(1) Tips on Managing the Fear of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) (Institute Wide)
(2) Red Sox Ticket Sales – Wednesday, March 4 (Institute Wide)
(3) Charles River Locks Walkway Closed – Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6 (Institute Wide)
(4) Student Town Hall – Monday, March 16 (Students)
(5) NECHE Accreditation Site Visit (Faculty & Staff)
(6) Faculty Workshop: Fixing Online Discussions – Thursday, March 26 (Faculty)
(7) Climate Change 2020: The Public Health Challenge of Our Time
– Saturday, April 4 (Institute Wide)
(1) Tips on Managing the Fear of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) (Institute Wide)
From Lisa Staffiere, Partners Employee and Student Assistance Program
Due to reports of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) cases in the U.S., many are expressing fear and anxiety about this potentially serious illness. While it is understandable to worry about the health and safety of ourselves and our loved ones, it is important to manage our anxiety. Taking care of your emotions, especially during times of higher stress and anxiety, is a good first step to protecting yourself and those you love.
View our page for common reactions and self-care tips. Staff, faculty, students, and household members are eligible to use Partners Employee Assistance Program/Student Assistance Program. If the feelings of worry or anxiety become prolonged or too intense, contact the EAP/SAP at (866) 724-4327 for free and confidential support.
(2) Red Sox Ticket Sales – Wednesday, March 4 (Institute Wide)
From Kerry Kearns, Office of Student and Alumni Services
The ABSN Graduating Class of Spring 2020 invites you to our Boston Red Sox graduation fundraiser! The game will be on Tuesday, April 21 against the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:10 p.m. and tickets are just $20 per person!
If we sell more than 100 tickets, two people from IHP get to be on the field before the game! We'll be selling tickets on Thursday, March 5 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., or
email Paris Perret to purchase a ticket. We hope you'll join us!
(3) Charles River Locks Walkway Closed – Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6 (Institute Wide)
From Andrew Criscione, Office of Strategic Communications
The Charles River Locks pedestrian walkway will be closed for maintenance from 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6. The work is weather dependent and may need to be rescheduled if the forecast changes. The North Washington Street Bridge eastern sidewalk remains open and available to all pedestrians and cyclists with crossings at both Keany and City Squares.
View more information.
(4) 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.
(5) NECHE Accreditation Site Visit (Faculty & Staff)
From Joanna Kreisel, Office of the President
The MGH Institute will undergo a comprehensive site evaluation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (
NECHE) from Sunday, March 22 to Wednesday, March 25. In addition to scheduled meetings with members of the MGH Institute community, there will be open forums on the afternoon of Monday, March 22 for faculty, students, and staff. To review the full schedule and ways in which to prepare, visit the
NECHE Accreditation site. Please direct any questions to
Joanna Kreisel.
(6) Faculty Workshop: Fixing Online Discussions – Thursday, March 26 (Faculty)
From Tony Sindelar, Office of the Provost
Are your discussion boards a chore to develop and manage? Are you and your students frustrated with the quality of conversations? Do you ever wonder if there’s a better way? Join the instructional designers for a hands-on workshop on Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. We’ll discuss common online discussion challenges, strategies, and quick fixes to get you (and your students!) back on track. Bring one of your discussion board prompts to share and revise with the group.
Register.
(7) Climate Change 2020: The Public Health Challenge of Our Time
– Saturday, April 4 (Institute Wide)
From School of Nursing Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health
Join us for the Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health’s next event on Saturday, April 4, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., in the new 1CW space, in partnership with the Upsilon Lambda Chapter of the Honors Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. The symposium will provide an opportunity to engage in robust discussion about ideas for corrective action to improve the lives of people in the face of climate change and will include keynote presentations, a lunch panel, poster sessions, and more.
Hear from notable experts such as Renee Salas, MD, MPH, MS (Yerby Fellow at the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), Pete Bouchard (Meteorologist, NBC 10 Boston), Caleb Dresser, MD (Climate and Human Health Fellow, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), Regina LaRocque, MD, MPH (MGH Division of Infectious Diseases), and Keith Seitter, PhD (Executive Director, American Meteorological Society).
Beverages, snacks, and lunch will be provided. IHP faculty, staff, and students will receive a discount. Faculty and staff can register for $30.00 (use the code climateihpedu when registering) and students can register for $15.00 (use the code climateihpstu when registering). For faculty, staff, and students who are using the discount codes, please use your existing D2L account when registering.
