Spotlights
Students, Faculty & Alumni
Looking your Best on Paper: Building a Successful Cover Letter – 8/8
This seminar will focus on how to highlight experiences and skills on a resume and cover letter and the importance of tailoring these documents for specific roles. During this seminar, Lauren Celano will provide examples of skills and experiences that should be emphasized for different types of roles including bench research roles, non-bench research roles, business development, marketing,consulting, product/project management roles, and clinical roles. Advice will be provided regarding resume formatting and examples will be shown... More
Financial Fitness Fair 9/10
Student Financial Services will be hosting the Financial Fitness Fair again this year on September 10th. There will be experts from different fields like Experian educating students on credit, Access Lex talking about loan repayment and PSLF, representatives from the different military branches sharing scholarship opportunities and more. BU’s TransComm office will also be sharing ways to save in transportation. This is a great opportunity for students to meet with the representatives they choose at their leisure... More
Dodgeball Tournament – 9/14
SNMA are so excited to be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament for the entire medical campus! We are looking to have 14 teams, so the teams will be filled on a first come first serve basis. The sign-up sheet is available here. The tournament will be in the Solomon Carter Fuller Gym on September 14th from 4:30pm-7pm. Each team will consist of 5 people with a minimum of 2 girls per team. Students should select a team captain... More
Diversity Mixer – 8/9
Join students from across the medical campus and from across various diverse backgrounds for a “Diversity Mixer” to kick off the school year. Participating groups include: Student National Medical Association (lead organizer) Latino Medical Student Association Student National Dental Association Hispanic Student Dental Association Minority & International Scientists Organization BU Students of Color for Public Health BUMC Pride + Many more. Date: Friday, August 9th, 2019 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location: Hiebert Lounge (14th Floor)
What Job will you Succeed in Based on Your Personality? – 8/21 Workshop
Behavior is the best predictor of performance. Knowing your personality and strengths will allow you to make a vital road map for your future career. Use a reliable, validated tool with decades of data behind it to reveal development strengths and needs. Take the 16 Personality Factors (16PF) personality test and work with psychologist Dr. Steve Brady during a workshop to learn about your personality and what type of role you will succeed in. Date: August... More
BU Alumni Open House 9/17
All are welcome to stop by, say hi, and pick up your gift! Date: September 17, 2019 Time: 2pm - 4pm Location: 72 E. Concord St., Alumni Office, L120 Alumni GMS welcome flyer-2019
Navigating Mentoring Relationships: Strategies for Uncharted Terrain 8/22
Working with mentors (advisers, PIs, supervisors, etc.) is an integral part of being a graduate student or postdoc, but sometimes these relationships present challenges. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn strategies for examining power dynamics, improving communication, and identifying problems in your mentoring relationships. Our four presenters will answer your questions and share their expertise in break-out sessions: Francine Montemurro (University Ombuds) Isidore Berenbaum, MD (Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry) Kaila Rudolph, MD, MPH (Attending Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist at... More
Career Colloquium: Day long career panels 8/23
This one-day series of career panels offers doctoral students and postdocs the opportunity to learn from professionals who are using their doctorate in a variety of academic and nonacademic sectors. Explore careers in: Teaching Museums & Nonprofits Policy/Government/Law Education Outside the Classroom STEM Research Humanities and Social Science Research Business Communication This event is in collaboration with BU PDPA & Grad Affairs. Be sure to register as space is limited and food is provided: https://tinyurl.com/82319Careers Date: 8/23/19 Time: 8:30-5:00 Location: 610 Commonwealth Ave., Room 101
18th Annual International Race for Research 9/7
Please join us! PRF’s 18th Annual International Race for Research 5K Race & 2-Mile Fun Walk Lead Sponsor - North Shore Bank Saturday, September 7, 2019, 9:00am Leather City Commons, 53 Lowell St. Peabody, MA Registration opens at 7:45 AM - Race starts at 9:00 AM We’re celebrating!! This year, The Progeria Research Foundation’s ambassador, high school graduate and Emerson College freshman Meghan Waldron, turned 18… and on September 7th - so does the PRF Road Race! So come join Meghan and wish her... More
BPSO Red Sox Game Against Toronto Blue Jays – 9/4
The Biomedical PhD Student Organization (BPSO) is organizing a group of PhD students to attend a Red Sox game which will benefit the deaf and hard of hearing. The BPSO Facebook page has additional details and a seating chart for those interested. Date: September 4, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Location: Fenway Park - Yawkey Way