BUSM  This Week     
September 23, 2018
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Students, faculty and staff are urged to participate in an anonymous survey designed to determine diversity-related attitudes and perceptions. Strong participation is needed to maximize the accuracy of the survey. Access the survey here.

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Nicole L. Spartano, PhD
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Tuesday, Sept. 25, is National Voter Registration Day. BU has partnered with The TurboVote Challenge to help America reach 80 percent voter turnout. 
 
Visit bu.turbovote.org to receive election reminders, register to vote and apply for your absentee ballot!

Learn more about the recreation area available to faculty, staff and students. 
EventsEvents
Health & Wellness Events

Employee Wellness Fair
Monday, Sept. 24 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge 
Learn about campus wellness providers and resources, check in on your health with a quick biometric screening, enjoy a healthy lunch and more!  More Information

Free Yoga for Students
Monday, Sept. 24 | 5-6 p.m. |  Instructional Building, L1403
Please bring a towel or yoga mat. Light snacks provided. Offered by Student Health Services, Wellness & Prevention Services.


Sustainability Festival
Tuesday, Sept. 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Talbot Green
Join a sustainability challenge, learn about biking and win prizes!  Learn More


Tuesday, Sept. 25
Noon-1:50 p.m.
Instructional Building, L212/214

Faculty are invited to this session featuring Judy Shen-Filerman, CEO of Dreambridge Partners, who will discuss the Hofstede model, how it applies to in-classroom work, and its academic implications. Discuss the subconscious, culturally dichotomous judgment and its implications for teaching and student engagement.


Wednesday, Sept. 26
4-5 p.m.
College of Arts & Sciences, CAS203
725 Commonwealth Ave. (CRC)

It is  never too late to start thinking about career plans. This presentation is designed to inspire the  science trainee to seek information and connections that will help chart a course for a happy and  long-term career in science.

Register by Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Thursday, Sept. 27
Noon-2 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

Click here for the agenda and details. 
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
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Monday, Oct. 22
3-5 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

The discussion will center on the existing and expected health impacts of climate change, and the current and developing plans by the city of Boston and BU to address these impacts.

How to Get Promoted and CV Review

Thursday, Nov. 29
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Instructional Building, L311

Join the Faculty Appointments & Promotions Committee for a discussion on how to get promoted, followed by small group CV review with the Committee members. Please bring your CV to the meeting.  Refreshments will be available. 

Open to faculty only. 
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