room 120

Public Health & Society End of the Year Celebration

Join us for our annual end-of-year gathering as we wrap up the year, recognize our graduating seniors, and highlight the many accomplishments of our community.
Caleres Lounge and Terrace | Hillman Hall, Third Floor

PROTECTION, POWER & PREVENTION: Community Conversations about Sexual Health

4510 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO Food provided.

S.T. Lee Endowed Lecture: Vikram Patel

Join the McDonnell Academy for "Reimagining Mental Health: Back to the Future”, a lecture by Dr. Vikram Patel, the Paul Farmer Professor and Chair of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. In this year's S.T. Lee Endowed Lecture, Dr. Patel will address one of the most puzzling challenges facing humanity: the growing burden of mental illness despite billions of dollars of investments in science and care.
Charles F. Knight Center, Anheuser-Busch Dining Room

Student + Alumni Career Networking Event: Arts, Design; Business; Government, Policy

Join the Center for Career Engagement in the Women's Building, Formal Lounge for networking with students and alumni.
Women's Building Formal Lounge

Student + Alumni Career Networking Event: Health Care & Sciences; and Tech, Data & EN

Join the Center for Career Engagement for networking with students and alumni.
McKelvey Commons, McKelvey Hall (Levels 1 and 2)

Healthcare at a Crossroads: A Bipartisan Conversation on America's Future

The Weidenbaum Center invites you to join us for a bipartisan panel discussion on the future of U.S. health care, bringing together leading voices who approach today’s most urgent health policy challenges from across the political and professional spectrum
WashU School of Law, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom, Room 310

Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Join us!
Frick Forum (1st Floor of Bauer/Knight Halls)

Medical Humanities Film Screening: Nino

Presented by Dr. Kat Haklin & students in French 3760 Cinema & Society: Screening Health (film in French with English subtitles)
Busch 100 | Busch Hall

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: Aimee Billingsley

Join WashU Olin Business for an engaging monthly seminar series where leaders in health and business pull back the curtain on real challenges, real solutions, and the lessons that matter most.

This month, we are excited to host:

Aimee Billingsley, VP for HR Insights at Mercy
Bauer Hall 330

The Incubator Unbound: Storytelling

Every person, every place, and every moment has a story. These stories may change over time, but their telling influences our understanding of things, moments, processes, and people. Join us for a deep dive into the art and act of storytelling, and how it creates meanings of the past, in the present, and for the future.
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

Building for a New Era of Global Health

Building for a New Era of Global Health is the inaugural convening of WashU Public Health’s Global Health Futures research network. The symposium brings together leading voices to consider the future for global health amid reduced commitments to health-related development assistance, as well as calls to reform or replace the institutions underpinning global health policy and coordination since the end of World War II.
Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall, and online

Shaping the Future of Biomedical Informatics: Education, Innovation, and Career Pathways in the Age of AI

The Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB) is pleased to announce that its annual symposium will take place on April 13, 2026, at the Eric P. Newman Education Center. The keynote speaker for the 2026 symposium will be Marina Sirota, PhD. Dr. Sirota serves as a professor and interim director of the Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Her research specializes in developing computational integrative methods and applying these approaches to disease diagnostics and therapeutics.
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)

Public Health Bear Trek

Are you interested in exploring the field of public health? Apply for this experiential opportunity.

Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
St. Louis

Research Presentation Workshop

All undergraduate researchers welcome!
Rudolph 102

Annual Inspire Conference & Career Expo

On Thursday, April 9th, ABBGS will host the 4th Annual I.N.S.P.I.R.E (The Interdisciplinary Conference for Networking, Supporting, and Promoting Inclusive Research Endeavors). While INSPIRE aims to connect the WashU and Greater St. Louis Science Community with historically underrepresented scientists, and promote professional development opportunities for trainees, the conference is open to all scientists.
Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Connor Auditorium

Public Health Week Faculty Panel

Join us for a panel featuring WashU faculty working in public health and related fields! Gain insight on their public health work and academic journeys!

