November 2026 Updates
Undergraduate Public Health Wave Weekend Open House
Join us for an interactive open house showcasing the undergraduate-to-graduate experience. Undergrads and graduate students will hold a poster session displaying their research, experiential learning, community engagement, and other projects. Refreshments will be served.
https://tulane.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12851149
Friday, November 6
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Public Health Lobby in Caroline Richardson Building
The Skin You’re In Screening & Chat
A screening of Dean Thomas LaVeist’s documentary, The Skin You’re In, followed by a fireside chat with Dean LaVeist and Dean Iñaki Alday of the School of Architecture and Built Environment.
Friday, November 6
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Lake Hall Theater
Tulane Research Week
The Research Ambassadors is hosting the inaugural Tulane Research Week this year from November 9-13! Come join us for any or all of our programming. Everyone is welcome to join, especially if you are interested in or already doing research!
This is Public Health® (TIPH) Virtual Mini Graduate School Fairs
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) is hosting several This is Public Health® (TIPH) Virtual Mini Graduate School Fairs this fall. At each fair, exhibitors will provide a brief overview of their school or program, and students will have the chance to visit the virtual exhibitor booths in Zoom breakout rooms to speak directly with school representatives. Upcoming mini fairs:
These events give students a chance to explore graduate public health programs, connect directly with schools, and ask questions about admissions, degree options, and career paths. ASPPH also offers in-person TIPH events and additional opportunities.
Dean’s Leaders & Lagniappe Lecture Series
Join host Dean Thomas LaVeist as he speaks with visiting public health leaders from the US and beyond for the Dean’s Leaders & Lagniappe Lecture Series.
Guest lecturers:
- Dr. Kerry Mitchell, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, St. George’s University Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- Dr. Melinda Pettigrew, Dean and Mayo Chair in Public Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Wednesday, November 11
Noon – 1:00 pm
1440 Canal Street, Diboll Auditorium on the first floor, or on Zoom
11:45 am – 12noon Lunch available in Diboll Gallery
12noon – 1:00pm Dean’s Leaders & Lagniappe Lecture, Diboll Auditorium or Zoom
All are welcome to attend & a light lunch will be served. RSVP to the lecture (in person or virtual) here.\
St. Martin Summer Program Info Session
Join CPS Wednesday, November 11 at 6pm for an information session about Engage in St. Martin, a 2-week summer program exploring the history, cultures, and economic and political systems of St. Martin and the wider Caribbean.
Grounded in community engagement, the program offers students daily hands-on experience on an agricultural farm, where they learn about sustainability within a postcolonial Afro-diasporic context. Students also participate in a variety of activities and island visits and connect with local community leaders, elected officials, artists, activists, scholars, college students, and youth.
Discover why former participants describe the program as “transformative” and meet program alums who will share their experiences!
Date: Wednesday, November 11
Time: 6-7pm
Location: LBC 201 Race
Register here: https://tulane.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12822403
- 2027 Program Dates: May 24 to June 6, 2027
- 2027 Program Fees: $4,650
- Lead Faculty: Dr. Myriam Huet
- Academic Credits: Students earn 3 elective credit hours (ANTH/EVST/AFRS 3550: Social Change, Sustainability, and Postcolonial Identity in the Caribbean)
- Core Requirements: The course fulfills the 1st or 2nd tier of the Public Service AND the Global Perspectives core graduation requirements
- 2027 Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
- Need-Based Stipends Available
For more information, contact Susanne Hackett at shackett@tulane.edu.
Connecting with ASPHN to Launch Your Public Health Nutrition Career!
Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6-7:15 pm ET
ASPHN and Appalachian State University welcome public health nutrition students from all universities to join the 9th Annual Interactive Webinar! The goal of this year’s webinar is to provide public health nutrition students with opportunities to:
- Learn how ASPHN can support your emerging public health nutrition career with speakers sharing their personal experiences, career journeys, and insights.
- Network with public health nutrition students and professionals.
- Engage in meaningful, two-way communication with experienced public health nutrition professionals.
This year’s webinar will place a special emphasis on two-way communication. Participants will have opportunities to actively engage with presenters, ask questions, share their perspectives, and participate in discussions.
We hope you will join us for this interactive, engaging, and fun opportunity to connect with others, learn about public health nutrition, explore your future career, and discover how ASPHN can support you along the way! Please complete the ASPHN New Member Orientation assignment in advance.
Please complete this survey after finishing the orientation module. Students who complete the survey will be eligible to enter a drawing for one of two $25 Amazon gift cards.
Exploring Public Health: People, Public Health, and a Place at the Table
Join Undergraduate Public Health Studies for a conversation about how community, connection, and belonging intersect with public health practice. Then pull up a chair with us at Tulane’s Longest Table event as we come together in community. (The Longest Table is 4-6 pm on the LBC Quad).
Monday, November 16
3:30pm, followed by The Longest Table at 4pm
Meet at the Public Health Lobby in Caroline Richardson Building
Open to all majors.
https://tulane.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12881730
New Orleans Garden & Farm Festival Volunteer Event
The New Orleans Garden & Farm Festival is looking for volunteers! On Saturday, November 21, urban farms and community gardens across the city will open their gates for a day of discovery, connection, and celebration. It’s a chance to meet local growers, explore neighborhood growing spaces, and celebrate the connections between food, land, and community. Volunteer sign-up and details: https://www.nogardenandfarmfestival.org/volunteer-signup