Points of Departure: Up the Hill
In France, of course. Pragya Kalla, Leona Al Sayah, and Mariam Maloyan talk about their bond that began abroad.
Category: Dean JCF’s Corner
Advice for the Class of 2014: “Find Love and Laughter”
In the spirit of the time, a few words of unsolicited advice that work well for Terriers — old and new. Thanks Devin! I’ll add my two cents (and more unsolicited words). We need you to tell your stories of how you came and stay alive: have something to say; keep your perspective eloquent; refine […]
A Brief Message On Kevin Lee
I am deeply saddened by reports that Kevin Lee, a sophomore in the College of Engineering, passed away this morning in his residence hall room. Our love goes out to his family, friends, classmates and those who knew him. You can learn more about Kevin and what we know on BU Today. Given the time […]
Everything is on The One: Ode to the Funky Drummer
This afternoon Professor Victor Coelho and I are hitting WTBU’s Ke-mo-sah-bee to talk about Funk. I peeped a mothership connection on campus in, of all things, a course! And, in a University! So, to get the discussion going for the first day of school and to avoid coming in unprepared, I’ve got one question: if […]
A Discussion on Race
Strange to see a message from my younger self: I have tried – for a long time – to stay out of the conversations on races. Time is up! I’m starting it in a BU Today POV piece in their March 27th edition (let’s hope I’ve got the courage to finish). Do me a solid […]
POV: Dean Elmore on MLK and 50th Anniversary of March on Washington
In August, Dean Elmore wrote a POV for BU Today on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. You can read it on BU Today. Watch BU Today for more upcoming POV pieces from Dean Elmore.
Mid-Semester Catch-Up
Midway through the break, here in sunny Boston I hear rumors of a thing called Spring. We’re getting teased aplenty. Winter just will not let go. Thought I’d share my mid-semester mind binge: Lost in a symptom: The Nation on marijuana reform blog post from David Simon’s The Audacity of Despair Taking a look at […]
The Joy is in the Conversation
Is student affairs now about a steady, slow professional control or are those professionals primed for substantial change? Birth of the Cool – kind of change or change as fast as an old soul ballad? Will we – the student experience profession-types – still be here? Necessary? If not, who? What? We’ve assembled a group […]
Confab 14: Your Passion and Your Job: Will It Be Gone Soon? Student Affairs is So Last Century
Let’s go there. Here’s a draft of the question? Is _______________ Student Affairs too narrowly focused on ___________ and cut off from ________________ colleges and universities? Discuss! Morning java. Wireless. Comfy spots to sit. Something to nosh. A drink later on. War stories. Laughter. Plenty to talk about. Lots to catch-up on. A smirky […]
A Reflection for the National King Day Holiday
January 20, 2014 2pm Boston University ‘s Metcalf Ballroom at 775 Commonwealth Avenue Something In the Way of Things (In Town) – The Roots Featuring Amiri Baraka Ain’t gonna let nobody turn me ‘round – Boston University Inner Strength Gospel Choir Welcome and Acknowledgments – Kenneth Elmore, Boston University Dean of Students I’ve got […]