January 26, 2020

News // Announcements

Campus Celebrates the Legacy of MLK with Thea James, MD Members of the medical campus community gathered in the Hiebert Lounge to hear this year’s guest speaker, Dr. Thea James.

Alumni, Faculty and Students “Wine Down After Rounds" The event, established in 2017, invites medical students to interact with faculty and alumni to learn about different career pathways through conversations and connections.

Participate in Art Days 2020 | Learn more

In the Media The Washington Post From Scientist to Salesman  Ann McKee, MD

Faculty Action

Reserve Your Commencement Regalia RSVP and submit your order for your 2020 Faculty Commencement Regalia at your earliest convenience.   Thursday, May 14 GMS Master's candidates, 10 a.m. | MD & PhD candidates, 3 p.m.  Track & Tennis Center, 100 Ashford St.   Sunday, May 17 All-University Commencement, 1 p.m.  Nickerson Field

Events // THIS WEEK Visit the calendar for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.

Educator's Collaborative Lunch Tuesday, Jan. 28 | Noon-1 p.m. Housman Building, Dean's Conference Room “Practera, A Learning Management System for Practice-based Teaching and Learning” Jacey Greece, DSc, MPH; James Wolff, MD, MPH, MAT; and Nikki James, MBA More Information

Industry on Tap Thursday, Jan. 30 | 4-6 p.m. Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge "Collaborations Advancing Research" BU researchers will share how they have worked with industry in different ways to further their research and advance innovation. Dr. Weining Lu will be presented the BU Innovator of the Year award. | RSVP

Discounted Tickets Available for Pinnacle Awards Discounted tickets are available for anyone wanting to attend the Pinnacle Awards luncheon on Jan. 31, recognizing this year’s recipients who include Jennifer Tseng, MD , James Utley Professor and Chair of Surgery. Contact Clarice Avery for more information.  Free Thursday Evening Yoga Thursday evenings through Feb. 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Shapiro Lobby | Open to faculty and students Mats will be provided | Led by Dr. Robert Saper

// UPCOMING

Feb. 3 | M edical Student Research Symposium Noon-2 p.m. | Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge This symposium,highlights the work of medical students who completed research last summer. Join us for a lunch reception, poster viewing, award and oral presentations. Contact Ana Gregory for more information  Feb. 4 | Provost Workshop: Exploring Opportunities at the Nexus of Computing and Data Sciences 3-5 p.m. | Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge Join Azer Bestavros, PhD, Warren Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Associate Provost for Computing & Data Sciences for this two-hour, interactive symposium.  Learn more and see agenda

// SAVE THE DATE

Feb. 24 | B UMC Soccer Tournament 4-6 p.m. | Fuller Gym Reach out to your school rep to join a team: BUSM: Shilpa Prasa GMS: Matthew Doran

May 27 | John McCahan Education Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge Abstract submission & workshop proposals open Monday, Feb. 3. This year's theme: Cognitive Learning Sciences Keynote speaker: David H. Rose, EdD Learn more

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