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Health Equity Events

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Health Equity Research Symposium

The Health Equity Research Symposium features a poster session highlighting innovative research into interventions and policies aimed at reducing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare for all. The event capstone, the Lyceum Keynote, invites distinguished scholars to present on topics related to advancing health equity. This event is open to healthcare professionals and health equity advocates across the Feinberg community.

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Annual Events

MLK Commemoration

The Northwestern University community celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. each year with an expanded MLK Commemoration, featuring campus events, programs, and community projects throughout the month. These initiatives honor Dr. King’s life and legacy while inspiring reflection, civic engagement, and meaningful dialogue.

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Health Equity Welcome Reception

Every August, Office of Health Equity (OHE) welcomes our new class of students. This annual reception brings together students from all classes, faculty and staff and sets the tone for our programming over the next academic year.

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Health Equity Week

Thought leaders and scholars from within and outside Northwestern share insights into the roots of healthcare disparities through moderated sessions hosted by McGaw Medical Center during the last week of February.

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All Upcoming Health Equity Events

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair

September 28
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tufts University Animal Matters Seminar: Lab Dog

September 28
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ASPPH This is Public Health Graduate School Fair

September 29
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

UW-Madison PharmD Program Your Path to Pharmacy

September 30
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium

October 1
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Georgetown University MS in Physiology

October 5
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Public Health seminar series...

October 8
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

2026 Health Equity Research Symposium

October 13
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Public Health seminar series...

October 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

H Foundation Basic Science Symposium

October 16
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Public Health seminar series...

October 22
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair

October 27
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Public Health seminar series...

October 29
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Discover Nursing School Virtual Fair

November 5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MPH Applied Practice Experience ...

November 6
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry Info Session

November 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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