Faculty Development Seminars – May 2024
Dear colleagues, Faculty at SPH have access to a wide variety of opportunities for faculty development. The broad portfolio of programs and resources, which are described in the Faculty Handbook, includes our Faculty Development Seminar Series (FDSS). The FDSS is updated each semester to include seminars and workshops from three different sectors: SPH department-level events, […]
Accepting Project Proposals for JEDI Fellowship
Dear SPH Community, We are pleased to announce the JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Fellowship is now accepting project proposals from faculty and staff for the Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 academic year. As a reminder, the JEDI Fellowship launched last year and is an initiative that provides students with the opportunity to serve […]
MHPHC Executive Board Recruitment
Join Mental Health Public Health Connection Executive Board for 2024-2025 school year! All positions are available.
Prison Book Drive
The Prison Book Drive will run from April 16 to May 3 and will have donation bins in the Talbot Building and the Alumni Medical Library. The mission of Prison Book Program is to support people in prison by sending them free books and reading materials that meet their specific needs and interests. HPLSO will […]
Canvassing for Nominations of Outstanding Staff for Think. Teach. Do. Awards
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that we are canvassing for nominations of staff for the Think. Teach. Do. Awards. The Think. Teach. Do. Staff Awards Program is modeled after the credo, “Think. Teach. Do. For the Health of All,” which represents the core purpose of BUSPH. These three award categories recognize SPH staff members whose […]
Observance of Passover
Dear colleagues, As you may know, the Jewish holiday, Passover, will begin before sundown on Monday, April 22 and end after nightfall on Tuesday, April 30. Those observing Passover may miss evening classes during this time frame to observe activities for this holiday. In order to accommodate SPH students observing Passover, it would be helpful […]
Volunteer for SPH Convocation on May 18
Greetings, Convocation is quickly approaching and the Graduate Student Life office can use your help! SPH Convocation is on Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Track and Tennis Center, 100 Ashford St. The ceremony will be followed immediately by a tented reception from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in the adjacent […]
Resilient Sisterhood Project Fundraiser: Donate to win a self-care kit!
Donate to the Resilient Sisterhood Project (RSP) for the chance to win a self-care kit during finals! RSP’S mission is to educate and empower women of African descent regarding common, yet rarely discussed, diseases of the reproductive system that disproportionately affect them. Make your donation by Friday, 4/12 and email MCHiA (mchia@bu.edu) or RJSA (busph.rjsa@gmail.com) […]
Information and Resources Regarding the BUGWU Strike
Dear Colleagues, As Dean Galea indicated in his note to the community, the Boston University Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU) has authorized a strike of all students who are part of this bargaining unit (this may involve students engaged in research, TA activities, etc.) The School respects our students’ right to strike even as we recognize […]