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Back2BU

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: February 26

February 26, 2021

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Tropical Escape

February 25, 2021

Aerial view of the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019. On the field, there are triangle and rectangular groups of people dressed in red on the right side of the field, then groups of white chairs, and gray bleachers furthest left.

Commencement

In-Person Commencement for BU Class of 2021 Planned for May 16, unless City Requires Virtual Ceremony

February 25, 2021

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Books

Ibram Kendi Recruited 90 Writers to Tell a 400-year History of Black America, and now “Four Hundred Souls” is a Bestseller

February 25, 2021

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Things-To-Do

The Weekender: February 25 to 28

February 25, 2021

BU Today 02-25-2021

February 25, 2021

A photo of Walter Whyte and Jonas Harper standing next to one another, wearing masks, and each holding a basketball

Varsity Sports

From High School Teammates to Patriot League Champions

February 25, 2021

Photo of diversity advocate and organizer Malia Lazu in a white sleeveless blouse and pearls looking off to her left with her hands on her hips as she smiles wide. Behind her, a maroon wall and white window is seen.

Innovation

Changing the World through Power, Community, and Equity

February 25, 2021

Photo of Chui Ting Poon (SAR’24), in silhouette, reaching back with a badminton racket to hit a shuttle cock, at Fitrec as she plays badminton with her club team. Light pours in through the windows towards the back of the gym and shines on the floor. Someone in silhouette is also seen in the front foreground.

They’re Baaack

February 24, 2021

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Student Life

Students Gather Virtually to Share, Discuss How BU Handles Sexual Assault

February 24, 2021

A portrait photo of Katie Nelson in her BU basketball uniform. She is standing with one hand on her hip, and the other holding a basketball.

Varsity Sports

Women’s Basketball’s Katie Nelson on Team’s Historic Season

February 24, 2021

A photo of someone with gloved hands holding a vial that reads "COVID-19 Vaccine" and a needle. A patient is in the background wearing a mask and holding their sleeve up in preparation of receiving the vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccine

How to Fight Vaccine Misinformation

February 24, 2021

BU Today 02-24-2021

February 24, 2021

Food & Dining

Black-Owned Restaurants to Check Out in Boston

February 23, 2021

Black History Month

Nine Movies, Podcasts, and Books to Check Out for Black History Month and Beyond

February 23, 2021

Photo of Goldman School of Dental Medicine Dean Jeffrey Hutter presenting candidates during the 2015 Boston University Commencement at Nickerson Field on May 17, 2015. Hutter wears BU regalia, a red rob with purple stripes on the sleeve and down the front, and a black octagonal hat with a gold tassel. He stands at the mic as he speaks, other faculty are seen blurred behind him.

University News

Jeffrey Hutter, Dean of BU’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine, to Retire

February 23, 2021

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Safety

BUPD Investigating Thefts, Lewd Exposure at South Campus Dorms

February 23, 2021

BU Today 02-23-2021

February 23, 2021

Phot of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a purple suit, looking slightly to her left, and her husband Doug Emhoff, turned to the right, in a black p-coat and black leather gloves. Emhoff waves as the two arrive for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.

Voices & Opinion

POV: An Open Letter to Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman of the United States

February 23, 2021

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Public Health

How Long Will It Take You to Conceive after Stopping Birth Control?

February 23, 2021

How Long Will It Take You to Conceive after Stopping Birth Control?