{"id":221135,"date":"2023-01-20T13:46:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/?page_id=221135"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:49:45","slug":"faqs-marketing-and-communications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/communications\/faqs-marketing-and-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Marketing and Communications FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav id=\"anchor-list\" class=\"anchor-list\"><ul><li><a class=\"anchor-link\" href=\"#research-and-media-promotion\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 11\"><circle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"5.5\" r=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><\/circle><polygon points=\"3 4 5.5 8 8 4 3 4\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>Research and Media Promotion<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a class=\"anchor-link\" href=\"#social-media\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 11\"><circle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"5.5\" r=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><\/circle><polygon points=\"3 4 5.5 8 8 4 3 4\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>Social Media<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a class=\"anchor-link\" href=\"#multimedia-and-events\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 11\"><circle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"5.5\" r=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><\/circle><polygon points=\"3 4 5.5 8 8 4 3 4\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>Multimedia and Events<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a class=\"anchor-link\" href=\"#sph-website-directory-calendar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 11\"><circle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"5.5\" r=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><\/circle><polygon points=\"3 4 5.5 8 8 4 3 4\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>SPH Website, Directory, &amp; Calendar<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a class=\"anchor-link\" href=\"#research-recruitment\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 11\"><circle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"5.5\" r=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><\/circle><polygon points=\"3 4 5.5 8 8 4 3 4\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>Research Recruitment<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a class=\"anchor-link\" href=\"#school-news-accolades-and-awards\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 11\"><circle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"5.5\" r=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><\/circle><polygon points=\"3 4 5.5 8 8 4 3 4\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"none\"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span>School News, Accolades and Awards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><a class=\"back-to-top\" href=\"#anchor-list\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xmlns:svgjs=\"http:\/\/svgjs.com\/svgjs\" viewBox=\"0 0 140 140\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\"><g transform=\"matrix(5.833333333333333,0,0,5.833333333333333,0,0)\"><path d=\"M20.5 8.999L12 0.499 3.5 8.999\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span>Top<\/a>\n<h2 class=\"anchor-heading\" id=\"research-and-media-promotion\">Research and Media Promotion<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How can the SPH MARCOM Team publicize my research?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p>Contact the SPH Senior Writer and Editor about your manuscripts as early as possible\u2014ideally, as soon as your paper is accepted by a journal. That will allow us time to prepare an embargoed press release, media outreach, and\/or social media plan prior to publication.<\/p>\n<p>We make decisions about promotion of preprints and reports on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<p>Let us know about your existing relationships with journalists and\/or any media outlets that we should target in our outreach.<\/p>\n<p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/sph-in-the-media\/\">track and publish<\/a> all media coverage about your studies, including articles that quote faculty\/staff and\/or mention the research. We also track published op-eds and other original pieces.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Jillian McKoy<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:jpmckoy@bu.edu\">jpmckoy@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do you decide to issue a press release?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We reserve press releases for studies published in peer-reviewed journals. We also prioritize creating press releases for studies in which the corresponding author, lead author, and\/or senior author are from SPH. There are some occasions in which we write releases about studies that are co-authored by SPH faculty (major findings, joint release with other institutions, etc.), so do still keep us informed about your upcoming publications.<\/p>\n<p>Press releases drive volume and continuous coverage for topics. An example: one press release in May 2022 generated more than 50 distinct news articles across reputable, highly trafficked outlets.<\/p>\n<p>We utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/help#About\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EurekAlert!<\/a> for distribution. EurekAlert! is a nonprofit news-release distribution platform operated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as a resource for journalists and the public. EurekAlert! hosts news releases produced by universities, journal publishers, medical centers, government agencies, corporations, and other organizations engaged in all disciplines of scientific research. News releases must meet EurekAlert!&#8217;s longstanding eligibility guidelines in order to be accepted and hosted on the website.<\/p>\n<p>Press releases are also published as articles on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/articles\/\\\">SPH website<\/a> as editorial coverage and in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/subscribe\/\">SPH This Week<\/a> newsletter, which is sent to 40,000 people every Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Jillian McKoy<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:jpmckoy@bu.edu\">jpmckoy@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"mailto:caraw@bu.edu\"><\/a><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Are press releases the only way you publicize research?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>No. Not every research piece lends itself to a press release. It may be a topic that is too niche or specific for a lay audience, even though it is important for the academic and scientific community. The MarCom team will be direct and honest with you if we do not think a press release is appropriate for your research.