School of Public Health Announcements
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of April 14
Dear colleagues, I’m just back from San Francisco where I met some wonderful alumni and prospective students at one of our new BU2U events where our excellent Admission and Career and Practicum teams travel to introduce the work we do to interested persons across the country. Below, please find updates and guidance on this week’s […]
Health “Comm”petition “Comm”unity Choice
Cast your vote for the top Health “Comm”petition submission! Explore the innovative infographics, photos, and videos created by BUMC students, each accompanied by the creator’s explanation of how their work promotes health and well-being. Your vote will help determine the Fan Favorite winner! Vote here!
Supporting Our International Students and Scholars
Dear SPH Community, I want to take a moment to express our strong support for our international students and scholars during a time of increasing uncertainty. As shared by the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO), there has been a recent and concerning pattern of visa revocations and SEVIS record terminations by ICE involving a […]
ContriBUte Today, Impact Tomorrow
Dear Colleagues, To make a difference for public health, we need to come together at the right place and the right time— and right now, public health needs our support. Support our students Our students inspire each of us each day. Despite the pessimistic headlines, they are determined to create a better future for all. Support […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of April 7
Dear colleagues, Good morning. Another week in paradise (sarcasm). Below, please find updates and guidance on this week’s federal actions. As always, please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions. Judge Kelly of the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts has written her final opinion on the administration’s attempt to cap payments […]
Observance of Passover
Dear colleagues, As you may know, the Jewish holiday, Passover, will begin before sundown on Saturday, April 12th and ends after nightfall on Sunday, April 20th. Those observing Passover may miss evening classes the week of April 14th to observe activities for the holiday. In order to accommodate SPH students observing Passover, it would be […]
Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of April 1
Dear colleagues, I’m not sure that I’m in the mood for an April Fool’s Day joke, since I think either April or Fool or both are on the NIH watch list of forbidden words for grant applications… Below, please find updates and guidance on this week’s federal actions. As always, please feel free to reach […]
Seeking Volunteers for 2025 Convocation
Greetings, Convocation is quickly approaching and the Graduate Student Life office can use your help! SPH Convocation is on Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Track and Tennis Center, 100 Ashford St. The ceremony will be followed immediately by a tented reception from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm on the adjacent […]
Faculty Development Seminars – April 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). The FDSS is updated each semester to include seminars and workshops from three different sectors: SPH department-level events, SPH […]
Apply to Join the RJSA E-Board
Passionate about reproductive justice (RJ)? Want to lead a group dedicated to sustaining RJ advocacy and interest on campus? Apply to join the Reproductive Justice Student Alliance E-board!