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Illustration of a tree with the African continent inside of it. Words: The Wekesa Earth Center.

March 30, 2023

New Wekesa Earth Center to Increase Belonging, Justice in Nature

The University of Maryland-led center will generate nature-based research, honor communities historically disenfranchised from nature and use programs to advocate the restorative benefits of nature.

March 29, 2023

Celebrating SPH Research Excellence

At the annual Maryland Research Excellence Celebration, over 200 outstanding scholars and researchers, nominated by their deans, were recognized for their research success and visibility.

March 29, 2023

Prevention Research Center Launches New Certificate Program

The Sexual and Gender Diversity Learning Community (SGDLC) Certificate program is designed to help address gaps in understanding LGBTQ+ mental health care and improve service outcomes for LGBTQ+ persons.

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May

Tuesday

May 16 - May 17

UMD School of Public Health - Friedgen Seminar Room 2236 or Virtually Online

U21 International Health Research Exchange (HREx) Symposium

Join us at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health to meet in-person an international team of scholars, practitioners, and students visiting UMD from the UK, Ireland, and US and learn about health system challenges across nations. University of Birmingham (UK) University College Dublin...

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Jun

Saturday

Capital Area Food Bank 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE Washington DC, United States 20017

School of Public Health Alumni Network x Capital Area Food Bank Volunteer Event

Join us for a volunteer opportunity organized by the School of Public Health Alumni Network at the Capital Area Food Bank on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ET. We will sort and pack food donations for DC-area families who are experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers must be at least...

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Mar

Thursday

March 30 - May 15

Virtual donation

Do Good Challenge: School of Public Health Alumni Network x Maryland Food Bank

This April for Do Good Month, join the School of Public Health Alumni Network in aiding Maryland families experiencing food insecurity by donating to a virtual food drive benefiting the Maryland Food Bank. Contact jameson.roth@gmail.com, president of the SPH Alumni Network, with questions.

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March 29, 2023

Prioritizing Wellness Leads to More Happiness for Interns

Meet Daniella, Olivia and Corinne who serve as student interns for the School of Public Health’s Happiness and Wellness Initiative.

Cannabis hemp plant growing in curative indoor farm.

March 29, 2023

Maryland is Legalizing Cannabis: What You Need to Know About the Risks

Professor Amelia Arria, director of the Center on Young Adult Health and Development and an expert on the risk of substance use problems among adolescents and young adults, discusses how this change may impact the health of teens and adults.

Man standing behind a bicycle on an empty road.

March 28, 2023

Student Spotlight: Hayden Kessinger ’23

Meet Hayden Kessinger ’23, a kinesiology student and intern with the Ulman Foundation, a Baltimore nonprofit serving young adults and adolescents navigating cancer. This summer, Kessinger will embark on one of the toughest mental and physical challenges of his life: a 4,000-mile bike ride across the country to help fight young adult cancer.

Past Events

Apr

Monday

Friedgen Seminar Lounge (SPH Room: 2236)

National Public Health Week Alumni Panel

The Office of Public Health Practice & Community Engagement is hosting a School of Public Health Alumni Panel to kick off National Public Health Week! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to the School of Public Health Friedgen Seminar Lounge (SPH Room: 2236) on Monday, April 3rd from 6-8pm...

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