School of Public Health Announcements
Annual Faculty Review is Now Open
Dear Faculty Colleagues, The Annual Faculty Review (AFR) reflects the School and University’s commitment to faculty development through first recognizing work during the past year and then prospectively creating a plan for the coming year. Though not due until January 15, 2026, the form is now available so that faculty may begin filling in their […]
Early Release on 12/19/25
Dear SPH Community, As we approach the holiday season, I am pleased to share that the School of Public Health will observe an early release on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM. A reminder that our intersession will run from December 20, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Regular operations will resume on Monday, January […]
Announcing the Launch of Teaching Public Health
Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce the launch of our new Teaching Public Health (TPH) website, designed as a resource hub for instructors, practitioners, and lifelong learners dedicated to advancing public health education. It offers tools and resources to support both teachers and learners. On the TPH site, you will find teaching and learning […]
2026 Whorl Magazine Submissions Open!
Whorl, the BUMC literary magazine founded in 1995, showcases the creative art of students, faculty and staff of the Medical Campus. Whorl is produced by the Creative Arts Society. The 2026 edition is returning to continue its mission to encourage creativity and celebrate the healing power of the arts. Whorl welcomes: paintings and digital art, […]
Student Senate Harm Reduction Workshop
Join Student Senate and Dr. Noel Vest in a harm reduction workshop on Tuesday, December 9th from 1-2PM in INS 110! We’ll have an open discussion over coffee on what harm reduction is, what it means to practice harm reduction in Boston, and more.
Hygiene Drive Hosted by MCHiA
MCHiA Organization (Maternal and Child Health in Actin) is hosting a Hygiene Drive partnered with The Home for Little Wanderers! Please drop off items at the bin located in front of Talbot Lobby between December 2nd and 16th!
Sweet Treat for Period Products Event with Period Project
Want a sweet study treat as we head into finals? Drop off any spare period products at the Talbot Student Lounge and get a free treat on Wednesday, December 10th between 1 PM and 2 PM! All items collected will go to Dignity Matters, a non-profit organization that provides free period products to schools, homeless […]
Study with MCHiA!
Kick of finals season with us and join us in the Talbot Student Lounge on Tuesday December 9th at 1 pm.
Support SPH this Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday—a global day to invest in change. Your gift to BU School of Public Health empowers the next generation of public health leaders and accelerates research that improves lives. When you support any SPH fund, you help turn bold ideas into real-world impact and advance a healthier, more just world. Please drop […]
Faculty Development Seminars – December 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 December: Department Events: Biostatistics Causal Inference Seminar Series; Tuesday, December 2, 1:00 […]