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A Few Hours On and Around Comm Ave

You brought great energy to the campus and the celebratory confetti is still falling.  It wasn’t the same without you.  Nice work! You also brought your joy and an inspiring spirit to Commonwealth Avenue. We showed you off, now it’s time to show you around, and introduce you to the place – challenging academics; the […]

A Nice Start

First, we are challenged to rise above the narrow confines of our individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. The individual or nation that feels that it can live in isolation has allowed itself to sleep through a revolution. The geographical togetherness of the modern world makes our very existence dependent on co-existence. […]

Matriculation 2012

New students become official members of the Boston University community during their Matriculation ceremony, held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Agganis Arena.

C’mon Irene

I’m behind on answering e-mail. Here’s one I thought might be useful: From: Concerned Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 To: Dean of Students Subject: FYSOP Dear Dean Elmore, Are there any contingency plans parents of FYSOP students (and Warren Tower residents) need to be aware of in light of the inclement weather expected early next […]

Hurricane Irene Resources

Boston University is currently in the midst of planning for the arrival of Hurricane Irene this weekend. Though the forecast is not solidified, the odds are good that we will receive some sort of significant weather event. The University is encouraging students traveling for the FYSOP program to not travel through or try to beat […]

Summer Send Offs 2011

It’s summer time in Boston, and that means it is time for the annual Summer Send Off program for incoming students. Join us for some shindigs to celebrate your start at Boston University! There are several parties scheduled, and more being added every day. Check out the list and register!

There Will Be a Quiz

Yesterday, I was solicited by a few beautiful young people. Don’t worry, it was only for advice – they asked for a tip on how to be a better student. I decided to offer this video and one quick thought – improv everyday (Heads up: this video drops a few words that your folks and […]