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SUMMARY:FitWell Fall Course Open Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Have a fantastic fall with FitWell Courses! Learn new skills and reduce stress with more than 56 undergraduate courses offered by UWM FitWell courses. There is something for everyone\, featuring fitness\, wellness and sport courses. \nGet active\, creative\, strategic\, mindful\, competitive and adventurous with courses like Muay Thai kickboxing\, cooking\, bowling\, yoga\, basketball\, scuba\, rock climbing and more. \nFitWell Courses can easily fit into a busy schedule. Offered in 16 weeks and 8 weeks or less in-person\, online and in a hybrid format. \nFULL Semester: September 2 – December 14\n16 weeks // Sign-up before August 1. Enrollment closes September 9. \nEARLY: September 2 – October 24\n8 weeks or less // Sign-up before August 1. Enrollment closes September 3. \nMIDTERM: October 26 – December 12\n7 weeks or less// Sign-up before October 1. Enrollment closes October 28. \nExplore the FitWell Fall 2026 PDF Catalog for available courses. Check the Fall Schedule of Classes and midterm start courses for an up-to-date official listing of all classes offered at UWM.\n \nUndergraduate students pay no additional tuition if total credits are between 12 and 18 during Fall and Spring. Credits are applied toward GPA. \nAdd courses to your PAWS cart. Register starting Saturday\, May 2.\nRegister early to save your spot – at least 3-4 weeks before classes start.   \nFind more details at FitWell’s website.  Register via PAWS or Stellic\, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/fitwell-fall-course-open-enrollment-starts-may-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Academic Dates and Deadlines,Athletics and Recreation,FitWell,Health and Well-being,Prospective Students,Students,UWM Campus Events
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SUMMARY:FitWell Fall Midterm 7 week Courses Start October 26
DESCRIPTION:Explore fun\, activity-based undergraduate electives to boost wellness and balance academic life. \nBe active\, creative\, strategic\, mindful\, competitive and adventurous with so many courses like Badminton\, Pickleball\, Weight Training and in-person Cooking. \nMidterm Courses: October 26 – December 12. Undergraduate students may enroll in the 1- and 2-credit courses offered in-person\, online or hybrid. \nExplore the Fall 2026 Midterm PDF Catalog of available courses for at-a-glance charts of courses with dates\, times\, locations and course numbers.\nCheck the Schedule of Classes for up-to-date information. \nRegister early to save your spot – at least 3-4 weeks before courses start. Enrollment closes Wednesday\, October 28. \nUndergraduate students pay no additional tuition if total credits are between 12 and 18 during Fall and Spring. Credits are applied toward GPA. \nFind more details at FitWell’s website.  Register via PAWS or Stellic\, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/fitwell-fall-midterm-7-week-courses-start-october-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Academic Dates and Deadlines,Athletics and Recreation,FitWell,Health and Well-being,Prospective Students,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T170000
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SUMMARY:MPH Nutrition and Dietetics Information Session (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual information session all about the Zilber College of Public Health MPH program in Nutrition and Dietetics. \nPlease join us for a 45 minute session where we talk about the program and various track curriculum\, faculty\, and facilities. We will discuss clinical placements\, financial aid\, and capstone. Then we will open it up for questions that you may have! \nPlease RSVP to receive a link to attend.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-mph-info-session-virtual-nutrition-9-29-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Graduate,Information Sessions,Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T095000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175143Z
CREATED:20260817T221310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175143Z
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SUMMARY:Zilber College Public Health Seminar - Trust Issues: Why We Believe What We Believe and What It Means for Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nMatthew Facciani\, PhD — Associate Research Scientist\nYale School of Public Health \nDrawing on social psychology\, network science\, and trust research\, this talk explores how identity\, social networks\, and information environments shape what we believe and why we trust some sources over others. Rather than treating misinformation as a knowledge deficit\, it examines the social and psychological forces that shape belief and trust\, and what they mean for public health communication. \nAbout the presenter:\nMatthew Facciani is a social scientist at the Yale School of Public Health\, where he studies how people form beliefs\, evaluate information\, and navigate an increasingly complex media environment. His research examines misinformation\, media literacy\, social networks\, political polarization\, trust\, and artificial intelligence\, with a focus on what these dynamics mean for public health communication. He is the author of the award-winning book\, Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts\, How It Spreads\, and What to Do About It (Columbia University Press)\, host of Misguided: The Podcast and the Misguided newsletter\, and