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St. Louis Public Health in Practice: Internship and Career Expo

Hosted by the St. Louis City Board of Health and Hospitals. This exciting event will bring together community organizations, current students, and alumni from public health programs across St. Louis to learn more about internship, practicum, and career opportunities.
Delmar DivINe - Berges Conference Center | 5501 Delmar Blvd.

AI for Health: Power, Promise and Public Good

The 2026 AI for Health Symposium will convene leaders from academia, industry, medicine, public health, and policy to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of health and healthcare. This event — hosted by Bursky School of Public Health and McKelvey School of Engineering — will feature nationally recognized experts, including from WashU, for a day of dialogue, exchange, and community building.
Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall, and online

Live podcast taping of “Why Should I Trust You?”

Join WashU Bursky School of Public Health for a live taping of the “Why Should I Trust You?” podcast and a candid conversation about one of the most consequential questions facing public health: what should we do when the next pandemic hits?
Holmes Lounge

Net Impact Expo: Explore Environmental & Social Impact Careers

The Virtual Net Impact Expo allows students to connect with employers that make a direct and positive impact on people and the planet, and to learn about opportunities at those organizations. The Center for Career Engagement at WashU and our campus chapter of Net Impact host this expo, which is open to all WashU students and alumni and will be held virtually through Zoom.
Virtual

TIPH Graduate School Virtual Mini Fair

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)’s This is Public Health (TIPH) Graduate School Fair is going virtual, offering a unique opportunity to explore graduate education in public health! Hear from 9 Schools of Public Health from across America, including Bursky School of Public Health.
Virtual

From Innovation to Impact: How Great MedTech Ideas Reach Patients

"From Innovation to Impact: How Great MedTech Ideas Reach Patients"

Join WashU Olin Business for an engaging opportunity to hear from Jonathan Brenner, Vice President of Global Health Economics and Reimbursement at Edwards Lifesciences.
Knight Hall 301 (Segal Classroom)

Transforming Healthcare in Missouri, Part XI: Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure for Impact

CAHSPER’s Transforming Healthcare in Missouri (THM) events convene people with a wide variety of perspectives including health care providers, payers, consumers, researchers, economists, advocates, and policymakers to generate and discuss ideas for health care reform in Missouri. We call attention to big-picture policy themes that are informed by and address specific and granular problems and concerns.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall

WashU Graduate Programs Virtual Open House

Thinking about graduate school at WashU? Explore your options at the WashU Graduate Programs Virtual Open House!

Join admissions representatives from graduate programs across the Danforth and Medical Campuses to learn more about programs, admissions requirements, funding opportunities, and what makes graduate education at WashU unique.
Virtual

Queer Sex in the Dark

Get the scoop on queer sexual health from undergrad peer health educations and a sexpert from the WashU School of Medicine! Knowledge, fun, and spicy prizes -- all in one place! Organized by Spectrum, Health Promotion Services
DUC 276

WashU Well-being Collective Okanagan Charter Signing

Celebrate WashU adopting the Okanagan Charter and becoming a Health Promoting Campus on Mudd Field during Well-being Wednesday with interactive stations, wellness items for sale, and food trucks. Remarks & signing at 12:15 p.m.

The Okanagan Charter is an international framework for health-promoting colleges and universities that encourages higher education institutions to make health, well-being, equity and sustainability part of every aspect of campus life. Organized by Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Health Promotion Services
Mudd Field

Take the next step toward a future in public health: 3+2 and 4+1 MPH info session

Discover how you can build on your undergraduate experience and explore a pathway to graduate study. Join us online for an information session on public health degree pathways and find the right fit for your goals.
Virtual

WashU Serves Volunteer Fair

Discover ways to make a difference across St. Louis! Come out to meet nonprofits big and small, explore volunteer opportunities across a wide range of causes, and find the organization that’s the right fit for you. We’ll be hosting over 100 of our community partners in one convenient location so you can learn more about the role they each play in our city and how you can get involved. Sponsored by the “In St. Louis, for St. Louis” Initiative.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall

Primary Care & Public Health: Transforming Health Through Partnership

Join WashU Bursky School of Public Health and the School of Medicine’s Division of General Internal Medicine for a half-day convening exploring how to revitalize the primary care and pubic health partnerships and innovation on the topics of health care delivery, workforce strengthening, and health policy and community engagement.
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)

Public Health IdeaBounce®

Have an idea that could improve health and well-being? Public Health IdeaBounce® is an opportunity to share it, receive feedback and connect with people who want to help turn promising concepts into action. Sponsored by the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Simon Hall, Room 110

Art + Medical Humanities Symposium - Unstable Evidence: Art, Data, and the Culture of Health

Unstable Evidence: Art, Data, and the Culture of Health is an interdisciplinary symposium that brings together the arts, medical humanities, and sciences to examine the visual, cultural, and scientific dimensions of health.
Holmes Lounge & Busch Hall 100

