Each semester during the 12th Week, the UConn MPH Program hosts a dynamic Public Health Week series designed to expand student knowledge and participation in interprofessional public health practice. This week featured a rich lineup of both in-person and virtual events that encouraged students to think critically and act decisively in public health settings.

On Tuesday, Dr. Peter Levine from Tufts University kicked off the week with a powerful virtual session on Civic Engagement and Public Health. He challenged conventional approaches to stakeholder engagement and emphasized the vital role of health professionals as active civic participants.

On Wednesday, the energy shifted in person with Stop-the-Bleed and Hands-Only CPR Training led by David Burich and volunteers from the North Branford Fire Department Ambulance Company. MPH students gathered in the Academic Rotunda for essential, hands-on emergency response training—equipping them with life-saving skills and deepening their commitment to public service. See the slideshow below.

Thursday’s virtual event, led by Susan Smith from the CT Department of Social Services, explores the complex intersections of civic administrative data, AI, and the evolving social compact. With decades of experience across state agencies, Smith brings a critical lens to the role of public institutions and data in a rapidly changing world.

Together, these sessions offered meaningful opportunities for learning, dialogue, and real-world skill building.