Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - PeriData.Net Clinical Registry: Population-Based Cohort of Prenatal, Hospital, and Outcome Data
2025-01-23 09:00 - 09:50 (America/Chicago) | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
PeriData.Net Clinical Registry: Population-Based Cohort of Prenatal, Hospital, and Outcome Data
Presented by:
AkkeNeel Talsma, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jan Irene C. Lloren, RN, MPH, PhD Biostatistics Student
Teresa Johnson, PhD, RN
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond. This presentation will explore the PeriData dataset (birth outcomes data).
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Power to the People: Evaluation Considerations for Public Health Liberation, Dr. Monique Liston, UBUNTU Research & Evaluation
2025-01-30 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Power to the People: Evaluation Considerations for Public Health Liberation
Presented by Dr. Monique Liston
Founder, Chief Strategist & Joyful Militant
UBUNTU Research and Evaluation
Understanding and aligning with Public Health Liberation (PHL), an emerging framework aimed at advancing health equity by addressing systemic inequities within the public health economy, is essential for culturally responsive and equitable evaluation. At the core of PHL is the public health economy, a complex interplay of economic, political, and social forces that shape the health and well-being of communities that highlights the ongoing competition for resources and power, where morality and self-interest often collide, perpetuating health inequities. Evaluators have a critical role in assessing and transforming public health within this dynamic context. The lecture will introduce the key principles of Public Health Liberation and explore how evaluators can engage with the public health economy to promote data liberation and mitigate data violence against Black communities. Participants will gain essential knowledge to navigate the intersections of evaluation, equity, and the structural drivers of health, leaving with actionable strategies to foster liberation in public health. All (data) power to the people!
Join us to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Mayor Cavalier Johnson
2025-02-06 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
City of Milwaukee
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Interpretable Fall Risk Prediction Using Explainable AI and Large Language Models, Jake Luo, Associate Professor - Health Care Informatics
2025-02-13 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Interpretable Fall Risk Prediction Using Explainable AI and Large Language Models
Presented by Jake Luo, PhD
Associate Professor, Health Care Informatics
Zilber College of Public Health
This presentation introduces an innovative approach to fall risk prediction, combining state-of-the-art machine learning with explainable AI and natural language generation. The system utilizes electronic health records to predict fall risk, employs SHAP values for interpretability, and leverages large language models to generate clear, actionable explanations. The research demonstrates improved accuracy and transparency in fall risk assessment, empowering healthcare providers with actionable insights for more effective prevention strategies.
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Brittany Keyes, DPT - Healthy Climate Wisconsin
2025-02-20 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by Brittany Keyes, DPT
Clean Air Coordinator
Healthy Climate Wisconsin
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Exploring the impact of Mutual Aid on Health and Well-Being of Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Diverse People, Linda Wesp, PhD, Assistant Professor - School of Nursing
2025-02-27 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Exploring the impact of Mutual Aid on Health and Well-Being of Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Diverse People
Presented by Linda Wesp, PhD
Assistant Professor
UWM School of Nursing
Structural oppression and system failures have resulted in the need for community-driven interventions that address the multiple socio-structural causes of health inequities among transgender and gender diverse populations. Mutual aid initiatives are an effective strategy that build mobilization, create community, and meet people’s immediate health care needs. A defining characteristic of mutual aid is the awareness that the systems and structures in place, such as the health care system, are unable to meet these needs and have often created additional needs. Come to learn about mutual aid and our community-based participatory research study that has evaluated the impact of mutual aid on gender-affirming health care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse people.
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - T(O2)xicologists: Still wrong after all these years, or…
2025-03-06 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
T(O2)xicologists: Still wrong after all these years, or…How cell culture methods that do not consider the amount of oxygen present in our body mess up risk assessment and drug discovery.
Presented by Michael Laiosa, PhD
Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences
Zilber College of Public Health
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar is in-person only.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Introduction to EMR and AI in Public Health -Min Wu, PhD, Associate Professor - Health Care Informatics & Administration
2025-03-13 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Introduction to EMR and AI in Public Health
Presented by Min Wu, PhD
Associate Professor, Health Care Informatics & Administration
Zilber College of Public Health
A forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
This week’s seminar will include a short introduction to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public health. Our presenter, Min Wu, PhD, will provide some EMR and AI literacy for audiences, and looks forward to addressing your questions on related topics at the seminar.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Victor Florez-Garcia, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
2025-03-27 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by Victor Florez-Garcia, PhD alum of the Zilber College of Public Health
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Bridge to Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Illinois Chicago
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College MPH Information Event
2025-03-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Zilber College of Public Health, 1240 N 10th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53205, United States
You are invited to join the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health Information Event!
This night will feature faculty, staff, and students from our school. You can hear from current students about the work and research they are producing. Meet with some 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.
5:00pm-5:20pm – Welcome and Presentation of Curriculum
5:20pm-5:40pm – Hear From Current Students
5:40pm-6:00pm – Facilities Tour
Feel free to stay and get your personal questions answered.
Light refreshments will be served.
We hope you will join us!

