BUSM  This Week     
December 17, 2017
Editor's Note: BUSM This Week will be on hiatus during Intersession. Our next issue will be Sunday, Jan. 7. Happy Holidays! 
- Maria Ober, Assistant Dean, Communications
News news
Study Shows Alcohol Taxes Have Not Kept Up with Inflation

Raising alcohol taxes could improve public health outcomes and costs related to excessive alcohol consumption. 
In the Mediainthemedia
The Boston Globe

Ann McKee, MD
The Atlantic

Americans Don't Really Understand Gun Violence

Bindu Kalesan, PhD, MPH
Announcementsannouncements
Dec. 25-Jan. 1 Parking and Transportation Information

Click here to read the full list.
15-Minute Lock Screen for BUMC Computers Starting Friday, Jan. 5

BUMC IT will implement a Microsoft Group Policy to configure a 15-minute screen lock on Medical Campus computers (Macs and PCs). 
The 2018 Healing Pups Calendar

Support the Healing Pups program by purchasing a 2018 calendar! This unique program brings comfort and smiles to our students during exam time, as well as BMC patients and families dealing with illness and trauma. A perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the dog lover in your life! 

Faculty Actionfacultyaction
Order 2018 Regalia Online

BUSM faculty are encouraged to order 2018 commencement regalia by Friday, Feb. 9. 

EventsEvents
Special Winter Concert

Monday, Dec. 18
Noon
Newton Pavilion

Featuring Palaver Strings, Moisès Fernández Via, and Lullabies composed by BMC New Mothers
Mindful Holidays Workshop

Wednesday, Dec. 20
Noon-1 p.m.
Instructional Building, L303

Spend an hour reflecting on what is important to you, and explore practices such as chair yoga and meditation to cope with the holiday stress.

Free lunch. Open to faculty and staff, but registration is required. 
Please visit the  calendar  for a full listing of grand rounds, lectures and events for this week.
Save the Datesavethedate
Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thursday, Jan. 18
Noon-1 p.m.
Instructional Building, Hiebert Lounge

All members of BUMC are invited to a special presentation commemorating the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
2018 Commencement Ceremonies
New Times! 

Thursday, May 17, 2018  
Track & Tennis Center 
100 Ashford St. | Charles River Campus 
  • GMS Master's Candidates
    9 a.m., reception to follow
     
  • MD & PhD Candidates
    3 p.m., reception to follow
Additional details will be announced in early 2018. 
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