A Look at Undergraduate Research: The Robot Revolution
College of General Studies Lecturer Joelle Renstrom is writing a new book about robotics and artificial intelligence. With the assistance of undergraduate researcher Sofia Zalaquett (CGS’19, CAS’21), Renstrom is diving into topics such as technological unemployment, love and sex with robots, artist robots, and the always-intriguing question of robot consciousness.
Stanley P. Stone Distinguished Lecture: Peter Shankman (CGS’92, COM’94)
Peter Shankman (CGS’92, COM’94) is a five-time bestselling author, a CEO, an entrepreneur, and a person who’s learned to harness the power of a brain that works “faster than normal.” At the Stanley P. Stone Distinguished Lecture series, Shankman spoke to the audience about how neuroatypical people can take what makes them different and use it as a strength.
From Cinderella to Kafka: The Scholarly Musings of Sidney Fein
The character of Sidney Fein came to Professor of Humanities Robert Wexelblatt after he read a book of French critical theory that left him with “an impression of parasitism and arrogance” on the part of the scholars. He processed his reaction in the form of a satirical essay evaluating the career of a fictional thinker, writer, and teacher: Sidney Fein.
Gary Kraut (CGS’64, COM’66): Giving to Transformative Teaching
When Gary Kraut (CGS’64, COM ‘66) arrived at Boston University, he didn’t love school and didn’t have any role models of people in college. He would go on to travel across the world, found the investor relations firm G.A. Kraut Company Inc., and build a lifelong love of arts and the humanities. Looking back, he says CGS was a bridge to where he started and where he is today.
CGS Alums’ Film Set for October Release Date
Mark DiCristofaro (CGS’06, COM’08) is the producer of a film, Brampton’s Own, that will premiere in theaters on October 19. Directed and written by Michael Doneger and starring Alex Russell (S.W.A.T.) and Rose McIver (iZombie), the film tells the story of a retired athlete trying to find his place: A struggling minor league baseball player retires and woefully returns […]
A Look at Undergraduate Research: A Philosopher-Director from Hollywood’s Golden Age
King Vidor directed some of the boundary-breaking films of the Golden Age of Hollywood. College of General Studies Associate Professor of Humanities Kevin Stoehr is writing a book on King Vidor with some research assistance from Luke Bonzani (CGS’18, COM’20, CAS’20).
Courses and Assignments in London
During the semester in London, students in the Boston-London program take in a broad view of literature, history, and rhetoric–from the industrial revolution right up through the digital revolution. Classes explore art and literature, politics, economies, social change, and rhetorical practice.
Advising in the Boston-London Program
Academic advisors partner with College of General Studies students throughout their four years. That doesn’t end when first-year students go to London for their summer semester! CGS academic advisors are in London for part of each summer session so students have them as a resource.
Exploring the Culture, Landmarks and Sights of London
The London semester is packed with assignments and classes, but there’s still time for the activities that make study abroad so enriching– exploring the culture and customs of another country. Some of the London semester excursions are required and built right into the curriculum but students also have a packed calendar of social programming to choose from.
Bulletin of Marine Science Shares Research From Lobster Conference
The Bulletin of Marine Science has devoted its July 2018 issue to the research presented at an international conference on lobster biology and management. The conference was co-organized by College of General Studies Senior Lecturer Kari Lavalli.