Fall Public Health Reminders

Click here to read the latest message from BU Chief Health Officer Judy Platt, MD. 

University flu shot clinics begin Oct. 18. Students should visit the Student Health Services website and faculty/staff should visit the Occupational Health Center website for more information about flu shot clinics, including dates and how to schedule an appointment.

Massachusetts DPH (MDPH) will hold a one-day Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent booster clinic at BU FitRec on the Charles River Campus from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 15. Click here to register for this clinic through the MDPH website.

Women, Life, Freedom Protests in Iran

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 18

Time: 4-5:30 p.m.

Location: Hiebert Lounge

All members of the BUMC community are invited to “Women, Life, Freedom Protests in Iran,” a safe space to discuss and learn more about the protests taking place in Iran in response to the arrest and death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16. 

Amini was arrested by the Iranian morality police a few days earlier for showing some of her hair under her hijab, which violates the Islamic Republic’s dress code. The police and military have responded to the protests with increased acts of violence, restricting internet access and not allowing media coverage. It is estimated that more than 130 people have been killed and countless others injured by security forces, including students at Sharif University. While the level of violence and abuse has been heartbreaking and disturbing, the acts of resistance and fight for social justice have been inspiring and historic for communities in Iran and around the globe.

Foreign Influence & Online Disinformation Campaigns

Date: Monday, Oct. 24

Time: 3:30-5 p.m.

Location: Keefer Auditorium, Evans Building or Zoom

Register for Zoom link here

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the BU Information Security team in partnership with BU School of Public Health are proud to host Kris Grahame from FBI Boston to present: Foreign Influence & Online Disinformation Campaigns.

Event is open to all faculty, staff, students & alumni.

General Faculty & Staff Meeting

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 1

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Location: Hiebert Lounge or via Zoom

Register here

AGENDA

Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards

Karen Antman, MD

Dean’s Update

Karen Antman, MD

Development Update

Suzanne Maselli

Financial & Administration Operations Report

Tony Rizzo

Research Administration Report

Fredric Majnoun