Category: FYI Student Blog

The official student blog of the Boston University Dean of Students Office.

Student Spotlight; Kristina Shah, CAS ’17

by Elizabeth Wong, CGS ’18 Meet Kristina Shah! Kristina is a sophomore in CAS majoring in Behavior Biology. Kristina’s favorite thing about BU, being a Pre-Med student, is that it is in the ​mecca of great hospitals and research facilities. Boston struck the perfect balance ​of distance and comfort from her small town home in […]

Student Spotlight: Andrew Hoang, ENG ’18

by Elizabeth Wong, CGS ’18 Meet Andrew! Andrew is a Freshman in ENG majoring in Computer Engineering. Coming from nearby the suburban town of Acton, MA, Andrew loves the city environment Boston provides. Andrew plays for the BU Men’s Soccer team, where things are extremely exciting. This past fall, a fellow teammate of his went […]

Student Spotlight: Haley Manin, CFA/COM’ 18

by Elizabeth Wong, CGS ’18 Meet Haley Manin! Haley is a freshman dual majoring in CFA – Graphic Design and COM – Advertising. Her passion for art flourished in high school where she studied mainly 2D media including charcoal, oil painting, as well as sculpting, and more. Through advertising, she wants to pursue a profession […]

Tuesday Afternoon Blizzard Update

Snow, snow and more snow! The snow isn’t expected to end until between 4 am and 7 am on Wednesday, and the wind is going to be vicious through the night. (More reason to just stay indoors.) We’ll make a decision early Tuesday evening about Wednesday’s schedule. We’re waiting for additional information from city and […]

The Other America: Live Stream

Unable to join us on Monday for The Other America: On the Occasion of the National Celebration of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? You can watch it live thanks to BU Productions and UStream. Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream  

Current Events – Chances for Gathering and Discussion

Events continue at Boston University and the Boston community to gather and discuss both the Ferguson and Eric Garner decisions. We are providing this list at the request of many students, and will add to it as we find out about more events. If your department or group is holding an event surrounding the decisions, […]

Reflect and Discuss on Ferguson, MO

In the light of expected announcements in Ferguson, MO this week, we wanted to make you aware of a few events taking place this week that are open for reflection, discussion and support if you are looking for it. – Marsh Chapel and Umoja are hosting a Candlelight Vigil in response to the Ferguson Grand […]