Annual School Survey Opens This Week
Dear colleagues, Each year, Boston University School of Public Health conducts a school survey designed to take the pulse of the BUSPH community, gather feedback about programming and resources, and identify areas of both strength and improvement for the School. The School is committed to the success of all members of our community and the […]
Nominations Now Open for Staff Senate Representatives
The Staff Senate is conducting elections for new members! The election timeline, key eligibility criteria, and units up for election are as follows: Election Timeline November 5 – 12: Nominations open: https://forms.gle/3xjSMb5HGaN1ybhW8 November 15 – November 23: Polls open. Elections for unit representatives will occur within units. Elections for the at-large positions will be held […]
Office of Policy & Practice Community Hour
You’re invited to join the Office of Policy & Practice for a Community Hour with Associate Dean of Practice & Policy Madeleine Scammell and Research Translation Scientist and Policy Lead for the Activist Lab, Kathryn Rodgers! Join us from 5-6pm in Talbot 302 on November 16th or zoom. Contact Kathryn at krodger@bu.edu with any questions. […]
Faculty Development Seminars – November 2026
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 November: Department Events: From Cognitive Concerns to Dementia Risk: AI-Driven Analysis of […]
Faculty and Staff Invited to Join Discussion on Social Impact and Societal Responsibilities of Universities
Dear Colleagues, Universities and schools have long been recognized for producing knowledge, educating students, and advancing science. Yet universities have responsibilities that extend beyond academic publications, student outcomes, and institutional rankings. Universities are also important societal institutions that can shape public policy, strengthen communities, address inequalities, and contribute to the public good. As societal challenges […]
BU Posting Policy Working Group Seeks Input
The Boston University Posting Policy Working Group is actively seeking input from students, faculty, and staff on how the University should handle flags and signs posted on campus. The 10-person group—which represents a broad diversity of viewpoints, experiences, and disciplines at BU—began meeting this fall to eventually deliver recommendations to President Melissa Gilliam and Provost […]
New Maternal and Child Health Center Launched
Dear SPH Community, I am delighted to announce that the School has approved the establishment of the BUSPH Maternal and Child Health Center, a new school-wide center that will bring together our research, education, and practice in maternal and child health. The Center launches on November 1, 2026, and will be co-directed by Trish Elliott […]
October School Assembly Notes Available
Thank you to all who attended the October School Assembly. The notes from the October School Assembly are posted online. The agendas and notes from all previous School Assemblies can be found here.
An Introduction to the Epidemiology Department
Dear colleagues, In the last of this series of department introductions in SPH Today, I am pleased to introduce the Department of Epidemiology. You’ll find our faculty, staff, and many of our students buzzing about in Talbot East (3rd, 4th, and 5th floors, with a small outpost on the 1st floor). You may also find […]
Promotion Information Session for Faculty
Dear Colleagues, We will hold a Promotion Information Session for faculty on Monday November 2 from 1-2 pm via Zoom. The panel will include myself, as well as three of our colleagues who were recently promoted (Professors Jennifer Beard, Amelia Wesselink and Patricia Fabian). The goal of these sessions, offered each semester, is to clarify […]