“‘Tis the Season to Mingle” Brings GMS Cheer to the End of the Semester
GMS students, faculty and staff celebrated the fast-approaching end of the semester at the 2022 'Tis the Season to Mingle mixer event, hosted on Thursday, Dec. 1 in the newly renovated L-405 space. Co-sponsored by the Community Catalyst Center and GMS Student Affairs, the mixer brought the GMS community together for an evening of holiday cheer after a busy fall semester. The event included appetizers and a bar from Catering on the Charles, games, and live music from Boston-based pianist Bobby Butler. Toward the end of the celebration, Associate Provost and Dean C. James McKnight and Assistant Dean of Master's Programs Theresa... More
Where to See Holiday Lights and Holiday Performances in Boston
As the Holiday Season is approaching, more and more lights are starting to illuminate the city, and many of the city’s leading performing arts organizations are serving up an array of festive performances. Here are some of the best spots to visit with friends or family that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit: ZooLights at Stone Zoo Bundle up and head to ZooLights, where twinkling lights decorate the paths and areas around Stone Zoo's animal enclosures. Wander the festooned Yukon Creek Pavillon among bald eagles, porcupines, lynx, reindeer, and arctic foxes. Seaport Holiday Tree (a.k.a. Snowport) For the fourth holiday season, More
Reminder to Purchase Your Spring MBTA Semester Pass
BUMC Parking & Transportation Services Nov. 29, 2022 Now Accepting Spring MBTA Semester Pass Orders Parking and Transportation Services is now accepting Spring MBTA Semester Pass orders! Is the MBTA Semester Pass right for me? Maybe. In general, Semester Passes are only a good value for commuting students and those who use the MBTA very frequently (more than 34 trips on the T per month). Semester Passes are not usually the most cost-effective fare option for students living on campus. We recommend that these students get a CharlieCard and add value to it. Spring MBTA Student Semester Passes allow unlimited trips for the months of February, March, April, and May at an 11%... More
BUMC Public Safety Update (Dec. 1, 2022)
Boston University Medical Campus Office of the Provost Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 BUMC Public Safety Update As the holidays approach and colder weather arrives, you will see an increased presence of public safety officers doing walk-rounds on campus to deter non-affiliates from accessing our buildings. Personal safety and security is a shared responsibility. Please wear your BU ID at all times when on campus. IDs for all employees and students entering buildings will be required beginning Dec. 17, 2022. If you do not display your ID, you will need to call a BU person to come down to escort you into the building. Visitors will need to sign... More
Message from Associate Provost C. James McKnight on Colorado Shooting
Dear GMS Community, Graduate Medical Sciences and the Community Catalyst Center stand with our LGBTQIA+ community following the horrific attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Saturday. We are committed to creating and supporting safe and affirming spaces for all students, faculty and staff at GMS and beyond. We recognize that this tragedy may have a significant impact on our community’s mental health and wellbeing. Please click here for an extensive list of LGBTQ+ resources, both on-campus and off-campus, curated by the Boston University Queer Activist Collective. In addition, the Community Catalyst Center offers a gPLUS affinity group that seeks to promote a deeper sense... More
GMS Travels to Anaheim, CA, for ABRCMS Conference
Graduate Medical Sciences was thrilled to send several representatives to the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS), held from Nov. 9 through 12 in Anaheim, CA. For 20 years, ABCRMS has been a leading conference for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Attending students had the chance to view research presentations, network, attend professional development seminars and speak to graduate institutions about their STEM-based programs. This year's GMS representatives at ABRCMS included Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Angelique Harris, PhD Assistant Professor of Medicine Isabel Dominguez, PhD, PhD student Chelsea Skeete and MD/PhD student Kristine Abo. More
Student Spotlight: Jhonatan Henao Vasquez
Jhonatan Henao Vasquez is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Translational Medicine (MTM). Henao Vasquez entered Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). He currently works in the Pulmonary Center, researching MIWI2 positive multi-ciliated cells. Fourth-year PhD candidate Jhonatan Henao Vasquez is keeping his options open, but he knows that he sees himself returning to industry work. Originally from Colombia, Henao Vasquez and his family immigrated to New Hampshire when he was 2 years old. After earning a chemistry degree from College of the Holy Cross, Henao Vasquez was on the fence about... More
Happy First-Generation College Celebration Week!
Tuesday, Nov. 8 marked National First-Generation College Celebration Day, a day to celebrate the success and achievements of first-generation students across the United States. Boston University and the Newbury Center have marked the occasion with a week-long celebration program, full of events like workshops, social activities, seminars and networking opportunities. You can access a full list of the week's ongoing events here. To mark the week at Graduate Medical Sciences, we have compiled a list of resources for supporting our first-generation community, with additions from both on-campus and off-campus resources. We've also included a few Spotlights on first-generation GMS'ers who shared their stories... More
ISSO Thursdays at BUMC — Walk-in Hours and Appointments Available
GMS Attends SACNAS Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Graduate Medical Sciences was well represented at the National Diversity in STEM Conference (NDiSTEM), hosted by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) from Oct. 27 to 29 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. GMS representatives included Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Angelique Harris, PhD, as well as PhD student Juao-Guilherme and MD/PhD student Aria Pearlman Morales. The SACNAS NDiSTEM conference is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country, featuring STEM research presentations, professional development seminars, keynote speakers and a Graduate School & Career Expo Hall. The event also included several multicultural... More