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VE Global, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing free volunteer and internship abroad opportunities in Santiago, Chile. VE Global is a volunteer program that helps foster the growth of children at social risk in Santiago, Chile by implementing literacy, arts, health, and English programs. Two BUSPH alumni have already participated with this group. Please... More
For event details and to reserve a seat, click here! Is there a question you would like asked to the panelists? Questions are being gathered on this google doc.
Foreign Direct Investment v. Foreign Aid: What is the Future of Haiti? A Conversation with Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe Wednesday April 17 at 6 PM Ames Courtroom in Austin Hall Harvard Law School Joined by Jerry Tardieu, CEO of Royal Oasis, HKS ’00 and Daniele Jean-Pierre, USAID Chief Legal Officer in Haiti, HLS... More
Join Dr. Chris Gill on April 22nd from 12 to 1pm in CT305 to discuss two brief journal articles about the Pertussis vaccination. All students welcome to join, and INCD Emphasis Area students are encouraged to attend. Pizza will be provided! Articles: nejmc pertussis 1 and nejmcPertussis 2 Please RSVP to emorin@bu.edu if... More
Please see the attached flyer for more information: Internship info- Swasti
Flying Kites is committed to raising the standard of care available to some of the world’s poorest children. The company was founded in 2007 when a small group of volunteers built a Home and Leadership Academy for orphaned children in the slopes of the Aberdares Mountains in Kinangop Kenya, providing... More
Can you read Hindi fluently? Do you have a few hours in the next two weeks to help translate forms for a research project? If so, please contact Ariel Falconer at falconer@bu.edu with your availability and interest. No compensation is available, but we would truly appreciate your help.
Job Title: Health Systems Intern Job Location: US-NC-Chapel Hill Description: The Ipas Health Systems unit in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an Intern to work on developing guidance for Ipas country programs to assist them in holding governments accountable for meeting the health needs of their populations with an emphasis on maternal health. The World... More
FACE AIDS of Boston University is proud to present Condom Couture, BU's first fashion show featuring outfits made out of CONDOMS! Please join us in de-stigmatizing HIV/AIDS and other issues of sexual health while simultaneously showcasing the outrageously stylish designs of a variety of BU student groups. The proceeds will... More
Career Services Offering to IH Students: April Mock Interviews The Career Services Office will be holding Mock Interviews during April for IH Concentrators. For those of you in active job or practicum searches, this is a great opportunity to practice and gain concrete feedback. The interviews will be held in 30-minute... More
Greetings from the Boston University African Student Organization, Beginning April 8th, 2013, we will be hosting the following events: small pep rally, service day, speaker day, dance workshop with the Afrithms dance group, African cuisine in the dining halls, and the our annual cultural show. On April 10th, 2013 we will be conducting... More
SPH PM 832 - Operations Management in Health Care Time slot: Tuesdays 6:00-8:45 Instructor: Jordan Peck, PhD (MIT Engineering Systems - Health Care Systems) Description: This course is designed to focus on the field of operations management (OM) in health care. It will provide students with an understanding of how to apply... More
