December 2005
Boston University News
President Brown Promises Alumni He’ll "Take
BU Public"
At his first major alumni event in Boston, University President Robert Brown told the more than 600 people assembled at the Fairmont Copley Hotel what he did on his summer vacation.
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President Brown Appointed to Boston Public Schools Search Committee
Boston University President Robert A. Brown will be one of 12 city leaders coordinating the search for a new superintendent of the Boston Public Schools, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced on Thursday, December 1. Read More
Noted Archivist Dr. Howard B. Gotlieb Dies
Dr. Howard B. Gotlieb, a pioneer of collecting the personal papers and artifacts of living authors and public figures by educational institutions, died in Boston on Dec. 1, 2005 from complications following surgery. He was 79. Read More
Alumni News
Yvette Jarvis (CAS '79) — A Citizen of the World
Yvette Jarvis (CAS'79) took away more from Boston University than her experience as cocaptain of the women's basketball team in the late 1970s. She also learned lessons in ethnic diversity and leadership that gave her the confidence to thrive in another culture. Read More
BU Inaugurates the Winterfest Alumni Weekend, January 21-22, 2006
Alumni and their families are invited to Boston University's Winterfest celebration, January 21 and 22. This fun-filled weekend is the perfect opportunity to return to campus, relive your BU experience, and create new memories. Read More
Barnes & Noble at Boston University Holds its Annual Alumni Holiday Sale — December 16th-24th
Barnes & Noble at Boston University is holding its annual Alumni Holiday Sale from Friday, December 16th through Saturday, December 24th. Throughout this period, you will receive 20 percent off (twice the existing alumni discount!) of regularly-priced items at the bookstore.* This discount is also available on their website which you can access at: www.bu.edu/alumni/pride and then click on the "BU Campus Shop" link.
Shipping is available. *Some restrictions apply. Ask bookstore staff for details.
Alumni Events
- 01.15Sixth Annual BU Alumni Club of Southwest Florida Dinner Theatre Event
- 01.18"They Make Wine There?" Tasting of Wine from Unusual Places at blu
- 01.21Winterfest — Put some sparkle in your winter!
- 01.23Los Angeles Alumni Event with President Brown
- 01.26San Francisco Alumni Event with President Brown
Did You Know?
First University to Open All Its Divisions to Women
Boston University claims a proud place in the history of women and higher education. In the struggle for equal access to higher education, many "firsts" for women happened right here. In 1872, BU was the first university to open all its divisions to women. Read More