School of Public Health Announcements
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 24
Dear colleagues, I hope your week has started well. I look forward to seeing faculty and staff at School Assembly this morning where we will be joined by Boston University President, Melissa Gilliam. Last week I was in Washington DC for a lively meeting of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. I […]
Period Product Donation Drive for Dignity Matters
Maternal and Child Health in Action is hosting a period product drive for Dignity Matters! We are accepting tampons, pads, liners, menstrual cups (any type, any brand. Open packages are acceptable if tampons, liners or pads are individually wrapped). Please drop off all products in our donation bin in the Talbot Lobby.
Health “Comm”petition
The Health “Comm”petition is an annual event at BUMC that promotes health education and awareness by aligning with National Public Health Week themes. Students are encouraged to develop and present health communication materials that inform and engage audiences on various public health topics. Submissions may follow NPHW themes or address any public health issue of […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 17
Dear colleagues, I hope that you all had a nice weekend and a chance to enjoy the first signs of spring here in Boston. Below, please find updates and guidance on recent federal actions since my last note. As always, please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions. The federal terminations […]
Join the ISO Mentor-Mentee Program!
Calling all incoming and first-semester students! The ISO Mentor-Mentee Program is here to help you navigate your journey at BUSPH. Get paired with an experienced mentor for guidance and support. Mentor applications & mentee interest forms are now open. Sign up here by March 23!
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 10
Dear colleagues, Last Friday, the rally ‘Stand Up for Science’ took place in Boston and 32 cities around the country and the Union of Concerned Scientists and 48 scientific societies released a joint letter to Congress calling for legislators to protect taxpayer-funded research. In part these actions were a response to the latest from the National Institutes […]
New Staff Onboarding Breakfast – March 2025
Dear Colleagues, As part of our commitment to welcoming new hires into the SPH community and setting them up for success in their roles, we are pleased to announce the next New Staff Onboarding Breakfast. This breakfast session will serve as an orientation for regular full-time and part-time staff at SPH and covers areas such […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 3, 2025
Dear Colleagues, As always, thank you for helping one another, continuing to produce new work, and for taking pride in the community we have built here at SPH. These are frustrating and anxious days. On a lighter note, I am pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Dean’s Innovation Challenge award. They are: Monica […]
Invitation to SPH faculty for Grant Writing Workshop
Dear Faculty, We are pleased to offer a grant writing workshop for SPH faculty members interested in developing a new application for external funding. The workshop is designed so that by the end of the 12-session program, each participant will have completed all scientific sections of the proposal. Grant writing skills are taught through a […]
Faculty Development Seminars – March 2025
Dear colleagues, Faculty at SPH have access to a wide variety of opportunities for faculty development. The 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, SPH […]