Please RSVP

Zilber College MPH Information Event (Online)
2025-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Please join us for this MPH Virtual Open House Information Session.
Tuesday, April 1st.
5:00PM-6:00PM CST
Teams
This is a virtual Open House event for those who are unable to make it to the In-Person event on March 27th. We will discuss the in’s and out’s of the program, you will hear from faculty, students, and the field experience coordinator. We will also have time to answer all of your dedicated questions.
You will receive a virtual Microsoft TEAMS link 24 hours prior to event start.
Excited for you to join!
Please RSVP.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - What will it take to end campus sexual violence?
2025-04-03 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
What will it take to end campus sexual violence?
Rose Hennessy Garza, PhD, MPH
Visiting Assistant Professor
Zilber College of Public Health
A landmark study in 1987 revealed self-reported rates of campus sexual violence to be much higher than those reported in official crime statistics. Despite numerous efforts across the decades, sexual violence remains highly prevalent today, disproportionately and inequitably impacting students already marginalized by intersecting forms of oppression. This seminar is informed by research and practice to highlight what it will take to eradicate campus sexual violence in the United States. Primary challenges and solutions will be explored and will focus on policy approaches, training content and delivery, research and system infrastructure, and the commitment needed to create a campus environment where all students can thrive free from sexual violence.
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Career Night
2025-04-03 16:30 - 18:00 | UWM Union, Wisconsin Room, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
This Zilber College of Public Health Career Night provides the opportunity to participate in professional networking for those in public health, kinesiology, health informatics and nutrition.
You will have the chance to have questions answered regarding your career path in a health-related field and connect with employers. A photographer will be taking free professional headshots throughout the event and staff from UWM’s Center for Student Experience and Talent will conduct resume reviews.
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: UWM Union, Wisconsin Room
Over 20 employers, graduate programs, and organizations will be there.

Milwaukee Health Department
Ascension
Nourish MKE
WI Sports Performance
Froedtert Hospital
MCW – School of Pharmacy
Aretas Physical Therapy & Performance
UWM Center for International Education for CPT and OPT questions

Register via Handshake

Public Health Week: Letter Writing for Public Health
2025-04-07 16:00 - 17:15 | Zilber Building First Floor Atrium, 1240 N 10th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53205, United States
Write a letter to your local, state, or federal representative about the impact of ongoing changes on public health in our communities and/or write a letter thanking a public health professional for their service.

National Public Health Week Bake Sale
2025-04-08 10:30 - 14:00 | UWM Union Atrium, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Celebrate National Public Health Week and get your sugar fix at the Undergraduate Public Health Club Bake Sale.

National Public Health Week: Documentary Screening & Service Project
2025-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Celebrate National Public Health Week! Watch episodes of the documentary “The Invisible Shield” while tying blankets for Pathfinders.

National Public Health Week Faculty & Alumni Roundtable Discussion
2025-04-09 16:30 - 18:30 | UWM Union W181, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Roundtable Discussion on the current state of public health. Panel will include faculty and alumni from the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health.
Alumni: Taajwar Evans, Max Markowski and Jarred Wuensch
Faculty: Dr. Michael Laiosa, Dr. Lorraine Halinka Malcoe, Dr. Musa Yahaya

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Detecting mosaic chromosomal alterations in apparently healthy individuals, Paul Auer, PhD - Medical College of Wisconsin
2025-04-10 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Detecting mosaic chromosomal alterations in apparently healthy individuals
Paul L. Auer, PhD
Cancer Center Scholar & Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
In this talk, Dr. Auer will summarize recent work using data from the NHLBI TOPMed program, the UKBiobank, and the All of Us Research Program to detect somatic chromosomal alterations in human blood samples and the consequences of these mutations on human health and disease.
Join us to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

National Public Health Week: Trivia Night
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 | UWM Union – Gasthaus, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Join fellow health enthusiasts for an evening of trivia at the UWM Gasthaus in celebration of National Public Health Week.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Health/Data Disparities in Indian Country
2025-04-17 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Health/Data Disparities in Indian Country
Presented by Will Funmaker MBA, MLT (ASCP)
Director, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITEC)
Health and data disparities in Indian Country remain significant, with tribal communities experiencing higher rates of chronic diseases, mental health challenges, and limited access to quality health care. These disparities are exacerbated by historical trauma, professional shortages, and insufficient health data, which often leads to underrepresentation in national health policies and research. The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITEC) works to bridge this gap by providing data collection, analysis, and technical assistance to Tribal communities, ensuring that health decisions are informed by accurate and culturally relevant information. GLITEC collaborates with tribal nations to strengthen public health infrastructure, support disease surveillance, and advocate for data sovereignty. By fostering partnerships between tribes, health agencies, and policymakers, GLITEC empowers tribal communities with the tools to improve health outcomes and achieve health equity. Through culturally responsive research and public health initiatives, GLITEC continues to address disparities and enhance the well-being of Native populations.
Join us to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - The Role of Public Health Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Recovery in Local Public Health Departments
2025-04-24 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
The Role of Public Health Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Recovery in Local Public Health Departments – A Tool Kit
Deborah Heim, PhD, MN, RN, PHNA-BC
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Weekly Seminar - Integrating Teaching and Research at a Teaching Institution, Maren Hawkins, PhD and Barbra Beck
2025-05-01 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Integrating Teaching and Research at a Teaching Institution

