National Public Health Week (NPHW)

M O N D A Y

Stress Workshop & Mindful Breathing

Collaboration with Health Promotion

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Granite 115

Join us for a workshop on how to handle stress and some group mindful breathing and meditation activities led by UC Merced Mindfulness Meditation Instructor Karen LeCocq.

T U E S D A Y

Graduate Student Panel

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Granite 115

Join us for an enlightening event where a panel of graduate students from our Department of Public Health will share their personal, professional, and academic trajectories towards public health and relevant experiences in the field to date. 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.

Immigrant Workforce Scorecard to Advance Health and Wellbeing

Hosted by HEAL featuring presentations from our public health faculty and graduate students

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Merced Fairgrounds, San Joaquin Room (directions)

The Rural Health Equity and Learning Collaborative (HEAL) presents the last of a three part series on immigration health and well-being in the San Joaquin Valley, with a focus on Merced County. They will feature presentations from public health PhD candidate Fabiola Moncerrat Pérez-Lua and professors Dr. Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young and Dr. Nancy Burke. This event is also sponsored by Kern CCO and Cultiva Central Valley. This event is off campus.

W E D N E S D A Y 

Public Health Speaker Series

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM at SSB 250

Please join us for our final Public Health Speaker Series seminar of the semester where Dr. Alexandra “Ali” Rivera-González, Assistant Professor in Public Health will present on "Provider and staff burnout solutions from Puerto Rico hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) following multiple public health disasters." Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Palestinian Dinner & Cooking Demonstration

Hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Yablokoff Wallace Dining Center

Want to learn how to make Palestinian dishes? Join us for an evening of free food, culture, and history. Halal and vegetarian options will be available. This event is open to the general public, including all Central Valley residents.

T H U R S D A Y

NCPC Tobacco Endgame Scholarship Symposium 2025

Hosted by Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM at SAAC 219

The Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) will be hosting its first ever NCPC Tobacco Endgame Scholarship Symposium where undergraduate and graduate scolars, early-career researchers, and public health professionals will present their research, policy analyses, and community engagement projects aligned with tobacco prevention and control efforts. Light food and refreshments will be provided! Register here: https://ucmerced.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eeAofprUzxnifMq?Q_CHL=qr

Health Equity Jeopardy

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at ACS 120C

Come test your health equity knowledge during a fun trivia day! No prior Jeopardy experience is required; everyone is welcome. Invite your friends and let’s play! We will provide snacks and refreshments.

F R I D A Y

2025 NPHW Research Symposium

Collaboration with the Department of Medical Education and Document Services 

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Conference Center, 105 & 110

Join us for our 3rd annual National Public Health Week (NPHW) 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 strenghtening the public health workforce, championing resilience for health, and amplifying voices for public health.

Know Your Rights Workshop

Hosted by Services for Undocumented Students and CHIRLA

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM at COB-1 320

This session is designed to inform and empower participants with a clear understanding of their legal rights in various situations, especially in interactions with authorities such as the police, immigration agents, or employers. Attendees will learn how to exercise and protect their rights, what to do if detained, and how to prepare for potential emergencies. The session will include practical information, useful resources, and a space for addressing questions. The goal is to promote safety, confidence, and knowledge within our community. Food will be provided (tentatively: burritos). RSVP: https://ucmerced.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1NXKR3iSmbrPgO

S A T U R D A Y

Public Health Wargame

Collaboration with Honors course for Public Health Wargame

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at COB-2 175

The Public Health Wargame is a simulation exercise where participants respond to a hypothetical public health crisis, in this case, a food poisoning outbreak at the UC Merced Pavilion. The goal is to test decision-making, identify weaknesses in response plans, and improve crisis strategies! Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmreeerqW77kRxKMV0CDwTM4yXJY2zrfAo7u1RJxzdsTdshw/viewform
Limited slots (up to 50 people)
 

S U N D A Y

Merced Trail Bike Ride

Collaboration with City of Merced Parks & Community Services Department

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (meet at 8:45am**)
Departing from: University Transit Center

Grab your bike and join our group bike ride where we will explore one of the many bike trails Merced has to offer! Don't have a bike? Let us know and we can try to find you one!
Register for FREE here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb6a9_CxlHOBxPwh5xudIQr0HHXVdDZOTkG2ZwO_OzJiOj8Q/viewform