Studying Climate Change, One Tree at a Time
“As the new generation, we definitely know the effects of global climate change, and we know it’s an issue,” Eliandro Tavares (CGS’16, CAS’18) says. Eliandro is a part of the climate research team lead by Michael Dietze, a CAS associate professor of earth and environment at BU. During the summer, Eliandro, Dietze and other researchers […]
Six New Members Appointed on BU’s Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees at Boston University has welcomed six new members. Members joining the board include: William Bloom (CGS’82, Questrom ’84), an ex officio trustee at the Board of Overseers, and Ahmass Fakahany (Questrom’79), also a former member of the Board of Overseers. Kenneth Z. Slater, principal of an asset firm, and Malek Sukkar […]
Tyler Ellis: Doing It Her Way
Tyler Alexandra Ellis (CGS’05, COM’07) designs gorgeous, high-end bags for women—exotic luxury leather purses hand-made in Italy and sold around the world. Building a business in fashion takes energy and confidence—both of which Ellis fostered at Boston University. At BU, Ellis entered and loved the College of General Studies, soaked up the college’s programs, and […]
Dean McKnight Presents at the Dickens Society Annual Symposium
Natalie McKnight, dean and professor of humanities at Boston University College of General Studies, recently gave a panel presentation at the Dickens Society 21st Annual Symposium: Adapting Dickens. Held from July 11-13 in Reykjavik, Iceland, the conference featured scholars from around the world discussing the rich and varied adaptations of Charles Dickens’ novels. The presentations […]
Meet the Students of CGS: A Day in the Life of a Superior Court Intern
Each summer, College of General Studies students continue their learning by pursuing opportunities that stretch their skills and help them apply their education to real-world experiences. This series gives a glimpse into the summer jobs, fellowships, and internships of CGS students. Briana Lynam (CGS’16, CAS’18) is pursuing a major in political science with a minor […]
Megan Sullivan Completes Leadership Training at 2016 HERS Denver Summer Institute
Megan Sullivan, associate dean for faculty research and development and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning, joined other leaders in higher education for the 2016 Higher Education Resource Services Denver Summer Institute. Along with 62 women leaders from across the United States, Sullivan completed the intensive, 12-day leadership development curriculum that HERS […]
Meet the Students of CGS: A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur
Each summer, College of General Studies students continue their learning by pursuing opportunities that stretch their skills and help them apply their education to real-world experiences. This series gives a glimpse into the summer jobs, fellowships, and internships of CGS students. Jordan Gutt (CGS’17) talks about his summer venture launching and marketing a new app. You’ve […]
Mark DiCristofaro (CGS’06, COM’08) to produce MTV pilot
Deadline has announced that MTV is developing a drama pilot based on The Escort, a 2015 feature film produced by Mark DiCristofaro (CGS’06, COM’08), Blake Goza, and the film’s star, Michael Doneger. All three will be executive producers on the TV project. The film focuses on the relationship of a writer (Michael Doneger) penning an article and an […]
Meet the Students of CGS: A Day in the Life of a High School Football Coach
Each summer, College of General Studies students continue their learning by pursuing opportunities that stretch their skills and help them apply their education to real-world experiences. This series gives a glimpse into the summer jobs, fellowships, and internships of CGS students. Mitchell McLeod (CGS’17, COM’19) talks about his summer job as a coach for the Nathan Hale High School […]
Meet the Students of CGS: A Day in the Life of an Atlantis Fellow
Each summer, College of General Studies students continue their learning by pursuing opportunities that stretch their skills and help them apply their education to real-world experiences. This series gives a glimpse into the summer jobs, fellowships, and internships of CGS students. In this installment, Jake Goldstein (CGS’16, SAR’18) talks about life as an Atlantis Fellow with the […]