Maren Hawkins, PhD, and
Barbra Beck-Clayton, PhD
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Adverse Childhood Experiences and Public Health: The Case for Prevention
2025-09-04 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Public Health: The Case for Prevention
Josh Mersky
Professor, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
Co-Director, Institute for Child and Family Well-being
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Climate Rx: Advancing Public Health Through Climate Action at the Medical College of Wisconsin
2025-09-11 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Climate Rx: Advancing Public Health Through Climate Action at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Christa L. Wagner, PhD
Director, Center for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Medical College of Wisconsin

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
This seminar will explore the emerging field of planetary health and its connection to public health in Milwaukee and beyond. We will examine how clinical care contributes to environmental challenges while identifying opportunities for addressing climate change within the health sector, and academic medical centers specifically, using MCW as an example of integrating sustainability across mission areas to improve health for everyone.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

UWM Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Info Session (Online)
2025-09-16 17:00 - 17:50 | Online
Join the UWM Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics Program Director (Lori Klos) for an online info session to learn more about the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) pathway and how UWM can help you reach your professional goals!
Planned session topics include:

Benefits of pursuing the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) professional credential
Educational/training requirements to sit for the RDN credentialing exam
How UWM prepares you to apply to the Master of Public Health-Nutrition & Dietetics Graduate Program (and select other programs nationwide)
New accelerated pathway at UWM: BS Nutritional Sciences/MPH-Nutrition & Dietetics
Application process
Plus an opportunity for Q&A

RSVP to receive the Teams link to attend.

MPH Student Alumni Panel: Traditional and Non-traditional Public Health Jobs
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Topic: Traditional and Non-traditional Public Health Jobs
Date: Wed, Sept 17, 2025
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: Join via Zoom
Open to all students at the Zilber College of Public Health. Dean Monica Wendel will provide brief opening remarks.
The alumni panelist are:

Joy Evans, MPH (ZCPH CBHP 2022) – Health Educator and Prevention Specialist, for Elevate Community Resource Center in Jackson, WI, and Co-Chair of the Stigma Reduction Action Team for the Waukesha County Heroin Task force.
Jess Yang, MD, MPH (ZCPH CBHP 2020) – 2025 graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine, applying for internal medicine this residency cycle.
Kathy Staats, MPH (ZCPH PHPA 2016) – Senior Consultant at LMI Digital Solutions in DC, engaged with the Office of Health Security, within the Department of Homeland Security, in the Engagement & Coordination team of the Health, Food, and Agriculture Resilience Directorate.
Becca Yang, MPH (ZCPH PHP 2023) – Project Manager at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Tanya Bohacheff, MPH (ZCPH Epidemiology 2022) – Public Health Strategist and Community Health Advocate, North Shore Health Department, WI.
Phili Pape, MPH (ZCPH EHS 2021) – Project Manager with Forensic Analytical Consulting Services (FACS), Hayward CA.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Self-care, Healing and Social Support for those Dealing with Multiple Chronic Conditions
2025-09-18 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Self-care, Healing and Social Support for those Dealing with Multiple Chronic Conditions

Dr. Priya Nambisan, PhD
Associate Professor, Biostatistics and Health Informatics, UW-Milwaukee

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

UWM Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Info Session (In-Person)
2025-09-18 09:00 - 09:50 | Enderis 115, 2400 E Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Join the UWM Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics Program Director (Lori Klos) for an in-person info session to learn more about the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) pathway and how UWM can help you reach your professional goals!
Planned session topics include:

Benefits of pursuing the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) professional credential
Educational/training requirements to sit for the RDN credentialing exam
How UWM prepares you to apply to the Master of Public Health-Nutrition & Dietetics Graduate Program (and select other programs nationwide)
New accelerated pathway at UWM: BS Nutritional Sciences/MPH-Nutrition & Dietetics
Application process
Plus an opportunity for Q&A

Please register to attend.

Zilber College MPH Information Session (Online)
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Please join us for this online MPH Information Session.
Thursday, September 18th
Noon – 1:00PM CST
Teams
Please 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!
You will receive a virtual Microsoft TEAMS link 24 hours prior to event start.
Excited for you to join!
Register for this event.

Would you like an in-person tour? Please fill out this form to request a visit.

Zilber College MPH Information Session (Online)
2025-09-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Please join us for this online MPH Information Session.
Wednesday, September 24th
2:00PM – 3:00PM CST
Teams
Please 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!
You will receive a virtual Microsoft TEAMS link 24 hours prior to event start.
Excited for you to join!
Register for this event.

Would you like an in-person tour? Please fill out this form to request a visit.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Research at UW-Milwaukee
2025-09-25 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Research at UW-Milwaukee

Ali Abedi, PhD
Vice Provost for Research, UW-Milwaukee

In this talk, an overview of the current status of research at UWM will be provided and plans for future growth and enhancement of research activities will be presented. There will be opportunities for audience engagement to discuss topics of interest to the college of public health.

