Category: Alumni

Category: Alumni

Video: 2013 DAS Lecture – “Intersection of Nutrition Science and Policy, Current Challenges”

Dr. Alice H. Lichtenstein delivered the 2013 Dudley Allen Sargent Distinguished Lecture, “Intersection of Nutrition Science and Policy, Current Challenges”. Dr. Lichtenstein is the Stanley N. Gershoff Professor of Nutrition Science and Policy in the Friedman School and Director and Senior Scientist of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research […]

Boston.com: Are Slight Health Benefits of Organic Milk Worth the Extra Cost?

(12/10/13) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “I don’t think organic milk is worth the extra money, and the last thing people should do is switch to fattier dairy products because they contain a lot of heart-damaging saturated fat and a lot more calories than skim milk.” View full article.

WBZ-TV: The Instagram Diet: Lose Weight By Looking At Pictures?

(12/6/13) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “It seems like . . .when people look at pictures and they are really looking at the food and almost mentally tasting the food, it can have the impact that they have consumed it already and it may decrease the excitement of it when they […]

Applying Evolutionary Anthropology to Global Public Health: A Focus on Parenting Practices: 12/11/13

The Department of Health Sciences presents Dr. Bria Dunham’s lecture entitled “Applying Evolutionary Anthropology to Global Public Health: A Focus on Parenting Practices.” Dr. Dunham currently works at Mercer University, in the International and Global Studies division. Hosted by Dr. Eileen O’Keefe, the lecture will take place on  Wednesday, December 11th at 12:00PM-1:00PM, in Sargent […]

Everyday Health: Going Meatless for Your Heart’s Health

(12/5/13) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “You need to replace that meat source with another protein-rich source or you are not going to meet your protein needs. Without a protein source, you may also feel less satisfied and be less likely to try a meatless meal again.” View full article.

Aphasia Resource Center Life Participation Group Fundraiser – 12/6/13

The Life Participation Group from the Aphasia Resource Center has been working hard this semester practicing life skills in an interprofessional treatment group. All group members are brain-injury survivors who now struggle to communicate and return to work for various reasons. This semester, group members chose the culminating theme of a fundraiser as a way to increase […]

DPT Academic Practicum: Student Presentations – 12/12/13

BU Sargent College Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training presents DPT Academic PracticumStudent Presentations Thursday, December 12, 20139:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sargent College635 Commonwealth AvenueRooms 101 and 102 For more information, contact Elliot Saltzman at esaltz@bu.edu. View full schedule.

Occupational Therapy Photo Contest: 12/10 – 12/13

Occupational Therapy Graduate Students enrolled in OT 513 Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation will display 8” x 10” color photographs featuring images of Participation and Health from three categories: How We Work, How We Live, and How We Play Monday, December 7 at 9 am to Thursday, December 10 until 12 pm Sargent College, 5th […]

MS in Speech-Language Pathology: Spring Information Sessions

The Master of Science Program in Speech-Language Pathology is pleased to announce its Spring 2014 information sessions: Friday, January 24 at 4:30 Friday, February 28 at 4:30 Friday, March 21 at 4:30 Friday, April 25 at 4:30 To RSVP, please contact Brie Goellner.