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BU Celebrates Melissa L. Gilliam’s Inauguration as President
Weeklong lineup includes musical performances, community parties, and Friday’s momentous ceremony at Agganis Arena
Campus Life
BU Student Performers Are Thrilled to Be Part of Historic Inauguration Week
With on- and off-campus performances—from jazz to color guard—Terriers will add a festive note to weeklong celebration of Melissa L. Gilliam’s September 27 inauguration
Today’s Close-up
Inaugural Festivities: BU Night at Time Out Market
One of the celebrations marking the inauguration of Melissa L. Gilliam as BU’s 11th president was held at Time Out Market September 23. At the indoor block party, featuring music from a jazz combo of BU students, free T-shirts and food and drinks, students got to meet and talk to their new president. Some, like Sophia Caffrey (COM’25) (left) and Kayla Lok (COM’27), were even able to get selfies with her.
Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
Books
Novelist Jayne Anne Phillips Delivers Ha Jin Lecture Tuesday
Author will discuss and read from her 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner Night Watch
Religion
“I Love This Work, but It’s Killing Me”: The Unique Toll of Being a Spiritual Leader Today
Two BU psychology researchers see firsthand that clergy, chaplains, and rabbis are dealing with extreme levels of stress
Soft Robots
Just How Safe Are Soft Robots?
BU undergraduate Sarah Alizadeh-Shabdiz is trying to find out, with the help of a remote control car
University News
BU Will Provide COVID Vaccines, Flu Shots to Students, Faculty, and Staff
Clinics will offer appointments throughout fall semester
Health
A College Student’s Guide to Safer Sex: Tips from an Intimacy Coordinator
Learn about boundaries, consent, and pleasure with the C.R.I.S.P method.
University News
Larry Summers, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, Helps Launch Questrom School Institute at BU
Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets, & Society will study the role of business in “lasting prosperity” and “solving global challenges”
Things-to-do
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore
Explore one of Boston’s most iconic areas, from sports to fine art to scenic locales
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- University, RA Union Agree to 3-Year Contract, with Vote Pending
- BU Sustainability Festival at GSU Plaza
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In the City
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Science & Technology
- FIRE Program Returns to College of Engineering
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Sports
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University News
- BU Celebrates Melissa L. Gilliam’s Inauguration as President
- BU Student Performers Are Thrilled to Be Part of Historic Inauguration Week
- Larry Summers, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, Helps Launch Questrom School Institute at BU
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