The following message from Dean Elmore and Chief Tom Robbins was sent to all undergraduate students on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Dear Friends, The City is abuzz with the gaiety of Halloween. As you plan your evenings, keep in mind that large public celebrations are commonplace. It’s fun to jump around, chant, dance, and sing with […]
Sandy Karp just took part in the London portion of the CGS January Program and wanted to share her honest thoughts and views about with students and parents alike. Thank you for sharing this with us, Sandy! ********* by Sandy Karp, CGS’16 Now that I finished the London portion of the CGS program, I am […]
Okay, I get it! Right now, to you, participating in an annual matriculation ceremony in the midst of your hectic days of setting up your room, finding class locations, and just hanging might appear insignificant to your individual well-being and fulfillment. But now, Matriculation – like community – is a crucial, inconvenient, and worthwhile activity. […]
by Robin (Parents Leadership Council Member) and Sam Karp (Questrom ’16) Summer can be a difficult time for students to readjust to living at home. Below is a letter my son wrote to me this week opening a dialogue about expectations for our short summer together. Encourage your student to have similar conversations when they […]
Wednesday’s Parents Program Radio features College CFO, the Center for Career Development, and Commencement information! It’ll be live at 4pm on UStream or available later Wednesday on SoundCloud, UStream archive and YouTube.
Boston University is one of several colleges and universities taking part in First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative encouraging college access and attendance on May 1st. Here is Dean Elmore’s reflection about what choosing higher education meant to him. I understand how human beings can disappear but still be flesh and blood. It shouldn’t […]
You don’t be afraid. I said it was intended that you should perish, in the ghetto, perish by never being allowed to go beyond and behind the white man’s definition, by never being allowed to spell your proper name. You have, and many of us have, defeated this intention and by a terrible law, a […]
Boston winters are long. Spring break comes at a time in early March when everyone has had enough and is eager to get out of town . . . for anywhere. Getaways during break are anticipated, planned, and fine-tuned during February and sometimes mom’s home cooking even wins out over exotic locales or community service. […]
We have launch a survey of students to answer the following questions: How often does sexual violence happen on campus? When it does happen, what are the consequences and to whom do students turn for help and support? What do students know about sexual violence and the resources available to prevent, counsel, and support those who […]
Props to Professor Jack Beerman for opening his classes on police misconduct and race. He scored a larger space and invites you in to the classroom. Check out his note to me: These are the classes on race . . . All students are welcome, although some of it will be a bit technical for […]