{"id":2354,"date":"2019-12-04T16:24:23","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T21:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=2354"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:27:27","slug":"1839-society","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/giving\/who-gives\/1839-society\/","title":{"rendered":"The 1839 Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/377591777\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2023\/01\/1839-Logo_300x121_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"82\" class=\"wp-image-17278 alignnone\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>BU\u2019s exclusive leadership giving community<\/h2>\n<p>The 1839 Society is a giving society for some of Boston University\u2019s most generous supporters. Donors are welcomed into the society when they give $1,000 or more to the University in a fiscal year. Members of the 1839 Society are leaders in philanthropy. They equip BU students to move forward\u2014and become the next generation to make a difference.<br \/>\n<br \/>Have questions? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:the1839@bu.edu\">the1839@bu.edu<\/a> or call (617) 353-5300.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/trusted.bu.edu\/s\/1759\/2-bu\/giving\/interior.aspx?sid=1759&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=470&amp;cid=1130&amp;appealcode=WEBAGC-LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join now<\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"#Benefits\">Benefits <\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"#Young-Alumni-Membership\">Young Alumni<\/a><a class=\"button\" href=\"#Giving\">Giving Options <\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Benefits\"><\/h2>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<h2>Benefits for members<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Concierge service<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nReceive fast, personal assistance from a concierge dedicated to 1839 Society members. Whether you need help with parking or have questions about a campus visit, your request will be addressed within 24 hours.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">1839 Society reception<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nMeet and mingle with University leaders, alumni, donors, and friends at this elegant cocktail reception, held at a premier campus location over Alumni Weekend.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Stakeholder\u2019s call<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nGain insider knowledge on the state of the University at this special town hall. Broadcast to donors worldwide, the virtual event is your opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from senior University leaders.<\/p>\n<h5>James Galagan, PhD \u2013 Professor, College of Engineering<\/h5>\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1839 stakeholder call 2026\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1177401101?h=98166d240c&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"209\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h5>Nick Bates \u2013 Director, Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground<\/h5>\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1839 Stakeholders Call: Howard Thurman Center\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1117868971?h=ffc6ba079d&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"268\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h5>Terry Ellis \u2013 Professor &#038; Director, Center for Neurorehabilitation<\/h5>\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sargent College: Terry Ellis\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1070376542?h=040f526246&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h5>Harvey Young \u2013 Dean, College of Fine Arts<\/h5>\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1839 Society - March 2023 stakeholder call\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/811036495?h=93f9488c5d&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"255\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h5>Azer Bestavros \u2013 Associate Provost for Computing &#038; Data Sciences<\/h5>\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Redefining Tomorrow (1839 Society Stakeholder&#039;s Meeting, Spring 2024)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/925982033?h=9937abff66&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Society newsletter<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nLearn about the impact of your giving in this quarterly e-newsletter, which features donor profiles, student stories, and other University news relevant to society members.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"promo-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"promo-widget\" style=\"background-image: url('\/alumni\/files\/2023\/01\/1839-Society-Header-2023_1200x1000-02-1-800x600.png');\" >\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"promo-copy\">\n\t\t\t<h1>Join the 1839 Society<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<p>Join the 1839 Society today with your gift of $1,000 or more,  and choose to take a lead role in shaping BU\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"button promo-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trusted.bu.edu\/s\/1759\/22\/form.aspx?sid=1759&#038;gid=2&#038;pgid=470&#038;cid=1130&#038;appealcode=WEBAGC-LS\">Make a Gift<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h2 id=\"Young-Alumni-Membership\"><\/h2>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<h2>Membership for Young Alumni<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Introductory rates for the 1839 Society<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nIf you graduated from Boston University in the last nine years, you are eligible for a special introductory rate to the 1839 Society. Your membership fee is based on your class year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/give.bu.edu\/campaigns\/61861\/donations\/new?value=100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Class of 2025: $100<\/a><\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/give.bu.edu\/campaigns\/61861\/donations\/new?value=250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Classes of 2021\u20132024: $250<\/a><\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/give.bu.edu\/campaigns\/61861\/donations\/new?value=500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Classes of 2016\u20132020: $500<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to join BU\u2019s elite community of donors\u2014and enjoy all the perks of membership\u2014at a reduced rate.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"Giving\"><\/h2>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<h2>Join your way<\/h2>\n<p>Lead the way by supporting the area at BU that means the most to you.