October 25 th 2019
Halloween is next week; Dr. Shoumita Dasgupita is speaking at the SheInspires Luncheon on 10/31; BU's BEST is holding a MoS Site Visit with the scientists and researchers who make it all work; Sign-up for the DEI interactive session on Overcoming Stereotypes and Imposter Syndrome on 11/19; and more below!
SheInspires
Lunch Series
Thursday, Oct. 31

Join WPDC for their SPOOKY SheInspires Lunch Series! This month’s guest is Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta from BUSM.

Dr. Dasgupta is committed to training future researchers and medical professionals. As the founding and current director of BU’s Graduate Program in Genetics and Genomics and Co-Director of the Foundations in Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Curriculum, Dr. Dasgupta’s contributions extend to BUSM students at all levels in their doctoral education.

In all of her roles, Dr. Dasgupta is constantly finding new ways to improve the quality of education offered here. Her contributions have led to her well-deserved selection to be a Fulbright Specialist!

Sign-up for the session now!
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Schedule & Deadlines:

Spring 2020 Registration Begins October 27 th

Masters Thesis Title Approval Form Due, May 2020 Award
October 30 th

Last Day to Drop Standard Courses (with a "W" grade)
November 8 th

Thanksgiving Recess
Nov. 27 th - Dec. 1 st

Classes Resume
December 2 nd
Evening Transit Shuttle

Reminder: The BUMC evening shuttle, upon request, travels to parking facilities, select MBTA stations and nearby South End neighborhood locations. Learn more here .
Upcoming Events:
Campus-Wide Volleyball Tournament
November 14th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Fuller Gym

Bump, set, spike! Ready for some competitive volleyball? Now's your time to shine by getting a team together or joining one of GMS' teams to do some serious volleying.

Reach out to Matt Doran, the GMS Fuller Gym representative at mttdoran@bu.edu or visit the Fuller Gym page for more information!


BUSM Night at the Museum
November 21st at 6:00pm at the Museum of Science

If you've been thinking about the Body Worlds exhibit at the Museum of Science, sign up to go with BU! Starting at 6:00pm, BUSM attendees will have access to a private cash bar, dessert reception, and exhibit viewing. Free parking is available.

RSVP now to reserve your spot!
Want to submit an event or deadline to the GMS Press? Fill out our form here .