Presented by the Public Health & Society Student Ambassadors

Pizza will be served
Hillman Hall, Room 60

St. Louis Public Health Annual Lectureship

Join Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice and WashU Public Health for the St. Louis Public Health Annual Lectureship, a lecture series that celebrates National Public Health Week and the impact of public health on our nation’s well-being.
Saint Louis University’s DuBourg Hall | 221 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103

National Public Health Week 2026

Celebrate National Public Health Week with the Public Health & Society Student Ambassadors!
locations vary

Collaborative Cafe: What I wish I knew about community-engaged research

What do my partners and I already know, and still need to learn, to successfully do research together? Through a moderated panel and group discussion, participants will explore what researchers need to understand about working with community, what community partners should know about conducting research and working within university structures, and how new community-academic partnerships can set up for long-term success.

Sponsored by the Center for Community Health Partnership & Research
Delmar DivINe

Race, Reason & Health

Racial health inequities are among the most persistent challenges in American public health, requiring innovative approaches that bridge academic research with community-based solutions. This convening brings together leading scholars, community advocates, and practitioners to explore critical intersections of race and public health.

This is symposium hosted by the School of Public Health and the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity.
Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall, and online

From Gaza to Haiti: A Psychologist on the Frontlines with Médecins Sans Frontières

Doctors without Borders (Médecins sans Frontières) coming to WashU! Nicholas Tessier is a clinical and forensic psychologist who has spent over seven years on the frontlines of the world's most severe humanitarian crises with Médecins Sans Frontières
Seigle Hall 109 | Seigle Hall

Who Actually Makes Public Health Policy? Understanding the People, Institutions, and Power Behind Health Decisions | Jacqueline Hackett

Part of the Foundational Concepts in Public Health - PH&S Spring Speaker Series.
Zoom

Assembly Series: Public Health in Challenging Times: Finding a Way Forward

National leaders in public health will gather for a panel discussion moderated by WashU School of Public Health Dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH. They will discuss the erosion of public health infrastructure funding and related support, and the consequences for preparedness, workforce stability, and the health of the population.
Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall, and online

WashU Olin Business School presents: Business of Being Well Symposium

Join WashU Olin Business School for its annual Business of Health Symposium.
Knight Hall | Emerson Auditorium

Health as Performance: Hygienic Theater in Interwar Germany

Featuring Corinna Treitel: William Eliot Smith Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Washington University in St. Louis.
Umrath 140

GPSi Changemakers Summit

Volunteering or working locally is a great way to get exposure to the policy and advocacy fields, especially when you’re just beginning your exploration. If you’re thinking about how to engage locally - either here in STL or in your own hometown - join us for our GPSi Changemakers Summit on Friday, March 27th! 

Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Commons - Goldfarb Hall

Public Health: Understanding Negotiation

In this session, we’ll tackle negotiation. What exactly is negotiation, when should you consider doing it, thinking about other benefits, and steps on how to get started. This workshop is for any student, but we’ll focus on our public health focused students.

Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Hybrid

Structural Barriers, Community Solutions: Maternal and Child Health in the US and Beyond | Dr. Nate Miller

Part of the Foundational Concepts in Public Health - PH&S Spring Speaker Series.
Hillman Hall, Room 200

Advancing the 10 Essential Public Health Services Through Collaboration | Dr. Bree Bode

Part of the Foundational Concepts in Public Health - PH&S Spring Speaker Series.
Hillman Hall, Room 120

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: Nivine Woods

Join WashU Olin Business for an engaging monthly seminar series where leaders in health and business pull back the curtain on real challenges, real solutions, and the lessons that matter most.

This month, we are excited to host: Nivine Woods, Strategic Advisor & Former Fortune 100 Executive, for a conversation titled: “From Insight to Innovation: Winning in MedTech and Pharma”.
Bauer Hall 330

Public Health & Society Major and Minor Welcome

Meet your fellow students, connect with our faculty, and learn everything you need to know about Public Health & Society.
Hillman Hall, Room 200

Virtual Info Session: Why We Chose Social Policy

Still deciding whether a degree in social policy is right for you? Come hear about the Brown School’s one-year Master of Social Policy degree that’s grounded in social work values and designed to help you discover your own personal place in the U.S. policy landscape. Join a panel of current students, faculty, and staff who will discuss what makes this field unique and how pursuing work in the social policy sphere has shaped their lives, thinking, and careers.
Virtual

Medicine & Society Keynote Address: Dr. Tanya Luhrmann

Anthropology Colloquium Series Spring 2026 This event is free and open to all! A light reception will follow.
McMillan Hall, G052

