UC Merced National Public Health Week

Week-Long Events

Bobcat Pantry Food Drive & Opportunity Draw

Collaboration with Basic Needs Center

April 1st - April 4th: 12:00 - 5:00 PM at Terrace Center 131
April 2nd: 4:30 - 5:30 PM outside Glacier 140
April 5th: 1:00 - 2:00 PM in the California room

Join us in supporting the Bobcat Pantry food drive all week long! Contact basicneeds@ucmerced.edu. to donate items or visit their Giving Page HERE for monetary donations. Donors will receive a ballot for an Opportunity Drawing to win PHS merch, with the winner announced at the Friday Research Symposium. Thank you for your generosity!

Day 1: Civic Engagement

CAPE Internship Opportunities: Civic Engagement through Experiential Learning

Collaboration with Center for Analytic Political Engagement (CAPE)

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at COB-2 290

Representatives from the Center for Analytic Political Engagement (CAPE) will share about their office, the work they do in the San Joaquin Valley, California, and nationally, and opportunities for civic engagement through experiential learning (e.g., internships). Through their programs, students have the opportunity to work directly with California and US legislators engaging in health policy change. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.

Cycling Class at the Rec Center

Collaboration with Recreation and Athletics

6:00 - 7:00 PM at SAAC 215 (Recreation Center)

Join us for FREE cycling classes at the Recreation Center. We will co-host four sessions across three days (April 1-3). Registration will open 24 hours prior to each class and will be filled on a first come first serve basis! Early registration may be eligible for free t-shirts and bags! Register HERE.

Day 2: Healthy Neighborhoods

Health Awareness Trivia

Collaboration with Basic Needs Center

3:30 - 4:30 PM at Glacier 140

Come test your health knowledge during a fun trivia day! The Basic Needs Center will facilitate and even hand out some prizes. No prior trivia experience is required, everyone is welcome. Invite your friends and let’s trivia! We will provide snacks and refreshments.

Sex Education & Friendship Bracelets

Collaboration with Health Promotion Office

5:00 - 7:00 PM at GRAN 130

We are making friendship bracelets. Swifties, unite! The Health Promotion Office will lead the activity with some sex education followed by some friendship bracelets. Come alone or bring some friends, and let’s craft.

Cycling Class at the Rec Center

Collaboration with Recreation and Athletics

5:00 - 6:00 PM at SAAC 215 (Recreation Center)

Join us for FREE cycling classes at the Recreation Center. We will co-host four sessions across three days (April 1-3). Registration will open 24 hours prior to each class and will be filled on a first come first serve basis! Early registration may be eligible for free t-shirts and bags! Register HERE.

Day 3: Climate Change

Lake Clean-Up

Collaboration with Community Engagement Center (CEC)

9:00 - 11:00 AM at Lake Yosemite

Volunteer to clean Lake Yosemite with PHS and CEC! You can join either one of the two shifts. We will provide materials (e.g., trash bags), proper protective equipment (e.g., gloves), and water and snacks. For each shift, we will walk together from campus. Meet up will be at Yosemite Lake, next to the lake house. This activity counts towards service hours. We are all responsible for keeping our Earth green (although mostly blue). Small acts go a long way!

Cycling Class at the Rec Center

Collaboration with Recreation and Athletics

6:00 - 7:00 PM at SAAC 215 (Recreation Center)
8:00 - 9:00 PM at SAAC 215 (Recreation Center)

Join us for FREE cycling classes at the Recreation Center. We will co-host four sessions across three days (April 1-3). Registration will open 24 hours prior to each class and will be filled on a first come first serve basis! Early registration may be eligible for free t-shirts and bags! Register HERE.

Day 4: New Tools and Innovations

Undergraduate, Graduate, and Faculty PH Mixer

Collaboration with the Public Health Department 

5:30 - 7:30 PM at Glacier 145

Join us for an enlightening event showcasing new tools related to Public Health. Our panel of graduate students and faculty from our Public Health Department will present innovations designed to address contemporary health challenges. Following the presentations, mingle with fellow attendees and presenters during our mixer session, where you can engage in lively discussions and network with peers passionate about advancing Public Health. Food and beverages will be provided. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore new tools and innovations shaping the future of Public Health!

Day 5: Reproductive and Sexual Health

Research Symposium

Collaboration with the Public Health Department & Document Services

1:00 - 3:00 PM at the California Room

Join us for our 2nd annual Research Symposium to explore the groundbreaking public health research being conducted on campus and learn how to become involved! Network with faculty, staff, and fellow peers. A combination of poster and oral presentations will be hosted throughout the event. Experts in public health will present on topics such as climate change, maternal and child health, and the future of public health. A resource fair will be taking place simultaneously where students can learn about the health resources available to them. The winner for the Opportunity Draw (information below) will be announced during this event.

Schedule of Events:

1:00 p.m. Welcome & Keynote Speaker

1:20 p.m. Presentations

2:00 p.m. Poster Session and Mixer

2:45 p.m. Closing Remarks

Day 6: Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Infographics 

Collaboration with you :)

All day on Instagram

Interact with our Instagram stories (@phs_ucm) throughout the day to learn more about what to do in the case of an emergency, how to prepare, and more!

Day 7: Future of Public Health

Socials Take-Over

Collaboration with you :)

All day on Instagram

Join us for an exclusive Instagram takeover showcasing the members of Public Health Society's executive board! Take this opportunity to connect with us and ask questions, as we discuss our executives' experiences during National Public Health Week. We'll be exploring a range of different public health-related topics. Don't miss out on this chance to engage with us and expand your knowledge!