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David Corbett named BUMC Information Security Officer
He will take a central role in guiding the university’s HIPAA security compliance. More
Save the Date – 4/18 Provost Workshop: Global Health Roundtable
Tuesday, April 18 3-5 p.m. Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge Medical Campus faculty, postdocs, students and staff working on Global Health research are invited to a roundtable to explore synergistic and networking opportunities. Welcome: Karen Antman, MD, BUMC Provost and BUSM Dean Opening remarks: Patricia L Hibberd, MD, PhD, Chair and Professor, Global Health, BUSPH; Professor, Medicine, Section of... More
Tips for Staying Safe in Vehicles for Hire
Do you know how to stay safe when using Uber, Lyft, taxi cabs or livery vehicles? The Boston Police Department has created a safety tip sheet on ways to say safe when using vehicles for hire. Please review the safety tips at http://www.bu.edu/police/2017/02/03/bpd-safety-in-vehicles-for-hire/
Students Distribute Mittens to Homeless During Annual Census
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, as BUSM students joined more than 300 volunteers across the city to gather data of the number of people living on the streets with the hopes of connecting them with shelters and clinics, they brought with them a special message of compassion in the form of hand-sewn mittens. The mittens they distributed... More
BUMC Faculty, State and Local Leaders Discuss ‘Model Interventions for Urban Homelessness’
Community leaders joined the Boston University Medical Campus community on Jan. 23 in Hiebert Lounge to discuss the current state of homelessness in Boston and surrounding areas. BUMC Provost and BUSM Dean Karen Antman, MD, led panelists as they conducted the workshop, “Model Interventions for Urban Homelessness,” a full afternoon focused on addressing the issue as... More
Feb. 9: Black History at BUSM
Second Annual Interactive Discussion: Black History Month at BUSM Hosted and Sponsored by the BUSM Alumni Association Thursday, Feb. 9 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge Lunch Included RSVP HERE Introductions Jean E. Ramsey, MD '90, MPH '08, Associate Dean for Alumni Affairs, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics Historical Focus: Solomon Carter Fuller, MD Chantale Branson, MD '12, Associate Clerkship Director, Neurology Interactive... More
Campus Celebrates Legacy of MLK with Kenn Elmore
To celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, more than 100 members of the medical campus community gathered in the Hiebert Lounge on Thursday, Jan. 20, to hear BU’s Associate Provost and Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore, JD. The event opened with audio of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Elmore began... More
Jan. 26 Visiting Professor Lecture: Optimal Structure of Basic Sciences at AMCs
"Optimal Structure of the Basic Sciences at Competitive University Academic Medical Centers" Arthur G. Palmer, PhD Visiting Professor Associate Dean, Graduate Affairs; Robert Wood Johnson, Jr. Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics; Vice Chair, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics; Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Dr. Palmer's research interests include: • Structure, function and dynamics of proteins and protein complexes •... More
Feb. 15 Deadline NIH (S10) Shared Instrumentation Grants
Feb. 15 Deadline NIH (S10) Shared Instrumentation Grants The internal deadline for 2017 Shared Instrumentation Grants pre-submission applications is Wednesday, Feb.15. An internal review is needed because while there is no limit to the number of S10 applications submitted, there is a limit of one application from the University for the same type of instrument. The NIH... More
Jan. 23 Provost Workshop: Model Interventions for Urban Homelessness
Join a robust panel of BUMC faculty and community leaders, experts on the issue of homelessness, in a discussion about current and planned state and city-wide programs. More
Transportation Services for Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Day
The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 16. Below is parking and commuting information for that day only. All parking facilities will be open. 610 Garage monthly parkers may park in the 710 Albany Street or Doctors Office Building (DOB) garages. Those who are not enrolled in the monthly parking program... More
TranSComm Offers 20+ Discounts, Services and Programs
Since 1991, TranSComm has been helping students, employees, patients, and visitors with their transportation needs. Learn about their services and promotions. More
Jan. 19 Event Celebrates Legacy of MLK
Join Associate Provost and Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore, JD, for a conversation about the current national climate and its implications for diversity, inclusion, health care and other areas. More
Jan. 17 Implementation in Progress Lunchtime Series
Meeting will focus on opportunities to apply regression discontinuity design to ongoing quality improvement initiatives such as readmission reduction efforts. Open to faculty and staff More
Legalized Marijuana: What You Need to Know
Public use, smoking under age 21 still illegal The legalization in Massachusetts of recreational marijuana use, starting December 15, doesn’t mean that every Terrier will now be able to light up. And for those who can, smoking pot on campus, including in dorms rooms, will still be illegal. While the ballot initiative passed by voters last month... More
New Degree Program Focuses on Health Sciences Education
This October, a new program – the Master’s of Science in Health Sciences Education (MSHSE) – was unanimously approved by BU School of Medicine, the University Council Committee on Graduate Programs and Policies and the University Council. The program is offered through the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS), in collaboration with the School of... More
Study Finds that School Shootings Less Likely in States with Background Checks
In a bid to address gun violence, researchers from Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health and Columbia School of Law drew analysis of media coverage of school shootings between 2013 and 2015 to see if the frequency of these events could be linked to state-level factors. The study, led by Assistant Professor of Medicine... More
BUSM Mannequin Challenge
Students, faculty and staff took part in the Mannequin Challenge all around the medical school. Take a look! More
Dec. 5: The Health Consequences of Marijuana Use
The Schools of Medicine, Public Health, and the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine invite faculty, fellows, residents, students and staff to discuss the effects of marijuana use on primary care, child development, abuse potential, and health policy. More
2017 Parking Decals Available
The Parking Office is now issuing 2017 parking permit decals to existing parkers. More
Nov. 1 Employee Wellness Fair
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and learn more about wellness related services on campus. More
Commuting Survey: Help TranSComm Improve Services
Take the 2016 DEP Survey Oct. 31-Nov. 4! Access it at www.bumc.bu.edu/transcomm. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires this information on the commuting practices of faculty, staff, and students under the Massachusetts Ridesharing Regulation and the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments. As part of this online, anonymous, five-minute survey you indicate how you traveled to work during... More
Save the Date Jan. 9, Provost Workshop: Smoking Cessation
Oct. 10 Columbus Day Parking and Transportation Information
Columbus Day will be observed on Monday, Oct. 10, please note: Shuttles All medical center and patient shuttles will be operating, except the BU shuttle, 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... More
Planning for an Emergency
A new academic year has begun, and with it new students, as well as faculty and staff on campus. In an emergency, everyone needs to be aware of basic emergency initial responses and actions to take, and whom to notify. Please visit the Managing Emergencies training module on the Environmental Health & Safety website and take... More