Category: FYI Student Blog

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

What’s On Your Bucket List?

BU Today asked seniors what was on their bucket list prior to graduation. Here are some of their answers in video format. So here’s our question: go back to freshman year. What BU bucket list would you give to your freshman self? What BU bucket list would you give someone starting along Comm Ave this […]

Boston at Night: What Do You Want To See?

You can now take the Green Line past 1am on a weekend night. Did we ever think this day would come? What else would you like to see open late around Boston? How much does Boston’s tendency to close their restaurants, stores and such earlier than other major cities play into your decision to say […]

Welcome Back, Joshua DuBois!

Dean Elmore, the School of Theology, the Howard Thurman Center and others are excited to welcome back BU alumnus Joshua DuBois (CAS ’03) to Comm Ave. tonight. Join us as he includes us in a frank discussion about faith, poverty and what he learned during his time working for President Obama. We will also have […]

BU Today’s Marathon Resources

BU Today has put together a long list of Boston Marathon related resources for your assistance on Monday, April 21st. Marathon Security: What You Need To Know Marathon: Support for Those Who Need It You can read about BU students, staff, faculty and alumni and their involvement in the Marathon on BU Today as well.

A Memorandum from the Boston Police

The Boston Police have asked us to disseminate the following letter to students regarding Monday’s Boston Marathon. A Memorandum from Superintendent Bernard P. O’Rourke, Commander, Boston Police, Bureau of Field Services Dear Boston Area College and University Students, This Monday, April 21st, Boston will host the 118th running of the Boston Marathon. This event signals […]

Boston Marathon Reflections – Resources and Events

The Boston Marathon tragedy was a year ago this April 15th. The University has several events and counseling resources planned surrounding this date. Events On Sunday, April 13th, this year’s Boston Marathon runners will be blessed at the University’s Interdenominational Service at 11am at Marsh Chapel. On Monday, April 14th, Marsh Chapel will host a […]