Here it comes, parents . . . Thanksgiving break. Family, food, fun . . . and perhaps your BU student’s return home for the very first time. You’re excited. You have been waiting for a great chance to talk face to face with your freshman and to learn about their real experiences. And it may […]
Haitian; Old Southie; patrician; Iris; ties; Converses; hoodies; police; street sweepers; people from the restaurant; old bones getting up the stairs; canes; Pride; electric wheelchairs; Cambodian; Spanish; professors; Dominican; a hint of celebration; straight from Sunday school; bloggers; the troubled cat from around the way; some tears; and, no briefcases, bags, lunch pails, or backpacks. […]
Nuclear meltdown; solar flares; spiders; data science taking over the world; no separation of the virtual world in public spaces; roller coasters; privacy slain; sudden loud sounds; the formula for love posted on the Web; darkness; style no longer matters; slasher flicks; viral stuff; my online feed; screams; no substance in my politics; clowns. […]
Dear Friends, The City is abuzz with the merriment 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 others, but you should remain aware of your surroundings. We care about you and urge you to make plans to […]
I hope I could have a moment of your time — actually, an hour. This start of school to me was beauty — beauty in work, and conversations. I am full of gratitude for having shared so richly in it. These last five weeks have been full of happiness and productivity. I have been able […]
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Love it when I’m deep in conversation, and then again when I’m in an impressive debate. But I put on my best act when the conversation turns to the US support for Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, Palestinians, Intifadas, Zionism, Judaism, or just the Middle East. Mentioning any of these topics gets real, real […]
You brought energy to the campus and the celebratory confetti is still falling. It wasn’t the same without you. Nice work! You also brought your joy and an inspiring spirit to Commonwealth Avenue. We showed you off, now it’s time to show you around, and introduce you to the place – challenging academics; the cool […]
“Well, if one really wishes to know how justice is administered in a country, one does not question the policemen, the lawyers, the judges, or the protected members of the middle class. One goes to the unprotected — those, precisely, who need the law’s protection most! — and listens to their testimony. Ask any Mexican, […]
Have questions about your student’s time at Boston University? Don’t know who to ask? That is what Parents Program Radio is for! Parents Program radio is a monthly show hosted by Dean Elmore and Dean DeLuca. They touch upon relevant topics for your students. Is it summer? Let’s chat move-in! Midterms approaching? We’ll talk stress […]