The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Exploring the Intersection of Sustainability and Personal Well-Being on College Campuses
2025-10-02 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Exploring the Intersection of Sustainability and Personal Well-Being on College Campuses

Lindsay Frost
Sustainability Director, UW-Milwaukee

Personal well-being and sustainability can intersect both in and out of the classroom on the modern college campus. Several issues burdening college students – e.g. food insecurity, lack of physical activity, loneliness, academic stress, and eco-anxiety, etc. – can be alleviated in part by campus sustainability initiatives. When done through thoughtful collaborations, campuses can see benefits to student, staff, and environmental well-being. Join UW-Milwaukee’s Sustainability Director in an overview of current trends and anecdotes from UW-Milwaukee and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College MPH Information Session (Online)
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Please join us for this online MPH Information Session.
Tuesday, October 7th
5:00PM – 6:00PM CST
Teams
Please 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!
You will receive a virtual Microsoft TEAMS link 24 hours prior to event start.
Excited for you to join!
Register for this event.

Would you like an in-person tour? Please fill out this form to request a visit.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Where Health and Safety Meet: Domestic Violence as a Public Health Issue
2025-10-09 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Where Health and Safety Meet: Domestic Violence as a Public Health Issue

PANELISTS:

Carmen Pitre, President & CEO, Sojourner Family Peace Center
Erin Schubert, PhD, Director of Outcomes & Evaluation, Sojourner Family Peace Center
Mallory O’Brien, Associate Scientist, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Mike Totoraitis, PhD, Commissioner of Health, City of Milwaukee Health Department

Join us during Domestic Violence Awareness Month for a compelling panel discussion that examines domestic violence through the lens of public health. This conversation will bring together professionals with lived experiences to explore the physical, emotional, and societal impacts of domestic violence, as well as the systemic barriers to care and support.

Panelists will also discuss the essential roles of education, prevention, and policy in building safer and healthier communities. Designed for students, educators, and professionals alike, this event aims to foster awareness, deepen understanding, and inspire meaningful action.

The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Leveraging Implementation Science for Public Health Intervention Development and Evaluation: Case Examples from HIV/STI Prevention
2025-10-16 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Leveraging Implementation Science for Public Health Intervention Development and Evaluation: Case Examples from HIV/STI Prevention

Steven A. John, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor & Director of Research, Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Health, University of Minnesota

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Color Me Confident!
2025-10-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Golda Meir Library – Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons, 2311 E Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Join us during Body Acceptance Week 2025 for Color Me Confident!—a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity!
What to Expect:

Coloring Station featuring affirmations and empowering designs. Take your coloring sheets home!
Create-Your-Own stickers to express your unique style.
Treats to fuel your artistic flow.
Instagram Challenge: Show off your masterpiece and tag @uwmfitwell to spread the positivity!

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing way to celebrate your body, this event is for every body. Come color, connect and celebrate what makes you confidently you.

Look for the FitWell tables in the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons on the first floor of the Golda Meir Library. All are welcome.
FITWELL is Courses that Move me!
“FitWell” – Fitness • Wellness • Sport. The program promotes individual health, well-being and skill-building through fun and engaging 1- and 2-credit courses. From yoga to scuba to sports to workouts, we have a wide range of undergraduate courses available in-person, online and hybrid. Courses are offered 16-weeks, 8-weeks or less. uwm.edu/fitwell

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Mother Nature: Examining Greenspace Access and Postpartum Depression
2025-10-23 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Mother Nature: Examining Greenspace Access and Postpartum Depression

Christine Prissel, PhD, MPH
Research Associate

Division of Epidemiology
Mayo Clinic

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Indigenous Ways of Knowing about Wisconsin's Tribal Nations
2025-10-30 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Indigenous Ways of Knowing about Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations

Annie Jones
Professor, Organization Development Specialist and Tribal Nations Liaison
UW-Madison

Join us for an introduction to Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations and explore some key concepts of the Indigenous world view. Leave with your own personal action plan for engaging with Native American people and communities that will be developed using a Native American medicine wheel.

The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - From Data to Action: Community Voices on Environmental Health and Green Infrastructure in Milwaukee
2025-11-06 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
From Data to Action: Community Voices on Environmental Health and Green Infrastructure in Milwaukee

Kayla Rinderknecht, MPH, Population Health Service Fellow, Clean Wisconsin
Amy Rohan, Program Manager, Data Access and Community Engagement
Amanda Beavin, Program Manager, Community Data and Research

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College MPH Information Session (Online)
2025-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Please join us for this online MPH Information Session.
Monday, November 10th
4:00PM – 5:00PM CST
Teams
Please 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!
You will receive a virtual Microsoft TEAMS link 24 hours prior to event start.
Excited for you to join!
Register for this event.

Would you like an in-person tour? Please fill out this form to request a visit.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Treatment Effect Estimation With Potential Outcomes for a Single-Arm Trial Compared To Historical Controls
2025-11-13 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Treatment Effect Estimation With Potential Outcomes for a Single-Arm Trial Compared To Historical Controls

Rodney Sparapani, PhD

Associate Professor of Biostatistics
Medical College of Wisconsin

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond. Dr. Sparapani will talk about the foundations and validity of single-arm trials.

