A Transition in Development and Alumni Relations
Dear BUSPH Community, I am writing to announce that our Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, Jacoba van Heugten will be leaving BUSPH, with her last day January 10, 2025. Jacoba will be relocating to assume an exciting philanthropic role with a global think tank. Jacoba has been a remarkable leader of our DAR […]
An Introduction, and a Challenge
Dear BUSPH, Welcome back to school, and to the start of 2025. I have the honor, as your new interim Dean, of leading BUSPH into a new year and a new era. Let me introduce myself. I am a convert to public health. My scientific life began in the world of medicine where I trained […]
Thank you
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of 2024, and as I approach the end of my time as Dean of the Boston University School of Public Health, I wanted to send my last note with a very simple message: thank you. I want to thank this community for affording me the extraordinary opportunity of […]
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 […]