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The Ebola Crisis: Examining the Legacy of Infecitous Disease Outbreaks-Thursday at 12:00pm

By Carey Howard
November 18th, 2014 in Outside Announcements.

Global Conversations, sponsored by Santander Bank, are intended to spark new dialogue around “big picture” global themes. Join us in hearing from faculty experts from BU and beyond for an interdisciplinary, interactive, and informal look at four important issues affecting our world. Global Conversations are hosted by Global Programs, in... More

Make this Holiday Season Memorable for a Child in Need: Toy Drive Sponsored by BUSPH Students of Color for Public Health

By Carey Howard
November 18th, 2014 in Outside Announcements.

The BUSPH Students of Color for Public Health are sponsoring a toy drive from Tuesday, November 17th-Tuesday, December 16th. Your donation of an unwrapped toy will benefit the children of the Boston Housing Authority Ruth Barkley Apartments. Follow the link below to find information about drop off box locations: Toy Drive... More

10 Slots Available to GH Students to Tour the NEIDL This Thursday! This will be your only chance before it goes live and is off limits!

By Carey Howard
November 17th, 2014 in GH Events.

A tour of the New and Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory (NEIDL) at Boston University has been scheduled for Global Health students from 11-1 this Thursday.  The lab is run by Boston University and is located right down Albany Street.  The University is awaiting final approvals to begin Level 4 bio... More

Sex, Sexuality, Gender and Health Emphasis Area Meeting-TOMORROW

By Carey Howard
November 13th, 2014 in GH Events.

Join Engineers Without Borders at BU for Zambia Night: A Celebration of Culture and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Carey Howard
November 12th, 2014 in Outside Announcements.

Learn more by viewing the flyer here: ZAMBIA Night Flyer

Fully-Funded Global Summer Fellowship Opportunity: Investigative Reporting with the Pulitzer Center

By Carey Howard
November 12th, 2014 in Fellowships, Funding, GH Announcements, GH Events.

Global Health and Engineering Meetup, this Friday at 4:30pm RSVP Required

By Carey Howard
November 10th, 2014 in Outside Announcements.

Join us for an hour of short presentations by students and staff from different fields in global health, followed by networking and discussions over refreshments! And remember, all good things come to those who RSVP: http://blogs.bu.edu/ghecho/rsvp/   View the full flyer here: Global Health and Engineering Meetup

Part-Time Administrative Assistant position in CHS

By Carey Howard
November 6th, 2014 in Jobs.

Administrative Assistant – Community Health Sciences Payment: $12-15 (will be determined based on experience) Hours: 20hrs/week Job description: Prepare all departmental and research related accounts payable invoices, reimbursements, and miscellaneous expenditures. Schedule, plan and organize department events including research meetings, department meetings Support Department Chair and Department Administrator Greet guests and help route to the correct office Responsible... More

The Clinton Foundation presents the 2nd annual Women’s Health Codeathon Series, this weekend in Boston!

By Carey Howard
November 6th, 2014 in Conferences/Seminars.

The Clinton Foundation, in partnership with MIT Hacking Medicine, Jawbone, Ace Hotel and the Innovation Hub at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital is hosting a codeathon focused on women’s mental health. You can find more information about the event here. This  Sunday afternoon teams will be unveiling their creations in front... More

Kenya Field Practicum Information Session, Tuesday, November 18th

By Carey Howard
November 6th, 2014 in Practicums/Internships.

GH Concentrators Meeting: Check-in with the Department Chair

By Carey Howard
November 6th, 2014 in GH Events.

RSVP Here.

SPH/Med Student Event, Monday November 10th “Reflections from the Field: The Intersction of Medical and Global Public Health Practice”

By Carey Howard
November 6th, 2014 in GH Events.

RSVP Here.

Global Festival 2014: Celebrating Cultures for a Cause!

By Carey Howard
November 6th, 2014 in Outside Announcements.

If you want to taste international homemade dishes, are looking forward to a folkloric catwalk, and don't want to miss performances and music from all over the world, this is the place to be on Friday, November 14, 2014. Join the International Students Organization and enjoy the richest cultural night of... More

Global Environmental Public Health TA Needed!

By Carey Howard
November 5th, 2014 in Jobs.

SAR HS 345 Global Environmental Public Health The course will be held on Thursdays 6-9 PM in spring 2015 at Sargent College on the Charles River Campus. If students are interested in being a TA for this course, please fill out this form.  

Summer Research Opportunity at Washington University in St. Louis Institute for Public Health

By Carey Howard
November 5th, 2014 in Practicums/Internships.

Washington University in St. Louis Institute for Public Health Summer Research Programs in Public Health & Global Health The Washington University Institute for Public Health and its Global Health Center will offer two summer research programs in 2015. The Public Health Advanced Summer Education (PHASE) program with support from a Diversity and Inclusion Grant... More