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Let us know if you have an idea for an interdisciplinary global health event on campus! If you’d like to host a roundtable discussion, seminar presentation, bring in a guest speaker, or something else, we would love to support you in coordinating that event. Email us at ip-ighn@uiowa.edu with your idea and we’ll get that process started.

Past Events

Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Culture Symposium: Advocating for DEI in the Academy promotional image

Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Culture Symposium: Advocating for DEI in the Academy

Thursday, October 6 to Saturday, October 8, 2022 (all day)
University Capitol Centre
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, October 6, 2022, to Saturday, October 8, 2022, will bring together leaders and scholars from across disciplines and geographic areas and engage them in an open dialogue about the opportunities that advocating for DEI in the academy provides.
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International Student-led Lecture Series | Topics on Lebanon

Friday, September 23, 2022 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Presented as part of the International Student-led Lecture Series, hosted by the Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB).
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Service-learning in Mexico: Learning Abroad over Spring Break

Thursday, September 22, 2022 10:00am to 10:30am
College of Public Health Building
Learn more about this service-learning opportunity in Xicotepec, Mexico. Open to all students.
Global Public Health Experiences with Child Family Health International | Information Session promotional image

Global Public Health Experiences with Child Family Health International | Information Session

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
Information session for graduate-level public health students focused on global practiced-based experiences.
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College of Public Health Multicultural Potluck

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pm
College of Public Health Building
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).
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Students Overseas: Funding your Public Health Experience abroad

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 1:30pm to 2:00pm
College of Public Health Building
For public health students. Learn more about how to fund your research, internship, or study abroad.
College of Public Health Global Public Health Week promotional image

College of Public Health Global Public Health Week

Monday, September 19 to Friday, September 23, 2022 (all day)
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.
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Global Food Drive

Monday, September 19 to Friday, September 23, 2022 (all day)
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.
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Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the upcoming University of Iowa fall Study Abroad Fair!
Global Health and the Arts: Experiences from India featuring Anamaya - Tribal Health Collaborative promotional image

Global Health and the Arts: Experiences from India featuring Anamaya - Tribal Health Collaborative

Monday, April 4, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pm
College of Public Health Building
Join us for an exploration of public health in India focusing on the Anamaya – Tribal Health Collaborative and the poetry of Madhu Raghavendra, MPH and International Writing Fellow. Raghavendra Madhu is a public health and development practitioner, curator and poet. He has worked in various capacities over the past decade with Central and State Governments, and international development organizations. He has provided technical assistance, managed partnerships, documented knowledge, and prepared...
The Story of Talibės (Children Beggars) in Mali, Niger, and Senegal promotional image

The Story of Talibės (Children Beggars) in Mali, Niger, and Senegal

Friday, April 1, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pm
College of Public Health Building
Presented as part of the International Student-led Lecture Series, hosted by the College of Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB). This week's presentation will be presented by Fatoumata Traore, Public Health Undergraduate. This lecture will review the historical and religious context of the Talibės phenomenon - how and why it started, what it used to be like, and what it has become today.  We will also discuss the consequences and dangers of this issue for both the Talibės...
Pakistan's Journey towards Universal Health Coverage and Health Systems Transformation promotional image

Pakistan's Journey towards Universal Health Coverage and Health Systems Transformation

Friday, March 25, 2022 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
The Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB) is pleased to announce the launch of our International Student-led Lecture Series for the Spring 2022 semester. This series will highlight cultural, social, and/or health-focused topics from each presenter’s home country. Lectures will be offered in a zoom-only or hybrid format. This presentation will be presented by Gul Rukh Mehboob, PhD student in the Department of Health Management and Policy, on the topic of Pakistan's Journey...
Finding Careers with Global NGOS: A Conversation with MedAir promotional image

Finding Careers with Global NGOS: A Conversation with MedAir

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Virtual
Learn more about how to launch your global health career by working with international NGOs. We will be joined by Diane Chevalley and Mariana Ponce to discuss how MedAir operates globally and how current students can set themselves up for success in a global career path. This event is open to all University of Iowa students interested in global health. This event is sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB)...
The Future is Now: Climate Change and the Global Water Crisis promotional image

The Future is Now: Climate Change and the Global Water Crisis

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:30pm to 9:30pm
FilmScene (Chauncey)
The Iowa Global Health Network and International Programs are proud to sponsor the opening event for FilmScene's Science on The Screen Series, featuring the film Mad Max: Fury Road. This event will take place on March 22, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at FilmScene (404 East College St., Iowa City), with a pre-show presentation entitled "The Future is Now: Climate Change and the Global Water Crisis?" followed by a post-show reception. Using the film to spark interest and conversations about...
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Nigeria: A Healthcare System Trajectory

Friday, February 18, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Presented as part of the International Student-led Lecture Series, hosted by the Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB). This week's presentation - Nigeria: A Healthcare System Trajectory - will be presented by Ufuoma Ejughemre, PhD Student in the Department of Health Management and Policy. The Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB) is pleased to announce the launch of our International Student-led Lecture Series for the Spring 2022 semester. This...
Indian Healthcare: An Overview of the System, Issues, and Opportunities promotional image

