WTBU on Web
Featured 29 November to 23 December
WTBU, the student-run radio station at BU, is now broadcasting worldwide on the Web.
DeWolfe Boathouse Photo Album
Featured 29 November to 21 December
Boston University opened the new DeWolfe Boathouse on the banks of the Charles River at a dedication ceremony on October 23rd.
Boathouse Video
Featured 29 November to 21 December
A timelapse video of the construction of the DeWolfe Boathouse. Best when viewd on a 56K connection.
Aboard the Narrative Train
Featured 22 November to 21 December
Aboard the Narrative Train II will explore developments in narrative journalism. Leading narrative writers, reporters, film makers, and editors will offer how-to workshops and will put in perspective the rise and uses of narrative nonfiction, guess at its future and define its ethical dilemmas. Attend the conference for an exciting evening of reading on Friday, December 3, and a day of discussion on Saturday, December 4, at Boston University Law School.
Free Screening of "Belfast, Maine"
Featured 2 to 6 December
Boston University is presenting a special pre-screening of the new documentary "Belfast, Maine," the latest film by acclaimed director Frederick Wiseman on Monday, December 6, at 6 pm in the Tsai Performance Center at 685 Commonwealth Avenue.
Libraries Join JSTOR
Featured 24 November to 2 December
BU Libraries are now a participating JSTOR site. Members of the University community can access an outstanding electronic collection of over 115 scholarly journals, with search and printing capabilities.
The Great Debate (webcast)
Featured 17 to 29 November
Live Webcast of the eighth in a continuing series of debates about key issues and controversies in the telecommunications industry. News professionals and students discussed the topic " Star Culture: Does celebrity news fulfill public desire at the expense of public service?" Sponsored by the College of Communication.
Marsh Plaza Photo Album
Featured 10 November to 29 November
On October 16, 1999, members of the University community gathered for the Rededication of Marsh Plaza. This celebration marked the end of a year-long fundraising campaign to make the restoration of the plaza a reality.
Terriers on PAX 68
Featured 24 to 29 November
Eleven Terrier hockey games will be televised on WBTX-TV PAX 68. This week's game against Colorado will be aired on Saturday, November 27 at 7 p.m.
ASOR Annual Meeting
Featured 16 to 19 November
The American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) holds its annual meeting from November 17 - 20, 1999, at the Boston Marriott - Cambridge, 2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA. Archaeologists and Biblical scholars from around the world will present research on Middle and Near Eastern archaeology. Live satellite link to Giza, Egypt, on the morning of Thursday, November 18, and ongoing book exhibit and poster display. For more information, call 617-353-6570 or send mail to asor@bu.edu.
November
Pulitzer Day at COM
Featured 15 to 22 November
On Thursday, November 18, COM proudly welcomes its 1999 Pulitzer Prize-winning alumni back to campus. Susan Walsh ('87), Don Van Natta Jr. ('86) and Helen Ubinas ('94) will be on campus all day meeting with students, faculty, administrators and staff.
Faculty Assembly
Featured 15 to 18 November
The Fall Meeting of the Faculty Assembly will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, in Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union, second floor. In recognition of this Millennium year, six distinguished faculty members will discuss the question: what is the single most important thing the University should do as we move into the next century? Refreshments follow.
Templeton Lectures 1999-2000
Featured 10 to 17 November
The 1999-2000 John Templeton Lectures on Freedom, Markets, and Economic Justice will begin Tuesday, November 16, 1999, with a lecture by William Galston entitled "Negative Libery, Moral Pluralism, and the Case for Liberal Democracy." The lecture is open to the public and will be held at 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 211, at 6:00 p.m.
ACS Help Desk
Featured 4 to 16 November
The Web version of the ACS Help Desk.
WTBU on Web
Featured 3 to 15 November
WTBU, the student-run radio station at BU, is now broadcasting worldwide on the Web.
