School of Public Health Announcements
Observance of Passover
Dear colleagues, As you may know, the Jewish holiday, Passover, will begin before sundown on Saturday, April 12th and ends after nightfall on Sunday, April 20th. Those observing Passover may miss evening classes the week of April 14th to observe activities for the holiday. In order to accommodate SPH students observing Passover, it would be […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of April 1
Dear colleagues, I’m not sure that I’m in the mood for an April Fool’s Day joke, since I think either April or Fool or both are on the NIH watch list of forbidden words for grant applications… Below, please find updates and guidance on this week’s federal actions. As always, please feel free to reach […]
Seeking Volunteers for 2025 Convocation
Greetings, Convocation is quickly approaching and the Graduate Student Life office can use your help! SPH Convocation is on Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Track and Tennis Center, 100 Ashford St. The ceremony will be followed immediately by a tented reception from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm on the adjacent […]
Faculty Development Seminars – April 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 […]
Apply to Join the RJSA E-Board
Passionate about reproductive justice (RJ)? Want to lead a group dedicated to sustaining RJ advocacy and interest on campus? Apply to join the Reproductive Justice Student Alliance E-board!
Global Health Spring Hackathon
The time has arrived for the Global Health Spring Hackathon! Work with a team to brainstorm, design and present innovative ideas for pressing global health challenges. Food will be provided for all participants and the winning team will receive a prize! The data and time will be released based on responses from the interest form. […]
Grant Writing Workshop Application and Pre-Workshop
As previously announced, applications are now being accepted for the 2025 SPH Grant Writing Workshop. Interested faculty are invited to attend an optional 2-hour pre-workshop session on April 1 from 3:00-5:00 in CTC 446. The pre-workshop session will provide additional information and support for faculty to develop their grant idea, complete their workshop application materials, and ensure […]
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 […]