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Jefferson Alumni Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This page contains information on upcoming activities and intiatives sponsored by Offices within the Division of Student Affairs. In line with our mission, all Office of Student Life & Engagement programs are only open to matriculated Jefferson students unless otherwise noted (must have valid Jefferson Student ID).
To view additional information for an event, just click on the event name. If you have any questions about events sponsored by our office, please feel free to contact us at StudentLife@jefferson.edu or 215-503-7743.
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Location & Time: JAH 207 | 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Description: Dr. Megan Healy, MD, Professor, Clinical Emergency Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, will review best practices in patient-centered language to reduce stigma, improve the patient-physician alliance, and advance health equity. Credit available for the Asano Humanities & Health Certificate and the Anti-Racism in Health Focus.
Location &Time: Hamilton 224/225 | 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Description: Join us for a discussion of an excerpt from Sex with a Brain Injury: On Concussion and Recovery by Annie Liontas. After suffering multiple concussions, Liontas shares what it means to be one of the “walking wounded.” Liontas weaves history, philosophy, and personal accounts to interrogate and expand representations of mental health, ability, and disability—particularly in relation to women and the LGBT community. Facilitator: Katherine Hubbard, MA, Teaching Instructor, JeffMD Humanities Selectives, Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Credit available for the Asano Humanities & Health Certificate.
Location & Time: CLE Community Garden @ Lubert Plaza | 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Description: Pick a pumpkin, paint a design & enjoy a snack in the garden. There will be a prize for the best painted pumpkin. Sponsored by JRFC & OSLE.
Location & Time: JAH Eakins Lounge | 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
Description: Don't let the flu sneak up on you be sure to get your flu shot this year at one of our flu fest events. No appointmnet needed.
Location & Time: Jefferson Alumni Hall (JAH) Atrium | 4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Description: Join BizBio and GSA for our annual Halloween-themed networking event! This event offers great networking tools, including FREE professional headshots, LinkedIn profile tips from our Center for Career Success specialists, and the opportunity to expand your professional community. Participate in our spooky activities and pumpkin painting to win prizes and socialize with your peers. And don't forget to enjoy some tasty snacks and sweets while you're there!
Location & Time: Dixon Campus, Classroom 2 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Description: The Dixon Nursing Student Government is hosting Pink & Pumpkins for breast cancer awareness. There will be pumpkin decorating accompanied by sweets and snacks. The top three gourds will win a prize. Wear pink if you’ve got it!
Location & Time: Winkel-1119 Locust Street | 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Description: The Office of Student Life and Engagement is hosting our Leadership Live Speaker Series. “Discover You. Define You. Be You.” Graduate school isn’t just about mastering your field — it’s also about mastering yourself. Guest speaker is Freddy Shegog, inspiring public speaker dedicated to sharing his transformational journey to recovery . This is a chance to network, gain insights and inspiration for your leadership journey, and learn about Jefferson LEADS program. Come join us for engaging conversations, appetizers, and endless opportunities!
Location & Time: Valley Forge National Park & Chester County History Center | 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Lunch, round-trip transportation and admissions provided)
Description: Looking for a break from your routine that’s meaningful, educational, and fun? Join us on Friday, October 24, 2025, for History in Motion, a dynamic cultural day trip designed especially for Jefferson graduate students! This unique experience will take you beyond the classroom and into the heart of American history. We’ll start with a guided hike through Valley Forge National Historical Park, walking the same trails once traveled by General George Washington and the Continental Army. Then, we’ll explore the Chester County History Center, a hidden gem where medicine, innovation, and local history converge—including an exhibit on the first mass-produced penicillin.
Location & Time: JAH Atrium | 8:00am- 4:30pm
Description: Don't let the flu sneak up on you be sure to get your flu shot this year at one of our flu fest events. No appointmnet needed!