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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

29th Annual Homer G. Phillips Public Health Lecture Series

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

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

Business of Health Series - Health Decoded: John Kuelper

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

FARM Food Futures Forum

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

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

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

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

September Global Health Seminar with Massy Mutumba

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

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