Menstrual Product Donation Drive
Give back to menstruators in need! The Period Project is once again running a donation drive to provide menstrual products to those in need. All donations will go to Dignity Matters, a nonprofit organization in Massachusetts that will distribute the products. Donate through Amazon Wishlist here!
Early Closure on November 27th, 2024
Dear Colleagues, As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to express heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and hard work throughout this year. Despite the challenges we’ve faced, I am continually inspired by the SPH community’s resilience, collaboration, and commitment to supporting our students and one another. To show our appreciation and allow everyone a bit more time […]
A Note About Emerging Federal Appointments That May Affect Health
Dear Colleagues: We realize that we have all been watching the post-election evolving news, keeping an open mind, and hoping that wisdom will prevail on all sides as the country moves forward positively. At the same time there is no denying that some recent actions have been concerning for anyone interested in health. In particular, the recent […]
The Election and What Comes After
Dear colleagues, On the morning of the 2016 election, after it had become clear Donald Trump had won, I wrote a note to the school community expressing concern about what his election would mean for the country, for the world, and for the health of populations. I concluded the note with the hope that he […]
HMSA E-Board Applications Open, Apply Now!
Apply for student leadership positions on the Healthcare Management Student Association executive board! We are currently looking to replace our board for the upcoming 2025 school year. As a part of HMSA, you will be heavily involved in organizing and promoting healthcare management opportunities, as well as acting as a mentor for fellow Healthcare Management […]
Join the SPH Queer Alliance E-Board!
Do you want to create events and activities at BUSPH for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff and allies? The SPH Queer Alliance is looking for new e-board members. Apply using this link!
Apply to Join E-board of Students of Color in Public Health by Oct 20th!
Are you a student of color looking to make a change or to develop leadership experience? Students of Color in Public Health is looking for new e-board and general members and our application form is open until Oct 20th. Our mission is to foster justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion on campus and in the […]
Dean Search Advisory Committee Update
Dear colleagues, As discussed at School Assembly, we are honored to have been selected by Faculty as the SPH representatives to the Dean Search Advisory Committee. We look forward to representing the varied perspectives, disciplines, and needs of the SPH community as we identify our next Dean. As a means of introducing ourselves, Maria Glymour, […]
Annual School Survey Opens This Weekend
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 […]
Upcoming Religious Holidays
Dear colleagues, As you may know, two holidays are coming up this month. Rosh Hashanah will begin Wednesday, October 2nd at sundown and ends after nightfall on Friday, October 4th, and Yom Kippur, will begin Friday, October 11th before sunset and ends after nightfall on Saturday, October 12th. Individuals observing these holidays may require accommodations […]