Terriers on PAX 68
Featured 12 to 15 November
Eleven Terrier hockey games will be televised on WBTX-TV PAX 68. This week's game against Northeastern will be aired on Saturday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
DeWolfe Boathouse Photo Album
Featured 1 to 12 November
Boston University proudly opened the new DeWolfe Boathouse on the banks of the Charles River at a festive dedication ceremony on October 23rd.
SMG Alumni Events
Featured 8 to 9 November
Distinguished Executive Lecture: John Bosarge of ACNeilsen will discuss the effects of e-commerce on market research. Reception to follow. Tuesday, November 9, 1999, 6:00 p.m. in the SMG Auditorium, 595 Commonwealth Avenue.
Millennial Studies Conference
Featured 4 to 9 November
"New World Orders: Millennialism in the Western Hemisphere" is the theme of the Center's fourth annual conference, running from November 6 through November 9.
Marsh Plaza Photo Album
Featured 29 October to 8 November
On October 16, 1999, members of the University community gathered for the Rededication of Marsh Plaza. This celebration marked the end of a year-long fundraising campaign to make the restoration of the plaza a reality.
The 1999 Great Debate
Featured 3 November
The eighth Great Debate features Gail Harris, Linda Vester, and other journalists speaking on issues relating to celebrity-focused news coverage. Attend in person, or get a virtual ticket and see the Webcast.
The Last Hurrah
Featured 21 October to 4 November
The Huntington Theatre Company presents a world premiere adaptation of Boston's greatest political novel written by Edwin O'Connor. Adapted for the stage and directed by Eric Simonson, the play runs from October 22 through November 21, 1999.
Libraries Web Catalog
Featured 8 October to 3 November
The catalog of the Boston University Libraries is now available for online searching at this new site. In addition to all the resources in the catalog itself, there are links to Web-based research services, and library help.
Sport Graphics
Featured 25 October to 3 November
Competitive rowers who participated in the Head of the Charles on October 23 and 24 can order photographs from Sport Graphics. Atheletes and fans can look at the archives, and request proofs. The archives cover major regattas in the U.S., Canada, and England since 1986.
Terriers Hockey on TV 68
Featured 29 October to 1 November
Terriers hockey makes an appearance on WPBX, Channel 68, for their October 30th game against the Providence College Friars.
Career Fairs in October
Featured 13 October to 1 November
The Office of Career Services is sponsoring two major career fairs in October Career Expo 1999 will be held on Wednesday, 27 October, and features over 130 employers. More than 100 schools will attend the Graduate School Information Fair 1999, on Friday, 29 October. Further information is available on the Web site, or by calling 617-353-3590.
PCs and the Internet
Featured 8 to 29 October
The Personal Computing Support Center offers information and help to all members of the University community.
Work, Health, and Life Series
Featured 13 September to 29 October
These workshops and seminars available to Boston University faculty and staff offer an integrated approach to professional development, healthy lifestyles, and life enhancement. You can browse workshop descriptions and schedules for the fall session, and register online.
Head of the Charles
Featured 22 to 24 October
The Head of the Charles regatta, the world's largest two-day rowing event, will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 23 and 24. More that 5,400 athletes from around the world compete in 19 different race events.
The Media Group
Featured 2 September to 24 October
This new site informs readers of the people and services available at Boston University's Media Group with links to e-mails, related sites, etc.
Student Link
Featured 1 July to 21 October
Access your student records, view class schedules, search for jobs and perform other tasks on the Student Link Web site.
ACS Tutorials
Featured 30 August to 8 October
ACS tutorials offered by Central Consulting.
Web Classes
Featured 10 August to 8 October
Schedule, description, and registration form for free Web classes offered by NIS and the Library.
Alliance Chautauqua 99
Featured 27 August to 20 September
Information about a conference sponsored by the National Computational Science Alliance at Boston University, previewing the "Grid" -- the computational infrastructure now being built to allow people to work, learn, and conduct research collaboratively from multiple locations around the world in real time and virtual space.
Research at BU
Featured 31 August to 16 September
Boston University has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in research in a wide range of disciplines. This new site on the BU Web provides information about research being conducted at the University.
