The University of Iowa College of Public Health has selected Jim Yong Kim, MD, PhD, partner and vice chairman at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), as the 2024 recipient of the Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award. Dr. Kim is former president of the World Bank Group and co-founder of Partners In Health. He will present "Reflections on 40 Years in Global Health: Faith in Things Unseen.” This lecture is free and open to the public.

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. Faculty and student presentations include: Stepping Up: Building Leadership in Sexual and Reproductive Health Through Global Collaboration, presented by Dr. William T. Story, associate professor in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health in the UI College of Public Health, and graduate student...

You are cordially invited to the end-of-semester presentation and reception for CPH:4755 International Perspectives: XIcotepec, Mexico on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the College of Public Health Building (CPHB) in room C217. This public student presentation is the culmination of a semester-long experience learning through service partnerships in the town of Xicotepec, Puebla, Mexico. Students will present on their service experience and time abroad, how they have developed as...

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. Featured speakers: Ken Brown, Tippie Children Professor of Management, UI...

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. Featured speakers: Jeanine Abrons, clinical associate professor, UI College of Pharmacy Laura Ell, general manager, Jungle Bay in Dominica Lorenzo Sanford, chief of the Kalinago indigenous tribe in Dominica   This event is part of the International Programs Major...

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. Featured speakers: Jeanine Abrons, clinical associate professor, UI College of Pharmacy Kash...

This presentation will be offered in a hybrid format. In-person presentation will be in C217 CPHB. To join via zoom, email cph-global@uiowa.edu. Topics covered will include: Insights and awareness: An Overview of the research findings in road safety in Moldova E-scooters as a new source of road traffice crash-related injuries in Armenia Dr. Svetlana Cociu is an assistant professor at the Department of Preventive Medicine at the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae...

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, with an emphasis on the annual Global Health Case Competition. Presented by Morgan Wolff from the Graduate Student Success Center. Strengths and skills learned in this workshop can be applied to: Group-based research...

A celebration of Global Public Health Week and National Hispanic Heritage Month in the College of Public Health. Co-sponsored by the CPH Global Public Health Initiative and CPH DEI Committee. Community members, faculty, staff and students who are not currently enrolled or affiliated with the College of Public Health are strongly encouraged to RSVP at https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rgb1d1pGQK6HCS. The University of Iowa, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Iowa (District 6000)...

The Iowa Global Health Network, an International Programs affinity group, presents a Prairie Lights Reading by Saket Soni, author of The Great Escape. Saket Soni is a staunch advocate for vulnerable working populations who find themselves in some of the most dangerous and poorly paid work environments. Soni is the co-founder and executive director of Resilience Force, a national nonprofit that advocates for the rising, and often migrant, workforce that rebuilds communities after climate...

Cholera has been a global public health problem that resulted in seven pandemics since 1961. Lebanon is a small country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) with an estimated population of 6.7 million and the highest number of refugees per capita per square meter in the world. The first cholera case was reported in North Lebanon on Oct. 4, 2022, in an informal settlement followed by spread across the country; this is the first cholera outbreak in the country since 1993. Despite the...

Join Dr. Melhem and others in the screening of Costa Brava and a discussion to follow. The film is set in a near future, where Soraya and Walid build an idyllic life in the mountains, far from the disorder and pollution of Beirut, capital of Lebanon. There, they live with one of their parents and their two children—until installation of a supposedly ecological landfill disrupts their harmony. This event is part of the International Programs Major Project, Building Multidisciplinary Global...

The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 was more severe on developing countries including Lebanon, especially due to the fragile health care system, weak surveillance infrastructure, and lack of comprehensive emergency preparedness and response plans. Lebanon had been struggling with a plethora of challenges at the social, economic, financial, political, and health care levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon revealed gaps and challenges across the spectrum of...

How can we think about decolonizing drugs histories, and of what relevance is such a project for reimagining current approaches to drug policy and to treatment of people who use? I open these questions through a methodological thought experiment, using Giorgio Agamben’s elaboration of the concept of "unspeakability" in a search for ways to apprehend the form-of-life of a specific historical subject. That subject is a woman who called herself Daisy Harris (1884-1911), who first appears in the...

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 16 years. The presentation is free...

The IIPHRP Global Public Health Case Competition offers an innovative student learning experience that trains future public health leaders. This competition brings together students from multiple disciplines in a format uncommon at most universities and colleges. Through the friendly competition, students creatively address critical global health challenges in a competitive and collaborative environment that simulates future workplace settings by requiring a multidisciplinary team composition...

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.  Boxed lunches will be provided to the first 30 individuals to RSVP* by 3 p...

The 2023 Global Health Case Competition Topic is about to be revealed! Join us to learn more about this year’s Case Competition, meet the teams, and begin planning your intervention. Hybrid viewing is available. Join in person in C217 CPHB or on zoom by contact cph-global@uiowa.edu. 

The Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, with funding from an International Programs Major Projects Award, sets out to explore the intersection of race, ethnicity, language, and culture and how to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the academy. The three-day symposium, taking place on the University of Iowa campus from Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, to Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, will bring together leaders and scholars from across disciplines and geographic areas...

Presented as part of the International Student-led Lecture Series, hosted by the Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB). This week's presentation will be presented by Fadi Martinos and Joanne Constantin, PhD students in the Department of Health Management and Policy. This successful lecture series, launched Spring 2022, will return with a number of speakers over the upcoming semester. Presentations will highlight cultural, social, and/or health-focused topics from each...

The College of Public Health is pleased to announce the return of our global service-learning course in Xicotepec, Mexico! Come learn more about this affordable study abroad opportunity. This 3-credit-hour class is offered each spring semester and includes on-campus, weekly classes, plus a trip to Xicotepec, Mexico, for a service-learning project during March break. The Spring 2023 public health section will be led by Dr. Paul Gilbert. Students must complete an application process before being...

Join us for a virtual information session with Child Family Health International (CFHI) and learn how graduate students can gain experience abroad in public health practice. CFHI programs emphasize a model to let the world change you and encourage students to commit themselves to address disparities at home and abroad, recognize the complex determinants of health, and embrace cultural humility. Students witness the building of health systems, governmental and non-governmental collaborations...

You’re invited to the annual CPH multicultural potluck!  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).  Sign up here to bring a dish.

This session is for students enrolled in the College of Public Health. Learn more about funding available for graduate and undergraduate public health students interested in going abroad. Whether you are working on dissertation research overseas or would like to find an internship abroad, there are grants, awards and scholarships for you.

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.