Category: Dean JCF’s Corner

May Closing Information 2025

The following memos were sent out by Residence Life on Thursday, April 17, 2025, to all undergraduates who reside on-campus, about May closings. Please refer to the memo that corresponds with your style of residence. Dorm Memo Dear Resident Student: Residence Life would like to remind you of the following important dates and information regarding […]

Senior Breakfast 2025

The following was sent to the undergraduate Class of 2025 on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from Dean Jason Campbell-Foster: Seniors, In a few short weeks, you’ll officially be Boston University graduates – let that sink in for a second! Before you cross that stage and step on the seal, there is another tradition you must […]

Marathon Monday

The following was sent to all students on Friday, April 18, 2025 from Dean Jason Campbell-Foster Terriers, For 129 years, our city has come alive to celebrate the feat of human perseverance and spirit that the Boston marathon represents. Weaving right through our backyard, the marathon is a time to kick back with friends before […]

Shamrock and Roll

The following message was sent to all students on Friday, March 14, 2025. On St. Paddy’s, the city’s a blast, But don’t let your night end too fast. Watch out for the street, Keep both shoes on your feet, And get home with yourself intact! Dear Students,   Our city breaks its long winter hibernation this […]

Student Commencement Speaker 2025

The following message was sent to undergraduate seniors on Friday, February 28, 2025, from Dean Jason Campbell-Foster. To the Class of 2025:  The big day is only a few months away, so it’s time for us to select the 2025 Student Commencement Speaker! If you are a graduating senior and are interested in sharing a […]

Winter Intersession Closing Memos 2024

The following memos were sent out by Residence Life on Monday, December 9, 2024, to all undergraduates who reside on-campus, about winter intersession closings. Please refer to the memo that corresponds with your style of residence. Dorm memo Apartment memo Hyatt memo Dorm Memo Dormitory-style residences will close for Winter intersession promptly at 12 noon, […]

Halloween Weekend

The following was sent to all students on Friday, October 25, 2024 from Dean Jason Campbell-Foster Double, double toil and trouble; Campus brews and kickbacks bubble. Costumed students fill the streets, Chasing thrills and midnight treats.  Though the night is full of fun and delight, Keep your safety in sight, With your pals by your […]

Resources for staying healthy and keeping safe

The following was sent to all students on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from Dean Jason Campbell-Foster, Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services, and Kelly Nee, Chief Safety Officer, of Security & Preparedness. Terriers,  Thank you for bringing the electricity back with you from summer break! Campus is […]

Message to All Students in Residences

The following message was sent out to all students who reside in BU residences on Saturday, August 31, from Dean Campbell-Foster Dear Residential Students: The Residence Life Union representing our 300 Resident Assistants (RAs), Graduate Resident Assistants (GRAs) and Graduate Housing Assistants (GHAs) voted in favor of authorizing a strike that began today, August 31. This […]

What to Know for Commencement 2024

The following was sent out to all students in the Class of 2024 on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from Dean Jason Campbell-Foster. Dear Graduating Students, As we look ahead to Sunday’s All-University Commencement – the celebration of your academic achievements and personal growth amid unprecedented challenges – I share your feelings of excitement, nostalgia, and […]