The official student blog of the Boston University Dean of Students Office.
A few books I’m reading that I think might be relevant to my future Orientation, transition, and cocurricular musings: Our Higher Calling: Rebuilding the Partnership between America and Its Colleges and Universities | Holden Thorp and Buck Goldstein Syllabus | Lynda Barry Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World | Anand Giridharadas The […]
Need to talk? Want to meet a Dean? You’re in luck: Dean Elmore and his staff will be hosting open office hours twice a week every week. Members of the Dean of Students’ office staff (including Dean Elmore and several Assistant and Associate Deans) are available on Wednesdays from 1-4pm in the Dean of Students […]
The timbre of the times has many of us reflecting, talking, and acting (hopefully with each other). We are discussing elections; arguing about campus, national and global political climates; and, being publicly and collectively active around the issues for which we care. To encourage students, eligible to vote in American elections, to register to vote, […]
There have been many questions about parking on campus during Move-In Weekend, so we wanted to get the answers for you all in one place. Here are the details: Parking is always accommodated at no charge in all permit lots and garages to anyone referencing Move-in. Red Sox game parking will not affect Move-in as […]
(Looking for info on the 2019 Matriculation? Matriculation 2019 will take place on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 2pm. Look for more details for lineup times and what to wear here on August 1, 2019.) Matriculation celebrates new students joining the Boston University community. First-year students will participate in this long-standing school tradition. Matriculation begins […]
If you are currently on campus, it is important to take note of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement which begins this Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m, and will continue until August 11, 2018 at 5:00 a.m. This will affect all transportation through Commonwealth Avenue including, pedestrians, bikers, and commuters by car, bus, or […]
Please welcome the newest member of the Dean of Students’ office, Darcy Dubois! Dubois works in the Dean of Students Office as the Special Assistant to the Dean of Students. She previously worked for 10 years as the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life at Wheelock College. Now she has joined the […]
Are you interested in meeting with one of our Deans or office staff? Because of the high number of requests we receive from the entire University community, we have created an easy process to request a meeting. You may complete the form below to request a meeting. Alternatively, you may email us at dos@bu.edu or […]
As children, our parents and caretakers taught us many basic rules for communicating with other people. “Treat people how you want to be treated.”, and “Use your manners.”, are just two of many cliches that guide our behaviors as youth. We have carried these commands in our heads for years and have used them to […]
On three Mondays this summer, the Dean of Students office will be hosting a new conversation series called After Hours. This is a two-hour long event where you can come converse, eat, drink, and meet people. Come out to disconnect from technology and hear the views of others via face-to-face communication. Each event will have a […]