Events from April 6, 2022 – November 9, 2023 – Zilber College of Public Health /publichealth/events/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:48:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 FitWell Summer courses start June 1 /publichealth/event/fitwell-summer-courses-start-june-1/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8983 Have FUN! Take UW-Milwaukee FitWell Summer courses to reduce your stress while earning 1-2 undergraduate elective credits.

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]]> Summer is sizzling with fun FitWell courses. Hit the sand for in-person Beach Sports. Catch some waves for in-person Sailing. Stay active with Running, Physical Conditioning, Yoga or Bowling (all online). Reduce stress and improve focus with several online Meditation courses. 1- or 2- elective credit courses are offered in person or online. Undergraduate credits are applied toward GPA.

Explore the FitWell Summer 2026 PDF Catalog of available courses.
Open Enrollment starts April 4.

  • Early: June 1 – June 27 (4 weeks) / 1 online course
  • Early: June 1 – July 11 (6 weeks) / 3 online courses
    Enrollment closes June 3.

 

  • Midterm: June 15 – July 25 (6 weeks) / 2 online courses
    Enrollment closes June 17.

 

  • June 29 – August 8 (6 weeks) / 2 online & 2 in-person courses
  • June 29 – August 22 (8 weeks) / 1 online course
    Enrollment closes July 1.

Find more details at FitWell’s website. Register via PAWS or Stellic, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.
Register at least 3-4 weeks before the start of classes.

Check the Summer for an up-to-date official listing of all classes offered at 51.

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]]> FitWell Fall Course Open Enrollment starts May 2 /publichealth/event/fitwell-fall-course-open-enrollment-starts-may-2/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8992 Movement matters. Learn new skills and reduce stress with 51 FitWell - Fitness, Wellness and Sport courses. Offered in 16 week and 8 weeks or less in-person, online and in a hybrid format.

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]]> Have a fantastic fall with FitWell Courses! Learn new skills and reduce stress with more than 56 undergraduate courses offered by 51 FitWell courses. There is something for everyone, featuring fitness, wellness and sport courses.

Get active, creative, strategic, mindful, competitive and adventurous with courses like Muay Thai kickboxing, cooking, bowling, yoga, basketball, scuba, rock climbing and more.

FitWell Courses can easily fit into a busy schedule. Offered in 16 weeks and 8 weeks or less in-person, online and in a hybrid format.

FULL Semester: September 2 – December 14
16 weeks // Sign-up before August 1. Enrollment closes September 9.

EARLY: September 2 – October 24
8 weeks or less // Sign-up before August 1. Enrollment closes September 3.

MIDTERM: October 26 – December 12
7 weeks or less// Sign-up before October 1. Enrollment closes October 28.

Explore the for available courses. Check the Fall and for an up-to-date official listing of all classes offered at 51.

Undergraduate students pay no additional tuition if total credits are between 12 and 18 during Fall and Spring. Credits are applied toward GPA.

Add courses to your PAWS cart. Register starting Saturday, May 2.
Register early to save your spot – at least 3-4 weeks before classes start.

Find more details at FitWell’s website. Register via PAWS or Stellic, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.

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]]> Zilber Rock Enroll Fest for Fall 2026 /publichealth/event/zilber-rock-enroll-for-fall-2026/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=9164 Drop in for the Zilber College of Public Health's Rock Enroll advising session with Torry & Kelsi! Bring your laptops/tablets to help review ideas/notes for your upcoming course schedule.

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]]> Zilber College undergrad students! This Earth Day, come ROCK ENROLL.

Join Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Healthadvisors Torry or Kelsifor our Rock Enroll drop-in, in-person advising session for students who haven’t yet re-enrolled for Fall 2026.

Wednesday, April 22, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Enderis Hall, Denemark Lounge Rm 120

Advisors will be available to help review ideas/notes for your Fall course schedule and guide you through the enrollment process on PAWS or Stellic. Bring your laptops/tablets!

For questions or comments, please contact Kate at brondino@uwm.edu.

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]]> Zilber College of Public Health Seminar – Versiti on King – The Nation’s First Blood Donor Center in a Community Resource Hub /publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-versiti-on-king-the-nations-first-blood-donor-center-in-a-community-resource-hub/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=9013 Learn about Versiti on King and how we are gaining trust in the communities we serve.

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]]> Kristen Harris, a black woman with dark, braided hair, large brown eyes, and bright pink lipstick.

Presented by Kristen Harris
Senior Manager of Community Education,Versiti

Learn about Versiti on King and how we are gaining trust in the communities we serve, through health education events, access to a community healthcare navigator, and blood typing events.

The seminar can also be.

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]]> Sprucing Up for Spring: Westlawn Community Gardens Clean-up 2026 /publichealth/event/sprucing-up-for-spring-2026/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7841 In honor of Earth Day, join fellow alumni, students, and staff with their families, along with Westlawn Gardens residents and community members, to get ready for spring planting!

