Events
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Past Events and Activities
The Redstone Global Center has partnered with organizations, educators, and advocates to advance global health equity and adaptation to climate hazards. From convening expert speakers to joint research initiatives, our past collaborations reflect a shared commitment to inspire and innovate.
We’re always looking to build meaningful partnerships that align with our mission. Whether you’re interested in co-hosting events, developing training programs, or launching new initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.
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See below a snapshot of our past events and activities.
The Redstone Global Center co-sponsored a second Department of Global Health Research and Practice Seminar of Spring 2026, inviting Dr. Matthew Brown to speak on the Tradecraft of Global Health Diplomacy.
— March 19, 2026
The RGC and the Department of Epidemiology co-hosted with the Department of Global Health for a special GH Research and Practice Seminar featuring Dr. Kevin De Cock on his latest book, Deployed.
— March 5, 2026
The RGC and the Humanitarian Action Initiative co‑hosted a panel on how climate change is reshaping health challenges in humanitarian emergencies. Speakers discussed impacts in regions such as Cox’s Bazar, the Horn of Africa, and the Sahel, and highlighted strategies to strengthen resilience and protect public health amid a changing climate.
— November 19, 2025
The APHA International Health Section’s Community-Based Primary Health Care (CBPHC) Working Group and the RGC co-hosted a workshop, Community-Based Primary Health Care in Times of Volatility and Change before the annual American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference.
— November 1, 2025
A RGC co-sponsored seminar with the Department of Epidemiology featuring Dr. Denis Nash. His talk provided our GWSPH community with fresh perspectives on the links between HIV care outcomes and climate change.
— October 31, 2025
The RGC co-sponsored a Department of Global Health Research and Practice Seminar featuring Dr. Assaf Anyamba.
— September 18, 2025
The RGC and the Alliance for a Sustainable Future hosted author, physician, and activist Dr. Wendy Johnson to discuss her new book Kinship Medicine.
— August 1, 2025
The RGC, GWSPH, and PHSA hosted award-winning, #1 NYT bestselling author and advocate John Green for a powerful National Public Health Week conversation on global health and advocacy.
— April 8, 2025
Partnership Highlights
The RGC convened embassy staff to discuss future of foreign aid — November 20, 2025
A co‑sponsored panel discussion with the Humanitarian Action Initiative — November 19, 2025
Dr. Timothy Holtz, Chair and Director of the RGC, moderated a panel on “Shaping Global Ethics” at the symposium The Global Legacy of the 14th Dalai Lama — October 4, 2025.
The RGC and GWSPH, in partnership with CORE Group, hosted a roundtable with humanitarian NGOs, faculty from GW and Georgetown, and experts in migration, health, and climate adaptation — June 3, 2025