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One-year Southern Africa position with The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

By Emily Morin
April 9th, 2012 in Jobs.

 The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. We invite applications from candidates for a one year contract post as a TB/HIV Teaching Program Manager. Essential duties: Development of three... More

MPH students encouraged to sign-up for PH857: Health Economics and Financial Management for Public Health

By Emily Morin
April 9th, 2012 in Fellowships.

Fall 2012 PH857 A1 Health Economics & Financial Management for Public Health With Lora Sabin 4 Credits Tuesdays 2-4:45pm This course is an applied, practitioner-oriented survey of major topics in health economics and the financial management of public health organizations and programs. It will provide students with a brief introduction to the... More

Join Peace Corps Response for a Virtual Information Session! And Available Positions

By Emily Morin
April 9th, 2012 in Jobs, Outside Announcements.

Peace Corps Response provides opportunities for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and other qualified professionals to undertake challenging, short-term assignments. Attend this webinar to find out more information about our exciting new programs, upcoming assignments, and how to apply. Register now to join the webinar from 12:00pm-1:00pm EST on Thursday, April... More

Advancing Security, Dignity and Growth: The Role of the International Criminal Court in Ending Impunity and Fostering Greater Well-being: Friday, April 13th at 3pm

By Emily Morin
April 9th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

Advancing Security, Dignity and Growth: The Role of the International Criminal Court in Ending Impunity and Fostering Greater Well-Being The African Studies Center, the Center for Finance, Law & Policy, and the School of Law, announce the Bradford Morse Distinguished Lecture with the Honorable Fatou Bensouda, the newly named Chief Prosecutor of the ICC.   A... More

Interested in working as a BUSPH Tutor Coordinator next fall? Apply by April 20th

By Emily Morin
April 9th, 2012 in Volunteer.

BUSPH Education Office Recruiting Tutor Coordinator for the 2012-2013 Academic Year The BUSPH Education Office is recruiting a tutor coordinator for the 2012-2013 academic year. The tutor coordinator manages both the Core Course Tutoring Program and the Writing Assistance Program. Both programs focus on providing high-quality peer assistance in order to... More

Career PREP Fall 2012 schedule is out!

By Emily Morin
April 9th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars, Outside Announcements.

Career PREP Overview_fall 2012 This program is designed for students after their first semester with less than 3 years of job search experience as well as more experienced students interested in refreshing their skills.  Each session will give you tools and techniques to more effectively market yourself during the job search... More

IH Reflections From the Field April 11th at 12:15…Two BUSPH Alumnae Share Their Experiences From Afghanistan

By Emily Morin
April 5th, 2012 in Fellowships.

We will be having lunch. Please RSVP here!

Save the Date! Bill Bicknell’s lecture May 2nd at noon!

By Emily Morin
April 5th, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

Thoughts on Health Development: A Talk by Bill Bicknell Wednesday, May 2nd noon-1PM in Keefer Auditorium of the BU School of Medicine Building. A reception will be following the event in Talbot. This event is free and open to the public. We encourage all International Health students to attend!

New student group: the Social Justice Student Organizing Committee’s first meeting: April 17th at 5:30

By Emily Morin
April 3rd, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

If you are interested in attending email Dallas Pride at dallas@bu.edu

BUSPH 2012 Talent Show Friday, April 13th at 6pm in Hiebert Lounge

By Emily Morin
April 2nd, 2012 in Fellowships.

SPH Student Senate is hosting the first BUSPH Student, Staff and Faculty Talent Show on Friday April 13th at 6pm in Hiebert Lounge and we want to see your amazing, unique, or strange talents on the big stage! Whether it's dancing, singing, magic, spoken-word, or standup, we welcome all talents and... More

IH720 Poster Session Wednesday, April 4th in CT460A at 6pm

By Emily Morin
April 2nd, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

IH720 Poster Session April 4 All IH students and faculty are invited to the IH720 poster session to be held this Wednesday evening April 4th 6:00-7:00pm in CT460A. The posters and their authors will discuss their behavior change assessment projects. I hope you will be able to come and: 1) show interest in... More

Doctors Without Borders PAID summer internship application available. Apply by 4/13!

By Emily Morin
April 2nd, 2012 in Practicums/Internships.

This is a PAID summer internship in the Doctors Without Borders New York City Office. Apply by April 13th!

Congratulations to our students for bringing Boston University to second place at The Extramural Emory Global Health Case Competition!

By Emily Morin
April 2nd, 2012 in Conferences/Seminars.

Congratulations to our Boston University team (with three MPH/MBA candidates, an MD/MBA candidate, a student in Biomedical Engineering, and an MD candidate)  that came in second in The Extramural Emory Global Health Case Competition on Saturday, March 31, 2012 out of 23 university teams from across the globe!  The Second Place prize was $2,500. BU... More

Catholic Medical Mission Board: taking MPH graduates to developing countries. Airfare, housing and stipend included!

By Emily Morin
April 2nd, 2012 in Practicums/Internships, Volunteer.

CMMB has been sending licensed medical volunteers for one year or longer to developing countries around the world for nearly 100 years. The program also places public health and non-medical professionals for one year or longer to address broader health needs within communities to strengthen health systems, with an increasing... More

“The Edge of Joy” documentary screening Thursday, April 5th at 5 in CT460A

By Emily Morin
March 30th, 2012 in Fellowships.

We'll be having some delicious treats, so please RSVP here!