Better Ways of Knowing: to Improve Population Health

Better Ways of Knowing is a multiyear initiative led by the Healthier Futures Lab at WashU School of Public Health, in collaboration with the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research. The initiative’s aim is to rethink how public health knowledge is generated, communicated, and translated into action.
Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall, and online

From Idea to Execution: Structuring a Research Project for Success

CRTC Director Nancy Sweitzer, MD, PhD will share insights on research design best practices as part of the CRTC Career Development Seminar Series. As a highly accomplished physician-scientist, her guidance and expertise are not to be missed!
Farrell Learning and Teaching Center | 520 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

Stability as a Health Intervention: Self-Reliance and Mental Health in Displaced Populations | March Global Health Seminar with Lindsay Stark and Ilana Seff

This event is open to WashU faculty, staff, students and external collaborators.

If you plan on attending, please register. Lunch will be provided to those who attend in person; zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email.

This event is co-sponsored by Global Health Futures Innovation Research Network
Hillman Hall, Room 130

Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Healthcare for Everyone

Seigle Hall L003

Virtual Info Session: Why We Chose Social Work

Social work is one of today’s fastest-growing, most meaningful, and in-demand professions. Earning your Master of Social Work opens the door to numerous transformative career opportunities including clinical practice, policy advocacy, nonprofit leadership, community organizing, and more. Kick of Social Work Month in this info session where we will spotlight current Brown School students and faculty as they share what brought them – and keeps them – involved in the practice of social work.
Virtual

A&S Research Innovation Showcase

From quantum technologies to augmented reality: see how bold ideas are making a real-world impact
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall

A&S CREATES Presents: Data Science for Air Quality Policy: Setting National Standards and Health Impacts of Power Plants

Corwin Zigler, Professor of Biostatistics at Brown University
Hillman 60

Upstream to Impact: Prevention Strategies and the Three Core Functions of Public Health | Dr. Ribka Amsalu

Part of the Foundational Concepts in Public Health - PH&S Spring Speaker Series.
Hillman Hall, Room 130

Climate Change and Public Health: Foundations, Inequities & Solutions | Dr. Ans Irfan

Part of the Foundational Concepts in Public Health - PH&S Spring Speaker Series.
Hillman Hall, Room 120

Government, Policy & Social Impact Alumni Chat: Sustainability

Join the Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community as we chat with alumni working in the sustainability space.

Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Virtual

Black History Month Celebration Seminar with Dr. Will Ross

Postdocs, staff, and students are invited to celebrate Black History Month with a special seminar and reception. Attendees will hear from Dr. Will Ross, Associate Dean for Diversity, Principal Officer for Community Partnerships, and Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine in Nephrology. Dr. Ross will discuss ‘The Future of Public Health and Community Engagement.’

Hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Holden Auditorium, 520 S Euclid

Health Data Bootcamp 2026: Innovations for Chronic Disease Research and Policy

Join us for our third annual Health Data Bootcamp, a dynamic event designed to help participants optimize health system data for innovative chronic disease research and policy impact.

We’ll open with a keynote address from Elbert Huang, MD, MPH, a professor of medicine and public health sciences at the University of Chicago. Huang is a nationally recognized expert who studies clinical and health care policy issues at the intersection of diabetes, aging, and health economics.

Sponsored by: Center for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research at WashU Medicine
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) | 320 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Student Ambassador Drop-In Hours 2/24/2026

Join us for Student Ambassador Drop-In Hours and connect with others in the Public Health & Society program. Whether you need advice, want to meet like-minded individuals, or are simply looking for a place to do your homework, our Student Ambassadors are here to support you.
Hillman 262

Prehealth Career Connections: Meet the Employers

If you are seeking clinical experience, attend this event to learn more about local paid positions. You’ll have an opportunity to speak with a few representatives from local healthcare organizations.

Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Danforth University Center (DUC) - Room 234

Civic Action Weeks: Ballot Initiatives, Healthcare, & Health Equity

This event will be a dinner-for-democracy and will engage students from across WashU in a discussion of how ballot initiatives shape health policy, influence democratic participation, and affect health equity. The event aims to promote civic learning and encourage meaningful participation in democratic processes among WashU students.

