June 10, 2020 | A Day to #ShutDownSTEM

Dear faculty and staff,  I write this to share my perspective as a person of color and a professional.  My opinion was solicited, and I share these sentiments with the utmost respect.   By now you may be aware of the #ShutDownSTEM initiative, in response to the most recent murders of Black men and women […]

DEI Social Justice Resources

As we continue to grapple with the painful events surrounding race, violence and police brutality in America, we encourage our students, faculty and staff to engage in learning and reflection on the experiences of people of color in our country. Please visit the GMS DEI page for an updated list of resources: http://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/students/dei/resources/social-justice-resources/.

University-wide Diversity & Inclusion Fall 2019 Events

Sponsored by the  Diversity & Inclusion. What is Race? Eduardo Bonilla Silva Professor of Sociology, Duke University What is race and what does it mean? Dr. Bonilla-Silva will unpack the constructs, categories, and identities that inform our understanding of race and explain how racialized social systems have influence inside academia. Date: September 26, 2019 Time: […]

6/3 A Conversation on Race and Policing

This Wednesday there will be a BUMC-wide forum for conversation about recent police violence and deaths in the African American community, including George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.  This forum is organized and hosted by campus DEI faculty and student leaders from the School of Public Health, School of Medicine, GMS and the School […]

4/27 Exploring Microaggressions & their Impacts

Exploring Microaggressions & their Impacts An interactive workshop facilitated by GMS DEI Monday, April 27, 2020 5-6:30 PM via Zoom During this 1.5 hour workshop, students will learn what microaggressions are, the harmful impacts, and explore interventions that can be utilized when faced with microaggressions – as a recipient, a bystander or offender. THE RSVP IS […]

MISO & BPSO’s December De-stress – 12/5

It’s that time of year! Time to buckle down, finish projects, and study for finals. We could all use a little break during this stressful time of year. And MISO & BPSO have got you covered. Take a brief respite from finals and end of semester stress with snacks, study/time management tips, and play time […]