Fall 2013
Your Impact on Campus
It’s one of BU’s most prestigious groups, recognizing the dedication, vision, and generosity of those who make vital gifts in support of the University’s goals. Membership in the Annual Fund Leadership Giving Society (AFLGS) is open to parents contributing in the amount of $1,000 or more and comes with a host of special benefits and […]
What to Do When Visiting Your Terrier
Above: A mom and her freshman exchange hugs outside Sleeper Hall on BU’s West Campus. Photo by Kalman Zabarsky Arriving for Parents Weekend and at a loss for how to entertain your son or daughter while you’re here? (Hint: No early-bird breakfasts.) We asked the experts for advice on what your Terrier wants to do […]
What’s Hot, What’s Not
By Markeisha Ollison (CGS’12, SED’14, SMG’14) Justin Timberlake Justin Bieber Vine Instagram Video Candy Crush Temple Run Rider boots Ugg boots Spotify Pandora COM Lawn BU Beach Gifs Memes Essie nail polish OPI nail polish Pinterest Tumblr Maxi dresses High-low dresses Hubway MBTA College basketball NBA basketball Sushi Burritos Froyo Cupcakes Breaking Bad Mad Men […]
Did You Know?
Two alums turn pocket change into donations using an antique mailbox. An old-fashioned red mailbox is parked right outside Louie’s Haircuts on Commonwealth Avenue, near the corner of Cummington Mall. That red box is the outpost of Project Mailbox and brainchild of Nick Dougherty (ENG’12) and Kaylee Dombrowski (CFA’11). Dougherty and Dombrowski started Project Mailbox […]
Opening the Door to Digital Education
BU joins leading online course platform edX. By Rich Barlow Photos by Vernon Doucette Ready to open those e-books? Boston University will soon be offering online courses that complement on-campus learning while giving higher education opportunities to alums, students on the other side of the world, and even BU parents. BU has joined edX, the […]
Exactly Where I’m Supposed to Be
Music and family bind together members of BU’s gospel choir. By Ashley Thompson (COM’14) Photos by Vernon Doucette Above: An Inner Strength Gospel Choir concert at Marsh Chapel. When I first walked inside Marsh Chapel early in my freshman year, the hustle of students and honking cars just outside seemed to disappear. Inside the sanctuary, […]
Meet Coach David Quinn
Terriers’ first new hockey coach in 40 years talks about being back at BU and his vision for the program. By Andrew Thurston Above: David Quinn takes a slap shot against Maine in 1986. Photo by BU Photography There are many people to thank when you land a big job in sports. When David Quinn […]
Planning for the Unthinkable
What you should know about emergency response at BU. By Lara Ehrlich (UNI’03) Above photo of BU police and students by Cydney Scott BUPD Alert: BUPD has reports of an explosion near the finish line of Boston Marathon on Boylston St. Information that people are injured in that area. Please remain out of the area […]
On-the-Job Training
Why an undergraduate internship is worth the work. By Rachel Johnson (MET’11) Above: Dan Essrow (COM’10, CAS’10) gets a job-search makeover. Photo by Kalman Zabarsky Your daughter has submitted 20 résumés and now doesn’t know what to do. So she turns to ask the people she knows with the most job experience: mom and dad. […]
Life Changers
BU undergrads help Boston Public School students shape their futures—and discover their own in the process. By Julie Rattey Photos by Kalman Zabarsky Above: An Upward Bound student studies robotics. “I don’t think I have what it takes to get into college,” the high schooler confided. Monica Catinchi (SAR’14) didn’t agree. Her math tutee was […]