2024 Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award and Distinguished Lecture

Students and their faculty mentors will present their work in the global health realm and will discuss their working collaboration and research focus. Light refreshments will be served.

University of Iowa service-learning students who traveled to Xicotepec over spring break will give a public presentation on their classroom and service experience, how it has changed them, and what meaning it may have for them in the future as they leave the university to begin their careers. Come see and hear how Rotary District 6000 and the University of Iowa have partnered to offer a unique and often life-changing experience for young learners over the past 17 years.

This insightful panel will discuss forging partnerships for community-based solutions to advance health equity. The shared vision and values of the community will be emphasized, empowering individuals to shape outcomes actively. The importance of diverse collaboration will be underscored, including collaborations with public health agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses.

This talk will explore various facets of cultural preservation, including discussing language revitalization efforts of the Kalinago language and strategies to ensure its survival and transmission to future generations.

This talk will delve into Indigenous healing processes that emphasize interconnectedness. Sessions will explore the compatibility of individuals with others, the spiritual world, and the social structure. The holistic approach to health will be highlighted, showcasing how Indigenous health interventions address individual care and encompass activities aimed at restoring social and spiritual balance.

Visiting Scholars from universities in Moldova and Armenia will present on their research advancements in injury prevention related to their involvement in an NIH capacity building training grant.

Learn more about working in interdisciplinary professional environments and industries. Discover your strengths and how each individual contributes to achieving a goal. Opportunities for gaining applicable, hands-on experience working in the industry sector will be discussed.

Welcome Gregorio Sanchez from Xicotepec de Juarez as he offers his perspective of the long-running community-based partnership between Iowa and Mexico. Co-presented with Dr. Paul Gilbert.

The Iowa Global Health Network, an International Programs affinity group, presents a Prairie Lights Reading by Saket Soni, author of "The Great Escape."

Lecture hosted by the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council.

Film screening in partnership with FilmScene.

Presentation in partnership with the UI College of Public Health

The College of Public Health is pleased to welcome global visiting scholar, Thembisa Waetjen, Associate Professor at University of Johannesburg, to the University of Iowa campus.

These public student presentations will be the culmination of 16 University of Iowa students’ efforts to learn through service partnerships in the town of Xicotepec, Puebla, Mexico.

Join us as interdisciplinary teams tackle this year's case topic: Food Insecurity and Access Disparities in South Korea.

Join the Iowa Global Health Network (an International Programs affinity group) for their Luncheon Spotlight on Thursday, March 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1117 University Capitol Centre. During this lunch-hour discussion, three global health researchers from the University of Iowa will present their work and its relevance to the global sphere - as a small sampling of the expertise among UI faculty from across campus.

The 2023 Global Health Case Competition Topic is about to be revealed!

Presented as part of the International Student-led Lecture Series, hosted by the Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB).

Learn more about this service-learning opportunity in Xicotepec, Mexico. Open to all students.

Information session for graduate-level public health students focused on global practiced-based experiences.

Come try new food and/or bring a dish from a culture you identify with or admire. All are welcome to attend (with or without a dish).

For public health students. Learn more about how to fund your research, internship, or study abroad.

The annual Global Public Health Week in the College of Public Health celebrates international topics and examines emerging public health needs from around the world. Events include guest speakers, student service events, international cuisine, a food drive, and more.

This year’s Global Public Health Week Food Drive will benefit the Food Pantry at Iowa. We are specifically looking for culturally-relevant food items to serve international members of the UI community.