Public health is everywhere. It shapes the air we breathe, the food we eat, the policies that affect our daily lives, and the systems that keep communities healthy. And it needs people from all backgrounds.
Whether you’re studying engineering, biology, psychology, business, environmental studies, or something completely different, Public Health 101 is designed to show how your skills and interests can make a real-world impact.
This student-led, classroom-based session offers an approachable introduction to public health—what it is, what professionals do day-to-day, and how public health works behind the scenes to support communities locally and globally.
Lunch will be provided.
Session Dates & Locations
UConn Waterbury
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
12-1 pm
Room 203
Focus: Accelerated MPH Program and Allied Health Undergrads
Register for this session: UConn Waterbury Public Health 101: Empower Your Community – Fill out form
UConn Storrs
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
11-12 pm
Room SU 410
Focus: Accelerated MPH Program & Environmental Health
Panelists:
- Dr. David Gregorio – Public Health Sciences
- Dr. Misti Levy-Zamora – Public Health Sciences
- Dr. Natalie Moore – Public Health Sciences
This session will spotlight how environmental health connects to public health and provide an overview of the UConn Accelerated MPH program for students interested in accelerating their path to graduate study.
Register for this session: UConn Storrs- Public Health 101: Empower Your Community – Fill out form
For more information, contact: Program in Applied Public Health Sciences at publichealth@uchc.edu