Resources
This web page lists helpful resources and services that exist within the Boston University and neighboring Boston communities. These listings may be helpful to you as a CityLab Academy student. Please feel free to make an appointment with a CityLab Academy staff person or instructor to discuss any issue.
Boston University Resources
Boston University is a world-renowned institution of higher education. BU has more than sixteen schools and colleges, serving thousands of students from all over the globe. To see the catalogs or bulletins of these schools and colleges, go to http://www.bu.edu/academics/catalogs/index.html.
The BU website is fun to explore for academic programs, social activities, sports and other information that can enrich your life.
Boston University
Boston University, the fourth-largest independent university in the United States, is a hub of intellectual, scientific, and cultural activity. With more than 2,500 faculty members and more than 28,000 students, it pursues the ideals of a research university – that knowledge is best acquired in the pursuit of new information, and that both undergraduate and graduate students benefit by learning from individuals who are actively engaged in original research.
The University traces its roots to a school founded in Vermont in 1839, which moved to Boston in 1867 to become the first American university to be modeled on the European system. Within the University, 17 Schools and Colleges offer a total of more than 250 degree programs. Academic departments and research institutes serve as small communities for students and scholars, who also participate fully in the excitement and variety of the larger University community.
The University has always been strongly committed to equality in opportunity, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, or national origin. It was the first institution of higher education in Massachusetts to grant degrees to women, and it graduated the first African American woman MD and the first woman PhD. It stood nearly alone in its early years when it opened its doors to African Americans and international students from all continents. The University’s commitment to the recruitment of minorities and women continues today within the student body and the faculty.
An urban institution from its inception, Boston University has always recognized that its future is linked with the future of its city. The University fosters programs that promote the well-being of Boston’s citizens and improve its environment. Major undertakings such as the Chelsea Schools initiative illustrate the University’s commitment to the community.
BU Today is a daily online “newspaper” with current news and events.
There are two BU campuses: the Charles River Campus and the Medical Campus.
Some places to visit at the Medical Campus:
- CityLab Academy
- CityLab
- School of Medicine
- School of Public Health
- Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- Division of Graduate Medical Sciences
- Boston Medical Center
- Numerous centers and institutes
- Medical campus map
- Medical campus library
- The Biomed program- CityLab Academy is part of this bigger undergraduate program
Some places to visit on the Charles River Campus:
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Dedicated to the values and memory of alumnus Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-68), the King Center, at 19 Deerfield Street, addresses the personal, educational, and career development needs of Boston University’s students. The King Center’s Departments (described below) offer counseling, educational, and career-related assistance.
Office of Career Services
This office is a resource center designed to help all Boston University students obtain career information. The Career Resource Library maintains current job listings and a collection of books and literature on a wide variety of careers and employers. For further information, call 617-353-3590; or visit Office of Career Services.
Counseling and Wellness Center
The center is staffed by licensed psychologists and a health education specialist who provide personal and career counseling, education on health and mental health topics, and referrals to additional resources. For more information, please visit Counseling and Wellness Center.
Multicultural Affairs
Boston University’s ethnically diverse community includes African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Asian American, and Native American (AHANA) students. They are the primary beneficiaries of Multicultural Affairs’ services and programs, although the office serves the entire campus community on issues of diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. The mission of Multicultural Affairs is to enhance the quality of life on campus and to monitor students’ success. This is accomplished by coordinating with other University offices, organizations, Schools, and Colleges.
For more information, call 617-353-3791; visit The Office of Multicultural Affairs ; e-mail: cultural@bu.edu.
Disability Services
Boston University is committed to maximizing the academic, social, and cultural integration of individuals with disabilities. This means that students with physical, learning, and psychological disabilities can expect to use the same campus facilities and University programs (in some cases with enabling accommodations) as students who are not disabled. Consultations with the Disability Services staff are available to individuals requesting assistance or having questions or concerns about programmatic, architectural, or communication accessibility. Auxiliary aids, such as sign-language interpreters, and readers are available for all of the University’s educational programs. For more information about the Office of Disability Services call us at 617-353-3658 (Voice or TTY), or stop by the office located at 19 Deerfield Street, Second Floor. E-mail access@bu.edu.
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble at Boston University, located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square, offers an extensive selection of books, computer software, and general merchandise. The bookstore hosts an Author Series, featuring a wide variety of well-known authors. Please call 617-267-8484 or visit Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Boston University for more information. The Medical Campus bookstore is located at 700 Albany street and can be reached at 617-638-5496.
Free Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus operates between the BU Medical Center (where Academy students tale classes) and the Charles River Campus.
For a schedule of shuttle bus service, visit www.bu.edu/thebus/
Boston—a Great Place to Live and Learn
Home to more than 50 colleges and universities and an ethnically diverse population, Boston is known as an academic and cultural center with a rich past still evident in its carefully preserved buildings and historic landmarks. Its large number of teaching and community hospitals and health care organizations give the city its well-deserved reputation as one of the leading health care centers of the world. The city is also known for its strong network of health centers that serve the needs of neighborhood communities. In the forefront of progressive and innovative health care delivery and research activity, Boston offers public health students a wide variety of educational and professional opportunities in a dynamic environment.
Outside the classroom, you can take advantage of the many recreational and cultural activities available, all accessible by public transportation. Music is everywhere – the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera, and a wealth of music from blues to rock, jazz, and hip hop can be heard in auditoriums and small clubs. Many dance and theatre groups perform regularly, including the highly acclaimed resident Huntington Theatre Company. We have mega movie complexes and small art film houses. Museums include the world-renowned Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Science. Loyal fans root for the home teams: the Red Sox, the New England Patriots, the Celtics, the Bruins,and our soccer team, the Revolution. In April, you can cheer the Boston Marathon runners as they pass by the Boston University Charles River Campus. Beaches to the north and south, including Cape Cod, are within easy reach by car or bus. If you are a hiker or skier, the mountains of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine are but a few hours away by car.
