April 14th, 2010
The OHR has determined the dates for the 2010 Housing Fairs for the BUMC:
Saturday, June 12th
Friday, July 16th
Both fairs will run from 10 a.m. to noon in the Hiebert Lounge in the School of Medicine.
In the past, the housing fairs have served as a mechanism for students to both organize their housing search around a particular event, and an opportunity to find new housing opportunities they did not previously reach. The fair brings together about 20 vendors who either offer housing directly to clients, or provide necessary support services like moving, storage, or information on tenant’s rights. The fair is also a great way to meet classmates and network to find roommates for the coming year.
The Housing Fair page has more information on the event.
December 21st, 2009
This week, the OHR is launching a new resource for students looking for housing updates and news: the weekly “Housing Bulletin” email. The newsletter will cover all of the topics the previous weekly emails covered, but in greater detail and with additional features and online options to connect with landlords and roommates, including Facebook and Twitter.
Click here to subscribe to the Bulletin.
October 26th, 2009
As of the end of this month, October 2009, the OHR will be combining databases with Off-Campus Services to better serve the housing needs of our students on the Medical Campus. The new database system will offer all of the same information the OHR system used to provide, and a host of extra features as well: pictures of properties, maps, and an online interface that allows students to search for housing at their convenience.
The database will also offer the same type of roommate-matching service, and it will give the Medical Campus population access to a wider pool of their fellow students.
Students will be able to access the database both on the OHR website, as well as the Off-Campus Services site. Students will need a Kerberos password to access the system. If you have questions about using the system, please let us know at ohr@bu.edu or 617-638-5125.
