"If life gives us rocks, it's our choice whether to build a bridge or a wall."
BUSPH chooses to actively engage in building bridges between the communities and neighborhoods that surround the Boston University Medical Campus. Our goal is to partner with community organizations in order to identify and address issues that significantly impact our neighbors. The following events and activities are representative of the ever evolving relationship between community and school.
CORI Forums - May 8, 2009, 9:00am-1:00pm
CORI: A Community Conversation - Springfield Technical Community College |
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You are invited to participate in a discussion about the many sides of the Criminal Offender Record Information Act (CORI), and how CORI affects people from all walks of life. Free:
- Continental Breakfast
- Panel Discussion with Q&A
- Networking Lunch
- Resource Tables
- Se habla español
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"Raising a Racquet for Cancer Awareness"
Sportsmen’s Tennis Club of Dorchester - Raising a Racquet Flyer |
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Please join Boston University School of Public Health and Sportsmen's Tennis Club at 950 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, for this year's fun-filled, informative and free "Raising a Racquet for Cancer Awareness." The day is free. Donations are welcomed for the American Cancer Society and/or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Free:
- Information table and resource counseling
- Tennis Instruction for Newcomers and Novice
- Round Robin Tennis
- Food and Prizes.
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“Clubhouse Chats”
Sportsmen’s Tennis Club of Dorchester
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BUSPH Practice Office hosts a free monthly lecture series with a very diverse audience of community residents, on topics of that range from nutrition and fitness to urban planning and green space. Presenters include BUSPH faculty and staff. Sportsmen’s is a community-based non-profit that makes tennis affordable and accessible to underserved populations.
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“Saturday Morning Breakfast Club”
Sportsmen’s Tennis Club of Dorchester
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On the second Saturday of the month, members of the Boston University PHAM (Public Health Association for Minorities) and SNMA (Student National Medical Association) host free interactive and informational workshops for parents and students at the Sportsmen’s Tennis Club.
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"Women’s Heart Health Fair"
Sister to Sister Have a Heart |
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BUSPH Practice Office is pleased to support this annual health fair focused on preventing women’s heart disease through prevention education and individual cardiac screening. One of the foundation’s priorities is reaching women with limited awareness about heart disease, including underserved and underinsured women.
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“Dream Again” Campaign
The Roxbury Presbyterian Church (RPC) |
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This innovative community building campaign encourages residents to dare to dream about a better circumstance for self and community. The goal of the campaign is to create a transformative presence in the community through jobs training, education and skills building opportunities. We are excited to partner with RPC to explore strategic plan development, grant writing opportunities, and a range of practicum opportunities.
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“Issues of Survivorship: Making Changes Together”
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May 3, 2008: The goal of the summit is to ensure that all cancer survivors in the Commonwealth have equal access to information and follow-up medical, rehabilitative and psychosocial services.
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Save the Date
Friday, October 23, 2009
Join us for a toast to our Community Scholars past and present.
4:30pm-6:00pm
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Talbot Building, 715 Albany St. Boston, MA 02118
RSVP to Laura Rabin
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Watch your mail for an invitation and more details.
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