Upcoming Events
USC Events Non-USC Events
USC Spring Drop-ins (January through April)
This spring, the USC hosted monthly drop-ins starting in January 2012, with first gen students joining the USC staff and fellow first gens for refreshments and good conversation. One lucky attendee at each drop-in received a $10 gift card, too. Thanks to all who attended the Spring Drop-Ins!
First-Gen Study Breaks (May)
Back by popular demand, we are sponsoring a Finals Study Break on May 3, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.! Reserve your spot and your Bag o’ Goodies!
Welcome Receptions for First Gen Students and their Families
The welcoming of incoming students and their families by current Terriers is one of the best things about our summer first gen welcome receptions. If you will be around campus for some or all of the summer, we hope you can join us in welcoming our newest group of first gen Terriers. Look for more details later this spring.
Upcoming Events (non-USC)
April 23 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Metcalf Hall (GSU)
Still looking for an internship or job? Attend the Just-in-Time Career Fair! Meet with recruiters from various organizations that have many internship and job opportunities. The Just-in-Time Career Fair is open to all undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. Just remember to dress professionally, bring your resume, and bring your friends!
April 24 from 1-2 p.m.
Innovative Job Search Strategies
Center for Career Development (19 Deerfield Street, 3rd floor)
Ensure success with a multi-faceted approach to the job market. You will learn new strategies and identify resources to prepare for today’s challenging job market.
April 27 from 1-2 p.m.
Networking 101: Make the Most of Your Connections
Center for Career Development (19 Deerfield Street, 3rd floor)
A bit uneasy or unclear about networking? Discover how easy, enjoyable, and informative it can be. Develop an initial list of contacts and learn how to reach out to make the most of your connections!
April 27 at 9 p.m.
BU Central (GSU lower level)
This month’s jam session celebrates the 113th birthday of Duke Ellington (which is 4/29). We’ll hear a short opening set in a tribute to Duke, and then the invitations are open for musicians to sit-in. There will be a sign-in sheet for people interested in playing (and a list of tunes). Lead sheets will be provided for those who want to play. The session is free and all ages, so come hang, enjoy the music, enjoy the pleasure of each others’ company, and jam if you’re so inclined. Light refreshments will be served at the jam.
April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Boston Esplanade Pathways. Race begins and ends at bottom of Silber Way Overpass, which is behind Towers and SED at the corner of Back Street and Silber Way.
Please join BU students and the public for an exciting 5K charity race on the Boston Esplanade Pathways. Enjoy music, face painting, food, Rhett, and more! Your $15 registration fee (register here) includes a “Real Men Don’t Buy Girls” t-shirt, a race bib number, food, and more. The rest of the fee goes to Somaly Mam, an organization that raids brothels and educates girls in Cambodia, and TRU, an organization that provides schooling and economic opportunities for girls in India. This event is open to the public and welcomes competitive runners to leisure walkers to simply watchers. The runners’ race will begin promptly at noon, followed shortly by the walkers.
April 28 at 9 p.m.
LIVE: Cults ft. Spectrals and Ms. Magician
BU Central (GSU lower level)
Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
April 29 (all day)
30th Annual Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race
Charles River
The Run of the Charles hosts 1,500 racers including professional, amateur, and recreational competitors, ages 12 and up, to compete in a variety of races. The races wind through the suburban countryside to Boston’s famous urban river park. The public is welcome to join in on race day to celebrate Boston’s Charles River at the free Finish Line Festival at DCR’s Artesani Park. The festival features food, live music, awards, outdoor sports demonstrations, and post-race picnics. Free admission.
May 1 from 5-7 p.m.
Royale Boston (279 Tremont Street)
This is a chance for students to learn about career opportunities, pitch show ideas, meet one-on-one with MTV executives (including the President of MTV), and to get the inside scoop on everything the network has to offer. From interns to executives, MTV employs the top creative minds in all fields across many disciplines including research, press, marketing, programming, and of course media creation, and now they’re looking forward to meeting the best and brightest in Boston. You must register to attend by clicking the link above.
May 1 from 6-7 p.m.
Are you ready to successfully present yourself to a prospective employer? Learn about different types of interviews, review typical interview questions, and learn how to follow up with employers.
ONGOING EVENTS
Howard Thurman Center Book Club
Now in its 4th year, the HTC Book Club is a family of bookworms who meet weekly to discuss culturally themed and socially conscious books. The best part is…we provide the books for free.
Check out more listings at You Do @ BU.
