July 2006
Boston University News
Studious in Boston
In mid-June, forty Boston public high school seniors received full-tuition scholarships to BU, presented by BU President Robert A. Brown and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino (Hon.'01).
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Trash Talk
College of Engineering students created "smart" trash cans, which can tell public parks employees when they need to be emptied, and made the finals of the seventh annual Computer Society International Design Competition. Read More
Medeiros Scholars Picked
Fourteen students from Boston-area Archdiocesan high schools received four-year, full-tuition Cardinal Medeiros scholarships to Boston University. Read More
Pace Setters
The women's track team celebrated a successful year, and the men's ice hockey team had four players selected in the 2006 National Hockey League Entry Draft in June. Read More
Alumni News
Conducting Business
Fred Bronstein (CFA'78), the president and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, keeps the faith in great concert music.
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Alumni Benefits
As an alum, you're entitled to everything from Zipcar discounts to career services and eligibility to join the BU Fitness and Recreation Center. Check out the full list, and see how your BU connection can help you today, at www.bu.edu/alumni/services/benefits/.
Sci-Fi Realism
Mary M. Buckner (GRS'84) won the 2006 Philip K. Dick Award, given for the year's distinguished original science fiction paperback, for her latest novel, War Surf. Read More
Alumni Awards Nominations
The Office of University Development and Alumni Relations and the Boston University Alumni Council announce the call for nominations for the 2006 Boston University Alumni Awards, due July 21. Read More
Alumni Events
- 07.16Pageant of the Masters
- 07.18BUAAJ reception and panel disucssion with BU professors
- 08.05Hollywood Bowl the Highland Fling: A Celtic Celebration
- 08.05Ravinia Festival (BU Alumni Club of Chicago)
- 09.23-09.24Boston University Asian Alumni Festival
