Clubs & Activities

Undergraduate Student Government (SEDSGA)

Undergraduate students are represented within the School of Education and Boston University by an active student council. In addition to planning and providing educational and social functions, the council is the voice of undergraduate students at the School of Education. Undergraduates, through the student council, are also active participants in the Boston University Student Senate. Visit the SEDSGA website. To contact the SED Student Government email: sedsg@bu.edu

Graduate Student Association

Organized over 30 years ago, the School of Education Graduate Student Association (GSA) seeks to promote programming for the graduate students in the School of Education and Boston University community. The GSA plans and sponsors events that assist School of Education graduate students to acclimate to the University, promote awareness of current issues in education, and develop a sense of community.

Events sponsored in the past include:
Wine Tasting and Dinner on the Charles
Grant Writing and Funding
Film Talks
Social Outings (Red Sox, Performances, etc.)
Student/Faculty Social
Guest Speakers
Fundraising
Workshops
Panels
Intramural Sports
Membership

The GSA membership consists of current and former School of Education part-time and full time graduate students. Meetings are scheduled periodically throughout the academic year. All current School of Education graduates students and alumni are welcome to participate in the GSA and the events sponsored by the group. Email the GSA at sedgsa@bu.edu

Character Education Club

“Character and ethics centers around the idea that teachers should use the classroom as a place for moral/ethical development in addition to academic growth. This idea should be developed outside of the classroom as well. The Character and Ethic Club participates in various opportunities throughout Boston University and into the city of Boston as well. The club hopes to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of developing moral beings with virtues such as respect, integrity, and empathy. Previous projects include a fundraiser for “Pennies for Peace”, volunteering with “Peace First” in classrooms in Boston, walking in the “Out of the Darkness” walk against suicide and a “Character Approved” campaign to celebrate the individual characteristics of students at BU. Current projects include leading Girl Scouts troops in the area and hosting a “Great Peace Challenge” Pay-It-Forward Scavenger Hunt. Please contact charedu@bu.edu if you would like to be added to our e-mail list, new members are always welcome! Visit our facebook page “Character and Ethics Club at BU” to stay updated

Deaf Studies Club

Our club aims to support students both majoring in or simply taking deaf studies classes, including ASL. We organize signing dinners so students have the opportunity to practice classroom skills in a more social environment, and have the chance to learn from their peers. We also organize events to bring students together and give them a chance to interact with the Deaf Community. When brought to our attention, we will disseminate information regarding other Deaf Community events to our members as well. Contact the Deaf Studies Club at budeafstudiesclub@gmail.com

Dean’s Hosts

The Dean’s Hosts are a select group of students who act as liaisons between the School of Education and prospective students. The Dean’s Hosts run the Open Houses for juniors and seniors in high school and for accepted students, as well as host prospective students during the day, taking them to observe classes and explore BU dining facilities. The Dean’s Hosts interact with current BU students, parents and alumni by volunteering at School of Education events including Parent’s Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Junior Pinning, Senior Robing and Convocation. Selection of new Dean’s Hosts is held every fall and all School of Education undergraduate students are welcome to apply.

Email:  sedhost@bu.edu

Early Childhood Educators Club

The Early Childhood Educators Club is a small group of passionate BU Students, mainly within the Early Childhood Education Major, who meet once a month to share our passion–working with and for the education of young children. Several yearly activities include: a trip to the Boston Children’s Museum, the Boston Medical Center Food Drive, a Panel Discussion of Early Childhood Teachers from the Boston Area, and our Registration Parties (a helpful get together where we suggest which classes and professors to take each coming semester). If you are interested in young children, making close friends, and being involved in SED Campus life but without the time commitment, the Early Childhood Educators Club is for you! Email us at ecec@bu.edu

Elementary Education Club

The Elementary Education Club serves as a resource and forum for undergraduate students at Boston University interested in elementary education. Through community service, members of the club hope to contribute to the educational needs of children in the greater Boston community. The Elementary Education Club serves as an academic resource allowing for the sharing of student perspectives. Through meetings, discussions, social events, and volunteer opportunities, the Elementary Education Club creates a community of students interested in elementary education.

Exceptional Educators Club

The Exceptional Educators Club intends to unite undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and staff in the School of Education’s community. With a focus on educating students within the School of Education as well as throughout the university, we strive for acceptance and understanding towards those with exceptionalities. This past year we participated in the nationwide “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign through Special Olympics with our own twist, an “Eliminate the R-Word” campaign across campus. With activities including an open mic night at BU Central, a student and faculty dinner, and t-shirt sales we gained awareness and raised money for Autism Speaks in the process. We hope to keep this campaign going annually, as well as set up volunteer opportunities for our members throughout the year. If you have any questions, please email us at buexceptionaleducators@gmail.com!

History Educators Club

Math Educators Club

The purpose of the Math Educators Club is to be a resource to all students as future math educators or those interested in math. The Math Educators Club hosts study parties, Museum of Science trips, Pi Day celebrations and more. Our hope is to promote an atmosphere that values math and science education in schools and be a resource to students who are interested and excited about the math and science education fields. Find us on Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/sedmathedclub?ref=ts&sk=info#!/sedmathedclub), Twitter (@SEDMathEdClub) and on the web (http://bumathed.wordpress.com/).  Email the group at: matheducators@gmail.com.

 

 

Transitional Mentor (TM) Program

The TM Program helps ease your transition from high school to college—from life at home to life in the dorm. The program aims to make coming to college as simple as possible through social events and assigning you to an upperclassman, who will contact you throughout the summer and the year. This person can be of great assistance in answering questions, giving advice, and being a friendly face around campus—helping to familiarize you with both campus-wide and School of Education opportunities. Contact the TMs at sedtms@gmail.com

Education House

Approximately 26 School of Education students live in the Education House on Bay State Road. For more information, contact Zac Brokenrope at zbroken@bu.edu.

sedGreen

The sedGreen committee is an expanding group of faculty, students, and staff who work to advocate for green practices and policies in the School of Education, as well as all of Boston University. To learn more about sedGreen, visit the sedGreen web magazine, Stomata.

Email us at sedgreen@bu.edu

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students at the School of Education benefit from the community feel of a small school along with the resources of a large university. Our students are in the field in both urban and suburban schools as early as their first year at SED.

Graduate Students

Talented graduate students from around the world prepare to become teachers, counselors, administrators, and more in as little as one year at the School of Education. Our students engage in diverse aspects of education both in the classroom and the field.