Aug. 8, 2021
News // Announcements


As we plan for a return to in-person teaching and learning in fall 2021, please read the update on BU’s policies for University-sponsored travel and campus visitors that will go into effect on Aug. 16.
 
Fuller Building Updates

All staff and visitors entering the Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health building must wear surgical masks. No other masks will be acceptable and they must be changed daily.

On Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Solomon Carter Fuller Building will be shut down for testing of its new emergency generator. All building occupants will be affected. Only emergency power will be provided as part of the testing. Hot water, air conditioning will not be available during this time. Offices should plan accordingly for remote work.


Congratulations to Professors Anand Devaiah, Ann Rasmusson, Allan Walkey, and Associate Professors Kimberly Bertrand, Gyungah Jun.
 
After a year of social distancing and a lack of in-person gatherings, incoming medical students and their family and friends were able to safely gather together for the 2021 White Coat Ceremony.

Read more.
 
This year’s class included 19 undergraduates from across the country and three current BUSM students.

Read more.
In the Media

Renee Crichlow, MD

Davidson Hamer, MD
Nahid Bhadelia, MD, MPH

Davidson Hamer, MD; Martha Werler, DSc
 
Kimberly Bertrand, ScD,

Marc LaRochelle, MD, MPH

Allan Walkey, MD
 
Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH
Katherine Gergen Barnett, MD
Faculty Action

All-University Commencement for Class of 2020 

As announced earlier this year, BU will be hosting rescheduled Commencement festivities for the Class of 2020 that will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m. at Nickerson Field.

If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Pedro Falci by Monday, Aug. 9, so regalia can be ordered.
Events
// SAVE THE DATE
Noon-1 p.m.

Register for the meeting. Agenda to follow.
 
* Due to increased transmission of the Delta variant the original in-person lunch has been canceled.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Join BUSM Faculty Affairs, Human Resources and BUMG to learn about the various offices and resources offered on the Medical Campus.

Register for the virtual meeting.

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