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that there are many ways we can promote your study beyond a press release.<\/p>\n<p>We write <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/articles\/\">SPH news articles<\/a>\u00a0about new and ongoing research projects (not just published studies), as well as grants. We promote the articles across our marketing channels (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/subscribe\/\">SPH This Week<\/a>, Alumni &amp; Friends newsletter, social media \u2013 Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Post), as well as the ASPPH weekly newsletter (Friday Letter).<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to share any ideas you have for promotion, or other materials we can incorporate into our promotion. We love to brainstorm!<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Cara Willis<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:caraw@bu.edu\">caraw@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do you handle media inquiries?<br \/>\n<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Our office receives media requests for faculty daily. We provide quick vetting of the outlet and will typically connect the reporter with you directly.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Mike Saunders<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:msaunder@bu.edu\">msaunder@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Will you provide media training?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes, we are happy to provide a light media training. BU Central PR also offers learning opportunities and webinars with outside experts each semester.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Mike Saunders<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:msaunder@bu.edu\">msaunder@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do you determine SPH This Week coverage?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/subscribe\/\">SPH This Week<\/a> is SPH\u2019s weekly, external email newsletter sent to 40,000 people each Sunday. Its content is externally facing school news for our colleagues at peer institutions, the public health community, alumni, thought leaders, prospective students, staff and faculty. Internal-only messages are delivered via SPH Today and other department newsletters.<\/p>\n<p>We strive for equal representation across our departments and initiatives, as well as being responsive to the current national dialogue. If we do not offer editorial coverage for your news item, we are typically happy to promote it across our social media channels. We can also suggest some alternative marketing opportunities and ideas.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Jillian McKoy<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:jpmckoy@bu.edu\">jpmckoy@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can I pitch to Public Health Post?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes! While we typically focus our invitations on non-SPH guest authors, we do welcome internal submissions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publichealthpost.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Health Post<\/a> is a daily publication focused on domestic population health. The weekly Friday Roundup email newsletter is sent to over 15,000 people. It is managed by the SPH MARCOM department and on-campus MPH students apply for competitive, year-long, paid writing fellowships. We also invite guest authors interested in adapting their recently published domestic population health research for a general audience. The Executive Editor is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/profile\/michael-stein\/\">Michael Stein<\/a> and Associate Editor is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/profile\/jennifer-beard\/\">Jen Beard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Mallory Bersi<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:mbersi@bu.edu\">mbersi@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I was quoted in the media and I don\u2019t see it on the media mentions page, who should I inform?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/sph-in-the-media\/\">track and publish<\/a> all media coverage about your studies, including articles that quote faculty\/staff and\/or mention the research. We also track published op-eds and other original pieces.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Summer Kaeppel<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\">skaeppel@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can I pitch a Viewpoint?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Occasionally, SPH will publish viewpoint articles written by members of the BU\/SPH community from a wide diversity of perspectives. The views expressed are solely those of the author and are not intended to represent the views of Boston University or the School of Public Health. We aspire to a culture where<span>\u00a0<\/span>all can express views in a context of civility and respect. Our guidance on the values that guide our commitment can be found at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/articles\/2024\/revisiting-the-principles-of-free-and-inclusive-academic-speech\/\">Revisiting the Principles of Free and Inclusive Academic Speech<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Viewpoints should be between 500-850 words.<\/li>\n<li>The viewpoint should present a single argument that clearly supports or opposes an idea, action, policy, etc. (introduced within the first few paragraphs), and tells the reader why they should care.<\/li>\n<li>Try to develop an opening line or paragraph that captures readers&#8217; attention &#8211; for example, a surprising or concerning statistic, new or proposed policy, recent event\/news article, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Back up your argument in the body of the viewpoint with facts, evidence, quotes, etc. &#8211; yes, please include hyperlinks with your draft submission.<\/li>\n<li>Timing the viewpoint with newsworthy events\/hot-button topics are a bonus, but not always necessary as long as you make a single, compelling argument for public health.<\/li>\n<li>You can take a slightly more conversational tone than in commentaries published in journals. Avoid jargon.<\/li>\n<li>End the piece by reiterating your main point, or stating a call to action or any other takeaway that you want the reader to remember.<\/li>\n<li>Here is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/articles\/2023\/do-housing-affordability-and-supply-challenges-need-a-justice-lens\/\">one example of an effective viewpoint<\/a> that weaves together events and data to argue for local\/state action around housing instability<\/li>\n<li>For further guidance and resources, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/communicators.duke.edu\/writing-media\/writing-effective-op-eds\/\">this guide<\/a> created by Duke University&#8217;s Communications team, as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theopedproject.org\/resources\">Op-Ed Project<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please reach out to our team to identify if your topic is a fit for the external, broad audience of SPH This Week or other opportunities. We reserve the right to edit and reject all submissions.