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: Neha Prasad

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: Neha Prasad, Medical Innovation Strategist, for a conversation on: The Hidden Value Crisis in Infectious Diseases
Bauer 130

Global Health Student Social: Meet the Experts Night

The Global Health Student Planning Committee invites students, faculty, and staff from all WashU schools to a social during WashU Global Health Week. This event is hosted by the Office of Innovation at Bursky School of Public Health.
Risa Commons, Zetcher House

Exploring the Field of Public Health

Come and learn about public health and what you can do within the public health field.
Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Seigle Hall 111

Fall 2026 Study Abroad Fair

WashU Overseas Programs is excited to host its Fall Study Abroad Fair for all students in Arts & Sciences.
WashU Athletic Complex | Varsity Gym

FARM Food Futures Forum: From Rural Health to Food Security

Join WashU Bursky School of Public Health and the Food and Agriculture Research Mission (FARM) for the 2026 FARM Food Futures Forum: From Rural Health to Food Security. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, this two-day convening will examine how agriculture, nutrition, food systems, and rural health intersect to shape population health.
Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall, and online

Research 101 with the WashU Research Ambassador Program (WRAP)

Come learn how to explore your interests, find research opportunities, connect with faculty mentors, and navigate undergraduate research resources with the WashU Undergraduate Research Ambassadors!
January 110

Fall Asian American Studies Panel - Invisible Barriers: Asian Americans and Public Health

What are some of the invisible barriers shaping Asian American access to public health?
This panel brings together WashU scholars Caitlin McMurtry, Darwin Baluran, and Aantaki Raisa to examine how race, politics, immigration, and access shape Asian American health.
Sponsored by American Culture Studies
McMillan Cafe

Alumni Panel Discussion: Sustainability and Climate Change Solutions in Business

WashU students are invited to attend a panel discussion with alumni who are working in the business community in the areas of sustainability and climate change. This event will be lively, practical, and focused on potential career opportunities, as well as how to prepare for the workforce in these fields. Registration Requested. This panel discussion is hosted by the Environmental Studies Program and the Center for Career Engagement.
Schnuck Pavilion, Room 202

Fall 2026 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. Stop by our table to learn more about Public Health & Society!
WashU Athletic Complex

Planet and Heart Health: An Interdisciplinary Reverse Panel on Environmental & Cardiovascular Resilience

Join the Bursky Public Health Office of Innovation for a lunchtime interactive, 60-minute reverse panel on planetary and cardiovascular health. We’ve flipped the traditional panel model. Experts will pitch unsolved, real-world problems bridging urban infrastructure, planetary systems, and cardiovascular outcomes for the audience to rapidly co-design research ideas on the spot.
McDonnell Hall, Room 361

The History of Public Hospitals and the Advent of Homer G. Phillips Hospital

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.

Although this historic hospital closed its doors on August 17, 1979, we can learn much from its history, presented by the very people who worked diligently to provide culturally appropriate care to the patients who so deeply trusted and loved them. Sponsored by WashU Medicine Office of Diversity Programs
WashU Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) | 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Fall Open House Friday: 3-2 MSW Program Overview

Designed specifically for students from WashU's College of Arts and Sciences, the Brown School's 3-2 MSW allows you to earn both your Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work in just five years.
Goldfarb Hall, 137

Government, Policy & Social Impact Alumni Chat: Graduate Programs for Changemakers

Join the Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community as we chat with alumni who've attended a range of graduate programs across disciplines.
DUC 232

Better Ways of Knowing: Universities and the Path from Evidence to Action

Better Ways of Knowing is a multiyear initiative led by the Healthier Futures Lab at WashU Bursky School of Public Health, in collaboration with the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research.
Virtual

5th Annual Enola Proctor Lecture

Beth McGinty, PhD, from Weill Cornell Medical College, will discuss "Policy Implementation Research: Progress and Prospects." This event is part of the annual Dissemination & Implementation Proposal Development Bootcamp.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall

Grounds for Connection: Women's Health and Wellness

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.
Delmar DivINe | 5501 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63112

PS2 Policy Table: Rural Health Transformation Goals, Opportunities, and Future Policy Possibilities

In this webinar, an expert panel moderated by Abigail Barker, PhD, will explore common state goals such as: advancing prevention and population health through clinical/community partnerships, strengthening relationships between rural and urban health care providers, creatively addressing workforce shortages, harnessing AI and other technologies, and creating lasting value-based care models. Sponsored by Bursky School of Public Health.
Virtual

Innovation Conversation: Chemical Discoveries Fueling the Future of Wearable Health

