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The School of Public Health and Health Sciences invites the campus community to a special SPHHS dean’s seminar event featuring Perry Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, Friday, Sept. 25 from noon-1 p.m. in the Seminar Rooms of the new SPHHS Hub Building.

Halkitis will deliver a short talk titled “More Than Disease: Reclaiming the Human Side of Public Health,” followed by a fireside chat with Anna Maria Siega-Riz, dean of SPHHS. The event will close with a Q&A session with the deans.

Drawing on themes from his new book, “Humanizing Public Health: How Disease-Centered Approaches Have Failed Us,” Halkitis’ talk will examine how public health’s historical emphasis on disease and risk has too often obscured the lived experiences of individuals and communities. Through examples spanning infectious disease, chronic illness, and health inequities, he will argue for a more human-centered public health that places dignity, connection, and belonging at the heart of efforts to improve population health.

Prior to his talk, Halkitis will hold a book signing at 11 a.m. “Humanizing Public Health: How Disease-Centered Approaches Have Failed Us” can be purchased at Johns Hopkins University Press using code HTWN at checkout for 30% off.

For more information and to register for the seminar, visit the SPHHS events page.