Author: Emily Morin
CGHD Forum Nov. 14th: South Africa’s National HIV/AIDS Treatment Program
South Africa’s national treatment program for HIV/AIDS is the largest effort of its kind in the world, treating some 2 million adults and children with antiretroviral therapy. Dr. Francois Venter, a leading HIV clinician and researcher, has been instrumental in the development of the program over the past decade and continues to be one of […]
In the Field with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting & Pamoja Together: come learn about a free international trip this summer!
This past summer, two BU students received fellowships with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Lusha Chen (COM) traveled to Myanmar to report on bride trafficking to China, and Kerstin Egenhofer (SPH) traveled to Malawi to report on the success of cash transfers in improving the well being of the poorest households. And 8 BU […]
The Faces of Global Women’s Health event as part of International Education Week at BU
The BUMC community is invited to the following event as part of International Education Week at B.U. The Women’s Health Initiative presents “The Faces of Global Women’s Health” Thursday, November 14, 2013 5:30 PM to 7:00 pm Keefer Auditorium Light dinner reception in Evans 122A to follow Featuring a panel of global health practitioners working […]
Mango Tree Educational Enterprises in Uganda is looking for an M&E Manager and Program Director
Mango Tree – NULP Program Director – Posting Mango Tree – NULP ME_Manager – Posting
Reminder: ISO’s A Night to Shine is this Friday, November 8th!
An Evening of Cultural Celebration! Friday, November 6th. 6-10pm in Hiebert Lounge The International Student Organization (ISO) at BUSPH presents Boston’s biggest and brightest event of the year! Get ready to shine in your international garb and dance the night away. Dishes from around the world will be served throughout the night. And come and […]
African Languages Summer 2013 and 2014 Programs
A note from the BU African Studies Center: Below you will find a link to the list of institutions offering African languages both this summer and next summer. Summer 2013: http://bit.ly/AfLangSum2013 Summer 2014: http://bit.ly/AfLangSum2014 Please note that the content of these web sites will be changing weekly, as institutions add more information.
Global Healh Fellows Program Information Session November 7th
One Acre Fund and Global Health Corps Webinar November 14th
Webinar: One Acre Fund and Global Health Corps One Acre Fund is hosting a careers webinar with Global Health Corps on November 14th from 12-1 PM EDT. Global Health Corps is a fellowship organization that mobilizes a global community of emerging leaders to build a movement for health equity. Join us to learn about how One […]
INCD Emphasis Area Meet and Greet and “Primer on Epidemiology” November 6th
A primer of infectious disease epidemiology and welcome meet and greet event for new and continuing INCD students with Dr. Chris Gill. Students interested in joining this emphasis area are welcome as well. Wednesday, November 6th 1:00-2:00pm in CT305 Lunch provided!
Refugees: Mental and Physical Health Consequences presented by the American Islamic Congress Boston Center
American Islamic Congress Boston Center Presents: Refugees: Mental and Physical Health Consequences In 2012 there were 15.4 million refugees worldwide. Throughout the year an average of 23,000 people each day are forced to leave their homes and seek protection elsewhere. It is estimated that 48% of refugees are women and girls. Refugees have fled their […]