#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.
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).
Meet the Students of CGS: Helping to Sustain Recovery
Almost one in five unemployed people use illicit drugs. But do people lose their jobs because they are addicted to drugs, or do they become addicted to drugs when they face the stress of unemployment? The evidence suggests unemployment is a risk factor for drug abuse, so workforce development is a key part of helping […]
CGS Students, Alumni Recognized in Annual Rhettys Awards
Each year, Boston University recognizes the leadership and achievements of student athletes at the Rhettys Awards, when BU Athletics commends students for athletics, academics, and community service. This year, CGS alumni took home the top awards for male and female athletes.
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.
Meet the Students of CGS: Nidhi Bhagat
In an interview with CGS, Nidhi Bhagat (CGS’17, SAR’19) talks about living in London, traveling abroad in Peru, her dream job, and volunteer activities at Boston University.
A Look at Undergraduate Research: Women Writers, Food, and Wartime
When a computer engineering student and an English major help a rhetoric professor with a book about British women writers and food, you’re seeing the interdisciplinary synergy of undergraduate research in action.
Meet the Students of CGS: Conor Rault
Conor Rault (CGS’15, CAS’17) packed a lot into his time at Boston University. He was involved in Club Giive and participated in the CGS Fall Study Abroad Program in London. He served as a Dean’s Host, an Orientation Student Advisor, and as the Summer Orientation Intern for CGS. He also participated in the First-Year Student Outreach Project and Alternative Service Break.