Category: Dean JCF’s Corner

University Health Initiatives and Resources

The following email was sent out to all members of the Boston University community on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services: Dear Members of our Boston University Community,  Welcome back to campus as we kick off another exciting academic year. At the […]

Safety Awareness For Everyone

The following email was sent out to all students on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from Dean Jason Campbell-Foster and Chief Safety, Security and Preparedness Officer Kelly Nee: Friends, We are writing to ask for about an hour of your time to review the new SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone) resource; an elective, online training module […]

The Dean’s Top Tips for a Fantastic Fall Semester

The following message was sent to all undergraduate students on Monday, September 11, 2023, from Dean Campbell-Foster: Friends, I love this time of year. After a few months of summer quiet along Comm Ave, the energy of the new semester brings electricity to the air. It’s a time of endless possibilities, hope and a chance […]

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 […]