PCs and the Internet at BU
Featured 7 to 13 September
Information for incoming students and their parents about use of personal computers and the Internet at BU.
Back to School 1999
Featured 27 August to 10 September
Six stories examining issues facing parents and students. Includes a "Tip of the Week."
Let's Break the Record!
Featured 2 to 7 September
On September 6th at 1:00PM Boston University Women's Soccer will try to make history by attempting to break the national attendance record for NCAA Division 1 women's college soccer at their game versus Syracuse.
Web Classes
Featured 10 August to 2 September
Schedule, description, and registration form for free Web classes offered by NIS and the Library.
PCs and the Internet at BU
Featured 10 August to 2 September
Information for incoming students and their parents about use of personal computers and the Internet at BU.
WebCT and CourseInfo
Featured 17 to 27 August
Links to a detailed comparison, to training schedules, and to other resources for these two courseware products.
Making Life Work
Featured 10 to 13 August
A guide to the programs and benefits that are available to help make life work for you at Boston University. Featured 5 to 27 August
The Compleat Clammer
Reference information from expert clammer, and author of The Compleat Clammer and The Compleat Clam and Lobster Book, Chris Reaske. The site details:
- The best places to take the family clamming.
- Shellfish trivia to have a clambake.
- How to eat a lobster.
- How to prepare the catch.
- Shellfish recipes.
- Links to tidal information.
You can also learn more about the author, Dr. Christopher Reaske, Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Boston University, as well as download free clamming photos and shellfish graphics.
people.bu.edu
Featured 21 June to 10 August
Named changed 1 September 1999
people.bu.edu is a Web server at Boston University exclusively for students, faculty, staff, and organizations that want to publish on the Web.
Favorite Poem Project
Featured 14 June to 10 August
Award-winning site full of audio and video clips of Americans reading their favorite poems.
Order Commencement 1999 Videotape
Featured 24 June to 1 July
You can now order the videotape of Commencement 1999 directly on the Web using this secure form. Featured 21 June to 5 August Marsh Plaza
Marsh Plaza Renovation Project. Featured 14 June to 5 August Bone Marrow Drive
A Bone Marrow Drive will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 1999, from noon - 7p.m. at Boston University Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue.
Main Commencement 1999
Featured 14 to 21 June
Archive of the Main Commencement 1999 ceremony. It requires the free G2 RealPlayer. The Webcast is divided into 18 sections. Watch all 18 or choose exactly which portions you want to view.
Commencement 1999 Photo Album
Featured 1 to 21 June
Scenes from Boston University's Commencement 1999 ceremonies.
SFA Commencement 1999
Featured 1 to 21 June
Archive of the SFA Commencement 1999 ceremony. It requires the free G2 RealPlayer. The Webcast is divided into eight sections. Watch all eight or pick and choose exactly which portions you want to view. For example, you can go directly to Geena Davis' remarks.
Science Coalition
Featured 3 May to 14 June
Boston University research initiatives are highlighted by The Science Coalition, an alliance of 416 organizations, institutions and individuals. The coalition's mission is to sustain the federal government's historic commitment to university-based science research.
Summer 1999 TelReg
Featured 16 April to 14 June
Important information and TelReg start dates and times for Summer 1999 registration.
Athletics Web
Featured 13 April to 14 June
The official and newly launched home for BU Athletics. This site contains information on all men's and women's sports.
Bioethics Discussion Site and Conference
Featured 1 to 2 June
This conference will provide a forum in which scientists, academics, law and medical professionals, students and members of the public come together to discuss important issues in bioethics facing society at the beginning of the 21st century.
TERRIERS Satellite Web
Featured 14 April to 2 June
The TERRIERS Satellite -- assembled and operated by BU students, faculty and staff -- is scheduled for launch in Spring 1999. It's mission is designed to study the ionosphere -- the electrically charged portion of the earth's upper atmosphere.
Boston Cyberarts Festival
Featured 6 May to 1 June
Cyberart encompasses any artistic endeavor in which computer technology is used to expand the artistic possibilities. Boston University is the host to several events in this year's festival.
