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Stepped Care Beneficial After Hurricanes

October 11th, 2017in Featured

Stepped care is more effective than usual care in reducing the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder in the aftermath of hurricanes, according to a new study led by a School of Public Health researcher. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, suggests that the stepped care (SC) approach would have a greater population impact than previously applied... More

GSDM Student Participates in International United Nations Innovation Lab

October 11th, 2017in Featured

Dr. Alaa Qari, DScD candidate in Dental Public Health at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), was selected as one of the 1000 global talents from 129 countries to participate in UNLEASH, a fully-sponsored innovation laboratory that took place in August 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark. UNLEASH was an immersive experience designed to have... More

Parking and Transportation Services for Monday, Oct. 9

September 25th, 2017in Announcements, Featured

Transportation information for Columbus Day Shuttles: All medical center and patient shuttles will be operating, except the BU BUS. The daytime shuttle is not in service on Columbus Day, but the late night shuttle will operate according to the normal schedule. MBTA: All buses will be operating on a weekday schedule· Commuter rail trains will operate on regular weekday schedules. More

25Live Training for Faculty & Staff

September 22nd, 2017in Featured

Do you schedule space on the Medical Campus for academic or social events? Learn how to use the new web-based software, 25Live. Training sessions are held in the Instructional Building. Additional dates in October will be announced. Friday, Sept. 22 2-3:20 p.m. L1105 Requesting Resources Tuesday, Sept. 26 10-11:20 a.m. L1105 Beginner Friday, Sept. 29 10-11:20 a.m. L1110 Requesting Resources Questions? Contact Michael Glumac at mglumac@bu.edu or (617) 638-4028.

Fall BUMC Wellness Events

September 7th, 2017in Announcements, Featured

For many of us, fall marks the beginning of another busy, non-stop academic year. And for many others, fall also means juggling your own work priorities with family soccer practice, home projects, school work and everything in between. BU Employee Wellness offers programs and workshops during the workday that are designed to help you meet your... More

BU Medical Campus Pride Welcomes Students at Networking Event

August 29th, 2017in Featured

BU Medical Campus Pride, an organization dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff, held a networking reception Aug. 27. Sponsored by the BUSM Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, more than 70 students from BUSM, BUSPH and BUGSDM attended the event and enjoyed good conversation, food and drinks. Ann... More

Changes to Time Management

August 3rd, 2017in Featured

Since July 2011’s SAP Go-Live, the Time Services function, which includes time entry, processing and absence tracking, resided with Human Resources. In an effort to provide greater efficiencies to the University, the Time Services function is in the process of moving to Payroll Services. Human Resources and Payroll Services have been working together to hand... More

July 24: 25Live Launches

July 21st, 2017in Announcements

New Process for BUMC Space Requests On Monday, July 24, the Medical Campus will begin using the new space request solution 25Live (a web-based solution that replaces R25). Please use the 25Live website for all requests for campus space, and event services for AV and Facilities resources. We are excited to have you join us in the... More

CReM Stem Cell Researcher is Innovator of the Year

July 11th, 2017in Featured

Those who know ancient history—the first decade of the 21st century—recall that embryonic stem cell research was a combustible issue, with supporters cheering the potential to create new tissues from stem cells and opponents decrying the destruction of human embryos that it required. A breakthrough arrived in 2006, when a Japanese researcher developed induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), adult... More

Rev. Julian A. Cook Visits Medical Campus

July 5th, 2017in Featured

On Monday, July 3, Rev. Julian A. Cook, assistant director for the Thurman Center at Boston University, toured the Medical Campus. The Thurman Center is dedicated to providing programs, events and experiences to students designed to encourage the creative exchange of ideas, thoughts, beliefs and opinions. Rev. Cook met with BUSM Associate Dean, Diversity and... More

July 9: Scheduled Network Maintenance

June 29th, 2017in Announcements, Featured

Sunday, July 9 Midnight-8 a.m. Various Locations BUMC Network Services will be performing network maintenance at the following locations: 80 E. Concord St. (A) 750 Harrison Ave. (B) 100 E. Newton St. (G) 72 E. Concord St. (L) 71 E. Concord St. (K) 780 Harrison Ave. (R) 715 Albany St. (T) Wired and wireless connectivity to and from... More