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Course Evaluations: Your Feedback is Crucial!

By Emily Morin
April 29th, 2013 in Fellowships.

Course Evaluations: Your Feedback is Crucial! Your feedback is crucial to help faculty improve their courses and to help other students plan their schedules. You’ve been sent an email invitation to submit anonymous evaluations of your courses. Please fill them out and share your thoughts with us. We want to hear... More

Healthcare Innovation World Cup Semifinals in NYC!

By Emily Morin
April 29th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

Witness some of the world's brightest diabetes innovators compete for startup funds and industry connections in the Healthcare Innovation World Cup Semifinals: NYC. The Healthcare Innovation World Cup is an international competition challenging innovators to tackle the global diabetes epidemic, which affects 347 million people around the world. The top two... More

CHA Global Health and Human Rights Seminar (Monday, 5/20)

By Emily Morin
April 29th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

The next session of the CHA Global Health and Human Rights seminar will take place on Monday May 20th from 12-1pm in room 4-B-11 (4th floor) at the Central Street Health Center, 26 Central Street, Somerville, MA 02143  Prof. Khawla Abu-Baker of the Department of Behavioral Science, Emek Yezreel College (Israel)... More

Open job opportunities at One Acre Fund

By Emily Morin
April 26th, 2013 in Jobs.

My name is Eva Koehler and I'm a graduate of SPH ('08, International Health).  Since I know the semester is winding down, I wanted to send a note regarding job opportunities at One Acre Fund, my current employer.    One Acre's mission is to improve the lives of the poor via... More

2nd Annual Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health, featuring human rights, health equity, social justice activist and President of the APHA Dr. Adewale Troutman

By Emily Morin
April 25th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

Wrapping up the month of Global Days of Service 2013, the Boston University School of Social Work is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health, featuring human rights, health equity, social justice activist and President of the American Public Health Association, Dr. Adewale Troutman.   Date/Time: Saturday, More

IH Reflections from the Field: Working in Conflict and Post-Conflict Zones CANCELLED

By Emily Morin
April 24th, 2013 in Fellowships.

In-Person, Skype, and Phone Mock Interviews for Practicums, Internships and Job Applications are Continuing for IH Students:

By Emily Morin
April 24th, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

Patricia Burns, an IH Practitioner with the Career Services Office will continue to hold Mock Interviews for IH Concentrators until the end of the semester.  For those of you in active job, internship or practicum searches, this is a great opportunity to practice and gain concrete feedback.  The interviews will... More

Schedule Writing Assistance for Final Papers Now!

By Emily Morin
April 23rd, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

Are final papers catching up with you? Come to the Writing Assistance Program! Writing assistants will guide you through any type of assignment* and any stage of the writing process – from brainstorming to strategizing ways to strengthen your paper.  We are open the following times (other times available by request): Mondays... More

Global Programs Photo Contest, deadline April 26th!

By Emily Morin
April 23rd, 2013 in Fellowships.

Calling all BU faculty, staff, and students— Global Programs wants to showcase your photos! We know you’ve traveled the world and now we want to show the world just how far you’ve gone. All current faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to submit up to three photos to our inaugural BU Global... More

Contensted Domains: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of People Living with HIV

By Emily Morin
April 23rd, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

The Social Consequences of Adjustment in Greece: Public Health After the Welfare State Disappears

By Emily Morin
April 23rd, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

Please see the attached flyer for details! AK flyer

India Field Seminar INFO SESSION TONIGHT (4/23) 5-6PM

By Emily Morin
April 23rd, 2013 in Conferences/Seminars.

India Field Seminar: Opportunity for SPH Students in January 2014 Info session flyer and application procedure attached! Act fast if you’re interested! IM853 India Field Seminar Application Procedure and FAQs Info Session Flyer IM853 INDIA FIELD SEMINAR INFORMATION SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 23 5-6PM, SMG 304 India is in the midst of extraordinary change, development, and growth. ... More

Genocide in Bosnia: Sarajevo in the 1990’s Film Screening (4/23)

By Emily Morin
April 22nd, 2013 in Fellowships.

Genocide in Bosnia: Sarajevo in the 1990s Film Screening and Panel on War, Health, & Human Rights   Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Room R-103 (BU Instructional Building) 4:00 – 5:50 pm   Harun Mehmedinovic, Bosnian born filmmaker, photographer, and founder of the “Bloodhoney Project,” will tell his story of living in war-torn Sarajevo during the genocide... More

Learn Spanish and complete your practicum in Ecuador

By Joseph S Anzalone
April 18th, 2013 in Fellowships.

BUSPH has a working relationship with the Montanita Spanish School in Ecuador. “The school was named one of the top five language schools in the world by the STAR Awards for the excellent performance by its professors, the beautiful location of the school on the beach in Montanita.” Students can... More

Ways the BUSPH community can help

By Emily Morin
April 17th, 2013 in Fellowships.

Dear students, In the wake of Monday’s senseless tragedy, we are all struggling with how to help our Boston community begin healing.  Though it will be a long road and there are many heroes to acknowledge, as a start BUSPH would like to deliver gift baskets and thank you cards to... More