Collegian Summer 2011

Summer 2011

Feature Stories

Jim Wilcox Retires after 43 YearsWell-loved professor made an impression on thousands of students—including Howard Stern (CGS’74, COM’76).
Celluloid Dogs CGS students clean up at the Redstone Film Festival, Boston University’s answer to the Oscars.
Ask the Expert How can I nail a job interview? Yawn in the elevator—it’ll relax you, says recruiter Naomi Kaplan (CGS’96, CAS’97), who offers this and other great tips.

News Briefs	Class Notes
When the Red Sox Ruled Professor Tom Whalen discusses his new book about the early days of the Boston Sox.video	Greg White (CGS’04, COM’06) is working as a staff writer for Comedy Central’s Ugly Americans.Read all Class Notes
CGS Holds Annual Stone “Lecture” Instead of a traditional speaker, students were treated to a tour of the new wing of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.video
A Long Career in Short Fiction Enjoy Professor Robert Wexelblatt’s latest prose and learn where he finds ideas for so many stories.
Literary Mag Highlights Students’ Many Talents The 2011 issue of The Chimaerid includes photography, painting, poetry, and more.

From the BU Community

Filmmaker to Beer Brewerfrom Bostonia One-time aspiring filmmaker Garrett Oliver (CGS’81, COM’82) is now a leader in the beer world.video

The Hand Behind Our Friendshipfrom BU Today Graduating seniors Allison Cohen (CGS’09, Questrom’11) and Jennifer Bernard (CGS’09, COM’11) talk about a mistake that made them close friends.video

There’s Nothing Like Itfrom BU Today Graduating senior John Holland (CGS’09, COM’11) discusses the thrill of playing Terrier basketball.video

BU Welcomes New Trustees, Overseersfrom BU Today Shamim Dahod (CGS’76, CAS’78, MED’87) now serves as chair of the Board of Overseers.

CGS Alumna Killed on Charity Bike Ridefrom BU Today Christina Genco (CGS’08, SHA’10) was a passionate biker and volunteer.

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Upcoming Alumni Events
Biotech Networking Reception in Washington, D.C. June 28 Connect with BU alumni and friends involved in the fast-growing biotechnology industry. Alumni Day at Tanglewood August 13 Join fellow BU alumni for our annual day of classical music in the Berkshires. See a full list of BU alumni events.

Upcoming Alumni Events

Biotech Networking Reception in Washington, D.C. June 28 Connect with BU alumni and friends involved in the fast-growing biotechnology industry.

Alumni Day at Tanglewood August 13 Join fellow BU alumni for our annual day of classical music in the Berkshires.

See a full list of BU alumni events.