SPH Pilot Funding Opportunities—Deadline September 3, 2024
idea hub at the Boston University School of Public Health is dedicated to creating an innovative space to meet our core purpose to Think. Teach. Do. for the health of all. For all awards, priority will be given to applications that align with our strategic directions, as articulated on our strategy map. As detailed on […]
Faculty Development Update – Summer 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 within SPH and from across the […]
Update on Faculty Incentive Program and Annual Discretionary Funds
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share a quick update on the timeline for administering reward payments for the Faculty Incentive Program and deposits of Annual Discretionary Funds. For the faculty incentive program, I can confirm that we will be making reward payments this year for the 2023 period of performance. However, we are currently […]
On the Arrival of Summer
Dear Colleagues: About two weeks ago, our community came together for its Spring Celebration, an annual highlight. On a beautiful day, it was a true joy to be together on Talbot Green to celebrate both the end of a busy and productive year and the start of summer. As we mark the start of summer, […]
Faculty Development Seminars – June 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, […]
Extended Fourth of July Holiday
Dear SPH Community, In recognition of your hard work and dedication to SPH, we are pleased to announce that in addition to the July 4th holiday, all employees will also have the 5th of July off this year. Thank you for your continued commitment and contributions to our school. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved […]
Memorial Day Holiday
Dear Colleagues, In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, all SPH employees will have the opportunity to enjoy a longer weekend as SPH will close early tomorrow, Friday, May 24 at 1 pm. Wishing everyone a restful and enjoyable holiday ahead. Sincerely, Ira Ira Lazic, MPA Associate Dean for Administration and Finance iralazic@bu.edu
Staff Onboarding Breakfast
Dear Colleagues, As part of our commitment to welcoming new hires into the SPH community and setting them up for success in their roles, we are pleased to announce the next New Staff Onboarding Breakfast. This breakfast session will serve as an orientation for new full-time and part-time regular staff at SPH and cover areas […]
SPH’s 2nd Annual DEIJ Summit
Dear SPH Faculty and Staff, We are excited to invite you to our 2nd annual School of Public Health Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Summit on Thursday, May 23 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. The main themes of this year’s summit include academic equity and student success, DEIJ-informed hiring, and institutional programming. We will have […]
School Assembly Notes Available Online
Thank you to all who attended the May School Assembly. The notes from the May School Assembly are posted online. The agendas and notes from all previous School Assemblies can be found here.