Boston University School of Public Health

At Boston University School of Public Health, we understand that our students are seeking to make a difference in the community. Here, they find ample opportunities to do so--both on campus and off.

Community volunteering forms the heart of our students' commitment to public service. Student caucuses--interest groups that form around common concerns pertaining to public health--have made a meaningful impact on the surrounding community. In past years, our students have participated in charity walks for breast cancer and AIDS research, made handmade blankets and clothing for the homeless, coordinated flu shots for senior citizens, sponsored clothing drives, and manned outreach vans providing food and medical services to displaced persons.

BUSPH's Student Advisory Committee advises the administration on a range of issues that affect the student body, and the dean meets with students on a monthly basis for feedback and recommendations, in an effort to improve the lines of communication among students, faculty, and the administration. These activities offer School administrators and faculty vital information regarding the evolving needs of students.

The School offers many informal opportunities for students to get involved in the BUSPH community, including monthly socials, public health forums and special lectures, and special social events.