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Academics | <small><mark>Enable excellence in research and teaching<\/mark><\/small><\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nAcademics are fundamental to what makes Boston University a world-class institution. When you make a gift to academics, you help disseminate knowledge, advance research, and turn insights into action\u2014for the benefit of BU, and beyond. We encourage you to donate to the academic issues, institutes, or initiatives that feel personally meaningful to you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/trusted.bu.edu\/s\/1759\/22\/form.aspx?sid=1759&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=470&amp;cid=1130&amp;pdid=2327&amp;appealcode=WEBAGC-LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Support Academics<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Athletics | <small><mark>Support your favorite team<\/mark><\/small><\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nGifts to BU Athletics go far. They fund upgrades to our fleet of training and racing shells. They provide access to new training, wellness, and recovery technology. They support GPS workload and video subscription services. And much more. When you give to BU Athletics, you don\u2019t just prove your loyalty to the Terriers. You make BU student-athletes better.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/trusted.bu.edu\/s\/1759\/22\/form.aspx?sid=1759&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=470&amp;cid=1130&amp;pdid=2329&amp;appealcode=WEBAGC-LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Support Athletics<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Scholarships | <small><mark>Make education accessible for all<\/mark><\/small><\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nAs part of a competitive financial aid package, scholarships maximize the affordability of a BU education while minimizing the prospect of high student loans. When you give to scholarships, you open doors to every student who wants and deserves to come to BU. What\u2019s more, you become a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/trusted.bu.edu\/s\/1759\/22\/form.aspx?sid=1759&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=470&amp;cid=1130&amp;pdid=2328&amp;appealcode=WEBAGC-LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Support Scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Life | <small><mark>Create a sense of belonging<\/mark><\/small><\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Student Life encompasses a wide range of student activities, clubs, and centers that help students meet, connect, and build community with others who share their interests and values. When you give to Student Life, you help transform what BU means to its students: More than just a school, it\u2019s the place where they belong.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/trusted.bu.edu\/s\/1759\/22\/form.aspx?sid=1759&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=470&amp;cid=1130&amp;pdid=2330&amp;appealcode=WEBAGC-LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Support Student Life<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<h2>1839 Society events photo recap<\/h2>\n<h3>1839 Society NYC Leadership Reception 2024<\/h3>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bualumni\/albums\/72177720317770207\" title=\"1839 Society NYC Leadership Reception 2024\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53782238474_2e54e90621_z.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"1839 Society NYC Leadership Reception 2024\"\/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<h3>1839 Society Leadership Reception\/Alumni Weekend 2023<\/h3>\n<p><a data-flickr-embed=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bualumni\/albums\/72177720311882866\" title=\"1839 Society Leadership Reception | Alumni Weekend 2023\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53253361731_6243f95a7c_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"1839 Society Leadership Reception | Alumni Weekend 2023\"\/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<h3>2022 Inaugural 1839 Society reception<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu-slideshow-container 1839-aw-2022 autoplay\" id=\"bu-slideshow-container-16927\" data-slideshow-name=\"1839-aw-2022\" data-slideshow-delay=\"3000\" style=\"width: auto; \"><div class='slideshow-loader active'><div class='loader-animation'><\/div><p>loading slideshow...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bu-slideshow-slides\"><ul class=\"bu-slideshow transition-slide\" id=\"bu-slideshow-16927\"><li id=\"bu-slideshow-16927_0\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2022\/12\/22-1600-DARSOCIETY-001-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-16927_1\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2022\/12\/22-1600-DARSOCIETY-053-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-16927_2\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2022\/12\/22-1600-DARSOCIETY-033-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-16927_3\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2022\/12\/22-1600-DARSOCIETY-005-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-16927_4\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2022\/12\/22-1600-DARSOCIETY-031-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"1839 Society group\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-16927_5\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2022\/12\/22-1600-DARSOCIETY-015-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-16927_6\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2022\/12\/22-1600-DARSOCIETY-032-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-16927_7\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2022\/12\/22-1600-DARSOCIETY-055-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"bu-slideshow-navigation-container\"><ul class=\"bu-slideshow-navigation nav-icon\" id=\"bu-slideshow-nav-16927\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-1\" class=\" active\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>1<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-2\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>2<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-3\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>3<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-4\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>4<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-5\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>5<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-6\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>6<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-7\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>7<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-8\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>8<\/span><\/a><\/li> <\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<p>Have questions? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:the1839@bu.edu\">the1839@bu.edu<\/a> or call (617) 353-5300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff\ufeff BU\u2019s exclusive leadership giving community The 1839 Society is a giving society for some of Boston University\u2019s most generous supporters. Donors are welcomed into the society when they give $1,000 or more to the University in a fiscal year. Members of the 1839 Society are leaders in philanthropy. 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