Caitlin McMurtry (Assistant Professor, Brown School at WashU; Co-Director, Advocacy/Global Health Pathway, WashU School of Medicine) and Cerise Siamof (Medical Student at WashU School of Medicine) will present key findings from their research on healthcare ballot initiatives and translate these insights into real-world policy implications.
Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Room 301

Civic Action Weeks 2026: Translating Research to Policy

Understanding policy-making processes is crucial for researchers who want their work to lead to meaningly policy impact. In a presentation from Timothy D. McBride, PhD, MS, students will learn how research can be framed and disseminated to contribute positively to change efforts. This will include best practices for designing written products that will effectively and succinctly communicate findings.

This is a part of the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement’s Civic Action Weeks event series. This Civic Action Weeks event is hosted by the Center for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research (CAHSPER) and co-sponsored by the Policy & Structural Solutions (PS2) research network at the School of Public Health and the Clark-Fox Policy Institute.
Hillman Hall, Room 130 or Zoom

Government, Policy & Social Impact Alumni Chat: Community and Economic Development

Join the Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community as we chat with alumni working in the community and economic development spaces.

Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Virtual

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: Fred Bendana

Join WashU Olin Business for an engaging monthly seminar series where leaders in health and business pull back the curtain on real challenges, real solutions, and the lessons that matter most.

This month, we are excited to host:

Fred Bendana, VP and General Manager for Enterprise Growth and Buyer Enablement at Evernorth Health Services
Bauer 330

Public Health: Job and Internship Search Strategies

This session is for graduate and undergraduate students seeking internships and/or jobs in the public health field! We’ll go over search strategies, possible job titles, and specific sites you can use to find public health related positions. Bring your laptops and search with us!

Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Virtual

IMPACT Global Center/ ICHAD Speaker Series: Intersections of Public Health and Applied Linguistics

Join us on Feb. 19, 2026 as Dr. Cindy Brantmeier presents on the Intersections of Public Health and Applied Linguistics: Advancing Research Through Integrated Methods. Cindy Brantmeier is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Global Studies, with a secondary appointment in Public Health. She serves as Senior Research Advisor for International Research with Human Subjects in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
Goldfarb Hall, 132

The crises of early-onset, untreated hypertension in Haiti: from epidemiology to implementation science | February Global Health Seminar with Margaret McNairy

This event is open to WashU faculty, staff, students and external collaborators.

If you plan on attending, please register. Lunch will be provided to those who attend in person; zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email.

This event is co-sponsored by Global Health Futures Innovation Research Network.
Room 303, 3rd Floor, Farrell Learning & Teaching

Student Ambassador Drop-In Hours 2/17/2026

Join us for Student Ambassador Drop-In Hours and connect with others in the Public Health & Society program. Whether you need advice, want to meet like-minded individuals, or are simply looking for a place to do your homework, our Student Ambassadors are here to support you.

This week's theme: grad school! Have questions about grad school? Want to network with students who are planning their future journeys? Join us!
Hillman 262

What Can I Do This Summer? Planning Your Prehealth Summer

Designed for pre-health students, this program supports you in identifying summer opportunities that match your interests while fulfilling clinical and research experience recommendations on your timeline. You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and practical guidance to pursue experiences that strengthen your preparation for the health professions.

Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Danforth University Center, Room 248

Student Ambassador Drop-In Hours 2/10/2026

Join us for Student Ambassador Drop-In Hours and connect with others in the Public Health & Society program. Whether you need advice, want to meet like-minded individuals, or are simply looking for a place to do your homework, our Student Ambassadors are here to support you.
Hillman 262

WashU Spring Career Expo 2026: Business, STEM, Healthcare, Creative, Government, Social Impact & All Industries

WashU Spring Career Expo 2026: Business, STEM, Healthcare, Creative, Government, Social Impact & All Industries
Field House WashU Athletic Complex

Implementation Science & the Public Health Information Ecosystem

In a world where false and misleading information spreads quickly and trust in institutions is shaky, it’s becoming harder for public health messages to reach people. This gathering will explore how implementation science — the field that studies how to put evidence into practice — can help us communicate more effectively so that accurate, trustworthy health information is able to hold its ground in a crowded information landscape.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall | OR Online

Love Data Week 2026

A week of presentations and workshops around all things data, presented by Bernard Becker Medical Library, WashU Libraries, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator, School of Public Health, Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB), Brown School Library, Continuing & Professional Studies, and The Graduate Center.
Various Locations

Conducting Research with Human Subjects in Global Contexts

Hillman 120

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: Michael Lane

Join WashU Olin Business for an engaging monthly seminar series where leaders in health and business pull back the curtain on real challenges, real solutions, and the lessons that matter most.

