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What is the “Happiness” in Gross National Happiness? A Paradigm to Sustainable Human Existence: A talk by Gampo Dorji

By Emily Morin
August 28th, 2012 in Fellowships.

A Talk by Gampo Dorji, MPH, MBBS Monday, September 10, 12-1:20 PM Crosstown Center Building, Room #305 Bhutan is a country unknown to many; it can be an arduous test of one’s high school geography to locate it on the globe. Nested between the world’s two most populous nations, India in the south... More

Events Manager Full-time position with Vitamin Angels

By Emily Morin
August 24th, 2012 in Jobs.

Full-time position with Vitamin Angels Learn more about the position here: Events Manager Position Description  Learn about the organization here: http://www.vitaminangels.org. Please send resume and cover letter to info@vitaminangels.org.

Chance to work with Malcolm Bryant on his Ethiopia project!

By Emily Morin
August 23rd, 2012 in Volunteer.

Malcolm Bryant is looking for a student who would be interested in volunteering for a few hours a week to assist with data entry for his Ethiopia project in September and October. Times are negotiable. Interested? Contact Malcolm Bryant, Clinical Associate Professor at bryantm@bu.edu!

2012 William J. Bicknell Lectureship in Public Health: Pain, Percocets and the Public’s Health: Balancing Patient Care and Drug Controls in the US and Abroad.

By Emily Morin
August 22nd, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

Keynote Speaker: Noreen M. Clark, PhD Director, Center for Managing Chronic Disease, University of Michigan Panelists: Madeleine Biondolillo, MD Director, Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Barbara Herbert, MD Chief, Division of Addiction Medicine, St Elizabeth’s Medical Center Richard Laing, MD Medical Officer, Department of Essential Medicines and Pharmaceutical Policies, World Health Organization  Date:... More

A warm welcome to our new social entrepeneur resident: Indrid De Beer, manager of Pharmaccess Namibia

By Emily Morin
August 22nd, 2012 in Fellowships.

This fall, the Department of International Health is fortunate to have a successful social entrepreneur resident with us here in Boston.  She is Ingrid De Beer, the  manager of Pharmaccess Namibia for the past eight years.  She has helped to develop and evaluate innovative public health programs including low cost health... More

The BUSPH Core Course Tutoring Program and Writing Assistance Program are both recruiting! Great part-time work for $15/hour

By Emily Morin
August 22nd, 2012 in Jobs.

1. The BUSPH Core Course Tutoring Program is currently recruiting tutors for the fall semester.  The Core Course Tutoring Program is designed to provide free tutoring in the MPH core courses for MPH students. Tutors are needed for all core courses and may be from any concentration and any degree... More

10 spots open in the Fall 2012 Career PREP program. Suggested for January 2013 graduates

By Emily Morin
August 22nd, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

There are only 10 more seats left in the Fall 2012 Career P.R.E.P. class.  The instructors are especially interested in filling the spots with January 2013 graduates who would greatly benefit from the course as they begin their upcoming job searches.  To quote one of the Spring Career P.R.E.P. students  regarding her recent job search, More

Two semester practicum w/Boston University Forensic Medical Evaluation Group. Applications due September 10th

By Emily Morin
August 21st, 2012 in Jobs, Practicums/Internships.

Agency Name:  Boston University Forensic Medical Evaluation Group Title of Position:  Coordinator, Forensic Medical Evaluation Group Address  Crosstown Building (801 Mass Ave, 2nd Floor), Shapiro Building, BMC (Albany St.) Website:  in development   Agency description/mission statement:   The Boston University Forensic Medical Evaluation Group is a service for asylum seekers and others requiring documentation of prior ill... More

Monday, Sept. 3rd at 2pm: Mandatory International Student Orientation and Reception!

By Emily Morin
August 20th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

International Student Orientation for Graduate Students Monday, September 3, 2012 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Jacob Sleeper Auditorium 871 Commonwealth Avenue immediately following Graduate International Students Reception 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Agganis Club Room 925 Commonwealth Avenue   Meet ISSO staff and new international students from different academic programs. Refreshments will be served. The ISSO is excited to offer new graduate international... More

The India Field Seminar (IM853) January 6-19, 2013

By Emily Morin
August 17th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

This is a course in the School of Management and the fourth time it is being offered.  School of Public Health Students are welcome to attend also, and have in the past.  The class is capped at 20 and there are four spaces left. Feel free to contact Mark Allen, Faculty... More

Ibis Fall 2012 Internship based in Cambridge MA

By Emily Morin
August 14th, 2012 in Practicums/Internships.

Ibis fall intern 2012_Posting To apply, send a cover letter and CV to admin@ibisreproductivehealth.org.  No phone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.

Fall 2012 Internship with WHO Global Health Workforce Alliance

By Emily Morin
August 14th, 2012 in Practicums/Internships.

TORs Intern Migration If you are interested in this position, please contact: Dr Angela Chaudhuri (MPH alum)  at angela@swasti.org  Director, Partners for Results Team  Swasti Health Resource Center, part of Catalyst Group www.swasti.org

New open slots in MC802, a great option for IH Concentrators!

By Emily Morin
August 10th, 2012 in Fellowships.

Just want to alert you about another course with openings (5 spaces) that may make sense for you.  You can add this course via Student Link  if interested. MC802 – Implementing Community Health Initiatives:  A Practice based Course in Leadership and Consultation This 4 credit course meets on Wednesdays, 2-4:45pm this Fall, and... More

The Department of International Health is looking for a new student administrative assistant for Fall 2012!

By Emily Morin
August 6th, 2012 in Jobs.

Student Administrative Assistant In the Center for Global Health and Development & the Department of International Health  The Center for Global Health and Development and Department of International Health at the Boston University School of Public Health is currently seeking a student for the position of Student Administrative Assistant.  The purpose of... More

African Men for Sexual Health and Rights call for papers

By Emily Morin
August 2nd, 2012 in Outside Announcements.

Please find attached a Call for Papers under the AMSHeR 'Sexuality and Equality in Africa' Project (in English and French). Call For Papers Sexuality and Equality French Call for Papers Sexuality and Equality English