a science communicator working to bridge research and everyday conversations about information\, trust\, and technology. \nBeyond academia\, Matthew is a science communicator dedicated to making complex social science research accessible to broad audiences. He writes for Psychology Today\, has spoken at national conferences\, and hosts the Misguided newsletterand podcast\, where he explores how social and psychological forces shape the way people process information. His book\, Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts\, How It Spreads\, and What to Do About It (Columbia University Press\, 2025)\, received the 2025 Choice Outstanding Academic Title award and a 2026 Nautilus Book Award. He also develops free media literacy tools for public and educational use. \n\nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-public-health-seminar-trust-issues-why-we-believe-what-we-believe-and-what-it-means-for-public-health/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:MPH Nutrition and Dietetics Information Session (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this Informational Event for our MPH in Nutrition and Dietetics. \nSession topics \n\nBenefits of pursuing the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) professional credential\nEducational/training requirements to sit for the RDN credentialing exam\nHow UWM prepares you to apply to our Master of Public Health-Nutrition & Dietetics Graduate Program (and select other programs nationwide)\nNew accelerated pathway @ UWM: BS Nutritional Sciences/MPH-Nutrition & Dietetics\nApplication process\nOpportunity for Q&A\n\nWho should consider attending \n\nIf you are curious about learning what the RDN credential is all about\nIf you are already planning to pursue the RDN credential (at UWM or elsewhere)\nIf you are interested in exploring whether the RDN career path is right for you\n\nPlease RSVP.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/mph-nutrition-and-dietetics-information-session-in-person/
LOCATION:Enderis 109\, 2400 E Hartford Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graduate,Information Sessions,Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T095000
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CREATED:20260817T222104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175110Z
UID:10000306-1791450000-1791453000@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - How a Public Health Partnership to Support Wisconsin Veterans Paved the Way for Veteran Suicide Prevention Research
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nLindsay Emer\, PhD\, Research Scientist\nDivision of Public Health\, Wisconsin Department of Health Services \nVeterans in Wisconsin die by suicide at a much higher rate than non-veterans. In response\, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) have partnered to bring a public health approach to veteran suicide prevention initiatives at WDVA. During this seminar\, Dr. Emer will discuss these initiatives and detail how data from the Wisconsin Violent Death Reporting System is driving suicide prevention efforts at WDVA and related veteran suicide prevention research at the DHS. \nAbout the presenter: \nLindsay Emer\, PhD\, is a Research Scientist in the Division of Public Health at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)\, where she oversees the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) and State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS). She collaborates with Vital Records\, Coroners/Medical Examiners\, and Law Enforcement to collect data for the CDC on homicides\, suicides\, legal interventions\, all firearm deaths\, and drug overdose deaths statewide. Lindsay holds a PhD in Public Health and has research experience in HIV/AIDS\, substance use disorders\, sexual assault\, sex trafficking\, childhood lead exposure\, and firearm violence. Her prior work includes consulting drug courts on program evaluation for the National Center for State Courts\, providing training and technical assistance to overdose fatality and sexual assault review teams across Wisconsin\, and facilitating the Milwaukee Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Reviews in partnership with the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission. Before graduate school\, she spent six years in community-based roles at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and Meta House\, a substance use disorder treatment center for women. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-public-health-partnership-to-support-veterans/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T124500
DTSTAMP:20260908T213307Z
CREATED:20260908T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T213307Z
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SUMMARY:Zilber College MPH Info Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual information session is all about the Zilber College of Public Health MPH programs. \nPlease join us for a 45 minute session where we talk about the program and various track curriculum\, faculty\, and facilities. We will discuss field placements\, financial aid\, and capstone. Then we will open it up for questions that you may have! \nPlease RSVP to receive a link to attend.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-mph-info-session-virtual-10-8-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Graduate,Information Sessions,Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T095000
DTSTAMP:20260914T151035Z
CREATED:20260817T222735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T151035Z