This month, we are excited to host:
Michael Lane, MD, MBA, MPHS, FIDSA
SVP, Chief Quality & Safety Officer
Associate Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Health
DUC Goldberg Formal Lounge

Maximizing Research Impact: Lessons from the Transforming Healthcare in Missouri Series

How can WashU researchers engage key stakeholders to maximize the impact of their research in a way that leads to meaningful, constructive change in our region and beyond? In this follow up to our tenth annual Transforming Healthcare in Missouri event, we will reflect on lessons learned from the event series and invite past participants from various vantage points to share their takeaways in a fireside chat.

Sponsored by Center for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research at WashU Medicine
Room 308 at the Eric P. Newman Education Center | 320 S Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO

ONLINE ONLY- The Resilience & Recovery of Former Child Soldiers

NOTE: Due to inclement weather, this event will be ONLY ONLINE. This event explores the long-term impact of war on child development, the ethics of cross-cultural trauma research, and how evidence-based interventions can support recovery in the most challenging circumstances.
Virtual

“The crises of early-onset, untreated hypertension in Haiti: from epidemiology to implementation science” | January Global Health Seminar with Margaret McNairy

This event is open to WashU faculty, staff, students and external collaborators.

If you plan on attending, please register. Lunch will be provided to those who attend in person; zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email.

This event is co-sponsored by Global Health Futures Innovation Research Network.
Room 302, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center OR Zoom

Disease Ecology on a Changing Planet

The inaugural convening of WashU Public Health's Solutions through Planetary Health Research (SPHERE) Innovation Research Network will be held January 21 at WashU and online. The convening will bring together experts to discuss how climate change is affecting human health and disease.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall

Civic Café: How Public Health Affects Us All with Dean Sandro Galea

Over dinner, we’ll hear from the WashU School of Public Health Inaugural Dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH as he shares his civic journey, the role of public health in a well-functioning democracy, and how WashU’s newest school is addressing pressing issues of our times.

Sponsored by the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
Stix House

Refusing Sustainability - Race, Health, and Environmentalism

Anthropology Colloquium Series - Spring 2026 This event is free and open to all! A light reception will follow.
McMillan Hall, G052

First day of Spring semester 2026

Recharge and Connect: a Public Health & Society Study Break

Join Public Health & Society for a study break and a chance to mingle with other students and faculty.
Hillman Hall, Room 343

December Global Health Seminar with Todd Lewis

“Public Endorsement of Health Systems: Shifts and Signals Since 2023”

Todd P. Lewis is an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is a lead researcher with the QuEST Network, a global research consortium building the evidence base for improving health system performance.
Room 301, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center OR Zoom

Meeting Public Health: School of Public Health Admissions Event

Interested in continuing your public health education at WashU?

Learn more about WashU Public Health's MPH and PhD programs!
WashU's Danforth Campus | in person or virtual

TRIADS Presents: Lightening Sparks in Data 

Join us for TRIADS Lightening Sparks in Data Symposium, a campus-wide event celebrating interdisciplinary collaboration in applied data science at WashU.
Umrath Lounge

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: Kristi Hamption

Join WashU Olin Business for an engaging monthly seminar series where leaders in health and business pull back the curtain on real challenges, real solutions, and the lessons that matter most.

This month, we are excited to host: Kristi Hamption - Biotech Developments
Bauer Hall 240

Research Programs Fair

Discover WashU undergraduate research programs!
Tisch Commons, Danforth University Center

Full-Time MBA Program Overview

Join Olin's Full-Time MBA recruitment team to learn more about our Full-Time MBA program and application process--including our global opportunities, experiential learning, concentrations, career resources and much more. We can't wait to see you at this virtual event.
Virtual

Africa's Past, Present, and Future: Perspective from an African Diplomat

Join the Department of African and African American Studies for an engaging talk with Dr. Koang Tutlam Dung, a distinguished African diplomat and medical doctor, as he shares insights on Africa’s evolving role in global affairs.
Simon 1

