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Students, Faculty & Alumni

BU Alumni Open House 9/17

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Campaign Victory Celebration – 9/21

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Join the Campaign Victory Celebration! Saturday, Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | Agganis Arena   BUSM Faculty and Staff -- Be part of BU's biggest and best party, Great Choices, Great Changes: A BU Community Celebration, with: more than 200 BU student performers! the Boston Pops, live! professional skaters from Feld Entertainment! spectacular ice projections! pyrotechnics! For tickets, please contact the Development Office at 617-358-9535 or busmdev@bu.edu. This event is underwritten by the members of the Boards of Trustees and... More

Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and an Inclusive Campus – 9/10

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Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and an Inclusive Campus Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Time: 3–4:30 pm Location: Keefer Auditorium, 72 East Concord Street (Medical Campus) Panelists: Kenneth Elmore, Associate Provost and Dean of Students; Erika Geetter, Vice President and General Counsel; Rebecca Ginzburg, Associate General Counsel RSVP