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UTHealth Houston students, faculty, and staff are invited to discover the breadth of work happening at the Houston Health Department and explore ways to get involved. Meet dozens of representatives from multiple HHD divisions, learn about their programs and priorities, and connect around opportunities for research, education, service, and career development. Please note this is an in-person event.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Join us at 10 AM for welcome remarks from President Melina R. Kibbe and city leaders
    • First 50 attendees receive a swag item!
  • Meet Houston Health Department professionals and division representatives
  • Explore opportunities for research, practicums, and academic-practice collaboration
  • Learn about public health programs serving Houston’s communities
  • Opportunity to engage in informational sessions with teams that will be recruiting.
    • HHD will be recruiting for a dozen open positions across epidemiology, environmental health, informatics, HIV/STD, and contracts administration. A limited number of first-come, first-served opportunities will also be available to speak further with HHD representatives about specific openings. Postings for these positions will go live on 10/7 here: www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers

Parking & Transportation

  • UT MD Anderson South Campus Garage 2 (1950 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77054) -validation will not be available
  • UTHealth Houston Shuttle Services Route 1 Stop: Public Health Education and Research Building (PHERB)

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Agenda at a Glance

Agenda at a Glance
  • Doors Open
    9:45 AM
    Guests are welcome to check-in and enter the Multipurpose Rooms (PHB 120) on the first floor of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.
  • Welcome and Opening Remarks
    10:10–10:30 AM
    Welcome from UTHealth Houston President, Dr. Melina R. Kibbe, and City of Houston leadership, highlighting the Academic Health Department partnership and opportunities for collaboration.
  • Explore, Connect, and Collaborate
    10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Attendees are welcome to come and go as they please. Meet representatives from HHD divisions, learn about their programs, and explore opportunities for research, education, service, practicums, and employment. Networking and informational conversation opportunities with recruiting teams are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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October 8, 2026 2:59 PM