(1) Community-Based Rehabilitation in Jordan – Call for Applications (Students)
(2) MGH Institute Magazine, Winter 2020 Edition (Institute Wide)
(3) Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 17 (Institute Wide)
(4) Black History Month Events (Institute Wide)
(5) Museum of African American History Visit (Institute Wide)
(6) Schwartz Rounds – Monday, February 24 (Institute Wide)
(7) Student Town Hall – Monday, March 16 (Students)
(8) Support Team IHP (Institute Wide)
(9) Off-Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events (Institute Wide)
(1) Community-Based Rehabilitation in Jordan – Call for Applications (Students)
From Dr. Rawan AlHeresh, Department of Occupational Therapy
Community-Based Rehabilitation (OH-784) is a three-credit hybrid course open to all students in the IHP community. This course includes online modules on rehabilitation service delivery in low- and middle-income countries using the World Health Organization guidelines, followed by a three-week immersion experience in refugee camps in Amman, Jordan. The trip dates (approximate) are from August 15 to August 30, 2020. If you are interested, please submit your CV and a one-page letter of interest of how this experience will influence your professional growth to Dr. Rawan AlHeresh no later than Friday, February 14. If you have any questions, please feel free to
email Dr. AlHeresh or call her at (617) 643-0605.
(2) MGH Institute Magazine, Winter 2020 Edition (Institute Wide)
From John Shaw, Office of Strategic Communications
The Winter 2020 edition of
MGH Institute of Health Professions Magazine is published. Faculty and staff will be receiving it in the mail, and copies have been distributed across campus at various locations. Additional copies are available in the Office of Strategic Communications.
(3) Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 17 (Institute Wide)
From Kathy Zuluaga, Office of Campus Services
Institute offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 17. Buildings 34, 39 and 1CW will be closed. The Bellack Library & Study Commons, 2CW, and the lobby and third- and fourth-floor student areas of Shouse will be open from 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The Partners shuttle between the Charlestown Navy Yard, North Station, and MGH will run Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16, but will not be available on the holiday. This holiday is listed in the
Academic Calendar.
Contact the Office of Campus Services with any questions.
(4) Black History Month Events (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Students for Racial Justice in Healthcare (SRJH) invite you to join us in celebrating Black History Month by attending our speaker series. Join us on:
• Tuesday, February 18: Dr. Tavina Offutt,
STEMing co-founder, will discuss "Unwritten Skills for Academic and Personal Success."
• Wednesday, February 26: Dr. Daren Graves, associate professor at Simmons University will discuss "Let's Talk about Hip Hop"
All speaker events will be held in Shouse 315 from Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
(5) Museum of African American History Visit (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Come visit the Museum of African American History in Beacon Hill on Saturday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. and learn about Black history. Admission is free and lunch will be provided by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Students for Racial Justice in Healthcare (SRJH). To attend please
RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20.
Contact Alejandra Luna to request accommodations.
(6) Schwartz Rounds – Monday, February 24 (Institute Wide)
From Jennifer Rodriguez, Center for Interprofessional Studies and Innovation
Please join us for the February Schwartz Rounds on Monday, February 24 at Noon in Shouse 315. Our panel will be discussing “Trauma Informed Care.” Pizza will also be served.
(7) Student Town Hall – Monday, March 16 (Students)
From Ronan Campbell, Office of Student and Alumni Services
The next Student Town Hall with President Paula Milone-Nuzzo will be held on Monday, March 16, Noon–1:00 p.m., in Shouse 315. This is an opportunity to hear about upcoming and ongoing initiatives at the IHP and address any questions you may have with the President. Lunch will be served.
RSVP to Ronan Campbell.
(8) Support Team IHP (Institute Wide)
From Chris Bjork, Office of Development
Dr. Kim Erler, an occupational therapy professor, and alumna
Jordan Griffiths, SLP ’19, will run this year’s Boston Marathon for Team IHP. Kim is running to support student scholarships, while Jordan is supporting the IMPACT Practice Center. Help them exceed their fundraising goals.
Learn more about their stories.
(9) Off-Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Stop by
Dim Sum Brunch with Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu and Ed Flynn and Quincy City Council President Nina Liang on Saturday, February 15, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at China Pearl Restaurant, 9 Tyler Street, Boston. Dim Sum Brunch attendees can receive one complimentary ticket to a screening of
Love Boat Taiwan.