UID:10000307-1792054800-1792057800@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Zilber College Public Health Seminar - What’s Up with the Air in Southeastern Wisconsin?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: \nSusan Mudd\, Senior Policy Advocate\nEnvironmental Law & Policy Center \nDuring her seminar\, Mudd will address air quality in southeastern Wisconsin\, related current events\, and actions people and institutions can take to affect change. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-public-health-seminar-susan-mudd-senior-policy-advocate-environmental-law-policy-center/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T095000
DTSTAMP:20260928T163509Z
CREATED:20260928T160646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T163509Z
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar: Your Zip Code Shouldn't Decide Your Destiny - Health Equity\, Public Health\, and the Careers Built to Close the Gap
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: \nChristopher J. Simenz\, PhD\, MS\nDirector\, Master of Public Health Program\nMedical College of Wisconsin \nDiscover how the places where people live\, work and learn can shape their health and life expectancy—and why improving health requires looking beyond doctors and hospitals. Using Milwaukee data\, interactive activities and real-world examples\, Christopher Simenz introduces key concepts in health equity\, examines the social and economic factors that drive health inequities\, and highlights public health careers that work “upstream” to address them. \nAbout the presenter:\nChristopher J Simenz\, PhD\, MS is an Associate Professor and Associate Director for the MPH and DrPH Programs at the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Institute for Health & Equity and Department of Family & Community Medicine. For over 20 years\, Simenz has collaborated with partners in community-engaged research\, policy\, and systems change focused on the social determinants of health (SDOH)\, public and community health\, rooted in the role of physical activity and wellness in health. Together with his colleagues\, he has created and operationalized dozens of policy and systems changes focused on equitable health improvement in partnership with a broad range of people\, from children to senior refugees\, with an impact reaching hundreds of thousands of children\, adolescents\, and families in Milwaukee and SE Wisconsin. Over the past 2 years\, he has worked with medical residents and programs to provide trainees face-to-face community engagement experiences with Milwaukeeans experiencing homelessness and struggling with addiction issues in efforts to remove barriers to healthcare access\, meet patients where they exist\, and train more empathetic and culturally humble practitioners.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-your-zip-code-shouldnt-decide-your-destiny-health-equity-public-health-and-the-careers-built-to-close-the-gap/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-being,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T164500
DTSTAMP:20260908T213445Z
CREATED:20260908T213445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T213445Z
UID:10000315-1793116800-1793119500@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Zilber College MPH Info Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual information session is all about the Zilber College of Public Health MPH programs. \nPlease join us for a 45 minute session where we talk about the program and various track curriculum\, faculty\, and facilities. We will discuss field placements\, financial aid\, and capstone. Then we will open it up for questions that you may have! \nPlease RSVP to receive a link to attend.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-mph-info-session-virtual-10-27-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Graduate,Information Sessions,Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T095000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175000Z
CREATED:20260817T223134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175000Z
UID:10000308-1793264400-1793267400@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - From Data to Action: Building a Healthier Milwaukee County
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nBen Weston\, MD\, MPH\, FAEMS\nProfessor at Medical College of Wisconsin and\nChief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County \nImproving community health requires more than identifying problems. It requires bringing together data\, evidence\, partnerships\, and public systems to turn what we know into action. In this moderated conversation\, Dr. Ben Weston will discuss Milwaukee County’s approach to some of the community’s most pressing public health challenges\, including drug overdose\, motor vehicle crashes\, violence\, suicide\, and cardiac arrest. Drawing on his roles at the intersection of medicine\, emergency medical services\, public health\, and county government\, the discussion will explore how data can identify opportunities for intervention\, how partnerships can translate evidence into practice\, and what we can learn from both successes and ongoing challenges. \nAbout the presenter: \nDr. Weston is a Professor with Tenure in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He serves as Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County working to enhance the health of one million citizens. In addition\, Dr. Weston is the Chief Medical Director for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management\, directing medical services for 15 fire departments with 120\,000 annual patient encounters. Through strategic planning\, effective communication and crisis management\, Dr. Weston’s local\, regional and national leadership has centered on community and partner engagement to advance population health and organizational achievement. He was recently among seven selected fellows to the National Academy of Medicine. He has been featured on MSNBC\, CNN\, BBC\, and in The New York Times and provided medical oversight for the NFL\, NBA\, MLB\, Indycar\, and USA Triathlon. He practices clinically in the emergency department at Froedtert Hospital\, a level 1 trauma center and is an NIH funded researcher with interests in prehospital care\, resuscitation\, health equity\, and public health surveillance. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-from-data-to-action-building-a-healthier-milwaukee-county/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T095000
DTSTAMP:20260910T174932Z
CREATED:20260817T224118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T174932Z
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Getting Started with AI in Research: Practical Tools and Workflows
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nLaleh Jamshidi\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Biostatistics\nZilber College of Public Health \nJake Luo\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Health Care Informatics\nZilber College of Public Health \nArtificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly useful tool for supporting many aspects of the research process. This seminar provides a practical introduction to AI tools and workflows that can assist with tasks such as literature review\, academic writing\, creating scientific illustrations\, etc. Drawing on our own exploration of these tools\, we will share practical examples\, discuss their potential benefits and limitations\, and highlight considerations for their responsible use. The seminar is intended for faculty\, staff\, and students who are interested in exploring how AI can be thoughtfully incorporated into their research workflow. \nAbout the presenters:\n \nJake Luo’s research interest lies in data-driven predictive analysis using machine learning-based algorithms and technologies\, such as data mining\, natural language processing and knowledge representation and modeling. He is interested in investigating how these computing technologies can be used to improve health care by providing intelligent decision support for clinicians\, medical researchers\, patients\, and policymakers. \nLuo’s active research programs involve developing innovative heath data science technologies for knowledge discovery\, adapting machine learning algorithms to enhance clinical data processing\, implementing collaborative team science initiatives to improve health services and research\, and creating intelligent clinical informatics tools to support evidence-based decision making. \nLaleh Jamshidi is an Assistant Professor in Biostatistics in Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to her current appointment\, she was a Research Associate and Post Doctoral Fellow in Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) at the University of Regina in Canada. She is so passionate about collaboration in applying statistical methods in public health\, both methodologically and theoretically. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams. \n 
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-getting-started-with-ai-in-research-practical-tools-and-workflows/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T095000
DTSTAMP:20260914T202954Z
CREATED:20260914T202551Z
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Intersection of Infection Prevention and Public Health: The Shared Goals of Improving Community Health Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  \nPaula Pintar\, MSN\, RN\, APRN-CNS\, AL-CIP\, FAPIC (she/her/hers)\nInfection Preventionist\, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Prevention Program \nIn this presentation\, Pintar will cover a brief background of the Wisconsin Department of Public Health and the evolution of the HAI Prevention Program\, and the broad scope of services provided. She will also touch on the evolution of Infection Prevention. Then\, we will examine why and how infection prevention is so important and explore the multiple intersections with public health focusing on improving community health outcomes. \nAbout the presenter:\nPaula Pintar\, MSN\, RN\, APRN-CNS\, AL-CIP\, FAPIC has been in healthcare for more than two decades. She is a Regional Infection Preventionist with the Wisconsin Department of Public Health\, Healthcare Associated Infection program. In this role she supports seven southeast counties as a consultant to LTHDs\, congregate care settings\, and acute care hospitals. In addition\, she supports communicable disease outbreaks\, conducts Legionella prevention water tours\, and partners with the Legionellosis team on clinical investigations. Paula has come full circle in her career\, working for many years in intensive care\, PACU\, and Home Health & Hospice prior going back to school to obtain her advanced practice nursing degree and transitioning into infection prevention. During this time\, she not only worked in the front lines but lead infection prevention and quality departments in community\, Veteran’s\, and Academic health care centers. It is during this time she published her work in peer reviewed journals and during the COVID-19 pandemic conducted research on the experiences of the infection preventionist during the pandemic. She has presented multiple abstracts at state and national conferences focused on infection prevention and unique populations such as the MRSA outbreaks among recruits at a U.S. naval base. She has been active in her professional organization\, APIC\, at the state and national levels serving in leadership roles and is currently finishing up on her board of directors’ term for APIC national. She is a member of the Wisconsin Healthcare Engineers Association (WHEA) serving as their infection prevention education specialist. In her spare time\, she spends time with her husband and adult children\, her four-legged children that include a Springer Spaniel\, two horses\, a donkey\, barn cats\, and chickens.