Blackhawks and Bruins more brothers than rivals?
In light of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Tribune took a look at the relationship and history between the cities these two teams call home. For expertise in comparing these two urban areas, the Tribune turned to The Urbanologist, MET Adjunct... More
Honoring Excellence
Nu Mu, Boston University’s chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma’s National Criminal Justice Honor Society, has launched its website.
Culture and Cuisine: Quebec
Featured Gastronomy Elective— Fall 2013 Online or Blended, with Travel to Québec Moving beyond the stereotypes of poutine and maple syrup, this course will explore the rich contemporary and historical foodscapes of Québec. The cuisine of this predominantly French-speaking area of Canada reflects the lasting legacies of French, British, and a variety of... More
2013 Metropolitan College Commencement Address by Douglas Chamberlain
Douglas Chamberlain (MET’74, GSM’76) President and Chief Executive Officer of Appleton Partners Founder, Appleton and Cambridge Appleton Trust You made it! Congratulations! I know it’s been a long row to hoe. I’m Doug Chamberlain—40 years ago, I was exactly where you are today. I’m excited for you, and know that your best... More
Douglas C. Chamberlain to give MET’s 2013 Commencement Address
Dean Tanya Zlateva introduced MET's 2013 Commencement Speaker: Mr. Douglas C. Chamberlain, MET ’74, GSM ’76. Mr. Chamberlain is CEO of Appleton Partners, Inc. and a founder of both Appleton and Cambridge Appleton Trust N.A., which manage assets for high net worth individuals, corporations, foundations, and pension and profit-sharing plans in 45... More
2013 Boston Urban Symposium Final Presentation
You are cordially invited to attend the final presentation of the 2013 Boston Urban Symposium, the capstone course for the Boston University graduate students in city planning and urban affairs. This is a milestone event for students and the MCP/MUA programs as it represents the culmination of years of studies... More
Pamela Hay interviewed on WFXT-TV about Bulger judge
Pamela Hay, retired special agent with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Investigative Research instructor at MET’s Center for Professional Education, commented on Judge Richard Sterns’ removal from the Whitey Bulger case. Watch the entire interview.
Nesto new book on Sicilian Wine
Bill Nesto, Master of Wine (MW) and senior lecturer at MET, has co-authored The World of Sicilian Wine with his wife, Frances Di Savino. Published by the University of California Press, this beautiful book provides wine lovers with a comprehensive understanding of Sicilian wine, from its ancient roots to its... More
Patricia W. Chadwick Fund for Professional Development
Established by alumna Patricia W. Chadwick (MET’75) in 2010, the Patricia W. Chadwick Fund for Professional Development celebrates the dedication of Metropolitan College’s faculty and staff members. The permanently endowed fund provides annual grants for professional development opportunities to one faculty and one staff member who exemplify a high level... More
The Tor Project’s Hack Day Event
Hosted by Boston University's Department of Computer Science Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2012 Time: 9am-5pm Location: BU Computer Science Dept, 111 Cummington Mall, Boston, MA - ROOM 148 Directions Join us for a unique public hack day event where you will have an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and interactive environment side... More
The Tor Project’s Meet n’ Greet Evening Event
Hosted by Boston University's RISCS Center Date: Monday, March 18, 2013 Time: 6 -8pm Location: BU Hariri Institute, 111 Cummington Mall, Boston, MA - Room 180 Directions The Tor Project has been at the forefront of technology, research and conversations about anonymity, privacy online and freedom of express for over 10 years. Join... More
MET Professor Enrique Silva Oversees the Mirebalais Planning Initiative in Haiti
Metropolitan College Assistant Professor of Urban Affairs and City Planning Enrique Silva is lead principal investigator on the Mirebalais Planning Initiative (MPI), a project resulting from a partnership between Boston University, the University of Massachusetts Boston, and the University of the West Indies. The $150,000 project is partially funded by... More
Irena Vodenska Published in Nature’s Scientific Reports
MET Administrative Sciences professor Irena Vodenska has published a paper, entitled “Cascading Failures in Bi-partite Graphs: Model for Systemic Risk Propagation.” The full-text of the paper can be accessed for free in Nature's Scientific Reports, an online, open-access research publication. Abstract: As economic entities become increasingly interconnected, a shock in a financial... More
Spring 2013 Gastronomy at BU Lecture Series
All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information please contact gastrmla@bu.edu or see www.gastronomyatbu.com. “Understanding and Enhancing the Flavor of Food” Guy Crosby, Science Editor for America's Test Kitchen, and Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 13, 6 PM Location:... More
Rachel Black quoted in Time Magazine
MET assistant professor and author of Porta Palazzo: The Anthropology of an Italian Market lends her expertise to Time Artisanal cheeses, like Il Conciato di San Vittore, and the slick, new Eataly gourmet supermarket in central Rome are worlds apart—yet neither would likely survive without the other given the economics of... More