CPH Spotlight Series

The College of Public Health spotlights speakers, films, workshops, and other events
that feature public health topics of broad interest and appeal to all CPH faculty, staff, and students.

Spring 2026 Spotlights

January

Jan 21 –

Jan 28 –

February

Feb 4 – Building Healthier Futures: Explore New Maternal and Child Health Program

Feb 11 – Reserved

Feb 18 – UI Sound Awareness for Everyone

Feb 23 – Global Case Competition Reveal

Feb 25 – Reserved

March

Mar 4 – Reserved

Mar 11 – Vice President for Research Schwebel Research Seminar

Mar 18 – Spring Break

Mar 25 – Burnout a presentation by Tippie College of Business

Mar 30 – Global Case Competition

April

April 1 – Case Competition Awards

April 8 – Black Maternal Health Week

April 15 – Reserved

April 22 – Reserved

April 29 – Hansen Lecture

May

May 4 – Difficult Conversations a presentation by Tippie College of Business

May 6 – Faculty & Staff Awards

May 13 – Finals Week

Fall 2025 Spotlights

August

Aug 27th – Welcome Week Food Trucks

September

Sept 3rd – Evac Chair, AED & CPR Practice

Sept 8th – LinkedIn Workshop (Grad Students & Post Docs only)

Sept 10th – Alzheimer’s Association and IHHS BOLD Public Health Brain Health Initiative in Diverse Populations

Sept 17th – CPH Outstanding Alumni Award

Sept 24th – ICON/Digital Accessibility

October

Oct 1 – UI Vice President for Research, David Schwebel, PhD

Oct 15th – Promoters for Iowa Prison Empowerment and Reform (PIPER)

Oct 29th – Eureka Day: Theater, Vaccines, & the Art of Difficult Conversations

November

Nov 12th – Advancing Cancer Survivorship: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities, Dr. Michelle Mollica (Research Week)

Nov 13th – Distinguished Faculty Lecturer – Dr. Mary Charlton (Research Week)

Nov 19th – Rural Cancer Survivorship & Implementation Science Collaboratory – Dr. Whitney Zahnd

Nov 27th – Fall Break

December

Dec 1 – World AIDS Day

Dec 3rd – CTSDMC Research Overview

Dec 10th – Free Speech, Social Media, and Other Important Stuff

Spotlights are primarily held from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. on Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters. No classes will be scheduled for that time slot.

“Spotlight Series” events are intended to showcase public health topics of broad appeal and provide a venue for community-building among CPH faculty, staff, and students. Examples include prominent guest speakers, Career Services workshops, alumni and expert panel discussions, and celebratory events connected with National Public Health Week, Global Public Health Week, Research Week, etc.

The college holds open Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30-1:20 p.m. each week and attempts to avoid scheduling activities during this time that involve students.  There are no CPH classes offered at that time on either day. Mondays from 12:30-1:20 p.m. are to be held open for common activities such as student association meetings, open forums, departmental events or meetings, professional development, etc. These activities will be arranged outside the Spotlight event calendar to the extent possible, with an example exception being week-long celebrations such as Global Public Health Week, Research Week, and Public Health Week. Wednesdays from 12:30-1:20 p.m. are held for college-wide Spotlight events with broad appeal.

Interested in hosting a spotlight? CPH faculty, staff, and students can propose topics, speakers, or events that will have broad public health interest. Events should appeal to the entire college, especially to students. Any questions about event possibilities should be directed to Kathy Welsh.