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‘Celebration of Diversity’ Mural Fills the Jacobs School Atrium

mural showing people in scrubs walking on a street from downtown buffalo. a south asian man carring a bag with a cap on him, a black man in a green suit talking to a woman with a white coat and a hijab wearing also a estetoscope and the real models posing in front of the mural.

The larger-than-life mural conveys the school’s diversity and demonstrates that the school is a partner with the community. UB trainees and alumni are depicted in the mural, including Daniel Olutalabi, MD, of the radiology residency, and Yamini Mulla, MD, of the obstetrics and gynecology residency. Artist Julia Bottoms — whose work explores themes of race, identity and representation — created the mural. It was funded by Raul Vazquez, MD, a 1989 Jacobs School graduate, and his wife, Toni Gaiter-Vazquez, EdD, a 1991 UB graduate.

Call for Nominations Joseph Robert Love Scholastic Leadership Award

Dear Community,

“2024 Joseph Robert Love Scholastic Leadership Award” nominations are now open!

This award recognizes inspirational leadership by an individual or a group of medical students for groundbreaking service and dedication to advancing the Jacobs School’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and social justice — leading to a culturally competent learning environment across disciplines.  

Nominee eligibility:

  • current medical student
  • nominee identifies as: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native

Use the link below for more information on the Love award and to submit your nomination.

Please submit your nominations here

Deadline for nomination: March 22, 2024

Please address any questions you may have about this award to smbs-inclusion@buffalo.edu

Thank you in advance for your participation!

2024 Social Justice Fellowship Symposium

The fellowship in Social Justice, Equity Administration, and Leadership provides an opportunity for medical, master’s and doctoral students to develop leadership skills in advancing equity and justice in institutional settings and community-based organizations.

At the symposium, current recipients of the fellowship will present their research findings and build collaborative relationships with attendees and members of our community.

Registration is open to all members of Buffalo Community.

DATE: April 9, 2024

TIME:  4.30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Hybrid Event both in person at The Jacobs School Active Learning Center (Room 1220) and via Zoom (a link will be provided after registration)

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2024 Social Justice Fellowship Symposium
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Active Learning Center Rm 1220 – Jacobs School and in Zoom
Body-to-Mind Resilience with Matthew Sanford: Insights for Patients and Caregivers Alike
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dozoretz Auditorium - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Body-to-Mind Resilience with Matthew Sanford: Developing Body-to-Mind Resilience: A Conversation and a Practice
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dozoretz Auditorium - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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