January 2006

Boston University News

Video Excerpts from a Conversation with President Robert Brown

Just after being named president of BU, Robert Brown sat down in September with members of the BU community for an informal conversation. Participants were invited to ask Brown any questions they liked. Watch Video  (requires RealPlayer®)

Nobel Laureate John Hume Honors Martin Luther King

When the Boston University community gathers to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on January 16, students, faculty, and staff will get a global perspective on the civil rights leader’s power and legacy. Read More

Paperback Project Pushes Students to Explore

Next semester, Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore plans to ask students, faculty, and staff “to change the world by reading a few books.” The Paperback Project is designed to provoke discussion and exploration about some compelling contemporary issues, among them race, technology, and global conflict. Read More

COM Celebrates BU Alumni Recipients of the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism

In November 2005, the College of Communication welcomed Boston University alumni recipients of the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism back to campus to celebrate and honor their accomplishments and contributions to journalism. Read More

Alumni News

Spotlight: Jim Apteker (SHA '88) — A Man on the Move

A member of the BUAC, Apteker owns the Boston University Club, located in Boston. He recently honored SHA’s Dean James Stamas by contributing the naming gift for the dean’s suite in SHA’s new facility. 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

Alumni Events