Resources and Support During Ramadan
Dear colleagues, As you may know, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin the evening of Friday, February 28th and will run through sundown of Sunday, March 30th. 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 […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of Feb. 17, 2025
Dear colleagues, I hope that everyone enjoyed a restful long weekend. There have been positive signs of NIH funding coming back to life this week, with some grant awards arriving at SPH. However, there have also been more news of cuts to research, and impacts to researchers and infrastructure (see the NSF and HHS). The […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of February 10, 2025
Dear colleagues, As federal actions continue to cause significant disruption and concern within our community, please know that our leadership team is working diligently to address the emerging challenges, support our community, and put plans in place so that SPH is as well-positioned as possible to navigate the risks of the moment which grow by […]
Reminder: Dean’s Innovation Challenge Proposals Due Tuesday, February 18
Dear Colleagues, At the start of the year, I announced my Dean’s Innovation Challenge, which is meant to stimulate quick-start, short-term, creative collaborative projects that are especially well-positioned to capture attention outside the University. Additional details about the Challenge and how to apply are available here. I welcome and encourage proposals from faculty, staff, or […]
New Weekly Update on Federal Actions
Dear colleagues, Because recent federal actions have caused significant disruption and concern within our community, I will be communicating each Tuesday in SPH Today for the foreseeable future about goings on around BUSPH. These regular check-ins will include actions over the previous week through Monday afternoons, and what might be coming next that could impact […]
Dean Search Advisory Committee Update – February 2025
Hello SPH Community! I am pleased to share some positive news from the Search Advisory Committee for the next BUSPH Dean. Our outreach to over 150 individuals has been met with tremendous enthusiasm for the school and its future. Many have responded with admiration for BUSPH and its impact. Based on these responses and the […]
Nominations Open for SPH Annual Awards and Honors
Dear colleagues, It is once again the time of year to acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to our community through our annual awards and honors. This year, we will celebrate our award winners at the school-wide SPH Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 16th at 3:00pm, and at SPH Convocation on Saturday, May 17th […]
Waiting
Dear Colleagues, Last evening, January 27, The National Institutes of Health’s acting director announced the continuation of ongoing studies, such as clinical trials and a restart of new work on “mission-critical research.” But also at this time, “no new studies are being launched.” The agency expects to release additional guidance this week on parts of […]
SPH Community Lunch: Let’s Celebrate the New Semester Together
Dear BUSPH Staff, Students, and Faculty – To celebrate the beginning of the new semester, please join us for a lunch hosted by the Offices of Graduate Student Life and Career and Practicum on Wednesday, January 29, from 12:30 pm-2 pm in Talbot 2 East Wing. We’ll have lunch and desserts from Café Luna, so come hungry! […]
Welcome, How Things Work
Dear Colleagues, A warm welcome to our new and returning students, staff, and faculty. I hope that the new year has started well for all, and I am excited to be serving in my new capacity as Dean ad interim. This past fall, the Dean’s Office shared a series of messages to highlight resources available […]