Campus Announcements

Alumni Medical Library Closed for Thanksgiving

Alumni Medical Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and remain closed Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 28-30, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will reopen with regular weekend hours on Sunday, Dec. 1.

In the Media

The Boston Globe

Massachusetts’ oldest resident dies at 113

Thomas Perls, MD

Healio

‘Potential added benefit’: Colchicine lowers risk for knee, hip replacement in gout

Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD

Medscape

Group Interventions Ease Loneliness in Older Adults With HIV

Justin Alves, RN

NPR

It's a virus you may not have heard of. Here's why scientists are worried about it

David Hamer, MD

SELF

6 Things to Know About the Shingles Vaccine

Sabrina Assoumou, MD, MPH

USA Today

People without diabetes can use continuous glucose monitors. But should they?

Nicole Spartano, PhD

The Washington Post

Is it anxiety or something else? What women should know.

Christine Crawford, MD, MPH

WBZ Radio NightSide with Dan Rea

Why Can’t I Remember Anything?

Andrew Budson, MD

Events

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Provost Workshop: Universal Access

Date: Monday, Dec. 2

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Hiebert Lounge

Register here

This event is designed to equip staff, faculty and students with tools to promote accessibility across the medical campus. This workshop will feature interactive breakout sessions and panels. 

Join us to explore accessibility challenges on the medical campus, connect with colleagues to discuss strategies for promoting inclusive learning environments, student mental health, and approaches that support students and the staff and faculty who work with them. 

Snacks will be provided starting at 2:45 p.m. Program starts promptly at 3 p.m. Space is limited, please register below to reserve your space. 

This program is open to staff, faculty and students!

Provost Workshop: Federal Relations

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 4

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Location: Keefer Auditorium

Register here

Are you interested in sharing your research with policymakers? Advocating for a policy change? Increasing federal funding for your scientific discipline? 

Please join us for this important workshop with BU VP of Federal Relations Jennifer Grodsky to learn how to effectively connect with federal lawmakers. We will discuss proven strategies for sharing your scholarship with politicians, advocating for evidence-based policies, and developing relationships with government officials. 

Participants will gain insights into the culture of Congress, effective communication practices, and the logistics of meeting with legislators.

Photos of the Week

How many Beans are in this photo? BU's Community Resource Dog-in-training is third from the left, but several classmates came for a visit this Thursday!

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