(1) Semesterly Notice: Student Complaint Process and Professional Licensure Information (Students)
(2) All Faculty Meeting – Friday, January 17 (Faculty)
(3) Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 20 (Institute Wide)
(4) DEI Social Gathering:
Just Mercy
– Sunday, January 19 (Institute Wide)
(5) Leadership Women America Panel Presentation – Tuesday, January 21 (Institute Wide)
(6) Equity Advocate for Faculty Searches Information Session
– Monday, February 3 (Faculty & Staff)
(7) Seminar Series: Transracial Adoptees – Tuesday, January 21 (Institute Wide)
(8) Student Employment Opportunity (Students)
(9) Off-Campus Martin Luther King, Jr. Events (Institute Wide)
(10) January 16 Opportunity Drawing (Faculty & Staff)
(1) Semesterly Notice: Student Complaint Process and Professional Licensure Information (Students)
From Taylor Wallace, Office of Compliance
Students enrolled in an online degree program, who want more information on your program's ability to meet your home state’s requirements for professional licensure, please
contact Taylor Wallace in the Office of Compliance.
(2) All Faculty Meeting – Friday, January 17 (Faculty)
From Lisa Quinn, School of Nursing
The first all faculty meeting of the year is Friday, January 17, 9:00–10:50 a.m. in Shouse 305. The
agenda includes financial updates from Atlas Evans, the Provost’s report, updates on space issues, a discussion of the new time-off policy for faculty, and guidance about the diversity, equity, and inclusion case designs. The meeting will conclude with a discussion about student mental health issues from our academic support counselors.
(3) Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 20 (Institute Wide)
From Kathy Zuluaga, Office of Campus Services
Institute offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20. 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, January 18 and 19, 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) DEI Social Gathering:
Just Mercy
– Sunday, January 19 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion this weekend for our first social gathering of the year to watch
Just Mercy on Sunday, January 19 at AMC Boston Common at 4:00 p.m. Free tickets are available. RSVP by Noon on Friday, January 17 to
Alejandra Luna.
(5) Leadership Women America Panel Presentation – Tuesday, January 21 (Institute Wide)
From Liz Pipes, Office of the President
Five Leadership Women America graduates from the Institute will share their experiences, offer advice to aspiring leaders, and answer questions about their experiences in the Leadership Women America program during a panel discussion on Tuesday, January 21, 12:30–1:30 p.m., in Shouse 309. The panelists will share how this experience impacted their leadership in both their personal and professional lives. All Institute employees and students are invited to attend. Feel free to bring your lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided.
(6) Equity Advocate for Faculty Searches Information Session
– Monday, February 3 (Faculty & Staff)
From Sarah Welch, HR & Equity Advocate Planning Committee
Faculty and staff are invited to attend an information session on Monday, February 3, Noon–12:50 p.m. in Shouse 315 to learn about a new equity advocate program. Participants will become familiar with the role of equity advocates, specially trained members of faculty search committees who promote practices that mitigate bias and ensure fair treatment. Those interested in pursuing training will commit to two in-person workshops and two online modules in February and March 2020. Although not all equity advocates will have the opportunity to serve on a faculty search committee, they will become effective champions of inclusive excellence across the MGH Institute community.
Register for the information session.
(7) Seminar Series: Transracial Adoptees – Tuesday, January 21 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cambridge Friends School is hosting a seminar on transracial adoptees. On Tuesday, January 21, 6:30–8:00 p.m., 5 Cadbury Road, Cambridge. Adult transracial adoptees from independent schools will tell their stories and provide time for questions and answers. This is a chance to learn how to support transracial adoptees and families and make their experience in schools and communities as inclusive as possible.
View details and register.
(8) Student Employment Opportunity (Students)
From Tiffany Hogan, SAiL Literacy Lab
The SAiL Lab is recruiting for ten students to provide literacy intervention during an after-school program for first and second graders at the Harvard-Kent Elementary School. Individuals must be available from 4:00–6:00 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The program runs until Thursday, June 11, 2020.
View more details on the responsibilities of this position. To apply to this role, please
contact Mary Rasner.
(9) Off-Campus Events for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by surrounding yourself with art, culture, and community on Monday, January 20, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Admission is free.
View special events.
• The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Museum of African American History are presenting a free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert on Monday, January 20, 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Faneuil Hall.
• Attend Boston University’s Commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 20 at Noon at Metcalf Hall, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. This year’s event celebrates the contributions of Coretta Scott King and Sue Bailey Thurman to the Greater Boston community and will include a celebration of the music of Aretha Franklin by the BU Bands and additional music by the Inner Strength Gospel Choir.
View details.
(10) January 16 Opportunity Drawing (Faculty & Staff)
From Liz Pipes, Office of the President and Valerie Grande, Office of Information Technology
Cathy Schmidt won two trail passes and two rental packages for Great Brook Ski Touring Center. All proceeds from the drawing, which occurs each workday throughout January, will go toward supporting the Center for Youth Wellness at Harvard-Kent Elementary School.
Contact Joanna Duggan in the President’s Office to purchase tickets, and check out the
calendar of prizes.
