Jefferson County Homeland Security & Emergency Management January 2013 Newsletter
JCHSEM January 2013 Newsletter
Randy Hunt interviews Peter Wack, Chief of Police, about school safety in Sandwich
http://youtu.be/k2FUV-H-G00
Addressing School Security
School Security NECN Kevin "Kip" Thomas, PhD, director, Master of Science in Healthcare Emergency Management Program
Parents should limit exposure to massacre, experts say
Parents should limit exposure of young children to coverage of school massacre - Metro - The Boston Globe
Diverse Careers in Science: Video Recording available
A panel discussion on Diverse Careers in Science was held on December 4, 2012 which presented the many diverse career paths of a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Panelists included the State Lab Director, Intellectual Property Attorney, Biotech Instructor, and Academic Researcher whom shared their ... More
Children and adults gunned down in Connecticut school massacre
Newtown, CT Elementary School Shooting
The November/December issue of the JCHSEM is now available!
November/December issue of the JCHSEM
Happy Holidays from GMS
The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences will be closing for winter intersession beginning Monday, December 24, 2011, through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. We would like to wish you all a very happy and safe holiday season! See you in the new year!
GMSSO Blood Drive December 12th
Wednesday, December 12th 10am-3pm Hiebert Lounge, 14th Floor Please sign up for an appointment the Thursday, December 5 - Monday, December 10th from 11am-1pm in the L-Building Lobby Contact Email: gmsso@bu.edu
NCDMPH Continuing Education Opportunity
The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health recently released, “Tracking and Reunification of Children in Disasters: A Lesson and Reference for Health Professionals.”
Student Spotlight: Shahar Castel
Shahar Castel Masters Student, Medical Sciences Did you like the new design for the GMSSO tee-shirt? If so, keep reading! Shahar Castel, the designer, is not only an artist, but a young scientist interested in pursuing a medical career. Born in Israel and raised in Boston, Shahar loves pursuing her many... More
GMSSO Operation Gratitude 11/27 – 12/6
The Graduate Medical Sciences Student Organization (GMSSO) will be collecting donations for service members stationed abroad in the BU School of Medicine Lobby on November 27th-29th and December 4th-6th from 11:00am-1:00pm. Donations will also be accepted in the GMS Office, L-317. Please view the flyer to see what types of... More
Diverse Careers in Science: A Panel Discussion
Join us on December 4, 2012 from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m. in Bakst Auditorium for an exciting panel discussion followed by a networking opportunity. Many individuals with Ph.D's in biological sciences will change paths over the course of their careers. This might mean a move out of the lab... More
Hurricane Sandy: The Changing World
Lessons from Hurricane Sandy - BU Today NY Times reports huge damages and mass power outages for the Northeast following hurricane Sandy Yale-Tulane MOC Brief for Hurricane Sandy NOV 1 2012 Experts warn of a superstorm era to come
Hurricane Sandy: New York Disaster Chief Fired
New York's disaster chief fired in Sandy incident: reports
“myIDP” 11/27 Workshop presented by Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann
Creating Your Individual Development Plan, Part I: Finding the Right Career Path for YOU Scientists today follow many different types of scientific career paths. But with so many options, how do you decide which is the best for you? In this workshop, you will consider your top ... More
Guidance to Persons with Disabilities in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Guidance to Persons with Disabilities in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Critical Releases in Homeland Security
Every two weeks, the HSDL identifies a targeted collection of recently-released documents of particular interest or potential importance.
Former BU HEM Student MEMA Spokesperson for Hurricane Sandy
Hundreds of thousands remain without power; state offices reopen
NYU Hospital Evacuated After Generator Failure, Patients At Other NYC Hospitals Relocated (UPDATE)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/30/nyu-hospital-evacuation-sandy_n_2043922.html
Conflict Resolution Skills Workshop Nov. 6
Francine Montemurro, Boston University Ombuds, will lead a workshop on conflict resolution skills specifically designed for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. Through this workshop you will: Learn effective ways to communicate with others in stressful situations. Learn more collaborative ways to problem-solve. ... More
BU Awarded Addiction Training Grant from Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Farrer and Dr. Timothy Heeren, as well as their colleagues at Boston University, on receiving a five year training grant on addiction from Burroughs Wellcome Fund to support specialized later stage PhD training “Transformative Training Program in Addiction Science (TTPAS)”. “Addictions to smoking, alcohol, and illicit drugs... More
BUMC and GMS OPEN TODAY TUESDAY
10/30/12 The Boston University Medical Campus is scheduled to open under normal operations Tuesday October 30th. Please note: Employees in essential services must report as scheduled. Essential services include, but are not limited to, University Police, Facilities Management and Planning, University Dining Services, Mail Services, Student Health Services and the University... More
2012 World Health Organization Summary of Health Effects from Fukushima
Summary of Health Effects
GMS Moves to Newly Renovated Office Space
We are pleased to announce that the renovation of our office space is complete! Please stop by and visit us in L317 . Reception Area Program Icons Line the Hall Russek Day Posters and Icons Renovated Office