The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - The Science and Soul of Health Equity: Lessons from the Community and Cancer Science Network
2025-11-20 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
The Science and Soul of Health Equity: Lessons from the Community and Cancer Science Network

Laura Pinsoneault, PhD
Founder and CEO, Evaluation Plus, LLC

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Behind the Numbers: Tackling Complexity in Longitudinal Mental Health Data
2025-12-04 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Behind the Numbers: Tackling Complexity in Longitudinal Mental Health Data

Laleh Jamshidi, PhD
Assistant Professor in Biostatistics
UW-Milwaukee Zilber College of Public Health

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

FitWell Spring Midterm 7 week Courses Start March 30
2025-12-07 - 2026-04-01 | Virtual
Explore fun, activity-based undergraduate electives to boost wellness and balance academic life.
Be active, creative, strategic, mindful, competitive and adventurous with so many courses like Tennis, Off-Road Bicycling, Pickleball, Fitness Walking, and in-person Cooking.
Midterm Courses: March 30 – May 13. All undergraduate students can enroll in the 1- and 2-credit courses offered in-person, online, or hybrid.
Explore the Spring 2026 Midterm PDF Catalog of available courses for at-a-glance charts of courses with dates, times, locations and course numbers. Check the Schedule of Classes for up-to-date information.
Register early to save your spot – at least 3-4 weeks before courses start. Enrollment closes Wednesday, April 1.
Undergraduate students pay no additional tuition if total credits are between 12 and 18 during Spring and Fall, and credits are applied toward GPA.
Find more details at FitWell’s website. Register via PAWS or Stellic, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.

Zilber Rock Enroll: Spring 2026
2025-12-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Enderis Hall – Rm 120, 2400 E Hartford, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Zilber College undergrad students! You wanna ROCK? We are ready to help you ENROLL!
Join Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health advisors Torry or Kelsi for our Rock Enroll drop-in, in-person advising session for those who haven’t yet re-enrolled for Spring 2026.
Tuesday, December 9 from Noon – 4 pm.
Enderis Hall, Denemark Lounge Rm 120
Bring your laptops/tablets for a jam session where advisors are available to help review ideas/notes for your Spring course schedule.
Advisors will guide you through the enrollment process on PAWS or Stellic.
Be sure to grab a snack to fuel the process. Visit with Michael Laiosa’s Therapy Dog, Luna (time TBD).
For questions or comments, please contact Academic Advisor Kate at brondino@uwm.edu.

Winter Wake-Up Yoga
2026-01-29 09:00 - 09:45 | Northwest Quadrant – Bldg D – 3835-3845, 2025 E Newport Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Start your winter semester by connecting with your campus community.
Led by FitWell’s Yoga Instructor, Colleen Kehoe, we’ll flow through a series of accessible poses to wake up our bodies and minds. This 45-minute session will guide you through a series of sun salutations, strengthening poses and energizing breathwork.

No need to be a seasoned yogi—this class is for all levels of UWM students and is the perfect way to kickstart your day. Grab your friends and your mat for some good vibes and mindful movement.

Bring your UWM ID, a yoga mat or towel and a bottle of water. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and complete your liability and photo/media release waivers on your mobile device. There will be a limited number of yoga mats available.
Co-sponsored by Student Health and Wellness (SHAW), UWM College of Community Engagement and Professions and FitWell.
*All are welcome. Space is limited to 30 UWM students. RSVP to https://bit.ly/wwyoga26.
Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 3 pm. Walk-ins welcome depending on availability.*

This class is located in Northwest Quadrant, building D, 3835-3845. Take the green elevators.
For more information, or to request accommodations, please email cynthiaa@uwm.edu.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - The Power of Connection: Social Cohesion and Mental Health in Autism
2026-01-29 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Jeana M. Holt, Ph.D., DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Associate Professor | UWM School of Nursing
PI/Research Director | ABLE: Autism Brilliance Lab for Entrepreneurship | NEA Research Lab
Kate Siekman, BSE, OTD, OTR/L
Director of Learning and Outcomes | Islands of Brilliance
Co-Investigator | ABLE: Autism Brilliance Lab for Entrepreneurship | NEA Research Lab
This seminar will focus on how social connectedness reduces isolation and promotes resilience in autistic youth and young adults.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Mapping Racism and Resistance in Milwaukee County
2026-02-05 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Anne Bonds, PhD
Professor & Chair, Department of Geography
UW-Milwaukee
In this seminar, Anne Bonds will discuss a crowdsourced, community-engaged mapping project documenting all racial covenants in Milwaukee County and Black resistance to them.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College MPH Information Session (Online)
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Please join us for this online MPH Information Session.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST
Teams
Please 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!
You will receive a virtual Microsoft TEAMS link 24 hours prior to event start.
Excited for you to join!
Register for this event.

Would you like an in-person tour? Please fill out this form to request a visit.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Strengths-based and Innovative Pathways to Address Maternal Mortality
2026-02-12 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Emily Cramer, PhD
Associate Professor, Diederich College of Communication
Marquette University
A leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, preeclampsia is marked by the onset of high blood pressure during pregnancy, usually in combination with signs of organ failure. Rather than focusing on the deficits and vulnerabilities associated with preeclampsia, a strengths-based approach centers the capacities, agency, and cultural strengths of individuals in the context of the condition. When it comes to preeclampsia care, a strengths-based approach recognizes that survivors possess valuable resources, knowledge, and adaptive interactional strategies that can drive positive change.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Guns Don’t Kill People, Bullets Do: A Public Health Wound Ballistics Science Primer
2026-02-19 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Stephen Hargarten, MD, MPH
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
This presentation frames firearm harm, care, and prevention through an emergency physician’s lens, linking clinical care and public health sciences.
Attendees will increase their knowledge of firearms, the bullets they carry, and wound ballistics.
Public health strategies to prevent firearm harm will be discussed and a vital back and forth Q&A will be encouraged. Videos of bullets behavior will demonstrate their wounding potential with public health policy implications.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College MPH Information Session (Online)
2026-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Please join us for this online MPH Information Session.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
Teams
Please 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!
You will receive a virtual Microsoft TEAMS link 24 hours prior to event start.
Excited for you to join!
Register for this event.