Commencement 1999
Featured 3 to 23 May
Commencement 1999 will be held Sunday, May 23. This Web site features a wealth of information you need to prepare for graduation as well as details your friends and family will need as they plan to attend this year's ceremonies.
Community Technology Fund Web
Featured 14 April to 3 May
Community Technology Fund (CTF) provides venture capital and access to Boston University's scientific and technical resources for growing businesses.
Templeton Lecture Series
Featured 21 April to 3 May
Lecture is part of the Templeton Seminar on Freedom and Economic Justice under the auspices of the Institute on Race and Social Division and The University Professors.
Great Debate: Live Webcast
Featured 21 April
The College of Communication will hold its spring Great Debate on Wednesday evening, April 21. Bill Henderson, publisher of Pushcart Press and founder of the Lead Pencil Club, will face Amitai Etzioni, director of the George Washington University Institute for Communitarian Policy Studies, to debate the issue of community-building over the Internet.
Student Union Elections - Results
Featured 9 to 21 April
The 1999 Student Union Elections closed Friday, April 9, at 5 p.m. All voting was conducted online. The election results are posted here.
Symposium: Engendering the Millennium
Featured 1 to 16 April
The Center for Millennial Studies at BU is hold a symposium: "Engendering the Millennium: Women, Men and Apocalyptic Power" on April 18, 1999. This is free and open to the public and will be held in Barrister's Hall in the BU School of Law. (9:30 - 5:30)
TelReg Start Dates
Featured 19 March to 14 April
Schedule for telephone registration for Fall 1999.
Live Webcast: Fraunhofer/BU Collaborative Agreement
Featured 12 April
Dirk-Meints Polter, President Fraunhofer USA and Jon Westling, President Boston University, sign a collaborative agreement at the Fraunhofer USA Resource Center Massachusetts. Broadcast live via the Web.
Student Union Elections - Vote Now
Featured 7 to 9 April
The 1999 Student Union Elections will be held Wednesday, April 7, from 8 a.m. until Friday, April 9, at 5 p.m. Elections include races for the Student Union, school and college governments, and the Local Student Union. All voting is online.
Student Union Elections: Candidates/Slates
Featured 6 to 9 April
The 1999 Student Union Elections will be held Wednesday, April 7, from 8 a.m. until Friday, April 9, at 5 p.m. Elections include races for the Student Union, school and college governments, and the Local Student Union. All voting is online. Before voting, read about the candidates and slates.
Live Webcast: TERRIERS Satellite Science Briefing
Featured 8 April
Boston University and USRA will brief the press on TERRIERS, a satellite designed and built by a team of undergraduate and graduate students and faculty at Boston University.
OIT Front Office
Featured 12 March to 8 April
This new site contains information on ACS accounts, answers to common computing questions at BU, and much more.
Corporate Education Center
Featured 18 March to 7 April
Information technology and management development training programs to meet the needs of today's working professional.
Melissa Virus Alert
Featured 30 March to 6 April
Learn how to identify and protect your computer from the Melissa Word macro virus.
War Children in Africa
Featured 12 March to 1 April
Help the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program help the children of Africa whose parents have been killed by genocide and war.
Career Fest 1999 Job Fair
Featured 22 to 30 March
Meet company representatives and discover potential opportunities in different industries at the 1999 Career Fest. Monday March 29th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the GSU, Metcalf Hall. Organized by the Boston University Committee for Career Services.
Commencement 1999 Information Day
Featured 12 to 24 March
23 March is Commencement 1999 Information Day. It will be held for undergraduate degree candidates from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Metcalf Hall of the George Sherman Union. Get answers to all your questions.
Summer Term 1999
Featured 27 February to 22 March
The Summer Term 1999 Web site features Boston University's summertime class schedule, registration information, as well as information on spending the summer in Boston.
Favorite Poem Project
Featured 17 February to 19 March
A turn-of-the-millennium archive capturing American voices and faces as they recite their favorite poems.
