Around the globe, economies are shifting as human migration, energy transition, and numerous other challenges shape futures. Many nations are meeting these challenges with policies aimed at the next generation. On April 9, the Global Programs Office and the Center for Social Development hosted a lunchtime discussion on innovative policy proposals from Jordan and Mongolia. […]
WashU’s global health faculty, students and community partners will convene to explore the impact of WashU research on global health at the 2025 Global Health Annual Conference. The 2025 Global Health Annual Conference is a collaboration between the Global Health Center; WashU’s strategic plan, Here and Next; the Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) project; and the Air […]
The Brown School is celebrating 100 years! Join alumni, faculty, staff, family, and friends for a once-in-a-century celebration. Honoring the legacy of evidence-based research, join us on Friday, April 25th, for a faculty symposium to hear from faculty across the school speak about their extraordinary work in social work, public health, and social policy. Later […]
Are you an F-1 or J-1 student graduating or completing your program soon? Join OISS for an informative online session via Zoom where they’ll cover the benefits available to you after completing your degree or program. Learn about your grace period, work authorization options like OPT or Academic Training, and how to transfer your SEVIS […]
If you have questions about upcoming travel, and/or immigration questions and are unable to schedule a 1:1 appointment with an OISS adviser, consider joining OISS for their virtual walk-ins! They will have 2-3 advisers available to take 5-minute appointments to answer quick travel and/or immigration questions, in addition to providing general updates and reminders. Advanced […]
Join us on for an evening of warmth, reflection, and community as we gather to share a Ramadan meal together. Enjoy delicious food from Falafel Saha, connect with friends and colleagues, and experience the beauty of this special time together. Feel free to bring additional items to share. 📍 Hillman Hall 130📅 Monday, March 24 […]
Please come experience our incredible global community at the Brown School’s annual Cultural Showcase! It will be an evening of vibrant performances, cultural attire, and interactive tables highlighting traditions from around the world. Previously we’ve had Azeri rhythms, Brazilian dances, Native American culture, Syrian cuisine, Taiwanese art and Botswana poetry. the showcase offers a window […]
Across the world, financial inclusion is increasingly recognized as a key driver of household financial well-being. Policies, practices, and services continue to evolve, leveraging innovative strategies to expand access to financial systems and enhance financial literacy. What lessons can we draw from these efforts? Join us on Wednesday, March 19, for “Financial Inclusion: A Growing […]
The Women Interest Group of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is hosting an online event to mark International Women’s Day 2025. This webinar brings together social work educators, practitioners, and students from around the world to explore the challenges women face in conflict zones and the role of social workers in […]
Please join us for this fireside chat between Adam B. Ellick (director and executive producer of Op-Docs and Opinion Video at The New York Times) and Dean Sandro Galea on Monday, February 3, 2025 in the Brown Lounge, Brown Hall as part of the WashU Ideas, Discourse, and Exploration (WIDE) Speaker Series. Adam has produced […]
This presentation by Amber M. Brown and Ahmar Ursani (Assistant Directors, Career Development at the Center for Career Engagement) was held on October 1, 2024 and focused on supporting international students at Brown School with career development and practicum placement. It explored various aspects of career resources offered by the Center for Career Engagement (CCE) […]
On March 22, a session was held for international students admitted to the Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Public Health (MPH), and Master of Social Policy (MSP) programs for Fall 2024. The Global Programs Office and the Office of Admissions and Recruitment explored the international student experience and gave tips on next steps […]
Students, faculty, and staff at the Brown School gathered on September 27 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, which is celebrated in many Asian countries around the world. On this day, the moon is thought to be at its brightest and fullest size, coinciding with harvest time […]
The Global Programs Office will host a Global Tables luncheon, featuring Dr. Ozge Sensoy Bahar, Research Associate Professor and co-director of the International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) on November 15, 2023 at noon in Goldfarb 132.
On April 23, 2023, Brown School MSW alum, Alice Emasu, spoke to Brown School students about her mission to provide holistic maternal health care and obstetric fistula treatment to women in rural Uganda. Alice Emasu grew up in eastern Uganda and felt compelled at an early age to address the injustices she witnessed against women. […]
Join a panel of experts for a discussion on the recent national uprising in Iran and a comprehensive perspective on the background of the crisis. What do Iranians want and why are they fighting empty-handed in the streets with the armed government forces? The panel will discuss Iran’s Gen Z leadership in the protests, the role of women and girls in this movement, and how the global community can support the people in Iran.
The discussion will take place Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CST..
A virtual roundtable discussion to learn classroom best practices from experts in research, education, and school policy and administration.
The discussion will take place Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CST..
In this follow-up series, published in The Lancet Global Health, the Series authors, led by Billie Giles-Corti, show how the indicators can guide decisions about what must change to create healthy and sustainable cities and how research can be used to guide urban policy to achieve urban and population health.
Watch the webinar recording here.
Carlotta Gall covered Afghanistan and Pakistan for the New York Times from 2001 to 2011. She has since continued covering Middle East events as the New York Times correspondent in Tunisia and currently is based in Turkey. In this conversation, Carlotta shares a unique perspective on the 20 years of war.