BU Cross-College Challenge Projects (OSC)
HUB XC 433
- Creativity/Innovation
- Oral and/or Signed Communication
- Research and Information Literacy
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Are you looking to take on a real-world challenge, build your collaboration, leadership, and communication skills' Would you like to work with fellow students from across BU and with a community partner on an interesting and engaging project' Then the Cross-College Challenge (XCC) is for you! This particular course will focus on oral/signed communication within the communication Hub area. Each semester there are exciting new courses offered in areas such as social equity, data science, sustainability, public health, and more. XCC courses are open to juniors and seniors from all schools and colleges at BU. For specific course offerings visit: bu.edu/xcc. Create-Communicate-Collaborate. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Teamwork/Collaboration, Creativity/Innovation, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Amato | CAS 223 | W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm | Project: Exploring World Cultures through Puppetry Arts Explore world cultures and current events through the lens of puppetry arts! Come tap into your creative, playful, and risk-taking selves. Learn a variety of world puppetry techniques and find your own voice through teamwork and collaboration. Experience the power of global storytelling to build bridges of intercultural communication. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Teamwork/Collaboration, Creativity/Innovation, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Kleiman | FLR 152 | T 12:30 pm-3:15 pm | Project: Concept to Cart (C2C): Starting a Consumer Products Business This isn't a lecture course—it's your launchpad into real-world consumer products entrepreneurship. Working in teams, you'll conceive, prototype, and pitch an actual physical product while mastering the complete entrepreneurial toolkit: consumer research, marketing strategy, prototyping, budgeting, and competitive analysis. Industry veterans and successful entrepreneurs will share insider strategies through guest lectures, case studies, and hands-on projects that you'll apply directly to your evolving venture. The course culminates in high-stakes presentations to a "Board of Advisors" of classmates and industry experts, where you'll pitch your venture and face a real "Go" or "No-Go" funding decision. Open to all majors—no product idea required to start, but you'll join a team to fully experience this hands-on journey from concept to launch. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
