#My100Days: Scuba Diving in Roatan
Rilie Curd (CGS’19) spent her gap semester taking a diving course with her sister in Roatan. Rilie’s advice: “Even if you don’t go abroad, I would recommend doing something that you haven’t done before because it is exciting to try new things.”
2018 Capstone Award Winners
On October 19, 2018, Boston University College of General Studies celebrated the outstanding students who received awards for the Capstone projects they completed last May. The Capstone award is given annually to the team of students who present the best overall Capstone paper and defense. It is the highest honor bestowed upon a College of General Studies student for an academic project.
CGS Professor Edits New Book on Motherhood
Associate Professor of Rhetoric Lynn O’Brien Hallstein has edited a new book, Mothering Rhetorics. It’s a collection of essays that examines the concept of motherhood through the rhetorics of reproduction, and reproducing rhetorics.
CGS Celebrates Capstone Turn-In and Recognizes Student Leaders
It’s a CGS tradition– the celebratory Capstone turn-in! Sophomore students officially turn in their Capstone projects, the final product of two years of interdisciplinary education, and CGS recognizes students who have excelled in academics and leadership.
The Chimaerid Publishes 2018 Edition of Literary Magazine
The Chimaerid showcases the many artistic talents of CGS students, including poetry, photography, artwork, and more.
BU Hub To Debut This Fall
The BU Hub, the first Boston University-wide general education program, will debut this fall with 400 different classes for undergraduates to choose from. All CGS required courses have been approved to fulfill BU Hub general education requirements.
Dickensian Office Artifacts With Dean McKnight
Upon walking into Dean Natalie McKnight’s office, the first thing people see is her collection of Charles Dickens memorabilia. In BU Today’s “Office Artifacts” feature, McKnight talks about her love for Dickens and some of the fun trinkets she has in celebration of him. McKnight was first introduced to the world of Charles Dickens when […]
Meet the Students of CGS: Mikayla Rumph
College of General Studies 2016 College of Arts and Sciences 2018 Major: Environmental Analysis and Policy major in the College of Arts and Sciences What is your most memorable CGS experience? I made a good group of friends through CGS. We became super close in London, and I still talk to them today. Another cool […]
All In The Family: A BU Hockey Legacy
For years, BU has created a pipeline of alumni who have gone on to become professional hockey players in the NHL. This year, things are a little special for some former players from the 1990s whose sons now play for their alma mater. For forward Ty Amonte (CGS’19), and forward Brady Tkachuk (CGS’19), hockey and […]
Jeff Manheimer (CGS’00, COM’02): From Boston University Graduate to Tech CEO
When he was struggling to find investors for his start-up, Jeff Manheimer (CGS’00, COM’02) lived in his mother’s basement. His persistence eventually paid off. With a partner in Jen O’Neal, a UC Berkeley graduate, Manheimer was able to create Tripping.com, the first truly comprehensive search engine for vacation rentals. After graduating from the College of […]