Category: Dean JCF’s Corner

Matriculation 2023 Information

The following message was sent to all incoming first year students on Tuesday, July 25 from Dean Campbell-Foster: Welcome to the Boston University Community! Your new beginning is cause for you, your family, friends, and all of us in this University community to celebrate. Your journey through this vibrant, academic community will begin with the […]

It’s about that time…so celebrate (and be on time)

The following message was sent to all seniors on Monday, May 15, 2023, from Dean Campbell-Foster.  Seniors, What time should you be at Commencement? Yes, it’s 12:15 pm on Sunday, May 21, to line up with your school or college. If you remember one thing from this message, remember that… or this…or this: (A Commencement […]

BU Does the Marathon

The following message was sent to all students on Friday, April 14, 2023,  from Dean Campbell-Foster.  Friends, The Boston Marathon is the oldest annual marathon, a global spectacle, and a feat of human perseverance and spirit. It spans 26.2 miles, with spectators weaving an electric, enthusiastic path from Hopkinton to downtown Boston. The marathon is […]

The Power of 15 Minutes

The following message was sent to all students on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from Dean Campbell-Foster.  Friends, Fifteen minutes can make all the difference in the world, can’t it? (I should know: I slept fifteen blissful, extra minutes this morning). While standing waiting for my Saxbys, I found fifteen minutes to think. I took out […]

Spring 2023 COVID-19 Transitions

The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Please note the content on these pages and files is no longer being updated and may be out of date. Dear Members of […]

MyBU Student Portal Launch in March

The following message was sent on Wednesday, March 1, to all students from Dean Campbell-Foster.  Terriers, You asked, we answered. Created from the feedback and design suggestions from our student testers, the MyBU Student Portal will go live in March as the new “front door” to Student Link. MyBU is a modern and user-friendly platform […]

Message of Support for Students

The following was sent to all Boston University students on Friday, February 17, 2023, from Jason Campbell-Foster, EdD, Interim Dean of Students and Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Boston University Students: We write today, in the aftermath of the tragedy that occurred on the Charles […]

January Public Health Reminders

The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Please note the content on these pages and files is no longer being updated and may be out of date. Dear Members of […]

Halloween Weekend

The following message was sent to all students on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from Jason Campbell-Foster, EdD, Interim Associate Provost and Dean of Students, Kelly Nee, BUPD Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety, & Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer & Executive Director of Student Health Services  Friends,    Hocus Pocus 2 is streaming, […]