Would you like an in-person tour? Please fill out this form to request a visit.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Home is Where Our Health Is
2026-02-26 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Deborah Heffner
Chief Advancement Officer
Community Advocates, Inc.
“Home Is Where Our Health Is” will explore the critical connection between stable, healthy housing and the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Drawing from Community Advocates Public Policy Institute’s 2020 report, the presentation will highlight how housing conditions, affordability, and choice directly impact health outcomes—and how too many households are forced to choose between safe housing and basic necessities like food. The presentation will also provides an overview of Community Advocates’ housing stability programs and their role in supporting healthier, more stable lives.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Everyone Can Move the Needle: Public Health Policy & Advocacy
2026-03-05 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Niki Lucht, MPH
Epidemiologist, Wood County Health Department
Co-chair of the WPHA Policy & Advocacy Committee
Join us for an informative session designed to strengthen your understanding of public health policy and advocacy. This presentation will cover key concepts and practical strategies to help you become an effective advocate in the field.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Explanatory Artificial Intelligence: Peeking into the Black Box
2026-03-12 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Susan McRoy, PhD
Professor & Dept. Chair, Computer Science
Biomedical and Health Informatics PhD
UW-Milwaukee
Dr. McRoy will summarize recent work on Explanatory Artificial Intelligence to address a variety of Public Health and clinical challenges including helping people to assess the quality of online health information; to verify that Machine Learning (ML) modeling aligns with expert judgement; and to code free-text health survey items at scale.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - The Department of Community Wellness & Safety Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention
2026-03-19 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
PRESENTED BY:
Karin Tyler, Interim Director
City of Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness & Safety
Yasmine M. Morton LPC, Interim Operations Manager
City of Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness & Safety
Julien Phifer, Crisis Response Coordinator/Community Project Liaison
City of Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness & Safety
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Karin Tyler
Interim Director, Department of Community Wellness and Safety City of Milwaukee
Karin Tyler currently serves as the Interim Director of the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Community Wellness and Safety (DCWS), where she provides executive leadership for the city’s violence prevention strategy and advances a public health approach to community safety.
With more than two decades of experience working on behalf of vulnerable communities, Karin has dedicated her career to addressing violence, trauma, and the social conditions that impact community well-being. Through her leadership at DCWS, she has helped strengthen Milwaukee’s violence prevention infrastructure by supporting community violence intervention programs, building partnerships across city agencies and community organizations, managing major public investments, and expanding trauma-informed approaches that center prevention and healing.
Karin has played a key role in ensuring stability and continuity within the department during periods of transition, helping maintain critical partnerships and prevention initiatives that serve neighborhoods most impacted by violence.
Her commitment to this work is also deeply personal. In 2011, Karin lost her son, Andrew, to gun violence. That experience strengthened her resolve to dedicate her life to preventing violence and supporting families and communities impacted by tragedy.
Today, Karin continues to lead efforts that focus on prevention, healing, and opportunity, working alongside community partners to build safer and healthier neighborhoods across Milwaukee.
Yasmine M. Morton LPC
Interim Operations Manager at City of Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness & Safety
Yasmine is a licensed mental health professional who focuses on unresolved childhood trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression and offender reintegration. Yasmine has worked in the social services sector over the past serving children, youth and families. Yasmine received her undergraduate degree from Marian University of Fon du Lac, WI in 2013 and her Masters of Education in Professional Counseling from Concordia University of Mequon, WI in 2018. Yasmine’s passion is to help others grow through seeking mental clarity.
Julien Phifer
Crisis Response Coordinator/Community Project Liaison at City of Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness & Safety
Julien earned his MPH from the Zilber College of Public Health at UW-Milwaukee. With a career focused on advancing social justice and equity, he is driven by a passion to reduce human suffering and improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations. Specializing in public health policy, Julien seeks to apply evidence-based strategies to achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements in population health outcomes. Through these efforts, he hopes to contribute to a more just and healthy society.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

FitWell Summer courses start June 1
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-07-01 17:00 | Virtual
Summer is sizzling with fun FitWell courses. Hit the sand for in-person Beach Sports. Catch some waves for in-person Sailing. Stay active with Running, Physical Conditioning, Yoga or Bowling (all online). Reduce stress and improve focus with several online Meditation courses. 1- or 2- elective credit courses are offered in person or online. Undergraduate credits are applied toward GPA.
Explore the FitWell Summer 2026 PDF Catalog of available courses.
Open Enrollment starts April 4.

Early: June 1 – June 27 (4 weeks) / 1 online course
Early: June 1 – July 11 (6 weeks) / 3 online courses
Enrollment closes June 3.