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]]> In honor of Earth Day, join fellow alumni, students, and staff with their families, along with Westlawn Gardens residents and community members, to get ready for spring planting! Prepare community gardens with Westlawn Gardens community members, followed by a lunch for all volunteers. All ages are welcome. Adults bringing children to participate must supervise them throughout the project. The project will include moving compost, adding compost to gardens, clearing garden boxes of weeds for vegetables and fruits to be planted, painting nameplate signs and sanitizing tools/spaces.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
Location:
Westlawn Community Gardens
6213 W. Custer Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53218

Rain or shine!

Additional Information:

  • Please bring your own garden gloves; otherwise, there will be some available.
  • Covid-19 transmission will be monitored and health protocols may be instituted.
  • Masks and sanitizer will be available.
  • Lunch will be provided by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.

For questions, contact Paul Williams at 414-559-5573.

Please register below.
RSVP by Monday, April 20, 2026.

Sprucing up for Spring: Westlawn Community Gardens Clean-up 2026

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]]> Study Breaks with FitWell /publichealth/event/study-breaks-with-fitwell-26-spring/2026-04-27/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8506 Join us for Study Breaks with FitWell at the Library on Mondays from 11 am – 4 pm!

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]]> Join us for Study Breaks with FitWell at the Library on Mondays from 11 am – 4 pm!

De-stress with games and puzzles as you prepare for the end of the semester. Drop in and have fun… stay for a few minutes or longer. Many games are 2-player, so bring a friend!

Stop by each week to play: Puzzle of the week, Chess, Checkers, Connect 4, Bananagrams, Dominoes and more.

Look for the FitWell table in the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons on the first floor of the Golda Meir Library. All are welcome.

 

FITWELL is Courses that Move me! “FitWell” – Fitness • Wellness • Sport. Improve your health, well-being and skills through fun and engaging 1- and 2-credit undergraduate elective courses. From yoga to scuba to sports to workouts, a wide range of courses are available in-person, online and hybrid. Offered in 16 weeks, 8 weeks or less. Learn more at uwm.edu/fitwell.

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]]> Zilber College of Public Health Seminar – Structural Interventions for Health Equity /publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-structural-interventions-for-health-equity/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8967 Zilber College of Public Health professor Lorraine Halinka Malcoe provides a seminar on structural interventions for health equity.

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]]> Presented by Lorraine Halinka Malcoe PhD, MPH
Professor, UW-Milwaukee Zilber College of Public Health

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.

The seminar can also be.

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]]> Study Breaks with FitWell /publichealth/event/study-breaks-with-fitwell-26-spring/2026-05-04/ Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8506 Join us for Study Breaks with FitWell at the Library on Mondays from 11 am – 4 pm!

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]]> Join us for Study Breaks with FitWell at the Library on Mondays from 11 am – 4 pm!

De-stress with games and puzzles as you prepare for the end of the semester. Drop in and have fun… stay for a few minutes or longer. Many games are 2-player, so bring a friend!

Stop by each week to play: Puzzle of the week, Chess, Checkers, Connect 4, Bananagrams, Dominoes and more.

Look for the FitWell table in the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons on the first floor of the Golda Meir Library. All are welcome.

 

FITWELL is Courses that Move me! “FitWell” – Fitness • Wellness • Sport. Improve your health, well-being and skills through fun and engaging 1- and 2-credit undergraduate elective courses. From yoga to scuba to sports to workouts, a wide range of courses are available in-person, online and hybrid. Offered in 16 weeks, 8 weeks or less. Learn more at uwm.edu/fitwell.

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]]> Zilber College of Public Health Seminar – Children’s Environmental Health in a Changing Climate /publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-childrens-environmental-health-in-a-changing-climate/ Thu, 07 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8806 Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.

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]]> Presented by

Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, MS
Professor, Division of Epidemiology & Social Sciences
Medical College of Wisconsin

Join us in a forum to hear the latest in the research and practice of public health to support a just, equitable, healthy future for people, communities, and the environment in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and beyond.

The seminar can also be.

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]]> Study Breaks with FitWell /publichealth/event/study-breaks-with-fitwell-26-spring/2026-05-11/ Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8506 Join us for Study Breaks with FitWell at the Library on Mondays from 11 am – 4 pm!

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]]> Join us for Study Breaks with FitWell at the Library on Mondays from 11 am – 4 pm!

De-stress with games and puzzles as you prepare for the end of the semester. Drop in and have fun… stay for a few minutes or longer. Many games are 2-player, so bring a friend!

Stop by each week to play: Puzzle of the week, Chess, Checkers, Connect 4, Bananagrams, Dominoes and more.

Look for the FitWell table in the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons on the first floor of the Golda Meir Library. All are welcome.

 

FITWELL is Courses that Move me! “FitWell” – Fitness • Wellness • Sport. Improve your health, well-being and skills through fun and engaging 1- and 2-credit undergraduate elective courses. From yoga to scuba to sports to workouts, a wide range of courses are available in-person, online and hybrid. Offered in 16 weeks, 8 weeks or less. Learn more at uwm.edu/fitwell.

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