Biogen Site Visit – 5/28
Have a Q&A with scientists at Biogen. Network with Biogen employees over lunch with a round table discussion and tour the laboratories. RSVP: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eQEyCfShXZDksR Or you can use: https://tinyurl.com/biogen528 Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM
BU GMS Team – Boston AIDS Walk/Run!
The BPSO and GMSSO are seeking registrants to participate in the Boston AIDS Walk/Run on Sunday, June 2nd at 9:30AM. The walk/run begins at the Hatch Shell. This is a great opportunity for BU to show its support for AIDS research and patient wellness! Register HERE Use the code: 2019FIVEOFFRUN to get... More
March with BUMC in the Boston Pride Parade – June 8
Join the BMC Health System and the BU Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health on Saturday, June 8, as we march together in the 49th Annual Boston Pride Parade to celebrate diversity, inclusion and community. The parade begins at Copley Square at noon and ends at City Hall Plaza. Family... More
Cultivating Leadership during your PhD or Postdoc – 6/13
Tangible examples will be provided on how to become involved with student clubs, academic groups, industry organizations, non-profit organizations, and networking groups to build leadership, management, presentation, communication, networking, and interpersonal skills. Leadership ability is tremendously valuable as you build your career and is sought after by employers. Date: June 13, 2019 Location: 72 E. Concord St. (L109C) Time: 4:00-5:00PM
Boston Pride Parade – 6/8
Boston Pride Parade Saturday, June 8, 2019 12 pm Dear Colleagues and Students, We invite you to march and celebrate with family, friends, and allies at the Boston Pride Parade. This year represents the recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots - "Looking Back, Loving Forward". The Boston Pride Parade will be on Saturday, More
PHX Summer Institute 2019
Register Now for Summer Institute 2019 June 10–14 and June 17–21 Join us on the Boston University School of Public Health campus, and online, this summer! The PHX Summer Institute offers short, immersive programs open to professionals, from across sectors, with all levels of public health knowledge. This June we are offering a... More
BUMC Pride Parade – June 8th
Please contact medpride@bu.edu if you'd like to be added to the email list to get more information about this as it approaches!
Grant Workshop: Understanding the NIH Process – 6/20
This workshop will be dedicated to providing clarity to the pre-award and administrative process involved in submitting an application to NIH. This includes, but is not limited to: 1. Identifying the correct funding opportunity. 2. Choosing the appropriate funding institute. 3. Interpreting guidelines. 4. Identifying applicable documents to prepare. 5. Electronic application creation. 6. The internal... More
How to Launch your Career Beyond the Professoriate – 7/10
Grant Writing Workshop: Feedback on Grantsmanship 7/11
Receive feedback on your grantsmanship for your NRSA grant, drafts must be submitted to abolgion@bu.edu and henderson@bu.edu 2 days before the workshop, sign up to receive reminder e-mails. RSVP here Date: 7/11/19 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM Location: 72 E. Concord St., Room L109AB
Grant Writing Workshop: Feedback on Training Plans 7/25
Receive feedback on your training plan for your NRSA grant, drafts must be submitted to abolgion@bu.edu and henderson@bu.edu 2 days before the workshop, sign up to receive reminder e-mails. RSVP here Date: 7/25/19 Time: 2:00-4:00PM Location: 72 E. Concord St., Room L109AB
Amgen 2 Day Drug Development Workshop – 7/31 & 8/1
Learn "soup-to-nuts" overview of the drug development process, overview of the biotech industry from Amgen scientists. • Holistic overview of drug development process • Target identification & validation • Small molecule lead optimization • Small molecule synthesis & scale up • PKPD • Clinical development • Process Development • Commercialization/Devices • Biotech hiring trends & panel discussion Time: 9:30am-4:30pm Locations: 7/31/2019- 610... 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... More
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... 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... 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... More
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... 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... 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... More
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... 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... More
Fall Networking Reception for URM Students & Allies – 9/19
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Campaign Victory Celebration – 9/21
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... More
Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) Welcome Back Reception – 9/6
The Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) is hosting a social event for new students of all programs to meet each other. Date: September 6, 2019 Time: 11am - 2pm GMSSO Welcome Back BBQ on the Green Come for free food and games!