School of Public Health Announcements
Faculty Development Seminars – April 2024
Dear colleagues, Faculty at SPH have access to a wide variety of opportunities for faculty development. The broad 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, […]
Supporting Our Community During the Recently Announced Student Strike
Dear Colleagues: We have recently learned that the BU Graduate Workers Union (SEIU Local 509) has voted to authorize a strike of all graduate student workers in the bargaining unit, which began on Monday, March 25. Dean Lazic will reach out with additional information about how we will manage operations during the strike. I wanted however […]
School Assembly Notes Available Online
Thank you to all who attended the March School Assembly. The notes from the March School Assembly are posted online. The agendas and notes from all previous School Assemblies can be found here.
Information on Upcoming Community Sessions on Israel/Gaza
The School of Public Health has hosted open sessions for our community for discussions about Israel and Gaza. We are hosting two sessions this coming week with our Dean of Practice and Dean of DEIJ. The following week, we will host a discussion on antisemitism with Rabbi Ron Fish and a discussion on Islamophobia with Imam Dr. Talal Eid. All of our […]
A Transition in DrPH Leadership
Colleagues, I am reaching out to note a transition in leadership of our DrPH program. Professor Trish Elliott, who has led the program for the past five years, will be stepping down as program director on July 1 ahead of a long-planned sabbatical that she will be beginning soon after. I am happy to announce […]
Promotion Information Session for Faculty
Dear Colleagues We will hold a Promotion Information Session for faculty on Monday, April 22 from 1 – 2pm via zoom. The panel will include myself, as well as three of our colleagues who were recently promoted (Professors Carol Dolan, Sarah Lipson, and Lawrence Long). The goal of these sessions, offered each semester, is to […]
Augmented Prayer/Meditation Spaces During the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan
Dear colleagues, As Dean Cozier shared in her note to students, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began the evening of Sunday, March 10 and will run through sundown of Tuesday, April 9. In order to be maximally supportive of our students, faculty and staff in the SPH community, we have augmented prayer/meditation spaces by adding […]
ISO E-board Applications 2024-25 open now!!
Apply here to be part of the International Students Organization’s Executive Board! Last date to apply is March 31st.
BUSPH First-Generation Association Welcome Event
The BUSPH First-Generation Association (FGA) was created to foster a sense of community and provide resources for students who are the first in their family to pursue a graduate degree. Come meet the E-Board members and other students on March 25th from 5-6PMi in Talbot 106E (pizza provided). Follow our Instagram @FirstGenBUSPH for announcements or […]
Save the Date for Food Is Medicine Collective’s Food Symposium!
Food Is Medicine Collective is hosting our inaugural Food Symposium event! We will host panel presentations to discuss the role food plays in our society. More details and information on panel speakers will be shared as the event date nears. RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/UgWap6cAW5LC3jvcA