A Special Message from the Chairman of the Parents Leadership Council

Dear Fellow Parents,

As we were preparing this issue of Parent to launch, the tragic and unprecedented events that transpired at the Boston Marathon and their aftermath were unfolding. The Boston University community is mourning the loss of one of our students, Lu Lingzi (GRS’14).

In the face of such calamity, the City of Boston responded with remarkable strength. The Boston University community did too, and I felt great pride in watching students, faculty, and staff pull together and support each other with courage, caring, and patience during a very difficult time. As the community continues to heal, I would like to remind you of the counseling services available to students throughout the semester, as well as during the summer months.

At this time, we look at the many ways students and faculty form communities of learning and support throughout the year, from a student-run radio station to a new center that promotes safety on campus. Through experiences like the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), students participate in significant research studies alongside professors. Research programs like UROP recently earned BU an invitation to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of 62 major U.S. and Canadian research institutions.

The end of this spring semester will still be time for meaningful celebration. The BU community will honor the Class of 2013 at Commencement on Sunday, May 19. If your Terrier is among the graduates, don’t miss our story about students helping one another prepare for life after BU.

As you read, please feel free to share your thoughts and opinions with us, ask questions, and post comments. The Parents Program wishes you a happy and safe summer.

Best wishes,
Jeanne
Jeanne Knox, Chairman, Parents Leadership Council
Mother of Merrill (COM’06) and Bobby (CGS’08, SAR’10, SPH’12)

 

The Parents Leadership Council is comprised of current and fellow parents who have a special place in the BU community. A leadership gift in the amount of $5,000 or more will reserve your place on the council.

For more information about the Parents Leadership Council and Parent Giving please visit www.bu.edu/campaign/parents.

2013 Parents Leadership Council