This Week at Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

July 23, 2023

Campus Announcements

July 22-24: Instructional Building Ramp Access Closed

Due to repairs at the front entrance stair plaza of the Instructional Building, 72 East Concord St., the ramp access at the entrance will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturday, July 22, to 6 a.m. Monday, July 24. Please use the Evans Building entrance if a ramp is needed. Signage will be posted and BUMC Public Safety will be on site to assist. Questions? Please contact Ed Jacques at 617-352-5631 or the Control Center at 617-358-4144.

Potential UPS Strike

There is the potential for a UPS strike when their current contract ends on July 31. Please pre-plan your supply orders to minimize potential delivery delays.

Faculty Action

Blackboard Ally Launches for New Courses

Blackboard Ally is now automatically enabled for new Blackboard courses. Ally is BU’s new tool supporting inclusion and accessibility, which allows students to download course materials in alternative formats that work best for them, like HTML for improved reading on mobile phones, audio for learning on the go, and electronic braille for the visually impaired. Ally includes a dashboard showing instructors how accessible content is, which is only visible to the instructor and serves to offer guidance for improving accessibility and inclusion. Learn more about Ally on TechWeb and via EdTech trainings.