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Jillian McKoy<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:jpmckoy@bu.edu\">jpmckoy@bu.edu<\/a> and <strong>Mike Saunders,<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:msaunder@bu.edu\">msaunder@bu.edu<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"anchor-heading\" id=\"social-media\">Social Media<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can you provide social media training for my department?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p>Yes, we are happy to meet with your department or a small group and BU\u2019s Central PR team has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prsocial\/best-practices\/social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">terrific set of resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Summer Kaeppel<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\">skaeppel@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What happens if I am being trolled or harassed online?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>If you feel that you or your family are in imminent physical danger, call 911 or Boston University Police at 617-353-2121.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to BU PR\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/prsocial\/best-practices\/social-media\/what-to-do-if-you-are-trolled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">policy and recommendations<\/a>\u00a0 as a starting point. The Committee to Protect Journalists also has created a quick resource, <a href=\"https:\/\/cpj.org\/2019\/09\/digital-safety-remove-personal-data-internet\/\">Digital Safety: Remove personal data from the internet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a longer tutorial, we also encourage all to review <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org\/\">PEN America&#8217;s Online Harassment Field Manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Cara Willis<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:caraw@bu.edu\">caraw@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Will you promote my research\/work\/media mentions?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Tag us or DM us and we will re-share\/post<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Summer Kaeppel<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\">skaeppel@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What social media channels are you on?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BUSPH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/boston-university-school-of-public-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/busph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bostonusph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCSPSG4QPjN3pS78lroxww4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@busph\">Threads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Will you share my work on TikTok or Instagram?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We would LOVE to! We are very eager to partner with our faculty, students, and staff on short-form video content. If you have an idea, let us know! We\u2019d love to have a brainstorming session about whether or not that format makes the most sense for your goals.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Summer Kaeppel<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\">skaeppel@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Why aren\u2019t we on Twitter?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>In the fall of 2022, we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/news\/articles\/2022\/reconsidering-our-engagement-with-twitter\/\">announced our decision to disengage from Twitter<\/a> as a content distribution platform for our institution. We recognize that this is a complex decision facing all organizations and individual users\u2014and as we note, individuals at BUSPH are free to choose whichever platform they prefer, without judgment.<\/p>\n<p>Our account remains intact for our records and for security purposes.<\/p>\n<p>If the environment for substantive discussion and nuance should change in the future, we may revisit this decision.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Cara Willis<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:caraw@bu.edu\">caraw@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"anchor-heading\" id=\"multimedia-and-events\">Multimedia and Events<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I have an idea for an event or webinar, who can help with tech support?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">The Marketing and Communications office does not manage event production and we are unable to offer technical support. School-wide events such as Public Health Conversations are managed by the Dean&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p>All BU members are able to require registrations for webinars via their regular Zoom accounts. You can schedule your webinar at bostonu.zoom.us by logging in with your Kerberos. In the scheduling options, it gives you the option to require registration and you\u2019ll have a link when that is set up.<\/p>\n<p>If you require more advance support, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/bumc-emc\/\">Office of Ed Media<\/a> has a Zoom Webinar account that they accept requests to use. To do this, please email Chris Romagna (cromagna@bu.edu) and his team directly to inquire the IT team\u2019s availability. They are able to facilitate all the preparatory logistics (making the event, creating panelist links, setting registration settings, sending registration counts, etc.). On the days of the event, a member of the IT team can be present and can lead on technical aspects as needed. After the events, the IT team can send over the recordings as well as the final attendee lists.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can you photograph\/record my event?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">While we are fortunate to have staff members with photography skills, we do not have a dedicated photographer on staff to meet all requests.<\/p>\n<p>We prioritize school-wide events, or externally facing opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>We are not able to record or broadcast your event. Please reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/bumc-emc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ed Media<\/a> for information about recording on the BU Medical Campus.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Mike Saunders<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:msaunder@bu.edu\">msaunder@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Will you create a one-pager, PDF, or deck for me?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We are not able to provide support for individual marketing materials, but we do have several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/communications\/\">templates available<\/a> for download.