{"id":18014,"date":"2018-04-05T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T19:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/terrier-traditions\/"},"modified":"2022-03-23T10:39:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T14:39:12","slug":"terrier-traditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/why-bu\/student-life\/terrier-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrier Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

You probably wouldn\u2019t have guessed that BU began as a Methodist seminary in Vermont. Originally named the Newbury Biblical Institute, the school was chartered as Boston University in 1869 after three trustees successfully brought the school to Massachusetts<\/a>. We take pride not only in our long history but also the traditions (and superstitions) that have been created over the last 140 years.<\/p>\n

Tagging the BU Rock<\/h3>\n

The Boston University Greek Rock\u2014more commonly known as the BU Rock\u2014is regularly spray painted by fraternities and sororities competing with each other to make an administration-approved mark on campus. Allegedly, it’s covered in more than 1,000 layers of paint!<\/p>\n

The Beanpot Tournament<\/h3>\n

Every February, the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey teams take on Northeastern, Harvard, and Boston College in a two-week tournament. Assume your place in the Dog Pound<\/a> and bring your game face!<\/p>\n

Avoiding the Seal<\/h3>\n

Rumor has it if you step on the Marsh Plaza Seal<\/a>, you won’t graduate in four years. (We advise you not to try it out.)<\/p>\n

Lobster Night<\/h3>\n

Since 1985, BU has hosted an annual Lobster Night in every dining hall. Each student gets a full steamed Lobster plus all the fixings. But if shellfish isn’t your thing, BU Dining Services<\/a> hosts many other themed dinners throughout the year.<\/p>\n