Drop-In Hours for Quick Questions

Looking for help with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, or Handshake?
Hillman Hall, Room 343

IMPACT Global Center Seminar: Transdisciplinary Solutions for HIV, Mental Health and Poverty

Join us on Monday, November 17th to:
- Explore groundbreaking research on the critical nexus of HIV, mental health, and poverty
- Discover innovative, scalable interventions designed to improve health outcomes and reduce new infections
- Learn to leverage the IMPACT Global Center’s resources, including seed funding and grant writing support, to strengthen your proposals
- Gain a practical roadmap for using transdisciplinary collaboration to overcome implementation challenges and secure funding.
South Brookings Hall, 100

"Bringing Science to Society Through Effective Health Communication" with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina

Please join us for a talk by epidemiologist and data scientist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, founder and author of the #1-ranked science Substack newsletter, “Your Local Epidemiologist.”
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall

Stories Count: Data Storytelling for Social Impact

When we think of data, we often think of numbers such as number of people impacted, amount of money raised, or number of resources distributed. Yet words and stories are equally important components in understanding and communicating impact. Stories provide relatable human context for our work, demonstrating why the work is important and how it is making a difference.
Virtual

Virtual Open House: Graduate Architecture Programs

Join us for our Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, and Master of Urban Design Virtual Open House. Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about the graduate architecture programs directly from the program chairs. This session offers a chance to ask questions, understand program details, connect with faculty, and learn about various resources offered.
Virtual

The Incubator Unbound: Scales of Life

Life thrives across scales, from the microbiome to the world's forests, throughout urban cityscapes, and perhaps even on exoplanets light years away. Bring your openness and curiosity for a conversation that rethinks the big questions of our time.
Lobby of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

2025 Global Research Excellence Showcase

Join us for an afternoon showcasing the latest research of WashU faculty members and researchers working across borders and disciplines to respond to humanity’s most pressing challenges. Featured presenters are recipients of Global Incubator Seed Grants, which harness the power of our international partnerships to advance innovative research in areas aligned with the university’s strategic plan.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall

November Global Health Seminar with Kim Thuy Seelinger

“War, Gender, and Justice: What’s Public Health Got to Do With It?”

The Global Health Center is hosting a seminar with Kim Thuy Seelinger, JD, professor of practice, WashU School of Public Health.

This event is open to WashU faculty, staff, students and external collaborators.
Room 301, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center OR Zoom

TRIADS Data Storytelling Workshop

Data Storytelling Workshop November 10th, 2025, 10am -1pm Join us in Goldberg Formal Lounge located on the 2nd floor of the Danforth University Center (DUC)
Danforth University Center (DUC), Goldberg Formal Lounge

Business + Health Care St. Louis Bear Trek

This program is designed to broaden your understanding of the variety of job titles and functional roles that exist within diverse workplaces.
Saint Louis, MO

A conversation with Kenneth Cole: Dean Sandro Galea welcomes the designer and activist to a fireside chat

Kenneth Cole is a designer, social activist, business owner, philanthropist, and the subject of new documentary film, “A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole.” Through his leadership at Kenneth Cole Productions and The Mental Health Coalition, Mr. Cole has demonstrated how business platforms can positively influence health, and reduce stigma around mental health challenges. This conversation will explore how collaborations between business, public health, and advocacy can drive measurable impact regarding population mental health.
At WashU and online

Skandalaris and Public Health Entrepreneurship

Join us for an engaging evening exploring how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive meaningful, scalable change in public health. Learn how you can leverage resources within the School of Public Health and the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship to turn bold ideas into real-world impact.

