Category: Dean JCF’s Corner

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 […]

Join us for Senior Breakfast!

The following was sent out to all undergraduate seniors on Monday, April 22, from Dean Jason Campbell-Foster: Seniors,  By this time next month, you will be BU graduates. Before you submerge yourself completely in life after college, let’s first celebrate all your hard work and dedication during your time at BU.  I’d like to invite you […]

A Note to all Students in Residences

The following message was sent out to all students who reside in BU residences on Thursday, April 11, from Dean Campbell-Foster. Dear Residential Students: The Residence Life Union representing our 295 Resident Assistants (RAs), Graduate Resident Assistants (GRAs) and Graduate Housing Assistants (GHAs) has voted in favor of authorizing a strike, and we have been […]

BU Does the Marathon

The following was sent out to all undergraduate students on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from Dean Campbell-Foster. Dear Students,  Spanning 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to downtown Boston – the world’s oldest annual marathon – is a marquee of spring in our city. Shortly after this spectacle of human endurance passes through our backyard, we will […]

Spring Recess Memo

The following message was sent to all on-campus undergraduate residence students on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from Residence Life. Spring recess begins on Saturday, March 9, 2024, and ends on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Residences will remain open throughout the spring recess. You must register your spring recess plans with Residence Life using this survey […]