Resources and Support During Ramadan
Dear colleagues, As you may know, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin the evening of Sunday, March 10 and will run through sundown of Tuesday, April 9. Those observing Ramadan may fast daily (abstaining from food or drink, including water) from just before sunrise to sunset. In order to accommodate SPH students observing […]
BUMC Professional Clothing Closet Clothing Drive
Help your fellow Terriers dress to impress by donating gently-used professional attire to the Professional Clothing Closet! The clothing drive, sponsored by Alumni Medical Library and the Student Services departments across BUMC, are accepting donations from March 1-8. Save the date (Tuesday, April 2) for the PCC Pop Up on the Medical Campus and shop […]
Faculty Development Seminars – March 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, […]
Invitation to Grant Writing Workshop
We are pleased to offer a grant writing workshop for SPH faculty members interested in developing a new application for external funding. The workshop is designed so that by the end of the 10-session program, each participant will have completed all scientific sections of the proposal. Grant writing skills are taught through a combination of […]
Reminder: Nominations Open for SPH Annual Awards and Honors
Dear colleagues, As a reminder, it is once again the time of year to take a moment to acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to our SPH community through our annual awards and honors. This year, we look forward to celebrating our award winners at the school-wide SPH Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 17 […]
Call for Nominations: 2024 BUSPH Distinguished Alumni Award
Dear Colleagues, I invite you to submit nominations for the 2024 BUSPH Distinguished Alumni Award. This award recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions and exemplify dedication to the field of public health. Awardees will be honored at the SPH Alumni and Friends Reception in conjunction with APHA in 2024 in the presence of the […]
Annual Update to Faculty Handbook
Dear Colleagues, As you know, each year we make revisions to the Faculty Handbook. The latest round of updates has been approved by Governing Council and is now available online. Here I highlight the key edits that were made this year, providing a brief description with links to the relevant sections in case you would […]
Weather Update – School Closure
Due to the inclement weather approaching, Boston University will be closed on Tuesday, February 13. All normal academic and administrative activities at the School of Public Health will be canceled. The agenda items from the February School Assembly will be incorporated in the March School Assembly. Additional information about school closure policy and expectations can […]
International Showcase 2024
The BUSPH International Showcase’24 is on 1st March 2024 from 5 to 8 PM EST in Keefer Auditorium. We wish to use the occasion to celebrate the diverse cultures at BUSPH. All on-campus students, faculty, and staff are welcome! Sign up to participate here and RSVP to attend. Sponsored by Graduate Student Life and in […]
Faculty Regalia Orders Due February 16
The temperature outside may feel like February, but it is time to get ready for May Convocation 2024! All SPH faculty, new and returning, are invited to participate in SPH Convocation. Order your regalia by February 16 here. If you have any questions contact Mary Murphy-Phillips at mcmurph@bu.edu.