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.

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, CPH DEI Committee Events, 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.

Check for Spotlight availability here

Spring 2025 Spotlights

Events and dates subject to changes, including possible additions and cancellations.

January

Wed. 22 – Become a Dementia Friend!

February

Mon. 3 – AED, CPR, and Evac Chair Training

Wed. 12 – Dr. Moser

Wed. 19 – Hospital and Health Systems Leadership Lecture

Wed. 26 – Iowa HHS Response to Lassa Fever

March

Mon. 3 – Case Competition Reveal

Wed. 5 – Maternal and Child Health Student Interest Group

Wed. 12 – TBD DEI

Wed. 19 – Spring Break

Wed. 26 – Identifying Opportunities to Improve health Outcomes for Pregnant and Postpartum Iowans with Methamphetamine Use

April

Mon. 7 – IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition

Wed. 9 – Case Competition Spotlight and Awards Ceremony

Wed. 16 – TBD DEI

Wed. 23 – Dean Grooms Seminar

Wed. 30 – CPH Awards

May

Wed. 7 – Results of the Causal Inference Collaboratory

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the College of Public Health in advance at 319-384-1500.