2025 Annual Performance Review – Non-Represented Staff

Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of the calendar year, I want to share important information about the 2025 Annual Performance Review process for non-represented staff. Although the University will not conduct a merit process this year, performance reviews are still required for all staff hired before November 30, 2025. Reviews will focus on accomplishments and improvements throughout […]

Early Release on Wednesday, November 25, 2025

Dear SPH Community, As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m happy to share that BUSPH will observe an early release on Wednesday, November 25, at 1:00 PM. I hope this gives everyone a bit more time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the break. Thank you for all you do throughout the year—your hard work, […]

2025 School Retreat Agenda and Draft Strategy Document

Dear Colleagues, I am very much looking forward to my first School Retreat this Thursday, November 20, 2025. Ahead of the retreat, I am pleased to share both the agenda and a draft strategy map to inform our conversation. All School Retreat Agenda 11.20.25 DRAFT SPH Strategy Map The draft strategy document represents an update […]

Required Cybersecurity Training Launching on 11/10/25

Dear All, As you are undoubtedly aware, Cybersecurity breaches are regularly on the rise. According to a the CrowdStrike 2025 global threat report, “442% growth in fishing operations between the first and second half of 2024.” To better prepare us all against cyber-breaches, IS&T has been working on a training for all. This will be mandatory […]

Option to Work Remotely the Week of 11/24/25

Dear BUSPH Faculty and Staff, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for your continued dedication and flexibility during this busy season. In recognition of your hard work—and in consideration of the times we are in—all BUSPH employees may work fully remotely during the week of […]

Faculty Development Seminars – November 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 November: Department Events: Community Health Sciences MCH Event: “Before a Breath” Documentary […]

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 October 16 – 31: Nominations open: https://forms.gle/hZVEVjRGUcUwy71K8 November 10 – November 21: Polls open. Elections for unit representatives will occur within units. Elections for the at-large positions will be held […]

Promotion Information Session for Faculty – October 2025

Dear Colleagues, We will hold a Promotion Information Session for faculty on Friday October 24 from 1-2pm via zoom. The panel will include myself, as well as three of our colleagues who were recently promoted (Professors Nafisa Halim, Chris Louis, and Madeleine Scammell). The goal of these sessions, offered each semester, is to clarify the […]

APHA 2025 – Everything You Need to Know

The American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting will be held in Washington, DC from November 2-5. We are excited that SPH will be well represented via attendance, an exhibit hall booth, abstracts, and presentations, as well as an Alumni and Friends reception. If you are confirmed to attend or present: Please fill out this form to let us know […]