September 4, 2022

Congratulations

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K.H. Vincent Lau, MD, Named September’s Distinguished Faculty of the Month


The nomination states, “Dr. Lau is kind, respectable, dedicated and approachable.”

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Ethan Gaston Named September’s Distinguished Staff of the Month


The nomination states, “Ethan is kind, humble and empathetic, and truly cares about the animals under his care.”

Campus Announcements

Ern Perez Appointed Associate Provost, Executive Director, BUMC IT


Perez joined BU in 2019 as Director of Educational Technology in the Digital Learning & Innovation group and IS&T.

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Seeking Assistant Deans for Diversity & Inclusion Office


Assistant deans will aid the associate dean for D&I to support the needs of specific demographics within our community, i.e., racial/ethnic, gender, abilities, sexualities, nationality, socio-economic status, first-generation, etc.

News

Gross Anatomy Lab Renovations Looking Good


Technology and infrastructure improvements help self-directed learning.

Faculty Announcements

Seeking CTSA MPI, Co-Director of BU CTSI


For more information and how to apply, click here.

In the Media

Canadian Journal of Urology

Legends of Urology

Richard K. Babayan, MD


Healthline

Whitney Cummings on Birth Control: ‘You Don’t Have to Settle.’

Katharine White, MD


WBUR

How a Massachusetts law meant to help victims is working against them

Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH

Events

// UPCOMING

Recovery Month Field Day

Date: Thursday, Sept. 8

Time: Noon-3 p.m.

Location: Moakley Green, 830 Harrison Ave.


Please join BMC's Grayken Center for Addiction in celebrating their amazing patients and colleagues in recovery! Open to all members of the BUMC community. There will be free refreshments (while supplies last) from the Jamaica Mi Hungry and Whoo(pie) Wagon food trucks, lawn games, naloxone training, music and an art station to tap into your creative side.

BUSM General Faculty & Staff Meeting

Date: Thursday, Sept. 8

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Location: Hiebert Lounge or Zoom

Register here


AGENDA

 

Distinguished Faculty & Staff of the Month

Karen Antman, MD

 

MD Admissions Update

Kristen Goodell, MD

 

GMS Admissions Update

C. James McKnight, PhD

 

Dean’s Update

Karen Antman, MD

// SAVE THE DATE

BU Sustainability Festival

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 14

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Talbot Green


Stop by the Sustainability Festival for fun and games. This is an exciting time to connect with student groups, Boston University community members, and learn more about getting involved with sustainability.

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When You Look At Them, See Us: Integrity, Strength and Hope

Date: Thursday, Sept. 15

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Keefer Auditorium or Zoom

Register here


Recovery Month Special Panel: Moderated by Theresa Rolley and Mary Tomanovich. Join BMC's Grayken Center for Addiction and hear our colleagues share their experiences as they reclaim their lives and find a voice for themselves and their patients with addiction.

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