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-intersection-of-infection-prevention-and-public-health-the-shared-goals-of-improving-community-health-outcomes/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-being,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T192309Z
CREATED:20260908T213833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T192309Z
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SUMMARY:Zilber College MPH Info Session (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Zilber College of Public Health Open House MPH Session. Whether you are a graduate school admit or you are just starting your graduate program search\, we would love to meet you! \nThis night will feature faculty\, staff\, and students from our school. Hear from current students about the work and research they are producing. Hear from faculty about our specific tracks and how this degree will help you grow professionally. Network with our staff to ensure all your Zilber College of Public Health questions are answered. Tour the beautiful facility where your classes and coursework will take place. \n4:00pm-4:20pm – Facilities Tour \n4:20pm-4:40pm – Meet Current Students \n4:40pm-5:00pm – Hear from Faculty \nFeel free to stay and get your personal questions answered. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nPlease RSVP to attend.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-mph-info-session-in-person-11-18-26/
LOCATION:Zilber College Triplex\, Room 119\, 1240 N. 10th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graduate,Information Sessions,Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - PFAs ("Forever Chemicals") and Cardiometabolic Disease in Urban U.S. Communities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nChibuzor Abasilim\, Assistant Professor\, Epidemiology\nZilber College of Public Health \nFor population groups facing elevated exposure to environmental contaminants due to occupation\, residence and sociocultural factors\, the risk and burden of cardiometabolic conditions including diabetes and hypertension may be elevated. PFAS (forever chemicals) are widespread contaminants that are increasingly linked to cardiometabolic disease risk. This talk will focus on ongoing work evaluating PFAS exposures in Black adults enrolled in the Chicago Multiethnic Prevention and Surveillance Study. Abasilim will present findings on PFAS related hypertension and select biological pathways underlying PFAS toxicity. Future directions for this work will also be discussed\, with a particular focus on Milwaukee County. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-pfas-forever-chemicals-and-cardiometabolic-disease-in-urban-u-s-communities/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar: Cancer Clusters - Facts and Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nBecky Bowen\, MPH\, MS\, Healthcare-Associated Infections Epidemiologist\nWisconsin Department of Health Services \nHollywood tells us that chemicals in our environment are major causes of cancer but is this accurate? Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States yet many people misunderstand what the major cancer risk factors are. Much emphasis is placed on contaminants in our food\, our water\, and our air\, but how much do these influence your risk of developing cancer? This seminar will explore what is known about environmental cancer clusters\, what is not\, and how to tell the difference between fact and fiction. \nAbout the presenter:\nBecky Bowen is the Healthcare-Associated Infections epidemiologist with the state of Wisconsin where she works on data analysis projects around antibiotic stewardship and hospital infections. Becky has been in epidemiology for six years and has worked in a variety of areas including rural health\, non-lead heavy metal poisonings\, and cancer cluster investigations. Her work on retinoblastoma was recently published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine Focus. In addition\, Becky spent seven years in cancer research and taught biology at local community colleges. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale\, a Master of Science degree in Molecular Carcinogenesis from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center\, and a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In her spare time\, Becky enjoys spending time with her husband\, Lewis\, and sons Sean and Henry\, as well as baking\, quilting\, and reading. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually via Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-cancer-cancer-clusters-facts-and-fiction/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-being,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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