Events

The 20- to 30-minute Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Community & Connection Strolls around Eager Park in East Baltimore combine movement with meaningful conversation around engaging topics or questions. Whether you are looking to de-stress, meet new people, or simply enjoy a break in your day, all modes of participation are welcome—walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, or seated persons.

Scholars and experts examine how scientific evidence, policy implementation, and public communication intersected during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the aim of building mutual understanding among leading public health, science, and policy experts, and identifying lessons that can strengthen our response to future public health challenges.

Lauren Tierney, senior product manager of mapping and cartography at Esri, will share insights on the mapping and spatial analytics software used to elevate cartography and map visualization and reveal the design process that she uses to tell stories and communicate through maps for the MS in Geographic Information Systems program.

Join an introductory guided walking meditation on the Athletic Circle. Reconnect with nature, find peace, and ground yourself in your breath. Replenish your energy and finish the week centered in the present moment. No meditation experience required. All Johns Hopkins affiliates welcome.

Join the First-Generation, Limited-Income (FLI) Network for Johns Hopkins' annual FLI Day event to celebrate the Blue Jay community of FLI students, FLI graduates, FLI staff, FLI faculty, and FLI friends—through art, activities, giveaways, and refreshments.

Kateryna Byelova, MA '25, CEO and principal consultant of Sage XP, a consultancy specializing in internal communications and corporate culture, will discuss how internal communications can be used to shape employee behavior and improve business performance. She also will highlight LinkedIn as a strategic tool for professional influence and how application of communication principles, with clarity, consistency, and purpose, grew her audience from zero to 10,000+.

Hear from thought leaders shaping the future of health equity. The Health Disparities Speaker Series showcases real-world perspectives and solutions to close the gaps in care the impact our communities.

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Johns Hopkins will honor the contributions of veterans across our community and highlight how military experience fuels public-minded innovation

Amy Becker, professor of communication and media at Loyola University Maryland and a 2025-26 SNF Agora Visiting Fellow, will examining whether entertaining political content is helping to build a more active, responsible, and well-informed citizenry or simply preaching to the choir.

Calling all Johns Hopkins juniors with significant leadership experience and a commitment to public service: The Truman Scholarship recognizes exceptional readiness for a career in government or public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate studies, participate in leadership development programs, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, residents of American Samoa, or expecting their citizenship by the date of the award; be in their penultimate year of school (for candidates graduating in four years or more) or in their final year of school (for candidates graduating in three years or fewer); and be planning to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service.