Campus Connects: Bridging BU

Embark on your BU Onboarding journey with confidence! 

Campus Connects: Bridging BU is an in-person event that is in addition to a new hire’s virtual New Employee Orientation. It is designed for new employees to learn more about navigating their career journey at BU, explore University resources, meet representatives from various University offices, and connect with other new employees (both faculty and staff). 

To RSVP to an upcoming event, please use the links below. Please note these sessions are reserved for new employees who have attended the virtual new employee orientation hosted by HR. This event is not intended to replace the virtual new employee orientation.

  • 1:30-4:00pm: December 3rd, 2024 MED Campus (Hiebert Lounge)
    • Join us for our last Campus Connects of the year! We’re making this final session extra special by including a panel discussion with University leaders that will focus on career advancement, professional development, and the many opportunities available to support your growth and success within the BU community. 
  • 9:30-11:30am: January 22nd, 2025 (17th Floor, CDS Building) – RSVP Coming Soon!

The below groups will be in attendance at each session:   

  • BUHR: The Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) can answer questions on benefits and wellness, leaves of absence, employee self-service, and more.
  • OD&L: Organizational Development and Learning (OD&L) will be present to discuss professional development opportunities available throughout your career journey at BU.
  • FSAO: The Faculty & Staff Assistance Office, our employee assistance program, can provide information such as free and confidential counseling, consultations, and referrals for a broad range of work-related and personal concerns.
  • Community & Inclusion: A representative from our Diversity & Inclusion team (D&I) and a representative from the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty and Staff will be in attendance. 
  • SAC: The Staff Advisory Council helps to improve workplace culture and address staff concerns.
  • Equal Opportunity Office: Answering questions on workplace accommodations and providing information on the University’s commitment to supporting an environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.
  • Sustainability: Talk to a representative about how the University is working to transformation its planning, operations, and culture toward a sustainable and equitable future. 
  • Transportation Services: Discuss your mobility option for the BU Community, including shuttle, transit, bicycle, and parking services. 
  • Employee and Labor Relations (ER/LR): Your trusted partners across departments, offering expert support in problem-solving, mediation, and collective bargaining throughout the employee lifecycle.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to us at hrtalent@bu.edu. We hope you can join us for this in-person event, and we look forward to connecting with you!

Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive, and diverse in our facilities, programming, and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, mental health, concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason please contact us at hrtalent@bu.edu