A Look at Undergraduate Research: Victorian Feminism
This post is part of a series that profiles the faculty-undergraduate research partnerships offered through the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning. To learn more, please contact the Center at citl@bu.edu. Parallel to the United States, twentieth century Great Britain was marked with a series of women’s rights victories. But what preceding efforts, championed by those in the nineteenth century, set […]
Students and Families Gather for CGS Annual Tradition, Capstone Ceremony
On Friday evening, more than 40 CGS alumni who are current juniors, gathered in the Katzenberg Center with proud family members and reconnected with their sophomore CGS professors for the Capstone Awards Ceremony. A tradition running for almost 40 years—since 1977—the Capstone project challenges CGS sophomore students to create a practical, comprehensive solution to address […]
Contributions Beyond Research: One Undergraduate’s Role in Newly-Released Bikini-Ready Moms
Rhetoric Professor Lynn O-Brien Hallstein releases her new book, Bikini-Ready Moms, on September 1. As this key milestone approaches, Hallstein can’t help but reflect upon the hard work, effort and support that made the book possible. Undergraduate research assistant Allyson English (CGS 14, SAR 16) played a critical role in the writing process, not only conducting valuable research to inform […]
Week 5: Boston-London Program
The past two weeks have gone by in the blink of an eye over in London. Many students and professors are packing their bags to head back home today and tomorrow; with a few others extending their time in Europe to travel with friends or family. How can it be? The last experiential learning trip of the […]
Week 4: Boston-London Program
To supplement the plays, poetry, and art that students have been studying, week three ended with some students seeing The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare’s Globe, and others opting to check out the London sports scene by seeing some polo. After another few days back in the classroom for week four, everyone packed their bags to head to […]
Week 3: Boston-London Program
The six-week semester in London is nearly half-way done! This week, students went to the prehistoric site Stonehenge; Bath, where they visited the Roman Baths; and also went to the Warhorse Theatre. Check out the photos below, which are submitted by students in London.
Weeks 1 & 2: Boston-London Program
Scholars landed in London nearly two weeks ago and have been avidly exploring the city, studying hard, and adjusting to the London culture. Upon arrival on May 18, students embarked on a scenic walking tour of the city, and have been busy since visiting other historical sites as they delve into the interdisciplinary curriculum. Students […]
Sophomores Gather to Recognize Achievements and Turn in Capstone
Students and faculty on the CGS sophomore teams gathered on Friday to turn in the written portion of the Capstone project and recognize the hard work of classmates and notable accomplishments over the past two years. In addition to announcing the students with the top 10 GPAs, the following awards were given: Judson Rea Butler […]
From One Generation, to Another: Advice on Successful Student Group Leadership
As the 2014- 2015 academic year draws to a close, many student groups are transitioning leadership, inducting the next generation of executive boards and charging them to continue the legacy. While this is bittersweet for some and exciting for others, it’s the perfect time to reflect on this year’s accomplishments, and pass along wisdom for next year. […]
Personal Genome Project Asks Sophomores to Closely Examine Their Genetics
Eye color. Muscle performance. Height. We make note of these traits daily, yet don’t think about the underlying genes from which they stem. Unless of course, you’re a CGS sophomore taking biology with either Professor Andy Andres, Millard Baublitz or Peter Busher. Andres, Baublitz, and Busher, who all teach sophomore biology sections, collaborate during the genetics portion […]