GMS Celebrates Black History Month 2024
Graduate Medical Sciences is proud to celebrate Black History Month! This year marks the 48th annual Black History Month since it was federally recognized in 1976. The 2024 theme of Black History Month, “African Americans and the Arts,” highlights “the art of resistance,” and “the artists who used their crafts to uplift the race, speak truth to power and inspire a nation,” according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Below, we have highlighted several Black History Month events to add to your calendar, as well as other resources, initiatives, and organizations both on- and off-campus. Please contact c3center@bu.edu... More
GMS Staff Spotlight: Patty Jones
Patty Jones is the Program Administrator for the Graduate Medical Sciences masters programs in Biomedical Forensic Sciences, Forensic Anthropology, Bioimaging, and Healthcare Emergency Management in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology. Patty joined GMS in 1999 and will celebrate her 25th work anniversary in December 2024. We interviewed Patty about her time at Boston University, her favorite parts of her job, advice she would give to students and more. Read more about Patty below! Tell me a bit about your journey to Boston University. I grew up in Illinois. How I got here was kind of a roundabout way. My ex-husband... More
A Welcome Back to Campus with Coffee, Cookies and a BU Raffle
Students had a chance to unwind after their first full week of classes at the "Welcome Back Relax & Chat & Gear Raffle" on Friday, Jan. 26. Hosted in L-311 by Graduate Medical Sciences Student Affairs, the event included a coffee and tea station, cookies from Chequers and a raffle of popular Boston University swag items. Raffle items included BU sweatshirts and zip-ups, two types of BU tumblers, and BU blankets. The event was well-attended by master's and PhD students across a variety of our programs, many of whom took the time to sit at the tables, relax, and catch up with their... More
Spring 2024 Affinity Group Expo Kicks off the New Semester
The Community Catalyst Center kicked off its Spring 2024 programming with an Affinity Group Expo, hosted in the L-building lobby on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The expo gave students a chance to meet with several C3 peer mentors, learn more about C3's resources and seven affinity groups, sign up for upcoming events and pick up some swag and a snack. This semester, C3 is excited to host several events relating to academic wellbeing; professional development; community building; campus diversity, equity and inclusion and more. Check out our next two events below. Upcoming C3 Programming Microaggressions Bystander Intervention Training Monday, Feb. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to... More
Spring 2024 Office Hours with the Assistant Deans of Diversity & Inclusion
Join the Assistant Deans of Diversity & Inclusion at this semester's office hours! Get to know the deans with a safe space to bring up issues relating to: Navigating resources for diverse student needs Being connected to a peer or faculty mentor Professional development or other questions for which you’d like advice Navigating Boston as a member of a minoritized community Engaging with volunteer opportunities in the greater community Any other issues with which you’d like extra support! Pizza will be provided! Spring 2024 Office Hours Date Time Location Dean Tuesday, January 16 Noon to 1 p.m. L-306 (C3 Suite) Dr. Schon Tuesday, February 6 Noon to 1 p.m. L-306 (C3 Suite) Dr. Dasgupta Tuesday, More
Ringing in the End of the Fall 2023 Semester at GMS!
To our GMS community, We’ve made it to the final days of another semester at GMS! The past months have certainly been busy, filled with classes, on-campus events, research, and studying. We have been thrilled to share each moment with you and are proud to see just how much you’re making a difference in your studies and work each day. This semester, we hosted a variety of events through the Community Catalyst Center, Student Affairs, and partnerships with many cross-campus organizations. The semester began with Orientation, where we welcomed a brand-new cohort of master’s and PhD students to campus. Orientation also included... More
MISO Hosts Winter Refuel & Cultural Exchange Event
Fifty guests attended a Winter Refuel & Cultural Exchange Event hosted by the Minority and International Scientists Organization (MISO) on Thursday, Dec. 7. The event, hosted in L-403, brought students, faculty and staff together for free wellness care packages, free Mediterranean food and an opportunity to meet this year's MISO student leaders: President Amaya Lewis, Co-President & Secretary Hawa Dansoko and Co-President & Treasurer Saron Bitew. Represented Graduate Medical Sciences programs included: MAMS, Oral Health Sciences, Biomedical Forensic Sciences, Biomedical Research Technologies, Anatomy & Neurobiology, Molecular & Translational Medicine (PiBS), Biochemistry (PiBS), Pharmacology and Clinical Research. The event also welcomed guests from... More
PhD Student Spotlight: Kara Vasilew
In her four years in Graduate Medical Sciences, Kara Vasilew has used both her scientific acumen to perform novel research and her voice to advocate for wide-reaching change across the Medical Campus and beyond. Vasilew entered Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 2020 under the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). Vasilew was born in California to parents from Scotland. When it came time to attend college in 2014, Vasilew took the jump and moved east. Vasilew earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2018. She chose to attend RIT because it houses... More
Where to See Holiday Lights and Performances This Season
There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than elaborate displays of glimmering holiday lights, so let’s get jolly over festive decor! We found gorgeous lights displays, tastefully decorated trees and more all around Boston and beyond. Get ready to drink in lights in town, or take a day trip to celebrate the sparkliest season! 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... More
2023-2024 Volunteering Opportunities in and Around Boston
Throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season, there are thousands of people in need throughout the Greater Boston area. Many organizations exist in and around the city that are critical to meeting these needs, and many of them are accepting volunteers. Below is a list of organizations accepting help that you can volunteer with this holiday season and beyond.