School of Public Health Announcements
Observance of Passover
Dear Students, The Jewish holiday, Passover, will begin before sundown on Wednesday, April 1st and end after nightfall on Thursday, April 9th. Those observing Passover are encouraged to reach out to faculty with individual requests/accommodations during this period. Please refer to the Boston University Policy on Religious Observance in determining how to request an accommodation. Recognizing that […]
Observance of Passover
Dear colleagues, The Jewish holiday, Passover, will begin before sundown on Wednesday, April 1st and end after nightfall on Thursday, April 9th. Those observing Passover may miss evening classes during this period in order to observe activities for this holiday. Students are encouraged to reach out to faculty with individual requests/accommodations. It would be helpful […]
Announcement of SPH Task Forces on Practice and Education
Dear Colleagues, As part of our commitment to continuous learning in the evolving public health landscape, I am pleased to announce two SPH Dean’s Task Forces on Practice and Education. These will provide advice to me as we explore how to re-imagine these key aspects of public health and SPH as we innovate and respond […]
Beyond Academia Virtual Panel with DSO and AcademyHealth
Join Doctoral Student Organization and AcademyHealth for an hour-long virtual panel with four BU SPH doctoral graduates currently working outside of academia. Panelists include Danielle Lawrence-Campbell, MPH, DrPH, Emily Pennoyer, MPH, PhD, Alexa Friedman, PhD, and Stephanie Loo, MSc, PhD. Register for the Zoom here!
Social Media and Public Health with Emerging World Leaders
Learn strategies to leverage social media engagement to advance public health agendas with Matt Motta. Register here!
ISO Hosts CPT / OPT Information Session
We are organizing a student event catering to all MPH students on April 2nd. 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm in the Founders Room , Talbot. This will be an in depth practical Information session on securing an OPT or CPT. We are inviting Mr. Peter Bucshkopf as a speaker.
GHSO 3rd Hackathon
Global Health Student Organization (GHSO) presents…2026 3rd GHSO Hackathon! Back again for the 3rd time since the 2025 Spring semester! Have a public health issue from your home country or community that needs attention? Join us for a VIRTUAL hackathon where participants will research, ideate, and present innovative solutions to real-world health challenges! Register Here! […]
SPH Annual Year-End Awards Deadline Extended to March 16
Dear colleagues, As a reminder, we encourage all faculty, staff, and students to submit nominations for our annual SPH awards and honors. We have extended the deadline to Monday, March 16, 2026, and additional information and nomination directions can be found here. We will celebrate our award winners at the school-wide SPH Awards Ceremony on Friday, […]
Games and Chitchat
BUSPH Latin Caucus is hosting a game night for students where we will play Latin games and teach students basic Spanish words/phrases on Thursday, March 19th at 5-6 PM in Founder’s Room (Talbot 307C).
Celebrate World Doula Week with MCHiA!
Please join us in celebrating World Doula Week with a Zoom conversation featuring Chioma Mbonu, a Boston-based doula on Monday, March 23rd from 5-6 PM. There will be time for Q&A, so feel free to bring your questions! Register here.