An Update on Faculty Resources
Dear Colleagues, I hope your fall season is off to a great start. As you are aware, due to the financial challenges at the University and School, we were unable to make reward payments this summer for faculty performance in calendar year 2024. Dean Hyder has requested a review of the existing Faculty Incentive Program […]
Memorial for Professor George Annas
Dear colleagues, I am writing to share that we have scheduled a memorial to celebrate the life of Professor George Annas. Professor Annas was a great scholar, dedicated teacher and most importantly, a loved member of the SPH and BU community. While I only met him once, I had the pleasure of learning from his […]
Faculty Development Seminars – October 2025
Dear colleagues, Faculty at SPH have access to a wide variety of opportunities for faculty development. The portfolio of programs and resources, which are described in the Faculty Handbook, includes our Faculty Development Seminar Series (FDSS). Here we highlight the events offered in October: Department Events: Biostatistics 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony; Friday, October 3, […]
2025 Annual School Survey opens this week
Dear colleagues, Each year, Boston University School of Public Health conducts an Annual School Survey which is designed to take the pulse of the BUSPH community, gather feedback about programming and resources, and identify areas of both strength and improvement for the School. The School is committed to the success of all members of our […]
Welcoming New Faculty to SPH, Fall 2025
Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to welcome five new faculty members to the School of Public Health. They bring a commitment to teaching and mentoring, impressive scholarly track records, and will be wonderful additions to the school’s collaborative environment. We are so pleased to welcome the following new faculty members to SPH: Julia Bond, PhD, […]
Call for Nominations: Dean’s SPH 50 Advisory Task Force
Dear Colleagues, As we rapidly approach the 50th anniversary of our School of Public Health, I am excited to announce the formation of a special Dean’s Advisory Task Force. This task force will be central to advancing our fundraising and community engagement goals as we mark this historic milestone. The Dean’s SPH50 Advisory Task Force […]
Canvassing for nominations of outstanding staff for Think.Teach.Do. Awards, Fall 2025
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 […]
Resources and Benefits for Faculty and Staff
Dear Colleagues, To best support our community, this note provides a shared grounding in School operations and resources. Our goal is to ensure all faculty, staff, and students are aware of the systems in place to help us thrive. This message highlights both the resources available in times of challenge and the benefits that support […]
How We Communicate as a School
Dear Colleagues, Greetings! I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. As the academic year begins, I am sharing a brief overview of the communication channels that we use at the school-level to keep you apprised of the latest news, events, and important information: Email Updates: If there is an urgent message impacting the entire […]
Upcoming Religious Holidays, Fall 2025
Dear colleagues, As you may know, two holidays are coming up at the start of the semester. Rosh Hashanah will begin Monday, September 22nd at sundown and ends after nightfall on Wednesday, September 24th. Yom Kippur, will begin Wednesday, October 1st before sunset and ends after nightfall on Thursday, October 2nd. Individuals observing Rosh Hashanah […]