Past Events
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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.
- 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.
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
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium
Explore 300+ faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects
Frick Forum (1st floor) and other locations in Bauer/Knight Halls
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
The Bear Beginnings Open House welcomes first-year students to the WashU campus and the Public Health & Society community.
Hillman Hall, Room 60
Medicaid at Risk Part II: Navigating the Path Forward Together
This panel discussion is co-hosted by the Community Health Commission of Missouri and the Brown School at WashU. Panelists will explore how individuals and organizations can help ensure Medicaid continues to reflect the needs of the people it serves, with a focus on equity, access, and the power of community voice in shaping health policy.
Virtual
Sam Fox Graduate Programs Summer Open House
Explore graduate programs in WashU’s Sam Fox School at this summer open house. Join us for overviews of our programs and the admissions process, followed by lunch, a school tour, and optional campus tour.
Sam Fox School
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
Virtual Graduate School Fair
If you’re considering a graduate degree in public health, don’t miss the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from top public health schools and programs at this upcoming virtual fair.
Virtual
Summer Session IV Begins
Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics and Applied Health Behavior Research Virtual Info Session
Join the Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics and Applied Health Behavior Research program to learn more about our education programs and hear from current students at this upcoming virtual information session. We’ll be discussing our part-time graduate degrees and certificates led by our field-leading faculty at WashU Medicine.
Virtual
Arts & Sciences First Year Students Register for Classes
First-year, transfer and exchange students’ registration will vary depending on their academic academic unit and program of study.
Industry Session - Health Management
Whether you know exactly what industry you’re pursuing or are still exploring your options, these introductory sessions will help you gain valuable insights. Learn about different industries, understand job titles & career progression, types of projects, skills valued, industry values and culture, starting pay, and companies that hire Olin/Washu students within that industry. Each session will host a guest speaker of an expert in their industry. These sessions are designed for enrolled/incoming students, and are welcome to all current students.
Virtual
LIGHT (Light Institute for Global Health and Transformation) Festival
The LIGHT Festival assembles everyone in the field and all members of the public—artists, poets, practitioners, storytellers, and the like—who have an interest in communicating public health information in a way that is meaningful and resonates with all. This event aids in bridging the divide between public health researchers and the public by creating opportunities to connect with one another and explore the power of creative expression–art, letters, stories, and poetry–in building and restoring trust, shaping the well-being of individuals, communities, and the world.
Delmar DivINe
Brown School Admissions | What Every Brown School Student Should Know
Graduate school is a big transition, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this session, hear from students, recent alums, academic advisors, and student affairs staff as they share their best advice for making the most of your time at the Brown School.
Virtual
Program in Occupational Therapy Demonstration Day
You’ll experience:
Hands-on OT activities
One-on-one opportunities to engage with our faculty, clinicians and students
Tours of our state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces
Hands-on OT activities
One-on-one opportunities to engage with our faculty, clinicians and students
Tours of our state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces
Program in Occupational Therapy
Summer Sessions II & III Begin
Neurodiversity Virtual Career Fair
Your strengths are your superpowers. Let them shine.
This inclusive, nationwide career fair is designed to connect neurodivergent jobseekers with organizations that value diverse perspectives and unique talents.
This inclusive, nationwide career fair is designed to connect neurodivergent jobseekers with organizations that value diverse perspectives and unique talents.
Virtual
Nutrients Webinar | Nutrition Policy and Programs in Educational Settings: Equitable Approaches to Food Security
The webinar includes Sarah Moreland-Russell, PhD, MPH, of the School of Public Health and Dan Ferris, PhD, of the Brown School.
Virtual
Summer Session I Begins
Introduction to Context, Theme, and Key Issues in Affordable Housing
Discover how housing shapes public health and climate resilience! Join us to explore the Brazilian Minha Casa, Minha Vida (MCMV) affordable housing program and its impact on communities, sustainability, and climate resilience.
Virtual
Health system quality: what is it and why does it matter now?
Dr. Kruk studies how health systems can improve health and generate trust across countries. Working with colleagues in Africa, India, South America, and Europe, she develops novel measures of health system quality and the studies the effects of quality on population confidence in health care and health outcomes. Dr. Kruk and her team use implementation science and econometric methods to design and evaluate large-scale health system reforms.
Room 205, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center
Bridging Data Divides: Collaborating for Impact
This two-day summit event will bring together people who are interested in working collaboratively with data across government, philanthropy, nonprofits, universities, businesses, and impacted communities. Speakers will address strategies for using data to promote positive change in areas of health, community development, environment, and beyond.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall
2025 Global Health Annual Conference
Join us April 30 and May 1, as WashU global health faculty, students and community partners convene to explore the impact of WashU research on global health at the 2025 Global Health Annual Conference, Global Health at WashU: Focus on Impact.
Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall
Conference on the Economics and Finance of Healthcare and Medicine
WashU Olin Business School and its Wells Fargo Advisors Center for Finance and Accounting Research (WFA-CFAR) cordially invite you to attend the Conference on the Economics and Finance of Healthcare and Medicine at WashU, April 25, 2025. The conference will highlight research at the intersection of healthcare/medicine and economics/finance.
Knight Center, 220
Health Data Bootcamp: Consolidation and corporatization in the U.S. healthcare system
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)