School of Public Health Announcements
Resources and Support for Students During Ramadan
Dear Students, As you may know, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin the evening of Tuesday, February 17th and will run through sundown of Thursday, March 19th. Those observing Ramadan may fast daily (abstaining from food or drink, including water) from just before sunrise to sunset. You are encouraged to reach out to […]
Meet the Certificate | Healthcare Management
This is the Healthcare Management Student Association’s (HMSA) fifst event of the semester. This will be a general meeting to hear from the interim director of the HCM certificate, chat with peers, and enjoy free food on Thursday (2/26) from 5 PM to 6 PM in INS 112. RSVP Here!
Public Health Social Work Mixer
The Public Health Social Work Club is hosting mixer to support our mission of community building amongst dual degree MSW/MPH students and those interested in Public Health Social Work. We will have the opportunity to introduce ourselves as a club, share our aspirations and engage in community discussion. PHSW Mixer is an open invitation to […]
Reflections on Rejections with Associate Professor Sarah Lipson
A frank discussion with Associate Professor Sarah Lipson how to normalize rejection, how to become more resilient as individuals. This event will be held in Founder’s Room (Talbot 307 C) and online via Zoom on Monday (2/9) from 5 PM to 6 PM. Please register here or by clicking the Learn More button.
D.I.Y Period Kit Party with BUSPH Period Project
Join the Period Project on February 17th for a D.I.Y Period Kit Party! Build your own personalized period kit, learn helpful self-care tips, and take essential supplies for your period on-the-go. Come hang out, get creative, and explore ways to support your health and wellbeing during your cycle! This event will be held in the […]
Professional Development Programs for Early and Mid-Career Faculty
Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to share that BUMC Faculty Development & Diversity is currently accepting applications for two campus-wide longitudinal faculty development programs. Both programs will run from October 2026 to June 2027. The Early Career Faculty Development Program introduces faculty, in the early stages of their academic health sciences career, to the resources available […]
Nominations Open for 2026 SPH Annual Awards and Honors
Dear colleagues, Later this year, we will acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to our community through our annual awards and honors. We will celebrate our award winners at the school-wide SPH Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 15th at 3:00pm, and at SPH Convocation on Saturday, May 16th at 9:30 am. We are collecting […]
Palentine’s Day Co-work
Doctoral students and those interested in doctoral programs are invited to work individually while in a shared, supportive space with other doctoral students on Tuesday, February 10 between 11 AM and 2 PM in Talbot 405E. Contact sphdso@bu.edu for more information.
Faculty Development Seminars – February 2026
Dear colleagues, I hope you all had a restful break. 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 February: Department Events: Biostatistics […]
Professional Headshot Event
This collaborative event, hosted by the BUSPH Student Senate, Graduate Student Life, and the Career and Practicum Office, will provide students with one free professional headshot to support their professional development. Our goal is to help students strengthen their professional image for academic, career, and networking opportunities. This event will be held on Wednesday, February […]