<a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can I add something to the Talbot TV screens and\/or post something on social media?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Most likely yes, please view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/communications\/screen-announcement-request\/\">our guidelines<\/a>.<a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I have an idea for a Public Health Conversation, who should I reach out to?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The Dean\u2019s Office manages Public Health Conversations, please reach out to <strong>Erica Augustine<\/strong> to discuss, <a href=\"mailto:erica@bu.edu\">erica@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can I add an event to the SPH Calendar and\/or BU Today?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Each individual department has a designated staff person who can administer events to the SPH calendar. Please check in with your direct team to identify who that is. If your department is unclear, MarCom can add new administrators and provide a light training.<\/p>\n<p>If an event is NOT on the SPH Calendar, it will not be added to SPH Today.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a calendar administrator, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/announcement\/sph-calendar-a-how-to-guide\/?announcement-category=faculty\">this guide<\/a> when adding events to the main calendar.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in promoting your event and\/or opportunity to students, please reach out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/students\/student-services\/graduate-student-life-team\/\">Office of Graduate Student Life<\/a>. GSL publishes a weekly Monday newsletter to all on-campus students\u2013please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/students\/student-services\/student-resources\/campus-resources\/sph-student-weekly-announcement-request-form\/\">use this form<\/a> to submit your event information and reach out to GSL with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact for SPH Today: <strong>Cara Willis<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:caraw@bu.edu\">caraw@bu.edu<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can you take my headshot for the website?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p>While we are fortunate to have staff members with photography skills, we do not have a dedicated photographer on staff. However, we do offer a few opportunities throughout the year for headshots. We publicize these dates via SPH Today each semester. Please be prepared to follow a tight schedule, and we are not able to accommodate special requests for locations or wardrobe changes.<\/p>\n<h5>New staff\/faculty:<\/h5>\n<p>The Marketing and Communications Office offers the opportunity for new faculty and staff to receive SPH profile headshots by request. Please email Megan Jones (<a href=\"mailto:megansj@bu.edu\">megansj@bu.edu<\/a>) inquire about future opportunities for headshots. Following the photo session, you will receive three pictures via email to select one for your website headshot. There is not an opportunity for retakes.<\/p>\n<h5>Existing staff\/faculty:<\/h5>\n<p>Each quarter, we will announce a date for headshots in SPH Today. Given the limited time and resources, we ask that you kindly reserve this opportunity for individuals who have not had a headshot taken in the past two years.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Megan Jones<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:megansj@bu.edu\">megansj@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can I use my own headshot for the website?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Yes! Faculty and staff wishing to update their headshot may submit photos of their own.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Headshot files (.jpeg or .png) should be at least 1000&#215;1000 pixels and around 1mb or larger for best resolution.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid selfies or any distracting objects in the frame.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, take photos using natural light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Send your headshot for the website to <strong>Megan Jones<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto: megansj@bu.edu\">megansj@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"anchor-heading\" id=\"sph-website-directory-calendar\">SPH Website, Directory, &amp; Calendar<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I update my BU profile or the directory on the SPH Website?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<h3>Faculty\u2013BU Profiles<\/h3>\n<p>BU profile not appearing or faculty has left and should not appear, please contact SPH Faculty Resource Office, <a href=\"mailto:sphfro@bu.edu\">sphfro@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Section of Profile<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h5>How Updates Happen<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Display name, pronouns, Hear my Name<\/td>\n<td>Faculty update in the BU directory:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybuidentity\"> bu.edu\/mybuidentity<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal name, title, department, degrees<\/td>\n<td>From SAP \u2013 faculty should contact <a href=\"mailto:sphfro@bu.edu\">sphfro@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Photo<\/td>\n<td>Faculty update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a> via manual upload \u2013 or can email <a href=\"mailto:bumchelp@bu.edu\">bumchelp@bu.edu<\/a> with \u201cBU Profiles\u201d in the subject line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Websites<\/td>\n<td>Faculty update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bio aka \u201cOverview\u201d<\/td>\n<td>Faculty update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Research<\/td>\n<td>Pulls from NIH reporter; faculty should email <a href=\"mailto:bumchelp@bu.edu\">bumchelp@bu.edu<\/a> to address any errors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Publications<\/td>\n<td>Pulls from Harvard system; faculty may update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Social\/Media<\/td>\n<td>Manual tagging by BUMC IT. Email <a href=\"mailto:bumchelp@bu.edu\">bumchelp@bu.edu<\/a> with edits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Honors<\/td>\n<td>Faculty update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DEIJ<\/td>\n<td>Faculty update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a> (encouraged to do so during AFR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contact Info<\/td>\n<td>Contact <a href=\"mailto:sphfro@bu.edu\">sphfro@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Faculty\u2013SPH Website Directory<\/h3>\n<p>Directory profile not appearing, or faculty has left and should not appear, please contact SPH Faculty Resource Office, <a href=\"mailto:sphfro@bu.edu\">sphfro@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5>Section of Profile<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h5>How Updates Happen<\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Display name, pronouns, Hear my Name<\/td>\n<td>Faculty update in the BU directory:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybuidentity\"> bu.edu\/mybuidentity<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal name, title, department, degrees<\/td>\n<td>From SAP \u2013 faculty should contact <a href=\"mailto:sphfro@bu.edu\">sphfro@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Photo<\/td>\n<td>Manual upload by MarCom, regardless of whether or not you have uploaded a photo to BU Profiles. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/communications\/faqs-marketing-and-communications\/#:~:text=Can%20I%20Use%20My%20Own%20Headshot%20For%20The%20Website%3F\">read the instructions on headshots<\/a> for the SPH Directory website.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Biography<\/td>\n<td>Pulled from BU Profiles; faculty should update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Education<\/td>\n<td>From SAP\/Profiles; faculty should contact <a href=\"mailto:sphfro@bu.edu\">sphfro@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Websites<\/td>\n<td>Pulled from BU Profiles; faculty should update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Publications<\/td>\n<td>Pulled from BU Profiles; faculty should update in <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.bu.edu\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Profiles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>News &amp; In the Media<\/td>\n<td>Manual tagging by MARCOM, contact <a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\">skaeppel@bu.edu<\/a> if a media mention is not listed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Questions or Troubleshooting<\/td>\n<td>Contact <a href=\"mailto:sphfro@bu.edu\">sphfro@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Staff\u2013SPH Website Directory<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For staff display information, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/security\/iam\/directory\/online\/change-entry\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My BU Identity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be updated by the individual and the data will be pushed to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/about\/directory\/\">SPH Directory<\/a>. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:gilreath@bu.edu\">Melanie Gilreath Chaisson<\/a> with any questions regarding staff profile information. Staff members who would like to add a photo to the website can read more instructions about doing so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/communications\/faqs-marketing-and-communications\/#:~:text=Can%20I%20Use%20My%20Own%20Headshot%20For%20The%20Website%3F\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I would like to create a website, can you assist?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>While we do not provide support with website creation, please view our website for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/faculty-staff\/communications\/creating-project-specific-websites\/\">guidelines and process<\/a> within the BU-website ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">My department would like to add\/update pages on our website<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Please do NOT create new pages on any section of the website until conferring with MarCom. We are always working to improve and optimize our website. Additionally, there are other sections of the website that you should link to, as opposed to new content creation. We can help with that, as we are actively trying to reduce and consolidate redundant and outdated pages.<\/p>\n<p>If you need training to update or maintain your department\u2019s webpage, please schedule time with the Head of Web and Design.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Anna McKay<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:aemckay@bu.edu\">aemckay@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How can I add a calendar item to the website?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Each individual department has a designated staff person who can administer events to the SPH calendar. Please check in with your direct team to identify who that is.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom can add new administrators and direct them to the department calendars:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SPH calendar can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/calendar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is the central place for faculty, staff, on-campus and online students to view all events hosted or co-hosted by the School of Public Health. We also include select events hosted by the wider BU community deemed relevant to the School. Our daily email newsletter, SPH Today, only sources the events it promotes from the SPH calendar. The Looking Ahead section in SPH Today features a limited number of school-level events.\u00a0 This guide walks through how to properly add a new event to the calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please follow these instructions carefully; fully filling out the required\/starred fields will help ensure your event gets the engagement you intended. It is especially important to include a brief description of your event. The calendars of individual SPH offices and departments (ex. Global Health) automatically share their events with the SPH calendar, so there is no need to enter an event more than once.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to add a new event to the calendar:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Note:<\/span><\/i><em> You<\/em><i><span> must have administrative access to the BU Calendar in order to edit and manage events. If you do not have access and want to add an event to the calendar, please contact your Department Administrator for the person on your team with calendar access. <\/span><\/i><i><span>Student organizations looking to add their events to the calendar should reach out the Graduate Student Life team at <a href=\"mailto:sphgsl@bu.edu\">sphgsl@bu.edu<\/a>. If you are outside of the SPH community, please email Cara Willis at <a href=\"mailto:caraw@bu.edu\">caraw@bu.edu<\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the<\/span><b> New Event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the appropriate information in the <\/span><b>Create Event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form (starred fields are required).\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Title*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong>Start Time\/Date*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><strong>End Time\/Date*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Description*<\/strong> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may use the following HTML tags to help style the short description: &lt;P&gt; paragraph, &lt;B&gt; bold, and &lt;I&gt; italics. Please do not put links in the description.