Midterm: June 15 – July 25 (6 weeks) / 2 online courses
Enrollment closes June 17.

June 29 – August 8 (6 weeks) / 2 online & 2 in-person courses
June 29 – August 22 (8 weeks) / 1 online course
Enrollment closes July 1.

Find more details at FitWell’s website. Register via PAWS or Stellic, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.
Register at least 3-4 weeks before the start of classes.
Check the Summer Schedule of Classes for an up-to-date official listing of all classes offered at UWM.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Everyone Deserves a Healthy Smile: Improving Oral Health Access in Wisconsin
2026-04-02 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Dr. Sidney M. Ebert, DDS
Director of Dental Services
Community Smiles
Dr. Sidney Ebert is the Director of Dental Services at Community Smiles Dental, a non-profit organization that provides high-quality dental care to underserved populations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. Community Smiles Dental focuses on programs providing oral health services to children, pregnant patients, and patients with special healthcare needs who are insured by Medicaid or have income that falls at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and are uninsured.
Wisconsin Medicaid members face significant barriers to accessing oral health care. Despite Medicaid providing comprehensive coverage for dental services, the majority of its members never receive comprehensive dental care.
This presentation will highlight:

Populations experiencing the highest oral health disparities
Barriers to oral health access
Strategies for improving oral health access in Wisconsin

The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College MPH Information Event (In-person)
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Zilber College of Public Health, 1240 N 10th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53205, United States
You are invited to join the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health Information Event!
This night will feature faculty, staff, and students from our school. You can hear from current students about the work and research they are producing. Meet with some 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.
4:00pm-4:30pm – Welcome and Presentation of Curriculum and Field Experience
4:30pm-5:00pm – Hear From Current Students/Capstone Projects
5:00pm-5:30pm – Facilities Tour
Feel free to stay and get your personal questions answered.
Light refreshments will be served.
We hope you will join us!

Please RSVP

Public Health Week 2026: Tabling Event with One MKE
2026-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | UWM Union Atrium, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Visit the Public Health Student Association and One MKE in the UWM Union Atrium to learn how your vote impacts public health. And get a free cookie! Yum!
Presented by the Public Health Student Association, the Nutritional Sciences Club, and the Undergraduate Public Health Club.

Public Health Week 2026: Paint and Talk
2026-04-07 16:30 - 18:00 | UWM Union Room 191, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Get creative with the Undergraduate Public Health Club. Paint, talk and make some new friends!
Presented by the Public Health Student Association, the Nutritional Sciences Club, and the Undergraduate Public Health Club.

Zilber College of Public Health Career Night
2026-04-08 16:30 - 18:00 | UWM Union, Wisconsin Room, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
The Zilber College of Public Health Career Night provides the opportunity to participate in professional networking for those currently majoring in or wanting to learn more about public health, kinesiology, health informatics, and nutrition.

Network with health-related employers to learn about current and future internships, volunteer opportunities, and full-time employment and have your career-related questions answered.
Take a professional headshot, on-site, with the UWM photobooth.
Have your resume reviewed and get LinkedIn support from the Center for Student Experience and Talent.

RSVP today via Handshake.

Public Health Week 2026: Period Product Kit Packing Event
2026-04-08 16:30 - 18:00 | UWM Union, Wisconsin Room, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
The period product donation drive is done and now it’s time to pack the kits. Stop by the Wisconsin Room between 4:30 – 6 pm to help!
Presented by the Public Health Student Association, the Nutritional Sciences Club, and the Undergraduate Public Health Club.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - How Culture and Local Ecosystems Can Affect Dietary Exposures to Environmental Contaminants
2026-04-09 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Matthew Dellinger, PhD
Associate Professor, Division of Epidemiology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Dellinger is Associate Professor in the Institute for Health & Humanity at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Since 2004, he has conducted environmental and biomedical science collaborations with the Great Lakes Native American tribes.
Dr. Dellinger will discuss his past and ongoing work on reducing exposures to environmental contaminants in foods. He will discuss the cultural and health importance of subsistence foods, such as wild fish, game, and wild rice, in the Great Lakes along with some promising new directions for environmental health research on this topic.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
In honor of Public Health Week, enjoy donuts and extra bagels courtesy of the Public Health Student Association!

Public Health Week 2026: Healthy Snack Making
2026-04-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Teaching Kitchen, Enderis 130, 2400 E Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Let’s celebrate Public Health Week and make some healthy snacks with the the healthy snack experts – the Nutritional Sciences Club!
Presented by the Public Health Student Association, the Nutritional Sciences Club, and the Undergraduate Public Health Club.

FitWell Fall Course Open Enrollment starts May 2
2026-04-13 - 2026-10-28 | Virtual
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.
Get active, creative, strategic, mindful, competitive and adventurous with courses like Muay Thai kickboxing, cooking, bowling, yoga, basketball, scuba, rock climbing and more.
FitWell 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.
FULL Semester: September 2 – December 14
16 weeks // Sign-up before August 1. Enrollment closes September 9.
EARLY: September 2 – October 24
8 weeks or less // Sign-up before August 1. Enrollment closes September 3.
MIDTERM: October 26 – December 12
7 weeks or less// Sign-up before October 1. Enrollment closes October 28.
Explore 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.

