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BU Today 06-01-2021

June 1, 2021

Photo of an older person who is slightly balding and has white hair walking down a street with large white stripes painted on it. One of the stripes at the top reads “Retirement.” The man, seen from above and behind, wears a vest and flannel and carriers a bag over his shoulder.

University News

BU Restarting Retirement Plan Contributions—with One Adjustment

May 28, 2021

Part of Greenwood District burned in Race Riots, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, June 1921

History

On Centennial of Tulsa Race Massacre, Lessons for Our Own Racial Reckoning

May 28, 2021

BU Today 05-28-2021

May 28, 2021

Photo of small American flags planted in the ground around Boston Common, a tall, column like statue is seen in the background as well as trees.

Things-to-do

What’s Going On around Boston Memorial Day Weekend

May 28, 2021

Books

The Story behind Regina Hansen’s YA Novel The Coming Storm

May 28, 2021

Photo of strength and conditioning coaches Massimo Gioffre, Sam Greenfield, Chris Fucillo and Claire Sporer play a game of spike ball on Nickerson field on May 13, 2021. Claire, who wears a red shirt and shorts, reaches up to spike the ball to her partner. The others wear BU athletics gear, like sweatshirts, t-shirts and shorts with the BU logos.

Spikeball on Nickerson

May 27, 2021

A photo of Soundsuit by Nick Cave

Things-to-do

To Do Today: ICA Free Thursday Nights

May 27, 2021

Closeup photo of a black and orange deer tick on a blade of green grass.

Infectious Diseases

It’s Lyme Disease Season. Here’s What You Need to Know

May 27, 2021

BU Today 05-27-2021

May 27, 2021

A collage of the books mentioned in this article

Books

Putting Together Your Summer Reading List? Check Out Our Recommendations

May 27, 2021

BU Today 05-26-2021

May 26, 2021

A portrait photo of Gerry Fine next to some blueprints

University News

Gerry Fine Retiring after Years of Teaching, and Promoting, Innovation at BU

May 26, 2021

A photo of Honey Locusts

In the City

To Do Today: Free Art Exhibition on Newbury Street

May 26, 2021

Photo of protestors holding signs during an AAPI Rally Against Hate in Flushing, Queens on March 27,2021. The group of young people, most of them masked, hold signs that say “US Govt & Media STOP China Bashing, party of socialism and liberation,” “Dump Asian Hate!” “Respect the Asian Community,” “Stop Asian Hate! Stop White Supremacy! Stop Western Imperialism”

Voices & Opinion

POV: What We Need to Do to End Anti-Asian Racism

May 25, 2021

Accolades

BU Ranked the Nation’s 17th Best Private University, 20th of Doctoral Universities, QS Says

May 25, 2021

BU Today 05-25-2021

May 25, 2021

Photo of a cement building column that has the words "No means no" written in green chalk on it. A no smoking sign hangs above. In the background, a person in a red winter jacket, backpack, and bag in their hand walks down the sidewalk.

University News

Answering Students’ Concerns, Provost Pledges New Commitments on Sexual Assault Cases

May 24, 2021

A photo of people working out at Seaport Sweat

Things-To-Do

To Do Today: Seaport Sweat

May 24, 2021

BU Today 05-24-2021

May 24, 2021