Sargent Nutrition faculty, students and alumni are scheduled to present at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) this October. Presentations Date/Time Title Authors Tuesday October 18, 8-9:30 a.m. Set Yourself Up to Earn the Internship Julia Roberts, Joan Salge Blake, and Jana Wolff Poster Sessions Date/Time Title Authors Sunday October 16, 11:45-1:15 p.m. […]
(9/21/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “You can really choke on anything. You have to be sure you chew properly and not swallow in big gulps. It’s also important to have fluids on hand, so you can swallow and move things along.” Read full article.
(9/20/16) Lynn elementary school teacher Mary Borrelli shares her experience working with Prof Swathi Kiran and the Aphasia Resource Center. Expert quote: “The brain tries to reach into its store of words and sentences, and comes up empty. And that’s huge because not only can you not come up with a word or spell a […]
Next Virtual Open House: Thursday, January 12, 2017 Interested in learning more about Boston University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program? Our open houses will cover the application process, program curriculum, and diverse clinical education opportunities. RSVP RSVP for one of our virtual open houses by submitting the form below. Questions? Email us at@bu.edu
(9/19/16) With the advice of Sargent Choice Nutrition Center nutritionists Rachel Reynolds, Lauren O’Brien and Elizabeth Treiber, BU Today has compiled a list of affordable, easy-to-make, healthy recipes. Read the full article.
(9/19/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake featured. Expert quote: “The rule of thumb is that food be in the danger zone for no more than two hours, but if it is 90 degrees or higher outside, no more than one hour,” Watch full video.
(9/14/16) Clinical Associate Professor Stacey Zawacki speaks about Sargent Choice Nutrition Center’s Risk Factor Management Program. “It’s a unique program based on the scientific evidence about nutrition and activity for safe and effective weight loss.” Read full article.
(9/6/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “Food shopping is now a stressful event for consumers because they are confused about what’s good for them. What are we teaching consumers when we unnecessarily label foods, like gluten-free bananas, for example?” View full article.
Starting September 2016, the Boston University Academic Speech, Language, & Hearing Center will begin its new voice disorders clinic. Services Services include a comprehensive evaluation of laryngeal (voice box) function, including acoustic and aerodynamic testing and assessment of motor abilities. Clients will receive a detailed evaluation report and treatment recommendations. Voice therapy will focus on […]
2016 Dudley Allen Sargent Lecture “The Past, Present, and Future of the Global Burden of Disease Study” Presented by Dr. Christopher J. L. Murray, MD, DPhil, Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and Professor of Global Health at the University of Washington Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 4-5 p.m. 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston […]
(8/26/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “It’s important to eat three meals a day, especially since people who skip breakfast are at increased risk for being overweight.” View full article.
Sargent College Recent Graduate Networking Happy Hour Join fellow Sargent College alumni of the last 10 years for a happy hour and networking. Connect with young alumni and Sargent professors over appetizers and drinks. Register Date: Thursday, September 29 Time: 5 – 7 p.m. Cost: Complimentary Location: Cornwall’s Pub, 654 Beacon St. Ryan Center for Sports Medicine […]
The Master of Science Program in Speech-Language Pathology offers the following Fall 2016 information sessions: Friday, September 23 at 4:30 p.m.Friday, October 14 at 4:30 p.m.Friday, November 4 at 4:30 p.m.Friday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. To RSVP, please contact Allie Michels.
MS/DI alumna Amy Branham, MS, RD, LDN (SAR ’10) received the Emerging Dietetic Leader award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The Emerging Dietetics Leader Award recognizes the competence and activities of members at the beginning of their dietetics careers. Branham was the first Sargent MS/DI student to complete an MS thesis research […]
(8/23/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “When folks ask me the one key diet change to make to help them live longer, the answer is clear. Eat more fish.” View full article.