National Public Health Week
The Columbia Mailman School of Public Health joins the American Public Health Association in celebrating National Public Health Week throughout the month of April.
Dean Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH, reflects on the importance of the week:
"We at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health are proud to participate in National Public Health Week. It provides an opportunity to celebrate the essential role public health plays in preventing illness, improving lives, and strengthening communities. For more than a century, Columbia Mailman has been dedicated to innovative research and the best education. We have worked hand-in-hand with partners to translate knowledge into meaningful action and tangible health improvements in New York City and around the world. National Public Health Week showcases the vital work taking place at schools of public health to help grow and support the public health workforce and to affirm our commitment to continue to improve lives."
Join us in celebrating public health week throughout April.
April 1
Where Science Meets Justice: Environmental Health as a Catalyst for Social Change
4:15-5:15 PM | Hybrid Event | Register
Environmental Health Sciences
On April 1st, Dr. Ami Zota will inaugurate the EHS Distinguished Professor Lecture Series, which honors faculty promotion and showcases impactful research. She will highlight her solution-oriented work advancing environmental justice and health equity through research, advocacy, and leadership training.
April 6
Coming of Age with Generative AI: Adolescent Mental Health at the Next Digital Frontier
11:30AM | ARB, Hess Commons | Register
Population and Family Health
Listen to a lecture by Anne Maheux, PhD, Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Information Sick: How Misinformation Harms Our Health
4PM | ARB, 8th Floor Audiotirum | Register
Center for Public Health Systems
A book event and Q&A with authors Joanne Kenen, Lymari Morales, and Joshua M. Sharfstein, followed by a reception in the Riverview Lounge.
April 7
Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day
9AM-4:30PM | Various Locations | More Information
(Students should register using the link in the email invitation.)
Office of Education
Join us for a day of learning focused on the power of teamwork and collaboration across our professions. This one of a kind experience allows the opportunity for Columbia Mailman students to meet, work, and network with other students and professors in other sectors that value public health, and for students to bring their public health voice to the conversation.
April 8
The Annual Eugene Litwak Honorary Lecture
Reaching Health Equity Despite the Storm: Old Lessons, Sharpened Tools, and New Maps
11:30AM-1PM | ARB, Room 532 | More Information
Sociomedical Sciences
Listen to a lecture by Derek M. Griffith, PhD, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Population Health and Health Equity University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
April 9
Build Your Public Health Network: A LinkedIn Workshop
11:30AM-12:30PM | Online | Register
Career Services
Public health students will learn how to stand out on LinkedIn, how to use the platform to research careers, and how to connect and network with Columbia Mailman alumni.
April 10
Spring 2026 Virtual Career Mixer
11AM-2PM | Online | Register
Career Services and Alumni Relations
Close out Public Health Week by registering for the online career fair. Open specifically for Columbia Mailman students and alumni, there are currently has 26 employer organizations registered.
The Successful Mentee Panel Discussion
12PM - 1PM | Online | Register
Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources
What makes a relationship with a mentor actually thrive? This session features a panel of faculty from across all career stages discussing how to manage the hurdles of academia. We will explore how mentees can drive the relationship, set boundaries, and leverage the "hidden curriculum" to advance their careers.
April 13
The Art of Impactful Mentoring (Fireside Chat)
4PM-5PM | Online| Register
60-minute virtual Fireside Chat will focus on helping faculty strengthen and navigate their current mentoring relationships, drawing on lived experience, practical insight, and reflection on what makes mentoring relationships most effective and meaningful over time.
April 14
Applying to Medical School Workshop
11:30AM - 12:30PM |Online | Register
Career Services
Career Services staff with expertise on medical school admissions will provide information on how to successfully apply to medical school.
April 17
4th Annual Columbia Mailman Day of Service
Various Times | Various Locations | View Options & Register
MOSAIC and Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources
On this day, faculty, staff, and students will come together to address important community issues, including health disparities, food insecurity, and outreach to both youth and older adults. We’ve partnered with multiple local organizations to provide a range of volunteer opportunities that allow us to connect with our community in impactful ways.
2026 Health Policy & Management Healthcare Conference
9AM - 2PM | The Forum, 601 West 125th Street | Register
Health Policy and Management
The 2026 HPM Healthcare Conference will focus on AI and Humanity, exploring how artificial intelligence can advance healthcare while preserving equity, trust, and human-centered prevention and care.
April 23
Applying to Doctoral Programs Workshop
11:30AM - 12:30PM | Online | Register
Career Services
This will be a panel discussion with faculty in charge of doctoral admissions, discussing the PhD or DrPH application process.