Hallstein Edits Special Issue of Women’s Studies in Communication
D. Lynn O’Brien Hallstein, associate professor of rhetoric at BU College of General Studies, has edited a special issue of Women’s Studies in Communication, a journal that provides a feminist forum for diverse research, reviews, and commentary addressing the relationships between communication and gender. Due to her expertise in the rhetoric around motherhood and mothering–in particular, […]
CGS Alum Doyle Somerby Is Finishing Hockey Career In Style
CGS alumnus and current Men’s Hockey Team Captain Doyle Somerby (CGS’15, COM’17), is riding a college-career high while guiding the Terriers to a 20-9-3 record so far this season. Somerby always had a passion for the game, growing up in a hockey-centric family. “I was born into a hockey family. My dad coached youth levels and middle […]
Jim Manganiello (CGS’66)—Using Art and Depth Psychotherapy to Unlock the Creative Mind
As a psychologist, Jim Manganiello (CGS’66, CAS’68, SED’74) believes the scientific method has its limits in helping people to live whole and healthy lives. He argues that people also need art, creativity and imagination to find their true selves—and that journey is the focus of his recent collaboration with internationally renowned artist, Frank Arnold. Manganiello […]
Q&A with Megan Sullivan: New Children’s Book on Parental Incarceration
Associate Dean Megan Sullivan has published a children’s book on parental incarceration: Clarissa’s Disappointment: And Resources for Families, Teachers and Counselors of Children of Incarcerated Parents. Drawing from the research she did for Parental Incarceration: Personal Accounts and Developmental Impact (co-edited with Denise Johnston and published by Routledge in 2016), Sullivan has written a book that highlights a child’s […]
A Look at Undergraduate Research: The Historic 1967 Pennant Win
This post is part of a series that profiles the faculty-undergraduate research partnerships offered to CGS students. In the 1967 baseball season, the Boston Red Sox bounced back from a ninth place finish the year before to win the American League pennant. The year was a turning point in Red Sox history—their first pennant since […]
CGS Student’s Key Chains Land on Oprah’s Favorite Things
For the second year in a row, Emma Johnson’s (CGS’17) cute handmade key chains have landed a coveted spot on Oprah’s Favorite Things list. The accessories—coming in bright emoji, tassel and faux-fur designs—were dubbed a “cheap and cheery” find on this year’s list, with the added “fringe benefit” that Johnson herself is an intern at […]
CGS Professors Present at ALSCW Conference
Three College of General Studies professors made their way to Washington, DC for the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers conference, which was held from October 27th – 30th at the Catholic University of America. The organization helps ensure that literature thrives in scholarly and creative environments. The conference features panels and seminars with […]
Sam Hammer’s Fulbright Journey Goes to Unexpected Places
When Sam Hammer went to Sri Lanka to do research for his Fulbright scholarship, his work took a surprising turn. Hammer and CGS professor Meg Tyler were one of 800 faculty nationwide to receive the coveted Fulbright award, which sponsors U.S. and foreign participants for international educational exchanges across disciplines. A cultural landscape ecologist and […]
CGS Alum Brendan Fletcher Makes it to Semifinals on The Voice
CGS alumnus Brendan Fletcher (CGS’10, COM’12) made it to the top eight finalists on NBC’s hit show, The Voice, this season before being eliminated from the competition this week. Fletcher always had a passion for music but initially decided to pursue a career in screenwriting and graduated from BU with a film and television degree. He […]
Alum Pitches Fashion Startup on Project Runway
Alexandra Shadrow (CGS’12, COM’15) launched her fashion business, UNItiques, while a BU student and recently pitched her idea on Project Runway: Fashion Startup. This show gives up-and-coming fashion and beauty entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their businesses to investors. Shadrow appeared on the November 3 episode of the series. Four years ago, Shadrow wanted to […]