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 […]
Boston Public Health Commission Grand Rounds
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Last month the Boston Public Health Commission announced a partnership with 30+ academic institutions to advance workforce development, research and health equity. BUSPH is pleased to be part of this coalition known as Boston SPHERE (Strengthening Public Health-Academic Partnerships in Education, Research, and Equity). One of the first activities of […]
2026 Annual Performance Review Process
Dear Colleagues, Boston University has launched the 2026 Annual Performance Review process for non-represented staff hired before September 30, 2026. This year’s review period covers performance from January through November 2026. The University’s deadline for completed reviews is November 13; however, BUSPH will use Monday, November 9 as its internal deadline to allow […]
Faculty Development Seminars – October 2026
From Mike McClean, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Faculty, and Strategic Initiatives 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 […]
Implementing the Education Task Force Recommendations
From the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dear Colleagues, I have enjoyed the opportunity to meet with many of you over the past few weeks related to the dissemination of the Dean’s Education Task Force (the Task Force) recommendations and our implementation plans. I want to thank those of you who have participated in […]
SPH to Close Early on October 9
From Ira Lazic, Senior Associate Dean of Finance, Administration, and Business Operations Dear SPH Community, In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, next week, the School of Public Health will close early on Friday, October 9, at 1:00 PM. We hope this early release provides an opportunity to enjoy the long weekend and spend time […]
An Introduction to the Department of Global Health
To: Students, Faculty, Staff From: Pat Hibberd Dear Colleagues This note summarizes the Department of Global Health’s Mission and our Think-Teach-Do agenda and welcomes members of our community to join our work. What does the Department of Global Health Do? The Students, Staff, and Faculty of the Department are dedicated to our mission to […]
An Introduction to the Department of Biostatistics
Dear colleagues, As Department Chair, I am happy to have the opportunity to highlight the work and community of our Department of Biostatistics. Overview and Mission Our department currently has an engaged faculty of roughly 30 members, and our mission is threefold: (1) educating students in rigorous study design and analytic methods; (2) collaborating in […]
An Introduction to the Department of Community Health Sciences
Dear colleagues, How wonderful it is to begin a new academic year and feel the energy of our academic community! I am honored to chair the Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) at Boston University School of Public Health, where we bring together faculty, students, and staff committed to improving community health and advancing health […]