The Past Semester, Recalled in Pictures
Photos capture many of the highlights of fall 2013
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FYSOP volunteer Bridget Conway (CGS’15) moves into Sleeper Hall with help from her father, Bob Conway, on August 26. Photo by Cydney Scott
The first day of the final orientation session for BU freshmen was August 28, the 50th anniversary of the historic “I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. (GRS’55, Hon.’59). The new Terriers participated in a commemorative reading of the speech at Marsh Plaza. Photo by Cydney Scott
The field hockey Terriers beat Ohio University 5-1 in the August 31 game inaugurating New Balance Field. Photo by Cydney Scott
“There is nothing more musical than a sunset.” BU’s Student Village contributes its bit to music along the Charles. Photo by Tom Vellner (COM’13)
Josephine Ko (CAS’16) makes her mark on Terrier mascot Rhett, who usually sports only scarlet and white, as part of the BU Arts Initiative's inaugural Student Arts Crawl. Photo by Cydney Scott
Gabriella Crisafulli (CAS’16) and Jon Boucher (SAR’14) at the Pie a Chi Phi fundraiser benefiting the Boys and Girls Club, held at the George Sherman Union Plaza September 24. Photo by Cydney Scott
Danielle Varallo (CAS’16) and Samuel Neveu (CAS’16) are intent on getting it right for their Chemistry 102 class. Photo by Cydney Scott
A study in motion for a CFA class? No, it’s a men’s ultimate frisbee club practice at New Balance Field, with Connor Sheehan (ENG’17) (left) pitted against Andrew Hartman (COM’14). Photo by Cydney Scott
Florian Dombois’ art installation uboc No. 1 & stuVi2 pierces the Boston skyline via a laser beam from the School of Law to StuVi2. Part of the BU-hosted TransCultural Exchange 2013 Conference on International Opportunities in the Arts, it was on view October 10 to 13. Photo by Cydney Scott
Army Cadet Michael Myers (SMG’14) (center) leads regimental staff past the reviewing stand during the Division of Military Education’s annual Pass-in-Review ceremony at Nickerson Field. Photo by Dave Green
The free fitness movement November Project’s mobile workout drew several hundred hearty souls to the BU Beach at 6:30 a.m. for some hard-core conditioning. Photo by Bojan Mandaric
BU alums of the future? No, it’s Red Sox fans demonstrating their team spirit at an exclusive World Series ticket giveaway hosted by the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Marsh Plaza. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
Victory! Trevor Wright (SMG’15) (from left), Amy Gaines (COM’15), Sophie Spiers (CAS’15), Randi Fuchs (COM’15), Zach Wright (SAR’15), and Gio Perez (SMG’15) cheer on the Red Sox as they watch World Series game six at the GSU. The Red Sox beat the Cardinals 6-1, for the team’s eighth title win and the first at home since 1918. Photo by Cydney Scott
Jemma Douglas (COM’16) as a frightened Alice at a rehearsal for Alice in Wonderland, which BU Stage Troupe staged at the Agganis Arena Student Theater. Photo by Cydney Scott
As the sun begins to set on Marsh Plaza, Susan Jacob (CAS’14) can be seen at her favorite spot on campus. Photo by Cydney Scott
BU’s iconic statue of Harry Agganis (SED’54) gets a new look for a BUTV10 Inside Boston segment on the global charity Movember, which encourages men to grow a moustache as a fundraiser during November. Photo by Cydney Scott
Ann Howard Jones conducts the BU Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus, with soloist Lynn Eustis, in a concert of sacred choral works at Symphony Hall on November 18. Photo by Michael J. Lutch
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Among those at the November 20 candlelight gathering at Marsh Plaza in honor of people killed because of transgender hatred or prejudice are Victoria Dutcher-Brown (CAS’17) (from left), Swanson Ninan (CAS’15), and Kristen Redford (STH’15). Photo by Melissa Ostrow
The Inner Strength Gospel Choir, directed by Herbert S. Jones, gave its fall concert at Marsh Chapel on November 22. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova
CAS Professor David Roochnik lights a candle during the 34th annual lighting of the Hanukkah menorah, sponsored by BU’s Chabad Jewish Student Organization, in front of the GSU. Photo by Cydney Scott
The annual tree lighting event spreads holiday cheer, and with hot cocoa and cookies served, warms up a chilly December night. Photo by Cydney Scott
Flurries did not keep Laura Patek (SAR’15) (from left) Jessica Farley (SAR’15), Lauren Murphy (SAR’15), and Natalie Coviello (SAR’15) from trekking up Comm Ave. Photo by Cydney Scott
Scenes from the Louvre: Conducted by Fred Sienkiewicz (CFA’18), the Boston University All-Campus Orchestra and Concert Band performed Norman Dello Joio’s Emmy-winning piece at the Tsai Performance Center December 10. Photo by Cydney Scott
BU Athletics 17th Annual Holiday Reading Program: Tomas Weaver (SMG’15) (from left) and Peter Roberts (CAS’17) of men's crew read to Blackstone Elementary School kindergartners Joseph Marquez (from left), Ryan Tran, and Saahid Troncoso on December 12. More than 300 BU athletes read to about 700 students, each of whom was given a book by the University. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
Gabriella Carota (SMG'15) navigates through a mound of snow to head home to New Jersey for the holidays. Photo by Cydney Scott
Before we get too far into the new year, we thought we’d take one last look at the fall 2013 semester. Drawing on some of the memorable Close-Ups that ran between August and December, we’ve chosen images that capture many campus moments—both frivolous and serious.
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