This conversation challenges the notion that one can’t “do good and do well” in business. Instead, we’ll explore how the power of innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship can amplify the reach of good ideas and magnify their public health impact. Pizza and great conversation provided!
Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128

Fireside Chat on Health Care Policy & Advocacy with Rep. Stinnett

Join us for a campus conversation with Missouri State Representative Melanie Stinnett, exploring health care policy, advocacy, and community leadership. This event is designed to raise awareness of health care policy issues, introduce students to advocacy, and effective best practices for engagement - helping future physicians, scientists and community members develop the tools to make an impact beyond the lab and classroom. Hosted by WashU Advocates - Bears Caucus, Office of Government & Community Relations.
Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Room 301

Foundations of Resilience: WashU Grads Designing for Climate and Justice

This panel brings together nationally recognized architects, urban designers, and educators to examine the intersection of climate resilience, social justice, and human-centered design. Panelists will share case studies and professional experiences that highlight how the built environment can promote equity, public health, and community well-being. Attendees will explore design strategies that uplift marginalized communities, strengthen ecological and social systems, and reimagine infrastructure for greater resilience. The discussion will connect academic research, grassroots advocacy, and professional practice to provide actionable insights for advancing equity in the built environment.
Kuehner Court, Weil Hall

AI for Health: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Advance Human Health

Chenyang Lu, Fullgraf Professor of Computer Science & Engineering and Director of the AI for Health Institute at Washington University in St. Louis
Crow Hall, Room 206

Science for Health Systems Conference - 2025 Public Health conference at WashU

This is a global forum to share new research on the measurement and improvement of health system performance. This inaugural conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and implementers from multiple disciplines and regions of the world to share health system research methods and findings to maximize impact on health.
At WashU and online

2025 She Leads Symposium @ WashU

This year’s She Leads Symposium @ WashU will highlight WashU’s global and local impact on health. Join this half-day event with eminent WashU faculty, administrators, and alumni, joined by a variety of distinguished experts in their fields.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall

WRAPer Demystifying Research + Q&A event

Hear from the WashU research ambassadors (WRAPers) about undergraduate research and resources for getting involved.
Simon 18

Can We Harness AI to Promote Healthier Lives?

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms health-care delivery and population health strategies, fundamental questions emerge about ensuring equitable access, maintaining ethical standards, and translating cutting-edge algorithms into meaningful real-world impact. This symposium brings together leading experts to explore how we can harness the potential of Al while safeguarding against bias and ensuring its benefits reach all communities.
Whitaker 100 — and online

WashU Leadership Week: Keynote Speaker – Dr. LJ Punch

This year’s celebration of leadership development, connection, and growth will feature a special keynote from Dr. LJ Punch — trauma surgeon, public health advocate, and community leader dedicated to healing-centered approaches to violence prevention and recovery.

Sponsored by the George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy
Emerson Auditorium, Knight Hall

Exploring the Field of Public Health

Come and learn about public health and what you can do within the public health field. We’ll introduce the public health industry and give you insight into what areas you can explore! Considering a major or minor in public health? This is a great overview for you if you’re interested in this industry!
Danforth University Center, Room 234

Bridging Research and Community: A Community-Engaged Research Symposium

This working symposium brings together faculty, campus, and community partners to identify critical needs in our community and learn how community-engaged research may move us towards solutions.
Sponsored by The Confluence Collaborative for Community Engagement
Delmar DivINe, Berges Family Foundation Conference Center

The Business of Health

On Wednesday, October 15, The Atlantic and WashU Olin Business School will host a half-day summit, The Business of Health, bringing together leaders from academia, industry, and investment for timely discussions. Join us virtually, from anywhere.
Emerson Auditorium, Knight Hall

Fall 2025 Major-Minor Fair

Each fall, the College holds a Major-Minor Fair, where students can talk to faculty members and get more information on many majors and minors at one time and in one place.
WashU Athletic Complex

October Global Health Seminar with Salma Abdalla, MBBS, MPH, DrPH

Salma Abdalla, a physician by training, studies how social, commercial, and economic policies shape population health. In particular, she studies how data can be used to inform decision-making to improve health outcomes, with a focus on noncommunicable diseases, in different contexts.
Room 301, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center OR Zoom

29th Annual Homer G. Phillips Public Health Lecture Series

“Why Health?: What We Need to Think About When We Think About Health.”

