Students 4 Public Health

Students 4 Public Health (S4PH) is an undergraduate organization of School of Public Health students committed to improving population health, promoting individual well-being, and eliminating health disparities across San Diego and globally.

We take action through hands-on service, education, and advocacy. Our members have participated in impactful initiatives such as the Public Health Brigade to Honduras in partnership with Global Brigades, a Washington D.C. networking trip connecting students with leading public health organizations, and a graduate school tour with the SDSU School of Public Health, which we’re excited to bring back this October 17th.

Locally, we organize eight+ annual community service events across San Diego, biweekly public health talks and workshops (open to all students, in-person and virtual), and fundraisers that raised over $500 last semester through collaborations with businesses like IZOLA, Rubios, Handel’s, and Matcha Cafe Maiko. We also host regular social events to foster a supportive and inclusive community for our members.

Through these efforts, we aim to empower students to engage meaningfully with public health, both in their communities and their careers.

Spring 2026 S4PH GBM Schedule

1/28/26 GBM 1, Mata’yuum 2:30-3:30PM
2/11/26 GBM 2, Zoom 2:30-3:30PM
2/25/26 GBM 3, Mata’yuum 2:30-3:30PM
3/11/26 GBM 4, Zoom 2:30-3:30PM
3/25/26 GBM 5, Mata’yuum 2:30-3:30PM
4/8/26 GBM 6, Zoom 2:30-3:30PM
4/22/26 GBM 7, Mata’yuum 2:30-3:30PM
5/6/26 Banquet, Mata’yuum 2:30-3:30PM

Student Resources:

S4PH Peer Advising

We know how tough it gets sometimes! Whether you have questions about classes, your resume, careers in public health, getting involved on campus, or just want advice from someone who’s been there, peer advising is a great way to chat one-on-one with a board member. We aim to create a welcoming, supportive space where members can share their goals, ask questions, and learn more about opportunities in public health.

Submit interest here: https://forms.gle/hdCFVXB6ZQy9Jxay5

Public Health Awareness Social Media Campaign Interest Form

For this campaign, you will create an informative social media post that explains your chosen public health topic or issue, how it affects public health, and why raising awareness is important. Your social media campaign will be posted to the S4PH Instagram account @students4publichealth OR http://instagram.com/students4publichealth. Topics may be broad or specific, for example, why we observe World Tuberculosis Day, or focused issues such as HIV awareness and available resources in San Diego. This is your opportunity to share a public health issue you are passionate about, educate the SDSU campus community, and get involved with

Submit idea and interest here: https://forms.gle/TExQpMGYA1nu9k969

Upcoming events:

S4PH x Meals-On-Wheels; 1:00-2:30pm 2/2/26 (tentative), 1 Community Service Point
RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/UYpoBYW9mMXohAdZ9
RSVP to join S4PH to create Valentine’s Day cards that will be donated to Meals-On-Wheels. These will be distributed to seniors/those facing financial hardship during food deliveries. More information will be sent out closer to the event.
Bowling Bash: 2/9/26 6-8 pm @ Aztec Lanes, ! social point
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/UCRdH43VHVSPsi5AA
Calling all Bowlers!!! Join S4PH at Aztec Lanes for a fun bowling social! First 12 people will be able to attend as spots are limited! Please bring socks and $3 for the shoe rentals. We hope to see you there!
Free Professional Headshots; 12:00-3:45pm 2/12/26, Turtle Pond, 1 Events Point
REGISTER HERE: https://calendar.app.google/o5rLkEG6Vj4w2e7u9
Elevate your professional profile! Schedule a 15 minute time slot to have your headshot and portrait taken at the turtle pond bridge. Please arrive camera-ready and dress and you’d like.
Midday Movie Day: 2/19/26 12-3 pm, @Calpulli Floor 3, Basic Needs Center, 1 Social Point
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/ZQ9yBB4Aot8tzAsE6
Come hang out with S4PH at the Basic Needs Center! Learn about the amazing services they provide and stay for a fun movie social featuring Contagion (2017). We can’t wait to see you there!
S4PH x Lucky Duck Foundation; 8:30-10:00am 2/27/26, Veterans Village 4141 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110, Pickup 7:45am at Eureka Loop, 1 Community Service Point
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/WtBr97uYe6psH9GA9
Register to join S4PH to package/distribute food to support local families facing food insecurity! We are limited to 9 spots. Waivers will be signed before our shift and provided onsite.
CHEF Cooking Class; 12:00-1:00pm 3/6/26 (Room TBA), 1 Events point
Join S4PH and Well-being & Health Promotion for a hands-on cooking class! We will be covering essential skills while making a taco bowl with pico and avocado crema
S4PH x Feeding San Diego; 9:00-11:00am 3/14/26, 9477 Waples St., Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92121, Pickup 8:20am at Eureka Loop, 1 Community Service Point
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/sCjPjsNGAgKgonyc9
Register to join S4PH to sort/package food, aiding in Feeding San Diego’s mission in food accessibility! We are limited to 9 spots. We will be meeting up in their waiting room after checking in on their tablets.
S4PH x International Relief Teams Tijuana Homebuild; All-day 3/28/26, Pickup 6:15am at Eureka Loop, 2 Free Points
APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/zn3MhfWeMP5KG1Gh9
Apply to join S4PH to build our third home in partnership with International Relief Teams! This will be an all day event, and requires an up to date passport that will not expire within 6 months of the event
Public Health Trivia; 1:00-2:30pm 4/9/26, (Room TBA), +1 Events Point and +1 Social Point Test your public health knowledge and celebrate National Public Health Week with S4PH! We will have trivia games, food, and prizes for the top 3 winners.
S4PH x Pancreatic Cancer Action Network PanCAN PurpleStrideWalk; Walk begins 9:30am (TBD), Event Duration 7:30-11:00am (TBD), De Anza Cove at Mission Bay Park 3000 N. Mission Bay Dr San Diego, CA 92110, Tentative Pickup 8:50am at Eureka Loop, 1 Community Service Point
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/WACLjLB3KxtCDBBz7
Register to join S4PH in raising awareness and supporting the fight against pancreatic cancer by participating in this walk! More information about the event will be released in April. The event routes are typically 1-3 mi. Finish times range from 30 minutes to 1 hour.