School of Public Health Announcements
Option to Work Remotely the Week of 11/24/25
Dear BUSPH Faculty and Staff, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for your continued dedication and flexibility during this busy season. In recognition of your hard work—and in consideration of the times we are in—all BUSPH employees may work fully remotely during the week of […]
Faculty Development Seminars – November 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). Here we highlight the events offered in November: Department Events: Community Health Sciences MCH Event: “Before a Breath” Documentary […]
Nominations Now Open for Staff Senate Representatives
The Staff Senate is conducting elections for new members! The election timeline, key eligibility criteria, and units up for election are as follows: Election Timeline October 16 – 31: Nominations open: https://forms.gle/hZVEVjRGUcUwy71K8 November 10 – November 21: Polls open. Elections for unit representatives will occur within units. Elections for the at-large positions will be held […]
Promotion Information Session for Faculty – October 2025
Dear Colleagues, We will hold a Promotion Information Session for faculty on Friday October 24 from 1-2pm via zoom. The panel will include myself, as well as three of our colleagues who were recently promoted (Professors Nafisa Halim, Chris Louis, and Madeleine Scammell). The goal of these sessions, offered each semester, is to clarify the […]
APHA 2025 – Everything You Need to Know
The American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting will be held in Washington, DC from November 2-5. We are excited that SPH will be well represented via attendance, an exhibit hall booth, abstracts, and presentations, as well as an Alumni and Friends reception. If you are confirmed to attend or present: Please fill out this form to let us know […]
Early Closure on October 10, 2025 in Observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
SPH will close at 1:00 PM EST in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
An Update on Faculty Resources
Dear Colleagues, I hope your fall season is off to a great start. As you are aware, due to the financial challenges at the University and School, we were unable to make reward payments this summer for faculty performance in calendar year 2024. Dean Hyder has requested a review of the existing Faculty Incentive Program […]
Memorial for Professor George Annas
Dear colleagues, I am writing to share that we have scheduled a memorial to celebrate the life of Professor George Annas. Professor Annas was a great scholar, dedicated teacher and most importantly, a loved member of the SPH and BU community. While I only met him once, I had the pleasure of learning from his […]
Faculty Development Seminars – October 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). Here we highlight the events offered in October: Department Events: Biostatistics 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony; Friday, October 3, […]
2025 Annual School Survey opens this week
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 […]