Indian Healthcare: An Overview of the System, Issues, and Opportunities

Friday, February 11, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Presented as part of the International Student-led Lecture Series, hosted by the Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB). This week's presentation - Indian Healthcare: An Overview of the System, Issues, and Opportunities - will be presented by Khyathi Gadag Venkataramana, PhD Student in the Department of Health Management and Policy. The Public Health International Student Advisory Board (PHISAB) is pleased to announce the launch of our International Student-led Lecture...
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Global Health Case Competition: Presentation of Awards

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Virtual
Join us for the presentation of awards to the top 3 teams in the Fall 2021 IIPHRP Global Health Case Competition. This awards ceremony is a celebration of months of work for our student competitors and a continued acknowledgement of the importance of a maintaining a global view in our approach to the health of each individual and the community. This year’s Global Health Case Competition topic is Institutional Racism as a Barrier to Health in Poland. Learn more about this year's teams and...
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Global Health Case Competition: Live Judging Sessions

Monday, November 15, 2021 11:30am to 1:30pm
Virtual
Tune in to hear our case competition teams defend their creative and innovative interventions to a panel of expert judges from around the world. Each team will have 20 minutes to respond to questions and challenges from our panel of 5 judges and answer questions from the audience. The names and biographies of this year's judges will be revealed on Friday, November 12th.  This year’s Global Health Case Competition topic is Institutional Racism as a Barrier to Health in Poland. Learn more about...
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Accessing Healthcare Services: Roma People from Vulnerable Communities

Monday, October 11, 2021 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Virtual
Join us on Monday, October 11th for this year’s Global Health Case Competition Mystery Speaker: Alexandrina Kiss! Ms. Kiss is the Executive Director of the People’s Development Foundation in Romania. Her organization focuses on the implementation of several social-educational- health projects focusing on one particular marginalized Roma community known as the Pata Rat settlement. She will speak about barriers to health and healthcare access for the Roma people of Romania and the realities of...
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Global Alumni Spotlight Series: Alfredo Vergara

Thursday, September 23, 2021 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Virtual
Join us for the first International Programs Global Alumni Spotlight Series of the fall semester featuring Dr. Alfredo Vergara (PhD '93, MS '90, BSE '86), CDC country director and Division of Global HIV and TB program director for Mozambique. Dr. Vergara will talk with UI International Programs Associate Provost and Dean Russ Ganim about his University of Iowa ties as well as his impressive career in global public health. The event will take place virtually via Zoom on September 23, 2021, from...
From Bench Scientist to U.S. Policymaker*: the Vital Role of Science and Technology in Transforming U.S. and Global Health Security Capabilities (*You Can Do It Too) promotional image

From Bench Scientist to U.S. Policymaker*: the Vital Role of Science and Technology in Transforming U.S. and Global Health Security Capabilities (*You Can Do It Too)

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Virtual
Advanced registration for this event is required. Register to attend at https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kzO_YLUWTI6ENMTfwUdqXQ Andrew M. Hebbeler is a former life scientist with foreign affairs, national security, global health, and science and technology (S&T) policy experience. Currently, he is Assistant Director for Health and Life Science in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Most recently, he was Senior Director and Lead Scientist for Global Biological...
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IIPHRP Global Health Case Competition Information Session

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 2:00pm to 2:30pm
College of Public Health Building
The annual IIPHRP Global Health Case Competition will take place this fall and student registration open through September 23rd! Interested in competing but not sure if this experience is for you? Attend this information session with competition organizers to learn more about what being a competitor entails and get your questions answered.  This event is open to all students on campus - graduate, professional, and undergraduate. Teams must include students representing at least 3 disciplines...
Toxicology and Environmental Crime: Transcending Borders and Answering “So what?” promotional image

Toxicology and Environmental Crime: Transcending Borders and Answering “So what?”

Monday, September 20, 2021 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Virtual
As part of our annual Global Public Health Week, the College of Public Health will be hosting featured speaker Kristen Keteles, PhD, of the EPA National Enforcement Investigations Center. This virtual seminar will take place on Monday, September 20 from 12:30-1:30pm CST and all interested faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend. Advanced registration is required: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fJr-NUFpRciOHgxGp9PO5A Dr. Kristen Keteles is a toxicologist at EPA’s National...
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Study Abroad Fair

Thursday, September 16, 2021 (all day)
Virtual
Now that international travel is starting to resume, it is a perfect time to begin planning your study, intern, or research abroad experience! Study Abroad will be hosting a Virtual Fall Fair featuring webinars about the numerous international opportunities available to University of Iowa students. Learn how study abroad fits into you major, which scholarships and grants to apply for, and much more. Connect with study abroad advisors and get your questions answered.
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Study Abroad Fair

Wednesday, September 15 to Thursday, September 16, 2021 (all day)
Virtual
Now that international travel is starting to resume, it is a perfect time to begin planning your study, intern, or research abroad experience! Study Abroad will be hosting a Virtual Fall Fair featuring webinars about the numerous international opportunities available to University of Iowa students. Learn how study abroad fits into you major, which scholarships and grants to apply for, and much more. Connect with study abroad advisors and get your questions answered.