(1) Tri-Annual Notice to Students (Students)
(2) Welcome to the Roaring 2020s – Friday, January 24 (Students)
(3) Commencement Student Speaker Application and Information Session (Institute Wide)
(4) Posting of Notices Reminder (Faculty & Staff)
(5) Equity Advocate for Faculty Searches Information Session
– Monday, February 3 (Faculty & Staff)
(6) Off-Campus DEI Events (Institute Wide)
(7) January 13 Opportunity Drawing (Faculty & Staff)
(1) Tri-Annual Notice to Students (Students)
From Jim Vitagliano, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services/Registrar, Office of Enrollment Services
The purpose of the MGH Institute of Health Professions
Catalog which is published online is to provide information about the Institute to persons who work and study at the Institute, to persons who may be interested in applying for admission, and to the general public.
The Institute's catalog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contractual agreement between a student and MGH Institute of Health Professions. The Institute reserves the right to make changes in curricula, degree requirements, course offerings, or academic policies at any time when, in the judgment of the Faculty, the President, or the Board of Trustees, such changes are in the best interest of the students and the Institute.
The MGH Institute of Health Professions is committed to ensuring a welcoming academic community for all. Our inclusive environment is enriched by our differences including age, color, disability, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national and ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, socio-economic background, veteran or active military status.
The Institute prohibits discrimination in admissions, financial aid, employment and administration of its programs and activities.
This policy incorporates, by reference, the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and all relevant federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations.
The Office of Enrollment Services encourages all students to carefully review the most current Catalog to understand federal and Institute policies and procedures related to academic and student life at the Institute as well as the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
(2) Welcome to the Roaring 2020s – Friday, January 24 (Students)
From John Paul Bonadonna, Student Government Association
Welcome back to another semester and a new decade. The Student Government Association would like to invite all students (and significant others) to the “Welcome to the Roaring 2020s!” social event on Friday, January 24, 6:30–8:30 p.m., at the Bell in Hand Tavern (second floor). Appetizers will be provided. Venmo $7 with the message “LIMELIGHT” to @Anthony-Walls to claim your spot or go to the front desk of Building 39 to pay with cash. Come out to socialize and dance with friends new and old! Dress as you wish – casually or in your best 20s attire. See all you flappers there!
(3) Commencement Student Speaker Application and Information Session (Institute Wide)
From Ronan Campbell, Office of Student and Alumni Services
Applications are due by Monday, February 10 for student speaker at the MGH Institute’s 2020 Commencement Ceremony. One graduating student will be selected to deliver a short speech on behalf of all 2020 graduates.
View more information and apply.
Learn about the requirements, timeline, and selection criteria on Wednesday, January 15 (optional info session) at Noon in Building 39, Room 150. If you cannot make it in person, join the meeting via
Zoom.
(4) Posting of Notices Reminder (Faculty & Staff)
From Kathy Zuluaga, Office of Campus Services
Please take a moment to review our guidelines for
Posting of Notices. Flyers and other promotional items should be posted only on designated bulletin boards on the third floor of Shouse or other designated areas assigned to programs. In order to cut down on the use of paper, we ask that you also work with the
Office of Strategic Communications to post material on the screens throughout campus. Postings should never be taped to elevators, walls, directories, tables or sign stands. The Office of Campus Services is happy to work with you if you have any questions on posting materials.
(5) 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.
(6) Off-Campus DEI Events (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Join the Watertown Anti-Bias Coalition for "Undocumented and Unafraid: Lessons from a Dreamer" with
Gaby Pacheco and the Watertown Middle School Chorus on Thursday, January 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Watertown Middle School, 68 Waverley Ave, Watertown.
Register for dinner, childcare, and interpretation.
• Enjoy a traditional Chinese lion dance ceremony at “Celebrate! with Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy – Lion Dance” on Saturday, January 25, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston.
Learn more and RSVP.
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First Event, one of the longest-running conferences in the U.S. for transgender and gender-expansive people and those who love and support them, will be held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel from Wednesday, January 29 to Sunday, February 2.
• The “Advancing Excellence in Sexual and Gender Minority Health” conference is on March 20-22 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. This conference developed in response to a high volume of queries from clinicians and health care staff seeking to learn about providing high-quality care for patients who identify as a sexual or gender minority.
Register.
(7) January 13 Opportunity Drawing (Faculty & Staff)
From Liz Pipes, Office of the President and Valerie Grande, Office of Information Technology
Jim Vitagliano won four tickets to concerts sponsored by Berklee College of Music. 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.