A fun place to study, work, or just relax, Boston is consistently voted one of the most desirable U.S. cities in which to live. Few places in the world can offer so much to every individual. To learn more about this exciting city, visit Boston.
Community Resources
- Health Care
- The South End Community Health Center is a three-block walk from the Medical Campus. It provides health care to a diverse population in the surrounding community, including mental health, eye care, ob/gyn, pediatrics, and other services. Their web site has links to more health care sites, employment, insurance, and more.
- Fenway Community Health Center seeks to improve the physical and mental health of our community, especially those who are traditionally underserved like lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, women, those living with HIV/AIDS, and people from communities of color.
- Housing
- The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) helps locate affordable housing and associated services to eighteen Boston neighborhoods. Their web site also has a link to jobs and community services in addition to many other city resources.
- The Boston Housing Authority also helps city residents locate affordable housing in addition to job and skill training opportunities.
- Childcare
- For a listing of Boston childcare facilities, visit http://www.thecityofboston.com/childcare.
Educational and Training Programs
In order to succeed in the CityLab Academy program and in the biomedical field, strong fundamental math skills and proficiency in English are required. Many Boston-area institutions offer math and/or language courses and some offer computer training (also important in biomedical science) and other college preparatory programs.
If you need to strengthen your skills before applying to CityLab Academy, please consider one of the programs listed below. (For more detailed information, please contact the individual organizations.)
Math and Science Pathways to College and Employment
Free math and science college prep programs for Boston residents funded by Boston’s Neighborhood Jobs Trust and managed by the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services are currently offered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Bunker Hill Community College and Roxbury Community College. For more details and contact information:
View Brochure (PDF file)
Adult Literacy Resource Institute
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
617-287-4070
http://www.umb.edu/academics/departments/gce/research/centers/learningteaching/
The Adult Literacy Resource Institute (A.L.R.I.) is a program and staff development center for adult literacy / basic education and English for speakers of other languages programs in the Greater Boston area. It is part of the Graduate College of Education at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Education, and the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services in Boston, it is one of five regional support centers of the Massachusetts System for Adult Basic Education Support, SABES.
The Learning Center (ABCD)
178 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-451-1222, 617-357-6000
http://www.bostonabcd.org/programs/career-development/learning-works/
LearningWorks is ABCD’s workforce development center. Located in downtown Boston, it offers a variety of education, training and support services for low-income adults. The center is also a resource for employers seeking qualified staff or training opportunities. LearningWorks facilities include a computer lab and a self-directed resource room with automated job banks and resume writing programs.
ODWIN Learning Center
1943 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
Phone: (617) 282-5320
http://www.odwin.org/index.html
Since its establishment in 1964, ODWIN’s successful community-based college preparatory program has considered education to be the most potent weapon against poverty and vulnerability. ODWIN works successfully with: Women who are solely responsible for supporting their families; Adults whose educational backgrounds have not provided them with the skills necessary to respond to today’s employment requirements; Immigrants who have varying levels of education and credentials in their native countries but need to build on that foundation in English. ODWIN understands how difficult it can be to juggle school, work, and family responsibilities and develops a personal educational plan for each student, which takes into account her/his schedule, eventual career goals, and academic strengths and weaknesses. ODWIN has prepared thousands of people to successfully complete the college education that is essential to entering a well-paid position in a highly competitive job market
Urban League Of Eastern Massachusetts
88 Warren Street
Roxbury MA 02119
(617) 442-4519
The mission of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is to deliver services and programs that aim to increase the economic self-reliance of African Americans and other people of color throughout our service area and to advocate for the core initiative and civil rights issues that critically affect their lives.
ULEM offers employment and professional skills training for unemployed adult; advanced computer certification training for underemployed individuals who are striving to increase their skill level and marketability; basic computer training for seniors unfamiliar with modern technology; parent and youth services; semi-annual diversity career fairs; special events addressing health disparities in the African-American community; free computer access on a daily basis for people to conduct job searches or complete homework assignments.
Veterans Upward Bound
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
617 287-5871
http://www.veterans-ub.umb.edu
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston provides a unique opportunity for veterans of all ages to gain access to information about college and career awareness, acquire the academic skills required for entry into higher education and/or to acquire the equivalent of a high school diploma. Services are offered continuously with various workshops, self-paced computer tutorials, individualized tutoring and classroom-based instruction. All Veterans Upward Bound classes and supplies are FREE to qualified veterans.
The Greater Boston Source of English-As-A-Second Language (ESL)
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/4148/cclist.html
Employment
ONE-STOP Career Centers
http://dwd-webapp-01.detma.org/WSCareercenters.htm
The One Stop Centers provide employment-related services including, job search assistance and access to online job listings, career counseling, job search skills, workshops on a variety of job search strategies, access to resources including PCs, reference materials, resume building software, and more.
Boston Career Link The Work Place
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1010 Harrison Avenue |
99 Chauncy Street |
Jobnet The Work Place Satellite Offices
210 South Street Roxbury
Boston, MA 02111 Resource Center
Tel: (617) 338-0809 2201 Washington Street
Http://Www.Jobnetboston.Org Fax: (617) 989-9175
Jobnet Satellite Office South Boston
1010 Massachusetts Avenue Resource Center
Roxbury, MA 02118 489 East Broadway
Tel: (617) 427-4855 South Boston, MA 02127 Tel: (617) 635-0771
Miscellaneous Employment Agencies
http://www.thecityofboston.com