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Location*<\/strong> (Building and\/or room name)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your event is over Zoom or another digital platform, please put &#8220;Online&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Talbot 307c please put &#8220;Founders Room, Talbot Building&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">For Talbot 302c please put &#8220;Board Room, Talbot Building&#8221;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">For all other Talbot rooms put &#8220;Talbot&#8221; followed by the room number ex. Talbot 301E<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For &#8220;CTC&#8221; please put &#8220;Crosstown&#8221; followed by the room number<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For L112, please put &#8220;Hiebert Lounge&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the all other rooms in the instructional building please put &#8220;L&#8221; followed by the room number<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link URL (Link to the webpage for the event or if no webpage exists, you can put your Zoom link here)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Conference Link (If you already have a link to a webpage in the field above, then you can use this field to put a second link for Zoom, GoToMeetings, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Host*<\/strong> (Department, school, center, etc. that primarily organized the event)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SPH Audience*<\/strong> (Faculty, Staff, All Students, On-Campus Students, Online MPH Students, Alumni, Admissions, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open to the Public (Yes, No, By Invitation Only)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address (If the location is not on the BU Medical Campus)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contact Name*<\/strong> (your name or name of person organizing the event)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contact Email*<\/strong> (your email or your organization\u2019s email)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check at least one <\/span><b>Category*<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the event is intended for (Admissions &amp; Prospective Students, Alumni, Faculty &amp; Staff, and\/or Students).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Save.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: New events or edits to existing events may not immediately appear on the public-facing SPH calendar because there is a lag. Check the back-end calendar to be sure you entered the event as intended. If you make an edit to your event less than 24 hours before it&#8217;s original date and time, please email Cara Willis to be sure she is aware of the change before SPH Today is sent.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>See below for a screenshot of what the events page of the back-end of the SPH calendar looks like.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-491x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-229387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-491x636.jpg 491w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-755x977.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-773x1000.jpg 773w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-1200x1553.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-600x779.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-335x435.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1-695x900.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/files\/2023\/08\/create-event-sph-calendar_Page_1.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Anna McKay<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:aemckay@bu.edu\">aemckay@bu.edu<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Help! Something is broken on our website<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Reach out to <strong>Anna McKay<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:aemckay@bu.edu\">aemckay@bu.edu<\/a> for help or to flag the issue.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Why doesn\u2019t our website do ________? Why is our website structured the way it is?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The BU SPH website is part of the bu.edu ecosystem, and as such, large-scale navigation, tools, and page layouts are determined by BU\u2019s IT system. Significant webpage organizational edits and requests typically take a significant amount of time due to the volume received at the University-level. We meet regularly with our counterparts in BU IT and Creative Services and we prioritize website updates that will best improve our user experience. We also regularly monitor KPIs for our website performance to ensure that our website traffic is strong and growing. <a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"anchor-heading\" id=\"research-recruitment\">Research Recruitment<\/h2><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I need to create a flyer for research recruitment, what do I need to know?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>BUMC and BU MED handle our research recruitment process as part of IRB approval. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/irb\/submission-requirements\/general-submission-requirements\/guidance-for-recruitment-and-screening\/research-study-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guidelines and process<\/a> can be found here. Please use this <a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/shrwoEWUWetzKLSI6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">request form<\/a> to begin the process. SPH MARCOM\u2019s engagement in this process is to only approve school logo placement and use. If you do not hear from us in 5-7 days, please send an email to Anna McKay.<\/p>\n<p>MarCom Contact: <strong>Anna McKay<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:aemckay@bu.edu\">aemckay@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"anchor-heading\" id=\"school-news-accolades-and-awards\">School News, Accolades and Awards<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I won an award, grant, scholarship - how can I share that news?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p>Congratulations! Please tell us so that we can feature on social media and\/or in our school news editorial coverage. We love sharing great news about our community!<\/p>\n<p>Contact: <strong>Jillian McKoy<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:jpmckoy@bu.edu\">jpmckoy@bu.edu<\/a> and <strong>Summer Kaeppel<\/strong>, <a href=\"mailto:skaeppel@bu.edu\">skaeppel@bu.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I want to suggest a student\/staff\/faculty\/course\/etc. for a profile or feature, how do I do that?<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Great! 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