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Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins

Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours alternating Mondays (12-1pm) and Thursdays (9:30-10:30am). Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98144295286. Accessibility Contact: Chelsea Elkins, sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and students. Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. Zoom.

Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) Information Session

Join us for an information session on the Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) program at the University of Washington School of Public Health. This session will give a grand overview on the program's format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A. Registration required to receive Zoom link to attend. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hmigradinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students, undergraduate students, and applicants. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health Information Session

This information session is for prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health with the School of Public Health at the University of Washington (Seattle Campus). =================================== Are you interested in how the natural and built environment impact human health? From water quality to workplace safety, environmental public health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. Join us for an info session where we will cover: What is Environmental Public Health? How to explore and prepare for the major, minimum admission requirements and how to declare the major, 400 hour required internship, And career pathways Register for the zoom link here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/1xKP6IDLQgWZ22h01hhu2Q If you aren't able to attend this info session, you can also view our on-demand info session at https://deohs.washington.edu/declaring-major If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/1xKP6IDLQgWZ22h01hhu2Q. Accessibility Contact: ehug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit deohs.washington.edu.

Online MPH Program Information Session

Join us for an information session on the Online MPH program at the University of Washington School of Public Health. This session will give a grand overview on the program's focus and format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A. Registration required to attend. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: onlinemph@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Online MPH Program https://onlinemph.uw.edu/. Target Audience: Prospective students and applicants. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom (RSVP required). For more info visit onlinemph.uw.edu.

Cascades Summit for Public Health (Part 2 of 2)

The Cascades Summit for Public Health will bring together leaders and practitioners from various industries to share how they are improving health and wellbeing of their communities. This interactive event will feature four panel discussions that highlight real-world examples and practical insights. Attendees will learn how businesses and industries improve health and where public health skills can be applied. They will leave with a deeper understanding of the connections between public health and industry and how knowledge sharing and collaboration can help build healthier communities. View Program and RSVP to Attend: https://sph.washington.edu/cascades-summit (this is a hybrid event, details are available in the link above) Wednesday, October 28th: Session 1: (1:00 - 2:15 p.m.) Building healthy communities through nature, movement, and place Session 2: (2:30 - 3:45 p.m.) Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Rural Health Wednesday, November 4th: Session 3: (1:00 - 2:15 p.m.) Optimizing Performance and… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: 101. Accessibility Contact: Janice North, jlnorth@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice. Target Audience: UW students, faculty, staff, external partners. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit sph.washington.edu.

FSNH Prospective Graduate Student Drop-In Advising

The UW Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Program (FSNH) invites prospective graduate students interested our Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) degrees and the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD; RDN training program) to join us via Zoom for weekly group drop-in advising. Please come with your program and admissions questions! Register in advance for the Zoom link. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: gradnutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective graduate students. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu.

SPH Specific Aims Grants Development Workshop

We're excited to announce the School of Public Health Specific Aims Fall Workshop, an opportunity to bring the specific aims of your upcoming grant proposals for feedback from senior faculty. Goal: The goal is to provide review of draft specific aims pages for grant applications. Applicants will submit their Aims page by October 15, 2026 to allow sufficient time for reviewer feedback. They will receive feedback from 1-2 reviewers, and have their Specific Aims page reviewed as part of the larger group. Date and time: Thursday, November 5th, 2–4 PM Location: In-person at the Hans Rosling Center, room TBD Eligibility: Investigators (including faculty, postdocs, and research scientists) who are preparing to apply for grants from NIH (R01, R21, K awards) or other funding agencies. Priority will be given to early-stage investigators, or those with a new research direction If you would like to participate, please RSVP using the link below by September 30th: SPH Specific Aims Workshop RSVP. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: TBD. Accessibility Contact: Helen Chu. Event Types: Workshops. Event sponsors: Helen Chu, Associate Dean for Research Stephanie Farquhar, Associate Dean for Faculty Liz Kirk, Associate Dean for Education. Target Audience: Investigators (including faculty, postdocs, and research scientists). Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

SPH Career Series: Public Health Careers Across Industries on ZOOM

Are you curious about how you might pursue employment outside the traditional public health jobs and are curious where to start or what skills they are looking for? Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on what some public health professionals are doing just that. Hear from panelists with public health backgrounds using their skills in fields not traditionally connected to public health and how their public health skills and expertise allow them to make meaningful contributions in their industries. Register: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/04575VmfTW-xpxdUup1eJg. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Daren Wade. Event Types: Academics. Meetings. Special Events. Student Activities. Not Specified. Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

From Stories to Practice: Centering Indigenous Knowledge for Culturally Safe Abortion and Contraception Care

This webinar shares findings from "The Story Project," a strengths-based, community-driven research project co-developed and led through a partnership of Indigenous and settler researchers and community leaders. Four interwoven talks will explore: ➡️ Strategies to support Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination in family planning care ➡️ Distinctions-based service needs and experiences of Métis clients ➡️ The roles of Indigenous midwives and birth workers in abortion and contraception care ➡️ Practical resources to support care for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis abortion and contraception seekers. To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gY-UMSGx. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-from-stories-to-practice-tickets-2003021612563. Accessibility Contact: sarahmun@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.ca.

