Location: Stamp Student Union
The University of Maryland School of Public Health will kick off its Global Health Film Series on Wednesday, October 18 with a screening of a film about the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps that features Dean Boris D. Lushniak, a member of the uniformed service branch for 27 years.
In partnership with the College Park Scholars’ Global Public Health program and Public Health Beyond Borders, the one-hour PBS documentary “Invisible Corps” will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom.
The film explores the evolution of the field of public health and delves into the importance of keeping the organization above the partisan fray as it carries out its mission of running disease prevention programs and advancing public health science.
After the film, Retired Rear Adm. Lushniak—who rose to acting U.S. surgeon general—will moderate a question-and-answer session with corps officers about the corps. public health challenges, the future of public health and career advice for students. Panelists include:
- Cmdr. John Hubbard, physician assistant
- Lt. Cmdr. Briana Rider, pharmacist
- Retired Rear Adm. Scott Giberson
Producer Chris Schueler along with actress and the film’s narrator, actress Ali MacGraw, will provide opening remarks.
Popcorn will be provided.
Moviegoers are invited to meet with public health practitioners before (6:30 to 7 p.m.) and after (8:30 to 9 p.m.) the screening and panel. See you at the watch party!