Technology Development Award Program
Featured 10 to 18 March
Community Technology Fund is launching a new program to assist Boston University faculty with technology commercialization. All faculty are invited to attend this kick-off event.
Corporate Education Center
Featured 17 February to 12 March
Information technology and management development training programs to meet the needs of today's working professional.
Holocaust as a Millennial Moment
Featured 4 to 9 March
This symposium will take place at Barristers' Hall, School of Law, 765 Commonwealth Avenue on 6-7 March 1999. It is sponsored by BU's Center for Judaic Studies and Center for Millennial Studies, the Center on Violence and Human Survival at John Jay College, and the SHOAH Foundation, founded by Steven Spielberg in 1994.
people.bu.edu
Featured February to 4 March
people.bu.edu is a new Web server at Boston University exclusively for students, faculty, staff, and organizations that want to publish on the Web. Featured 9
Commencement 1999
Featured 2 to 4 March
Commencement 1999 will be held Sunday, May 23. This new Web site features a wealth of information you need to prepare for graduation as well as details your friends and family will need as they plan to attend this year's ceremonies.
Summer Job Fair
February to 2 March
The Internship and Summer Job Fair will take place on Thursday February 25th, 12:00 - 4:00 in the GSU, Metcalf Hall. Open to all Majors and all years. Featured 17
Commencement 1999
Featured 12 to 27 February
Commencement 1999 will be held Sunday, May 23. This new Web site features a wealth of information you need to prepare for graduation as well as details your friends and family will need as they plan to attend this year's ceremonies.
Live BU Rocket Launch
Featured 19 February
To share the excitement of the study of the stars, Boston University in conjunction with NASA will broadcast a live Webcast of the launching of a BU research rocket from White Sands, New Mexico, from 9:00 p.m. to Midnight EST.
Marsh Plaza Renovation
Featured 27 January to 17 February
The renovation of Marsh Plaza is scheduled to begin soon, and this site features all the details of the renovation as well as a photo history of the plaza to its first 50 years.
Summer Term 1999
Featured 8 to 17 February
The Summer Term 1999 Web site features Boston University's summertime class schedule, registration information, as well as information on spending the summer in Boston.
International Programs
Featured 2 to 12 February
Information about and application forms for Boston University's global internship and language/liberal arts programs. Application deadlines are coming soon!
Personal Computing Tutorials
Featured 25 January to 9 February
Registration is now open for tutorials offered by the Personal Computing Support Center. Popular topics include Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, as well as Filemaker, Web, e-mail and Internet tutorials.
Web Research Classes
Featured 27 January to 8 February
Registration continues for Spring Semester Web research classes. The classes are free, and you can register for them on the Web.
School of Management
Featured 19 January to 2 February
The School of Management launched a new Web site on 2 January 1999. The redesigned site features new content, optimized graphics, dynamic faculty and staff directories, improved navigation, and a structure that allows users to access information more quickly.
Lawrence Blackmon Book Collecting Contest
Featured 13 to 27 January
Every year the Friends of the Libraries of Boston University sponsors a contest to promote the collecting of literature in all its forms.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Featured 13 to 25 January
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is playing at the Huntington Theatre December 31, 1998 through January 31, 1999. Buy tickets online and save $5.00!
Web Classes
Featured 18 December 1998 to 27 January 1999
Registration is now open for Spring Semester Web classes. These free classes will focus on 20 different topics relating to Web publishing and Web research.
Academic Calendar
Featured 11 to 19 January
Spring Semester 1999 is now in full swing. Here you can check the calendar for holidays, spring recess, final exams and commencement dates.
Office of Housing
Featured 14 December 1998 to 13 January 1999
Boston University's Office of Housing has released its new Web site.
Fall Semester Grades
Featured 14 December 1998 to 10 January 1999
Student grades for the Fall Semester are available online via the Student Link.
COM Alumni
Featured 8 December 1998 to 10 January 1999
Boston University's College of Communication Alumni Office has released its new Web site.
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