School of Public Health Announcements
On the Passing of Professor George Annas
Dear Colleagues, As shared in Dean Stein’s message to the community yesterday, the passing of Professor George Annas is deeply saddening. While we recognize that each member of our community processes grief differently, we want to ensure that everyone is aware of the support resources available. Any member of our community who wishes to speak with […]
Deeply sad news regarding Professor Annas
Dear Colleagues, I am writing today with very sad news. Professor George Annas passed away on May 30 after a short, unexpected illness. We do not have funeral or memorial details yet, but we will be in touch with plans for celebrating George’s legacy. Professor Annas was a cherished member of the Boston University community […]
Faculty Development Seminars – June 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 […]
Additional Day Off on June 20, 2025
To the BUSPH Community, In recognition of your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to announce that Friday, June 20, 2025 will be an additional day off for all BUSPH staff and faculty, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This day is intended to provide time for rest, reflection, and renewal. Thank you for […]
Accepting Project Proposals for Think. Teach. Do. Fellowship
Dear SPH Community, We are pleased to announce the Teach Think Do (TTD) Fellowship, formerly known as the JEDI Fellowship, is now accepting project proposals from faculty and staff for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year. This fellowship is an initiative that provides students with the opportunity to serve as paid consultants working […]
Accepting Applications for Think. Teach. Do. Fellowship
Dear SPH On-Campus Students, We are pleased to announce the Teach Think Do (TTD) Fellowship, formerly known as the JEDI Fellowship, is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year. This fellowship is an initiative that provides students with the opportunity to serve as paid consultants working with faculty and staff […]
2025 Summer Remote Work Update
To the SPH Community, It has been a challenging semester for everyone. We recognize the importance of rest, flexibility, and support in maintaining our collective well-being and productivity. We know that the summer months often see reduced on-site presence, as many members of our community take time away. In this spirit, during the period of […]
Early Closure on Friday, May 23
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, SPH will close early this Friday, May 23, at 1:00 p.m., allowing all employees the opportunity to enjoy an extended weekend. We wish you a restful and enjoyable holiday.
SPH’s 3rd Annual DEIJ Summit
Dear SPH Faculty and Staff, We are excited to invite you to our 3rd annual School of Public Health Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Summit on Wednesday, May 28th from 9:30am to 2:00pm. This year’s summit will include a spotlight conversation on public health communication strategies, a presentation on the work of SPH Emerging Scholars, a student-centric talk, and […]
Weekly Federal Update – Week of May 19
Dear colleagues, It was a wonderful Convocation on Saturday. A large congratulations to our students and to our staff and faculty who took home well-deserved awards both at the Convocation and the day before during our awards ceremony in Hiebert. I will be pausing these weekly notes on local and federal politics and policies for […]