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Student support available in the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy.
Group counseling sessions have been arranged to serve students who have been affected by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Any student may attend the groups, whether they were at the Marathon or are simply distressed by this awful event. Attendance at the groups is free of charge. The groups are on the following dates, times and locations. Registration is recommended, but not required.
Thursday, April 18th, 4 pm. CARD (Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders), 648 Beacon St, 6th floor. Call 617-353-9610 to register.
Friday, April 19th, 12 Noon. The Danielsen Institute, 185 Bay State Road. Call 617-353-3047 to register.
Friday, April 19th, 4pm. The SARP Center (Sexual Assault, Response & Prevention), 930 Commonwealth Avenue. Call 617-353-3569 to register.
Monday, April 22nd, 4pm. The SARP Center, 930 Commonwealth Ave. Call 617-353-3569 to register.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 3pm. The Danielsen Institute, 185 Bay State Road. Call 617-353-3047 to register.
Wednesday, April 24th, 4pm. CARD, 648 Beacon Street, 6th floor. Call 617-353-9610 to register.
Thursday, April 25th, 12noon. The SARP Center, 930 Commonwealth Ave. Call 617-353-7277 to register.
Friday, April 26th, 1pm. CARD, 648 Beacon Street, 6th floor. Call 617-353-9610 to register.
Additional groups will be held the week of April 29, details to follow.
If you are interested in working to arrange another support group, please contact Jenna Vaillancourt at SARP or Mitzi Kane at Behavioral Medicine.
Though group counseling is a preferred method for assisting survivors of trauma, students can also call to inquire about individual support at the following numbers.
Mitzi Kane at Student Health Services, 617-353-3569
Bonnie Brown at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, 617-353-9610.
The Danielsen Institute, 617-353-3047.
SARP, 617-353-7227.
For funded graduate students, Faculty and Staff Assistance Office, 617-353-5381.
Arts Days 2013 -April 1st and 2nd
Location: Hiebert Lounge
All students, faculty and staff from all schools are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to the TWENTY-THIRD annual Boston University Medical School gallery for the arts. “Art Days” was begun by then Dean Chobanian to foster the support and growth of the creative arts at BUMC. It has been very successful and has shown work from students, faculty and staff and family members. The exhibition is mounted by the Creative Arts Society.
NEW FACET–KEYWORD: This is the second year of a university-wide arts initiative with an annual Keyword to be used as a thematic organizer for various courses and events. The Keyword for this year is RESILIENCE. (“Resilience is marked by flexibility, elasticity, and vivacity in the face of adversity.” See http://www.bu.edu/cfa/about/initiatives/keyword/.) Therefore, there may be a special section at Art Days for display of works addressing Resilience. However, it is also fine to submit work not related to the Keyword.
To be placed on the “submit list” or if you have any questions please contact:
Dr. Keith Tornheim 8-8296 email: tornheim@bu.edu
On March 29 (or perhaps March 28), we will accept paintings, photos, poetry, sculpture, needlework, etc. Pieces should be framed if possible. Security will be provided. Works will be returned April 3. Specific instructions will be sent at a later date to those who respond to this announcement.
MA in Medical Sciences Open House 3/15 from 3pm – 6pm
The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences is hosting an Open House on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 3-6PM at Boston University School of Medicine, Room L-201.
The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) Program introduces students to a broad range of topics in the medical sciences while strengthening their academic credentials for admission to medical and other professional schools. It is a 32-credit program, with a required thesis, that can be completed in one or two calendar years. All coursework is taken in the first year but many student elect to use the second year to gain valuable research and volunteer experience at Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center or off-campus.
Please RSVP to:
Dr. Gwynneth Offiner
Program Director
goffner@bu.edu
GMSSO Blood Drive 2/7
The GMSSO will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, February 7th, 10am-3pm
Hiebert Lounge, 14th Floor
Please sign up for an appointment to donate in the Medical School Instructional Building Lobby:
01.28 to 02.01 3-5pm
02.04 to 02.05 11am-1pm
OR ONLINE: redcrossblood.org, WALK INS ALSO WELCOME
Need more info? gmsso@bu.edu
ASBMB Science Policy Fellowship Program: Applications due March 29
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is proud to announce its Science Policy Fellowship program is accepting applications. The program is entering its seventh year and offers recently graduated PhDs exposure to a range of activities regarding science policy and congressional and government relations. The fellow will work closely with the ASBMB Director of Public Affairs, Benjamin Corb, and participate in a range of communication, policy and advocacy activities. ASBMB fellows have gone onto successful careers in federal agencies, congressional offices, and science advocacy organizations.
Applications are due March 29. More information can be found on our website. Feel free to contact Ben Corb or current fellow Chris Pickett with any questions about the fellowship.
SPIRE Application Open for PhD’s and Postdocs Due 2/1
Seeding Postdoctoral Innovators in Research and Education (SPIRE)
http://spire.unc.edu
Applications due: February 1, 2013
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and collaborating minority serving institutions in the state of North Carolina are seeking outstanding candidates for a unique NIH-supported postdoctoral training fellowship. Seeding Postdoctoral Innovators in Research and Education (SPIRE) is designed for scientists interested in academic careers that emphasize both research and teaching. These multi-year fellowships will enable the postdocs to pursue independent, original research in one of over 100 UNC-CH laboratories representing diverse disciplines aligned with the mission on the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and training in science education, instructional technology-supported learning, and professional skills.
The scholars receive mentored, practical classroom experience by training at our partner institutions and designing and teaching undergraduate courses. In addition, SPIRE’s collaborations enable scholars to contribute to achieving diversity in science professions. Each fellowship includes salary, health insurance, and participation in a Seminar on College Teaching, a grant writing initiative, and other professional development workshops. As a Community of Postdoctoral Scholars, SPIRE scholars administer a Distinguished Scholar seminar series for the larger scientific community.
Applicants can be either new Ph.D.s or postdocs with up to two years postgraduate training at the time of appointment. Underrepresented candidates, including those with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Salaries are commensurate with NIH guidelines for experience. Candidates should send a CV, a letter explaining their research and teaching interests and how the SPIRE program will help them to achieve their career goals, and three letters of reference to Dr. Brian Rybarczyk, SPIRE Coordinator, brybar@unc.edu. All application materials must be received by February 1, 2013 for fellowships beginning September 1, 2013. For further information about the SPIRE program and the application process, please visit our website at http://spire.unc.edu . UNC-CH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Forensic Anthropology student receives the Malmberg Scholarship
Emily Peschel, a first year student in our MS in Forensic Anthropology program, is the recipient of the Malmberg Scholarship from the American Swedish Institute for Scholars. You can read more about Emily’s research here or the MS degree in Forensic Anthropology on their website.
Congratulations Emily!
GMS Graduation Workshops 1/22 at 12:00pm (PhD) and 3:00pm (MA/MS)
Information session for students graduating in May 2013 will be held on Jan. 22.
PhD Candidates will meet at 12pm in room R103 for lunch.
MA/MS Candidates will meet at 3pm in Bakst Auditorium.
For more information, please contact Dr. Theresa Davies tdavies@bu.edu
Diverse Careers in Science: Video Recording available
A panel discussion on Diverse Careers in Science was held on December 4, 2012 which presented the many diverse career paths of a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Panelists included the State Lab Director, Intellectual Property Attorney, Biotech Instructor, and Academic Researcher whom shared their background experience and career path, which is now available through a video recording.
Happy Holidays from GMS
The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences will be closing for winter intersession beginning Monday, December 24, 2011, through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. We would like to wish you all a very happy and safe holiday season! See you in the new year!
