CPH Spotlight Series
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.
Spotlight Templates
Want to promote your Spotlight on the digital signs in CPHB? Use one of our handy PowerPoint templates! (Fill in a template, save as a jpeg or png, and send to Debra Venzke)
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 2024 Spotlights
Events and dates subject to changes, including possible additions and cancellations.
April
15 – Distinguished Faculty Lecture Dr. Rima Afifi
17 – Mental Health Around the World — Student Perspectives
24 – Health Equity Perspectives: Then & Now
May
1 – CPH Awards & Recognition
8 – Finals Week
Previous 2024 Spotlights
January
17 – Amazon Web Services
22 – Adapting to Change
29 – Employee Voice: How Listening Improves Culture
February
5 – UI Staff Council – Stephen Courtright Speaker
7 – Framing Messages for Social Change
14 – A Conversation with the UI DEI Forward Task Force
28 – IPHRPR Global Health Case Study Reveal 2024
March
4 — Leading Change in Health and Human Services: Iowa’s Vision and Path Forward
6 – Open Access: Policies, Publishers, and Predators
20 – Giving and Receiving Feedback
April
3 – Multicultural Potluck and Case Comp Awards
10 – DEI and Maternal & Child Health Student Interest Group
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.