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University News

Who Won BU Today’s Thor: Ragnarok Quiz?

November 3, 2017

11/4/1955 - Boston, Massachusetts Students listen to a band playing at the CLA Fall Ball on November 4, 1955. Photo by Boston University Photography

Throwback Thursday

November 2, 2017

Cyclists ride in designated bike lanes on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston

Comm Ave

Protected Bike Lanes Come to Comm Ave

November 2, 2017

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Public Policy

POV: Trump’s Opioid Efforts Don’t Go Far Enough

November 2, 2017

Lydia Barnett-Mulligan as Simone and Amanda Collins as Devon in the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre production of Elemeno Pea. Photo by Kalman Zabarsky

Relationships

Hard Truths Wash Up on the Vineyard

November 2, 2017

Name A Better Duo… I’ll wait.

November 2, 2017

You’ll find every major console from the Nintendo 64 to the present at Balance Patch, as well as high-performance gaming computers, all available to rent by the hour.

Charles River Campus

Nightlife: Balance Patch

November 2, 2017

When Andrew Hoang (ENG’18) realized he was unlikely to see the field for the BU men’s soccer team, he didn’t walk away. Instead, he used the sport and the lessons it taught him to propel himself to a prominent position in the locker room and on campus. Photo by Cydney Scott

Women's Sports

Men’s Soccer’s Andrew Hoang Turns Minor Role into Major Success

November 1, 2017

Jodi Cranston, Professor of Renaissance art at Boston University and founder of historical art research website mappingpaintings.org

Arts & Culture

Hidden Stories behind Art Masterpieces

November 1, 2017

The Boston University Police Department has issued the 2017 annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Photo by Cydney Scott

Boston

Better Reporting Seen Behind Sex Offense Numbers

November 1, 2017

10/30/17 -- Boston, Massachusetts "Reflections on Public Service: An Evening with Michael and Kitty Dukakis at the Mecalf Ballroom October 29, 2017. The former Massachusetts governor discussed public service and forecast the future of American politics while his wife Kitty (COM'82, SSW'96) talked about her experience and promotion of electro-convulsive therapy in treating depression. Photo by Cydney Scott

An Evening with Michael and Kitty Dukakis

November 1, 2017

Coach Bruce Lehane had great success with BU teams, but his advice about life off the track was even more important to many of his athletes. Photos courtesy of BU Athletics

Cross Country

Track and Field Coach Bruce Lehane Went the Distance for His Athletes

October 31, 2017

10/27/17 - Boston, Massachusetts A pumpkin is launched from the roof of the Metcalfe Science Center during the Annual Pumpkin Drop hosted by BU Physics Dept. on Friday, October 27, 2017. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

Pumpkin Drop

October 31, 2017

A panel of BU community experts will offer advice and information at the Wellness and Prevention Services annual Sex in the Dark event tonight. Students can submit their questions in advance anonymously. Photo by Frank Curran

Health & Medicine

Everything You Wanted to Know about Sex, but Were Afraid to Ask

October 30, 2017

(From left) Sixin Li (CAS ’20) and Zuan Zhang (CAS ’19) show off their traditional Peking opera masks they painted at a free event aimed at teaching students the symbolic meaning behind the colors in the traditional Chinese masks hosted at the School of Theology building Thursday afternoon Oct. 26. Photo by Sarah Silbiger (COM ’18) for Boston University Photography

Peking Mask Decorating

October 30, 2017

Ralph Groce, Everest Reinsurance Chief Information Officer

Alumni

Jump-start Your Job Search: Everest Reinsurance Chief Information Officer

October 30, 2017

With four goals and an assist so far this season, Shane Bowers (CGS’19) has proven to be an important addition to the Terriers.

Sports

Men’s Ice Hockey Hosts Reigning NCAA Champions Tonight

October 27, 2017

The Attachment of Luther’s 95 Theses painting by Julius Hubner, which depicts the opening salvo of the Protestant Reformation

Marsh Chapel

Marsh Chapel to Commemorate Protestantism’s Start

October 27, 2017

Olivia Williams (CFA, CAS 20) participates in an Introduction to Printmaking class on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography

Printmaking

October 27, 2017

Skull and Crossbones atop a gravestone at King's Chapel Burying Ground in Boston, MA

Holiday

Celebrating Halloween around Boston

October 27, 2017

Celebrating Halloween around Boston