Congratulations

White Coat Ceremony Marks Entrance to Medical Profession for 146 First-Year Medical Students

Students urged to create a healthier, more equitable world.

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PA Class of 2026 Celebrates White Coat Ceremony

The cohort’s 20 students comprise the tenth class of the program, which graduated its first students in 2016.

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Jennifer Snyder-Cappione, Named August's Distinguished Faculty of the Month

Her nomination says, "Dr. Snyder-Cappione is a rising star who has made learning about challenging material more digestible and interesting!”

Robert Bouchie Named August's Distinguished Staff of the Month

His nomination says, “Rob is a wonderful colleague.”

Campus Announcements

Felipe Agudelo, PhD, MPH, Named Associate Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Felipe Agudelo, PhD, MPH has been named associate director of diversity, equity & inclusion for the school. Agudelo received his PhD in curriculum studies from DePaul University and an MPH from the National School of Public Health - University of Antioquia in Colombia. His research and expertise include the school-to-prison pipeline, restorative justice, curriculum design and evaluation, and the intersection of public health, hate speech and digital racism on social media.

Agudelo has worked at a number of academic institutions, where he taught and advised graduate and undergraduate students in health equity, race and social justice. He will conduct research and data analysis regarding the school’s DEIA initiatives, programs and services; plan, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate programming and events; and serve as a liaison for the office. He looks forward to working and connecting with our students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

Active phishing campaign targeting BUMC

Posing as a trusted person, organization, or even Boston University, phishers aim to steal information through maliciously crafted emails, texts, calls or websites.

What to look out for right now:

• Messages asking “Hello...are you available now? Please I need your assistant Urgently” and purporting to come from a BU community member.
• Emails requesting you purchase a gift card and reply with the information. 
• Email addresses that do NOT have an @bu.edu address, but say they are coming from a BU community member.

Check out the BU Phish Bowl for the latest phishing emails reported to Boston University. 

How to stay safe every month: The best way to avoid scams is to approach all unexpected messages, offers, and phone correspondence with healthy skepticism. Helpful habits include:

• Always check the sender’s email address.
• If a message seems phishy, call or reach out to the BU member, person, or organization directly. Especially when it involves requests for money or gift cards. 
• STOP and think. If a message is asking you to act immediately or creates a sense of urgency, this is a red flag. Do not reply and take a closer look at the message! 

For more information on phishing visit the BU Phish Guide and download BU Cybersecurity 101 for a quick guide to BU security resources. And report any suspicious emails to abuse@bu.edu.

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.

In the Media

ABC News

Doctors increasingly discourage vaping amid mounting health concerns

Naomi M. Hamburg, MD

The Boston Globe

COVID hospitalizations in Mass. see first upticks since January

David Hamer, MD

National Geographic

What are the early warning signs of CTE? New clues emerge

Michael Alosco, PhD

Neurology Today

Living in a Disadvantaged Neighborhood Increases Veterans' Dementia Risk

Andrew Budson, MD

News Medical

Explicit inclusion of marginalized populations in medical research guarantees everyone's health and well-being

Carl Streed, MD, MPH

Newsweek

Why Do People Freeze? Mini Strokes, Panic Attacks and Other Reasons

Patrick McNamara, PhD

Events

9/20 General Faculty & Staff Meeting 

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 20

Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Hiebert Lounge, L-14

AGENDA

11:30 a.m. — Sandwiches and fruit available

Noon — Dean’s welcome to the new academic year

12:05 p.m. — Distinguished Faculty & Staff of the Month

12:15 p.m. — Honoring John Barton for 22 years of service to BUMC

12:20 p.m. — Facilities Team Introduction

12:30 p.m. — Ken Freeman, BU President ad interim

1:30 p.m. — Reception

If you plan on attending, please RSVP to camedfao@bu.edu

Save the Date: Provost Workshop on ChatGPT and other Generative AI

Date: Thursday, Oct. 26

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Hiebert Lounge, L-14

This workshop will educate staff and faculty about ways to use ChatGPT and other Generative AI tools effectively and ethically. Participants will walk away with concrete action items that can be implemented in educational and research settings. This is an entry-level workshop with learning opportunities for new and experienced users. Registration to come.

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