Master of Health Administration Information Session

Join us for an information session on the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at the University of Washington School of Public Health. This session will give a grand overview on the program's format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A. Registration required to receive Zoom link to attend. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Wade Angeli, hmigradinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective students, undergraduate students, and applicants. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

PhD in Health Services Information Session

Join us for an information session on the Health Services PhD program from the University of Washington, School of Public Health, Department of Health Systems and Population Health. This presentation will cover the program's curriculum, format, mentorship, career outlook, the application process, and more; followed by Q&A. Sign up below to receive the Zoom link! Note: The event is listed in Pacific Time! Use this time zone converter if you live outside the Pacific time zone. . Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hservask@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Students. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom (RSVP required).

Nolawit Mulugeta - Pathobiology PhD Dissertation Defense

. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99145980795. Campus room: Orin Smith Auditorium, UW South Lake Union (Bldg C). Accessibility Contact: The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/Voice, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. https://maps.app.goo.gl/spwGc3BFgMrNJRYNA.

Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins

Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours alternating Mondays (12-1pm) and Thursdays (9:30-10:30am). Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98690951717. Campus room: N/A. Accessibility Contact: Chelsea Elkins, sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and students. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Zoom.

SPH MPH Practicum Site & Faculty Convening

The MPH Practicum is a field-based experience that allows MPH students to tackle real-world public health challenges. The monthly convening of current and prospective faculty and site supervisors provide a dedicated space for mentors to connect and share lessons learned. ' You can RSVP in advance to share topics or questions you’d like addressed—or simply join! Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97069535215. Campus room: Zoom. Accessibility Contact: Janice North, jlnorth@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Workshops. Event sponsors: Office of Public Health Practice, School of Public Health. Target Audience: Faculty, Community Partner, Agency/Company/Organization Leaders. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom. For more info visit sph.washington.edu.

Resume Clinic: Open to all SPH students

Set up individual appointments with a faculty, staff, or alumni community volunteer to review your current resume and receive immediate feedback. Watch for the sign-up form later this month. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Daren Wade. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Not Specified. Academics. Target Audience: Open to all SPH students. Monday, November 16, 2026 – Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins

MPH in Health Systems and Population Health Information Session

This Zoom presentation covers the UW Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) MPH program. It's a chance for prospective applicants to learn details about the program, such as curriculum, projects, funding, career outlook, and the application process; followed by Q&A. For many, this is the most efficient way to learn about the program. This MPH program is offered in three tracks: Generalist , Health Systems and Policy , Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sign up below to attend! Note: The event is listed in Pacific Time. Use this time zone converter if outside the Pacific time zone. . Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hservask@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: prospective students. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM. Zoom (RSVP required).

The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb: A Terrible Strength with Kemi Doll

A story too long ignored. A future ready to be claimed. Dr. Kemi Doll’s debut book is a powerful blend of lived experience, scientific insight, and unflinching truth.Bringing equal reverence to the scalpel and the spirit, it calls out what has been silenced and offers a vision for what comes next. There is a silence in medicine that has cost Black women their health, their dignity, and their lives. This book breaks that silence. Dr. Kemi Doll brings together her personal journey and her years of research to expose the hidden crisis of the Black womb. She speaks the truths many have lived but few have named. Dr. Kemi Doll is a Professor, physician, surgeon, double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist and OB/GYN, health equity scientist, and transformational coach whose work is reshaping what’s possible for Black women in academia, healthcare, and research. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/TerribleStrength. Campus room: HRC 101. Accessibility Contact: hspopchair@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. For more info visit bit.ly.

CFAS Seminar November 2026: TBA

We welcome your attendance at the November 2026 UW Center for AIDS & STD (CFAS) Research Seminar. Please join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 4 PM PST on Zoom. For Zoom info: Please email CFAS@uw.edu or click here to be added to the mailing list. "TBA". Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cfas@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.

SPH Career Series: Working in Research with a BA or Master’s Degree

Are you a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in public health with interests to pursue a research career or a research job while in school or after graduation? Engage with our panel of four local research professionals who will share their experiences with you and answer your questions. Topics include getting research experience while a student, roles for Bachelors or Masters grads, how to prepare for doctoral graduate programs, and more! Register: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/VyQUSObIT_yVOej6VVm6FQ. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Daren Wade. Event Types: Academics. Special Events. Student Activities. Meetings. Not Specified. Target Audience: Open to all SPH Bachelor's or Mater's students. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

FSNH Prospective Graduate Student Drop-In Advising

The UW Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Program (FSNH) invites prospective graduate students interested our Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) degrees and the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD; RDN training program) to join us via Zoom for weekly group drop-in advising. Please come with your program and admissions questions! Register in advance for the Zoom link. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: gradnutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective graduate students. Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu.

Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins

Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours alternating Mondays (12-1pm) and Thursdays (9:30-10:30am). Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98690951717. Campus room: N/A. Accessibility Contact: Chelsea Elkins, sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and students. Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Zoom.

Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins

2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) - Day 1

In collaboration with our partners in other regions, we invite you to register for the 2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)! This year’s theme is, “Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. This FREE conference will be held online, December 1 and 2, from 10am–2pm PST / 11am–3pm MST. Sessions will include the following topics at the intersection of climate change and invasive species:Marine ecosystems, Food security, Extreme events, Lessons from management, Disease/One Health, Please click on the link below to register for both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event). Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Northwest RISCC <nw_riscc@u.washington.edu>. Event Types: Conferences. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Online (Zoom). For more info visit naisma.org.

Online MPH Program Information Session

Join us for an information session on the Online MPH program at the University of Washington School of Public Health. This session will give a grand overview on the program's focus and format, curriculum, admissions, application process, and more; followed by Q&A. Registration required to attend. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: onlinemph@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Online MPH Program https://onlinemph.uw.edu/. Target Audience: Prospective students and applicants. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Zoom (RSVP required). For more info visit onlinemph.uw.edu.

Activism for Health & Social Justice

Nicholas Freudenberg joins us to discuss how in this moment activists, health professionals, and academics can work with communities and residents to protect public health and social justice, using the lessons that health social movements in New York have learned over the last 60 years. Freudenberg is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Public Health at the CUNY School of Public Health, Senior Faculty Fellow, co-founder of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and author of Fighting for New York: Activisim for Health and Social Justice Since the 1960s. Fighting for New York is a pragmatic account of health-focused social movements over the past several decades. Nicholas Freudenberg-a longtime public health professional, researcher, and activist-examines a variety of cases, from campaigns for reproductive rights, environmental justice, and free school lunch to the Close Rikers Island and Fight for $15 movements. He analyzes how activist leaders, members, and organizations approach injustices, build coalition… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/FightingForNY. Accessibility Contact: hspopchair@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit bit.ly.

2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) - Day 2

In collaboration with our partners in other regions, we invite you to register for the 2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)! This year’s theme is, “Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint. This FREE conference will be held online, December 1 and 2, from 10am–2pm PST / 11am–3pm MST. Sessions will include the following topics at the intersection of climate change and invasive species:Marine ecosystems, Food security, Extreme events, Lessons from management, Disease/One Health, Please click on the link below to register for both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event). Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Northwest RISCC <nw_riscc@u.washington.edu>. Event Types: Conferences. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Online (Zoom). For more info visit naisma.org.

Master of Health Administration Information Session

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health Information Session

This information session is for prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health with the School of Public Health at the University of Washington (Seattle Campus). =================================== Are you interested in how the natural and built environment impact human health? From water quality to workplace safety, environmental public health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. Join us for an info session where we will cover: What is Environmental Public Health? How to explore and prepare for the major, minimum admission requirements and how to declare the major, 400 hour required internship, And career pathways Register for the zoom link here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/pNe-dLTHSC-_g3cVopKmPw If you aren't able to attend this info session, you can also view our on-demand info session at https://deohs.washington.edu/declaring-major If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/pNe-dLTHSC-_g3cVopKmPw. Accessibility Contact: ehug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit deohs.washington.edu.

Digital Accessibility Office Hours with Kevin Rimlinger & Chelsea Elkins

Pop in for a question, get support, or co-work on your digital accessibility projects with Kevin and/or Chelsea. We will be hosting virtual office hours alternating Mondays (12-1pm) and Thursdays (9:30-10:30am). Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98690951717. Campus room: N/A. Accessibility Contact: Chelsea Elkins, sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: SPH instructors, staff, and students. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Zoom.

MPH in Health Systems and Population Health Information Session

This Zoom presentation covers the UW Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) MPH program. It's a chance for prospective applicants to learn details about the program, such as curriculum, projects, funding, career outlook, and the application process; followed by Q&A. For many, this is the most efficient way to learn about the program. This MPH program is offered in three tracks: Generalist , Health Systems and Policy , Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sign up below to attend! Note: The event is listed in Pacific Time. Use this time zone converter if outside the Pacific time zone. . Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hservask@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: prospective students. Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM. Zoom (RSVP required).

Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) Information Session

MPH in Health Systems and Population Health Information Session

This Zoom presentation covers the UW Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) MPH program. It's a chance for prospective applicants to learn details about the program, such as curriculum, projects, funding, career outlook, and the application process; followed by Q&A. For many, this is the most efficient way to learn about the program. This MPH program is offered in three tracks: Generalist , Health Systems and Policy , Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sign up below to attend! Note: The event is listed in Pacific Time. Use this time zone converter if outside the Pacific time zone. . Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: hservask@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: prospective students. Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM. Zoom (RSVP required).

CFAS Seminar January 2027: TBA

We welcome your attendance at the January 2027 UW Center for AIDS & STD (CFAS) Research Seminar. Please join us on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 4 PM PST on Zoom. For Zoom info: Please email CFAS@uw.edu or click here to be added to the mailing list. "TBA". Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cfas@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, January 21, 2027, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Zoom.