Seminar: Negotiating Work and Life – May 22
"I'm Surviving (Happily) My Career in Science - You Can Too! The Kamens Ten Commandments of Work/Life Balance" Description: Figuring out how to juggle any career with the non-work part of life can be challenging but for a working scientist, there never seems to be a way to do it all. The goal of this program is to offer some things to think about that could make a real difference in your success at work and in life. Speaker: Joanne Kamens, Ph.D., Executive Director, Addgene Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Location: Room L-109 A/B, 72 East Concord Street, BU School... More
Diverse Careers in Science: A Panel Discussion – June 4th from 4-6pm
Join in a panel discussion and learn about the many diverse career paths of a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Panelists will share their background, experience, and career path; they will also share briefly their personal story, ideas, and what let them to diverse careers. Date and Time: Monday, June 4, 2012 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location: BU School of Medicine Hiebert Lounge 14th Floor Open to GMS students and postdocs Reception to follow
Teaching Opportunities for Students & Postdocs April 9
The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences and Biomedical Laboratory & Clinical Sciences (MET/BUSM program) present Teaching Opportunities for graduate students and postdocs. Learn about opportunities to tutor, TA, and instruct undergraduate courses at BUSM. Monday, April 9, 2011 12:00pm-1:00pm L-109 ABC Lunch will be provided Contact Name: Gloria Vachino RSVP: biomed@bu.edu
Sarcoma Awareness 4-13
The GMSSO and Masters of Arts in Medical Sciences presents: Sarcoma Awareness. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Suzanne George, Clinical Director at the Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology at Dana-Farber Cencer Institute, to learn more about sarcomas, current research trials, and case studies. The presentation will be held on Friday, April 13th from 12pm-1pm in Baskt Auditorium. Please RSVP to gmsso@bu.edu by April 10th
GMS Art Exhibit – April 2
Please join the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences for our second Student Art Exhibit of the year on Monday, April 2, 2012 from 4:00pm-6:00pm in room L-315. Paintings and Photographs will be presented by MAMS students Amy Miara and Charlene Chow.
GMS Faculty Seminar 3/28
Associate Provost Dr. Linda Hyman is hosting a graduate seminar on Wednesday, March 28th from 10AM-11AM in room R-115 entitled, "Adapting Graduate & Postdoctoral Education to Address Our Branching Science Careers Pipeline" by Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann. Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann is visiting Boston University School of Medicine from the University of California, San Fransisco where she is the Program Director for Academic Career Development and Assistant Professor for Biochemistry and Biophysics.
Housing Fair June 8th, 2012 from 11a.m.-1p.m.
Are you looking for a new roommate or an apartment during the upcoming year? Housing Resources will be hosting a spring Housing Fair on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 11a.m. - 1p.m. in the Hiebert Lounge to help students find roommates, apartments and/or new tenants. Local area landlords, property owners, realty organizations and BU offices will be on hand to talk and guide you through the housing search process. The fair traditionally attracts a substantial portion of the incoming Graduate Medical Sciences class, as well as a few BMC residents and interns. In the past, the Hosuing Fair has served as a good... More
BUSM Art Days 2012 March 26 & 27
All students, faculty and staff on the BU Medical Campus are encouraged to submit artwork of any medium to the 22nd annual Boston University Medical School gallery for the arts. "Art Days" was begun by former 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. For more information please see Art Day 2012.
2011 Tax Information – View your 1098-T online
Assistance in accessing your 1098-T form for your 2011 taxes can be found here.
Upcoming Final Exam Schedule / Semester Break
Last Day of Classes: 12/1/11; Study Period: 12/12 to 12/16/11; Final Exam Period: 12/16 to 12/21/11; Semester Break: 12/21/11-1/17/12