Undergraduate students pay no additional tuition if total credits are between 12 and 18 during Fall and Spring. Credits are applied toward GPA.
Add courses to your PAWS cart. Register starting Saturday, May 2.
Register early to save your spot – at least 3-4 weeks before classes start.
Find more details at FitWell’s website. Register via PAWS or Stellic, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - The Human Elements of Health Data Visualization in an AI Obsessed World
2026-04-16 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by:
Amanda Makulec, MPH
Founder | Viz Responsibly
Advisor | Data Visualization Society
As genAI tools reshape how many data visualizations are created, health data requires more than just a human in the loop. Often, we see ourselves or people we care about represented in those data sets, sometimes from exceptionally challenging periods of illness or frustration navigating health care systems.
The human elements of health data require that we handle data with care, taking into consideration:

Who is represented in the data?
Who is the messenger sharing the data?
How data may be (mis)understood and influence health behaviors?

About the speaker:
Amanda Makulec is a data visualization leader on a mission to help people make data meaningful. Over the past 15 years, she’s worked in more than a dozen countries coaching teams, designing data visualizations, and building communities focused on communicating data effectively with an emphasis on health data visualization.
Amanda is a founding board member and former Executive Director for the global Data Visualization Society, author of Dashboards That Deliver, and co-host of Chart Chat. You can follow her on LinkedIn and by subscribing to her Viz Responsibly newsletter.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber Rock Enroll Fest for Fall 2026
2026-04-22 11:30 - 14:30 | Enderis Hall – Rm 120, 2400 E Hartford, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Zilber College undergrad students! This Earth Day, come ROCK ENROLL.
Join Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health advisors Torry or Kelsi for our Rock Enroll drop-in, in-person advising session for students who haven’t yet re-enrolled for Fall 2026.
Wednesday, April 22, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Enderis Hall, Denemark Lounge Rm 120
Advisors will be available to help review ideas/notes for your Fall course schedule and guide you through the enrollment process on PAWS or Stellic. Bring your laptops/tablets!

Grab-and-go snacks
FitWell yard and table games – corn hole, Jenga, Connect 4, puzzles and Legos
Pop-it! Burst away your stress with some bubble wrap popping.
Bring grocery film bags and bubble wrap to the event and UWM’s Sustainability Office will recycle them.

For questions or comments, please contact Kate at brondino@uwm.edu.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Versiti on King – The Nation's First Blood Donor Center in a Community Resource Hub
2026-04-23 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by Kristen Harris
Senior Manager of Community Education, Versiti
Learn about Versiti on King and how we are gaining trust in the communities we serve, through health education events, access to a community healthcare navigator, and blood typing events.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Sprucing Up for Spring: Westlawn Community Gardens Clean-up 2026
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Westlawn Community Garden, 6213 W. Custer Avenue, Milwaukee, 53218, United States
In honor of Earth Day, join fellow alumni, students, and staff with their families, along with Westlawn Gardens residents and community members, to get ready for spring planting! Prepare community gardens with Westlawn Gardens community members, followed by a lunch for all volunteers. All ages are welcome. Adults bringing children to participate must supervise them throughout the project. The project will include moving compost, adding compost to gardens, clearing garden boxes of weeds for vegetables and fruits to be planted, painting nameplate signs and sanitizing tools/spaces.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
Location:
Westlawn Community Gardens
6213 W. Custer Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53218
Rain or shine!

Additional Information:

Please bring your own garden gloves; otherwise, there will be some available.
Covid-19 transmission will be monitored and health protocols may be instituted.
Masks and sanitizer will be available.
Lunch will be provided by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.

For questions, contact Paul Williams at 414-559-5573.
Please register below.
RSVP by Monday, April 20, 2026.

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Study Breaks with FitWell
2026-04-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Golda Meir Library – Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons, 2311 E Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Join us for Study Breaks with FitWell at the Library on Mondays from 11 am – 4 pm!
De-stress with games and puzzles as you prepare for the end of the semester. Drop in and have fun… stay for a few minutes or longer. Many games are 2-player, so bring a friend!
Stop by each week to play: Puzzle of the week, Chess, Checkers, Connect 4, Bananagrams, Dominoes and more.
Look for the FitWell table in the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons on the first floor of the Golda Meir Library. All are welcome.

FITWELL is Courses that Move me! “FitWell” – Fitness • Wellness • Sport. Improve your health, well-being and skills through fun and engaging 1- and 2-credit undergraduate elective courses. From yoga to scuba to sports to workouts, a wide range of courses are available in-person, online and hybrid. Offered in 16 weeks, 8 weeks or less. Learn more at uwm.edu/fitwell.

CANCELED - Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Fostering Structural Change in Public Health
2026-04-30 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by Lorraine Halinka Malcoe
Professor, Epidemiology and BS in Public Health Programs
Joseph J Zilber College of Public Health, UW-Milwaukee
In this final talk before her retirement, Dr. Malcoe will draw on her lifetime’s work to discuss how we can alter approaches to public health research, practice, and education to promote structural change for social and health justice.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.

Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Children's Environmental Health in a Changing Climate
2026-05-07 09:00 - 09:50 | KIRC Room 1150, 3135 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Presented by
Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, MS
Professor, Division of Epidemiology & Social Sciences
Medical College of Wisconsin
Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.
The seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
