Join us in celebrating National Public Health Week 2025!
We look forward to welcoming students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community to our events this year!
Monday, April 7
Delta Omega Day of Service: Volunteer at Presidents Park Greenhouse
Open to all CPH students, faculty, and staff
2:30-4 pm
Location: Presidents Park Greenhouse
RSVP here - be sure to find the College of Public Health volunteer opportunity on 4/7/25!
Health Economics Seminar Series
3:30-4:45 pm
Location: Mason Square Campus
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The Business of Health Initiative collaborates with researchers and practitioners to lead conversations on some of the greatest challenges facing the healthcare industry. The Health Economics Seminar Series is a collaborative event with Johns Hopkins University, George Mason University, and George Washington University designed to advance research and insights at the intersection of healthcare and the economy.
Tuesday, April 8
Condom Toss Game and Sexual Health Information Table
2-3:30 pm
Location: SUB I quad
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Co-hosted with Student Health Services
Public Health Simulation
6:30-8 pm
Location: 1115 Peterson Hall
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Students will participate in an environmental health simulation, taking on key stakeholder roles to solve a real-world problem collaboratively. Through this experience, they will develop skills in stakeholder engagement, gain insights from their peers' research and perspectives, and engage in meaningful public health discussions. This is event is open to all George Mason students.
Hosted by Graduate Students for Public Health
Wednesday, April 9
Volunteer at the Patriot Pantry with CPH Registered Student Organizations
12-2:30 pm
Location: Patriot Pantry
RSVP on Mason360
Co-hosted by Graduate Students for Public Health, Patriots for Public Health, and Nutrition and Dietetics club
Conversations and Connections: Stronger Together - The Impact of Social Ties on Public Health
Join us for our signature NPHW event!
6-8:30 pm
Location: Merten 1201
Learn more and RSVP
Thursday, April 10
Movie screening, Join or Die
4-6:30 pm
Location: Peterson Hall Multipurpose Room
RSVP on Mason360
Continuing on the theme from Conversations and Connections on Wednesday, join us for a screening of the movie "Join or Die" about the importance of social connection. We will have time to connect with each other and reflect on the movie with a moderated discussion by Assistant Professors Iulia Fratila and Amy Page.
Co-hosted by the Department of Global and Community Health, the Department of Social Work, and University Libraries
Public Health Shark Tank
6:30-8 pm
Location: HUB Meeting Room 3
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Students will present a chosen public health solution to a panel of faculty and professionals. They may compete individually or as a team, showcasing innovative public health solutions or research ideas. This event offers a chance to refine research and presentation skills, receive professional feedback, and network with public health leaders. Interested students should email gsphatgmu@gmail.com with questions or to sign up.
Hosted by Graduate Students for Public Health
Friday, April 11
Smoothies in the Nutrition Kitchen
Time: 11:30 am-12:30pm
The Nutrition Kitchen: 1500 Peterson Hall
Join the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies in the Nutrition Kitchen for free smoothies!
Building Your Public Health Toolkit: Skills for Career Success
6-7 pm
Location: Virtual
Join the CPH Alumni Board for an engaging alumni panel and moderated discussion on building your public health toolkit. This event will highlight essential skills and tools that public health professionals can develop to advance their careers. Alumni panelists will share insights on the competencies that have been most valuable in their journeys, discuss key resources for skill-building, and reflect on real-world applications of these tools across diverse public health roles. Whether you’re a student or an alum looking to expand your expertise, this session will provide valuable guidance for navigating and excelling in the field.
Panelists from the CPH Alumni Board:
- Syreen Goulmamine, MPH '23
- Vincent Pereia, MHA '14
- Cordelia Cranshaw, BSW '14
- Kelly Kogan, PhD '23, MS '21, JD