Option to Work Remotely the Week of 11/24/25
Dear BUSPH Faculty and Staff, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for your continued dedication and flexibility during this busy season. In recognition of your hard work—and in consideration of the times we are in—all BUSPH employees may work fully remotely during the week of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Who Does What at the School?
Dear Colleagues, A warm welcome to our new community members: students, staff, and faculty. We are delighted you have joined us, and to our returning community members, a heartfelt welcome back. As we embark on this new semester, school leadership is writing a series of notes to provide an overview of School functions and operations, […]
A Summer Note
Dear SPH, It was the happiest of times and the most difficult of times at SPH this semester. There were the days that I enjoyed—Convocation and its hundreds of handshakes, the latest publication by one of our graduate students, feeling the energy of the admissions staff in New York City meeting prospective students—and the challenging […]
1PM Early Release on July 3
Dear Colleagues, In observance of the July 4th holiday, SPH will close early this Thursday, July 3, at 1:00 p.m., allowing all employees the opportunity to enjoy an extended weekend. Wishing you a restful and enjoyable holiday. Warm regards, Ira Lazic Associate Dean for Administration and Finance
Deeply sad news regarding Professor Annas
Dear Colleagues, I am writing today with very sad news. Professor George Annas passed away on May 30 after a short, unexpected illness. We do not have funeral or memorial details yet, but we will be in touch with plans for celebrating George’s legacy. Professor Annas was a cherished member of the Boston University community […]
2025 Summer Remote Work Update
To the SPH Community, It has been a challenging semester for everyone. We recognize the importance of rest, flexibility, and support in maintaining our collective well-being and productivity. We know that the summer months often see reduced on-site presence, as many members of our community take time away. In this spirit, during the period of […]