Join the Skandalaris Center for a conversation with WashU chemistry alumnus, former BARDA leader, and healthcare innovation executive, Sandeep Patel. Through the lens of wearable health technologies, Sandeep will explore how chemical discoveries, engineering advances, and entrepreneurial vision come together to transform scientific breakthroughs into solutions with real-world impact & how cross-disciplinary collaboration can give rise to next-generation sensing and diagnostic platforms.
Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt 128

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: Dara Webb

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: Dara Webb, MHA, FACHE
Simon 107

Virtual Law & Medical School Fair - Fall 2026

Virtual Law & Medical School Fair – Fall 2026. Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
Virtual

Evaluations are the Operating System for AI with Abridge Founder, Shiv Rao

Learn why the most useful AI is the kind that earns your trust quietly, and why that discipline is what actually brings the humanity back to healthcare. 
Presented by the Center for Health AI
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)

AI for Health Venture Day

AIHealth Venture Day will be a dynamic, cross-campus event co-organized by the AI for Health Institute, the Office of Technology Management/Tech Transfer (OTM), Olin Business of Health, Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB), and the Skandalaris Center. The goal is to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship at the intersection of AI and health across the university.

Leading with Listening: Modernizing Public Health Communication in a New Information Age

Public health is navigating a rapidly changing information landscape. As trust shifts, technology evolves, and communities seek new ways to engage, the question is no longer simply how do we communicate? – it’s how do we listen?

Join WashU Bursky School of Public Health for Leading with Listening: Modernizing Public Health Communication in a New Information Age, the inaugural convening of the Health Communication Collaborative Research Network.
Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall, and online

Assembly Series with Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer of Microsoft

The Future of Healthcare: Bridging AI Research and Human-Centered Solutions

Eric Horvitz, MD, PhD, is Chief Scientific Officer at Microsoft where he leads initiatives at the intersection of science, technology, and society, with emphases on artificial intelligence, biosciences, and healthcare. His research contributions have advanced AI through innovations in perception, reasoning, and decision-making under uncertainty.
Graham Chapel

Building Your PreMed Foundation

In this workshop, we’ll explore what you can start doing now to build a strong foundation for your pre-med journey.
DUC 248

Working Lunch with Olin: The Future of Healthcare

In this session, Patrick Aguilar, Managing Director of Business of Health at WashU Olin, will provide a practical framework for understanding the forces transforming healthcare and why they matter to leaders across industries.
Virtual

WashU Fall 2026 Career Expo: Business, Creative, Government, Social Impact & STEM Industries

WashU Fall 2026 Career Expo: Business, Creative, Government, Social Impact & STEM Industries. Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
WashU Athletics Complex, Varsity Gym

When Tap Water Fails: Broken Trust and the link to Sugary Drink Consumption

In this Global Health Seminar Series presentation, Dr. Colón-Ramos will discuss the emerging body of evidence from her research on lack of trust in tap water as a driver of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in various settings and the implications for health disparities and public health interventions.
Sponsored by the Bursky School of Public Health.
Room 303, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center

Study Abroad Scholarship Essay Workshop

Planning on studying abroad and want to get ahead on your scholarship and funding applications? Join The Writing Center and WashU Overseas Programs for a writing workshop in advance of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship’s fall deadline.
The Writing Center’s classroom space, Mallinckrodt 132

The Longest Table 2026

The Longest Table, a civic dialogue event featuring (you guessed it) a long table and guided discussion, has taken place in communities across the US.

This year, WashU will host its fourth annual Longest Table event to kick off the Gephardt Institute’s weekly civic dialogue and learning events, Civic Café.
Tisch Park

Pellagra, Cotton Monoculture, and the Contested Boundaries of Public Health

Pellagra, a nutritional deficiency disease, was once widespread in the southern United States, where it was concentrated in areas of high-yield cotton production. Join us to hear from historian Dana Landress about the many constituencies in the Jim Crow South that worked tirelessly to combat hunger through union organizing, community health care programs, freedom farms and collective action lawsuits, which together reformulated the boundaries of public health.
Hosted by the Center for the History of Medicine at Bernard Becker Medical Library.
Bernard Becker Medical Library

Health Care & Sciences Career Community Fall Kickoff

Come kick off the fall semester with the Health Care & Sciences Career Community! Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
DUC 276

Government, Policy & Social Impact Career Community Kickoff

Connect with other mission-driven students interested in careers in government, policy and advocacy spaces and learn about the many paths to change-making careers. Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
DUC 110

Open House: New 4+1 Master's with Concentration in Applied Data Science

Umrath Lounge

Prep for Medical School Interviews Workshop (multiple dates)

This workshop will answer your general questions about Medical School Interview types, best practices for success, common interview questions and resources the Center for Career Engagement provides to help in your preparation!
Virtual

Public Health & Society Open House

Join us to learn more about the program, meet faculty, ask questions, and enjoy snacks. If you are an incoming WashU student considering Public Health & Society for a major or minor, this event is for you!
Caleres Lounge, Hillman Hall (Third Floor)

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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