Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of April 7
Dear colleagues, Good morning. Another week in paradise (sarcasm). Below, please find updates and guidance on this week’s federal actions. As always, please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions. Judge Kelly of the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts has written her final opinion on the administration’s attempt to cap payments […]
Observance of Passover
Dear colleagues, As you may know, the Jewish holiday, Passover, will begin before sundown on Saturday, April 12th and ends after nightfall on Sunday, April 20th. Those observing Passover may miss evening classes the week of April 14th to observe activities for the holiday. In order to accommodate SPH students observing Passover, it would be […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of April 1
Dear colleagues, I’m not sure that I’m in the mood for an April Fool’s Day joke, since I think either April or Fool or both are on the NIH watch list of forbidden words for grant applications… Below, please find updates and guidance on this week’s federal actions. As always, please feel free to reach […]
Seeking Volunteers for 2025 Convocation
Greetings, Convocation is quickly approaching and the Graduate Student Life office can use your help! SPH Convocation is on Saturday, May 17 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 on the adjacent […]
Faculty Development Seminars – April 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). The FDSS is updated each semester to include seminars and workshops from three different sectors: SPH department-level events, SPH […]
Grant Writing Workshop Application and Pre-Workshop
As previously announced, applications are now being accepted for the 2025 SPH Grant Writing Workshop. Interested faculty are invited to attend an optional 2-hour pre-workshop session on April 1 from 3:00-5:00 in CTC 446. The pre-workshop session will provide additional information and support for faculty to develop their grant idea, complete their workshop application materials, and ensure […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 24
Dear colleagues, I hope your week has started well. I look forward to seeing faculty and staff at School Assembly this morning where we will be joined by Boston University President, Melissa Gilliam. Last week I was in Washington DC for a lively meeting of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. I […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 17
Dear colleagues, I hope that you all had a nice weekend and a chance to enjoy the first signs of spring here in Boston. Below, please find updates and guidance on recent federal actions since my last note. As always, please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions. The federal terminations […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 10
Dear colleagues, Last Friday, the rally ‘Stand Up for Science’ took place in Boston and 32 cities around the country and the Union of Concerned Scientists and 48 scientific societies released a joint letter to Congress calling for legislators to protect taxpayer-funded research. In part these actions were a response to the latest from the National Institutes […]
New Staff Onboarding Breakfast – March 2025
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 regular full-time and part-time staff at SPH and covers areas such […]