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BU Today 03-05-2021

March 5, 2021

Photo of a ‘Stop the Steal’ in early November 2020. A group of people stand with ‘don’t tread on me’ flags and American flags. In center foreground, a person in a camo baseball cap holds a sign with the words ‘Stop the Steal’.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Why Fake Conspiracies Persist, Regardless of the Evidence against Them

March 5, 2021

Photo of Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel, leads a morning prayer service Sunday morning at Marsh Plaza. He stands at the front of a group in winter coats and hats sitting in folding chairs, and wears a mask as he speak into the podium microphone.

Marsh Monthly Outdoor Service

March 4, 2021

A black and white portrait photograph of Dean David Chard

Education

A Vision for a More Equitable Future

March 4, 2021

BU Today 03-04-2021

March 4, 2021

The Boston University Terriers womens basketball team high-five in a pre-game huddle

Things-to-do

The Weekender: March 4 to 7

March 4, 2021

A photo of Logan Cockerill holding his hockey stick over his shoulders in the BU hockey dressing room

Varsity Sports

As Playoffs Loom, Men’s Hockey’s Logan Cockerill on What’s behind Team’s Success

March 4, 2021

New waste bins in student residences are part of the Zero Waste Plan

University News

A Bold New Plan to Reduce the University’s Waste

March 4, 2021

Kasim Cisse (CAS'23) wins the Men's High Jump with a jump of 6'7.75" during Boston University's track and field meet with Holy Cross on Sunday

High Jump Victory

March 3, 2021

Screenshot of a Cisco Video Meeting call taken on February 2 on a green background with a few floral designs, “It’s a Law” is written in cursive text at the bottom. Governor Baker is seen in a pullover calling in from what must be his home in the second tile from the top left.

Student Voices

POV: Governor Baker Signs Much Needed Campus Sexual Assault Bill

March 3, 2021

Photo of a teal mug resting on a wooden table next to MacBook with a blurred video call with more than a dozen participants on screen.

WORK CULTURE

Has 2020 Changed Workplace Culture for Good?

March 3, 2021

Photo of the students behind Migration Tales, from left, Jenna Hansen (CAS’23), Lara Werneck (CAS'23), Audrey Shen (Sargent’24), Iris Fitzsimmons Christensen (CGS’21, CAS’23), Lauren Mai (CAS’22), Safiya Umrani (CAS’23), and Auroramary Estaba (CAS’22). The group stands or sits at the end of a hallway with a window behind them; they all wear face masks and stylishly dressed, many in sweaters.

Journalism & Media

BU Students Launch Migration Tales, a Website Showcasing Immigrants’ Stories

March 3, 2021

BU Today 03-03-2021

March 3, 2021

Photo of three clear glass vials with silver covers and a syringe with the words “Johnson & Johnson” in red in the background.

Business & Health

When Competitors Collaborate, Who Wins? We All Do

March 2, 2021

Photo taken from across the Thames River of Big Ben with an ornate bridge on the right; the heads of people walking over the bridge are seen. In the river, a small red boat with people moves to the left; the sky is grayish and cloudy.

Study Abroad

BU CGS Boston-London Summer Program Canceled

March 2, 2021

Photo of Elise Morgan, a College of Engineering professor of mechanical engineering, in a red blouse sitting on a chair in a lab with a plastic model in her hands.

University News

Elise Morgan Named First Maysarah K. Sukkar Professor of Engineering Design & Innovation

March 2, 2021

BU Today 03-02-2021

March 2, 2021

Photo of Laith Hijazi (QST’23) with his lips pursed as he stretched back to throw a water polo ball to one of his teammates on his club team at FitRec January 21. A huge splash of water is seen to his right and behind him, and the red and white floating lane dividers of the pool are seen in the background.

Back in the Saddle (er, Water)

March 1, 2021

Photo of a small orchestra with student musicians rehearsing. In the bottom left corner, William Peltz-Smalley (CFA'22), who has brown, ear-length hair, is seen in focus with his bow balanced on his violin’s strings. In the background, other students with string instruments are blurred.

Giving

$1M Gift to BU Tanglewood Institute Will Boost Continuum of Music Education

March 1, 2021

Photo of student vlogger Amit Bhatia (Questrom'24) sitting on the steps of a staircase with a navy blue sweatshirt that says “Boston University” in red and white. He smiles and holds his face mask in his hands. A white video play button is overlaid.

Student Life

Want Some Tips on Managing Papers, Projects, Midterms? Our Student Vlogger Has It Covered

March 1, 2021

Want Some Tips on Managing Papers, Projects, Midterms? Our Student Vlogger Has It Covered