Fall 2014 Features
a&s Insider
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Global Studies School Opens
The Pardee School will take on the world’s greatest challenges. Its mission: to create a new generation of global leaders.
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A Fix for Congress
The 113th Congress has been one of the worst ever. Will the November 2014 midterms usher in a more effective legislature?
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Unlocking Cities’ Potential
Initiative brings BU researchers and global urban leaders together to tackle problems—and leverage opportunities.
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Lessons in Cool; Cooking for 50
Elmore Leonard as “the Dickens of Detroit” and Merry White’s Cooking for Crowds at 40
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Blood, Sweat, and Gears
A look at America’s fascination with cycling—and perspiring
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Intricate Heritages
New major allows students to delve deeply into the languages, cultures, and history of the Middle East and North Africa.
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Breaking the Silence
Terrorist attacks. School shootings. When tragedies hit, David Schonfeld (CAS’83, MED’83) helps children navigate the emotional aftershocks.
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Historian Versus Mosquito
Why battling malaria is like 12 rounds with a boxing champ
About Alumni
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Impact: The Campaign for BU
From helping attract the best students to driving impactful research, the Campaign for CAS supports the Arts & Sciences mission at all levels.
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Chocolate Talk
Amy Singh (CAS’14) was invited to give a prestigious TED Talk on her favorite subject: making chocolate.
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Class Notes
Whatever you’ve been up to, we’d like to hear about it. Send us an email with your stories or photos, and we’ll share them in class notes.
From the Dean
The human world is changing at an astonishing pace. Learn how CAS is leading the charge to find solutions to the challenges of our interconnected global society.