This annual public health lecture series is named in honor of the historic Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis, the premier training ground for African American medical professionals.
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: John Kuelper

Join WashU Olin Business for an engaging monthly seminar series where leaders in health and business pull back the curtain on real challenges, real solutions, and the lessons that matter most. This month, we are excited to host: John Kuelper, Head of Healthcare Technologies at Ascension Ventures
Bauer Hall 240

FARM Food Futures Forum

The FARM Food Futures Forum is the inaugural convening of Washington University School of Public Health’s Food and Agriculture Research Mission (FARM) Innovation Research Network. The forum will bring together leading voices from academia, government, civil society, and the private sector to engage in critical dialogue on transforming food systems to support human and planetary health.
At WashU and online

Colloquium with Suman Seth

Mortality and Measurement: Race-Medicine, Statistics, and Empire
Hurst Lounge (located within Duncker Hall)

The Story of COVID in the Heart of America

The COVID-19 pandemic devastated communities throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Many of the voices most affected remain unheard.
Anheuser-Busch Dining Hall, Charles F. Knight Center | Option to view event on Zoom

Fall Virtual Open House - Office of Graduate Studies, Arts & Sciences

Virtual

Virtual Law, Medical & Graduate School Fair - Fall 2025

Whether you are actively applying to graduate school, planning for a gap year, or considering whether graduate school is right for you, this fair is a great opportunity to hear directly from graduate admissions recruiters and ask questions in real time.
Virtual

Policy, Biodiversity, and the Future of Food

This panel discussion will explore the alarming decline in biodiversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels and its critical implications for food security and public health nutrition. With only nine plant species accounting for 65% of global food production, we face an unprecedented crisis that threatens resilient agrifood systems worldwide. Join leading experts as they discuss policy frameworks, community solutions, and actionable strategies needed to protect and enhance biodiversity for food and nutrition security.
Umrath Lounge, Umrath Hall OR Virtual

ASA Statistics Day at Washington University in St. Louis

Organized by ASA St. Louis Chapter In collaboration with ASA Mid-Missouri Chapter, ASA Washington University Student Chapter, and the Washington University Department of Statistics & Data Science
Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Campus, events start in Crow Hall, Room 201

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded

Join WashU Olin Business for an engaging monthly seminar series where leaders in health and business pull back the curtain on real challenges, real solutions, and the lessons that matter most.
Olin School of Business

WashU Fall Career Expo

WashU Fall Career Expo: Engineering, Business, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit, Entrepreneurship & Creative Industries
WashU Athletics Complex, Varsity Gym

The Incubator Unbound: Resilience and Hope

What do resilience and hope mean for you? Join our conversation on these themes with experts from diverse fields.
Lobby of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

Drop-In Hours for Quick Questions

Looking for help with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, or Handshake?
Hillman Hall, Room 343

Assembly Series: Fireside Chat with the Honorable Sonia Sotomayor, Justice, Supreme Court of the United States

WashU Athletic Complex, Field House

September Global Health Seminar with Massy Mutumba

The Global Health Center is hosting a seminar with Massy Mutumba, MPH, PhD, an assistant professor, WashU School of Public Health.

This event is open to WashU faculty, staff, students and external collaborators.
Room 301, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center OR Zoom

Medical School Interview Prep (multiple sessions)

Multiple workshop sessions. Sponsored by the WashU Center for Career Engagement.
In-Person and Virtual | See individual events in Handshake for details

The Future of Civic Education and Universities

American Enterprise Institute (AEI) President Robert Doar will offer brief opening remarks and then join a conversation with AEI Senior Fellow Benjamin Storey and Weidenbaum Center Director Andrew Reeves. Together, they will explore how universities can cultivate civic knowledge in ways that foster viewpoint diversity, protect free speech, and prepare students to engage across profound political and social differences. A reception will follow the event.
Emerson Auditorium, Room 110, Knight Hall, Danforth University Campus | Washington University in St. Louis

Health Care & Sciences Career Community Kickoff

Danforth University Center, Room 110

The Longest Table 2025

Create new community connections and engage with others at The Longest Table — an annual civic dialogue event featuring (you guessed it) a long table, delicious food, and guided discussion on meaningful topics.
Tisch Park

Engineering & Science Virtual Fair

Are you ready to take the next step in your Engineering or Science career? This nationwide virtual fair connects students and alumni with top employers and graduate programs actively recruiting talent in STEM fields!
Virtual

WashU Student On Campus Employment Fair

WashU Student On Campus Employment Fair (WashU On-Campus Departments Only)- Fall 2025
Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall

First day of classes

Bear Beginnings Open House: Public Health & Society

Welcome to WashU!

The Bear Beginnings Open House welcomes first-year students to the WashU campus and the Public Health & Society community.
Hillman Hall, Room 60