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Academic and student life resources for School of Public Health students

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Student Events

Jan 15 2026

1st Year MPH Listening Session with SPH Leadership on the New MPH Core

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
SPHPI 132
Jan 16 2026

Volunteer Opportunity: Nourishing Hope (Offsite Event)

Friday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Nourishing Hope Headquarters
Jan 17 2026

FREE Data Science in Health Camp

Saturday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm
SPHPI 732
Jan 22 2026

1st Year MPH Listening Session with SPH Leadership on the New MPH Core (Virtual Option)

Thursday, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Zoom
Jan 26 2026

Let’s Talk About It

Monday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
SPHPI Wellness Space Room 157
Jan 27 2026

SPH Book Club: Everything is Tuberculosis

Tuesday, 9:40 am–10:15 am
SPHPI 160
Jan 27 2026

SPH Student Organization Open House

Tuesday, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
Classroom 132
Jan 28 2026

Public Health Unpacked: Redesigning Services for Youth Facing Trauma and Stigma

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Zoom Event
Feb 19 2026

COR Presents: Discussing Research in the Current Climate

Thursday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
SPHPI 932
Feb 23 2026

Let’s Talk About It

Monday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
SPHPI Wellness Space Room 157

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The Science of Showing Up
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Supporting students through life’s unexpected challenges is more than an act of compassion—it’s an investment in the future of public health.
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At the Community Level
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
In a misinformation and disinformation era, the need for engaging, science-backed public health communication has never been more urgent. Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts and a group of students are tackling this challenge one podcast episode at a time.
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Tides of Change
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
From Lake Michigan to the rivers that wind through its neighborhoods, water has always shaped Chicago. UIC SPH researchers are leading the charge to ensure safe, equitable access to this essential resource while shaping the future of water safety.
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Five UIC SPH Students and Alumni Named '40 Under 40'
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
UIC SPH is proud to celebrate five students and alumni being named to the de Beaumont Foundation’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health list. The award recognizes leaders who are advancing health equity, driving innovation, and strengthening communities.
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Meet SPH’s 2025 APHA Presenters and Awardees
Thursday, October 23, 2025
SPH is proud to be leading 41 presentations, panels, discussions, and awards at the nation's preeminent public health conference, APHA, in Washington, DC.
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How UIC’s water testing made Chicago history possible
Monday, September 29, 2025
After nearly a century, an epic tradition returned to Chicago–a river swim through downtown. And UIC assistant professor Abhilasha Shrestha and her students helped make it possible.

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