The official student blog of the Boston University Dean of Students Office.
We live our lives in public more and more. Most of us use many forms of social media every day that send rich information about us out to strangers. And strangers, for better and worse, seek lots of information about us without our specific assent. Every stroke of the key on our computers and mobile […]
On Sunday, Los Angeles and New England will battle in the largest championship game of the year. If you’re looking to watch and celebrate the Big Game (and/or its spectacular commercials) with friends, we have several options for you. As is BU tradition, our biggest viewing party will take place in Metcalf Ballroom in the […]
Join us on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 1pm for Boston University’s 47th Commemoration of alumnus Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our keynote speaker is U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, serving the 7th District of Massachusetts.Learn more about this year’s event on our MLK Commemoration page. Here are clips from this year’s event. The entire event […]
If you’ve been on the second floor of the GSU in the past month, you’ve probably noticed some construction taking place. The reason behind the tapes and drapes: two all-gender, single occupancy bathrooms, located in the Stone Lobby (second floor across from Metcalf Hall). These new additions, provide safe facilities for all students and campus […]
The Boston Police would like all students to review the following message regarding staying safe on Halloween. Dear Students, The Boston Police Department would like to remind and encourage everyone to celebrate Halloween responsibly. To ensure your safety and the safety of others this Halloween, we kindly ask you to familiarize yourself with the following […]
The following message from Kelly Nee, Chief of Police for the Boston University Police Department, and Kenneth Elmore, Associate Provost and Dean of Students, was sent to all students on Friday, October 26, 2018: Dear Friends, What a couple weeks in Boston! The wickedness of Halloween awaits us and the local baseball team is cause […]
This is a World Series that is right up BU’s alley! We know we have a lot of students who root for the home team, the Boston Red Sox, but we also have a ton of students from Southern California who love the Los Angeles Dodgers. Where can you get together with your friends and […]
Want to work for our office? We have positions available for the Spring 2019 semester! Join our team, which works both the Dean’s office and the GSU Operations desk. You will get to learn so much about BU and meet great people who can help you with your personal and professional goals. Learn more via […]
The Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is looking for BU undergraduates who are currently living with a mental health condition and are interested in receiving academic support. This is for a research study on building academic success for students living with mental health conditions. Study Description Purpose: to better understand how to promote academic […]
As you may have seen, the George Sherman Union (GSU) Information Desk is currently under construction. No need to worry – your friends that always lend you chargers, and find your lost items, will still be around to help out. For the next few weeks, the operations desk will be in the Stone Lobby which […]