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Touching up signs and staging at Boston University’s Commencement takes 40 gallons of red paint. Plus, behind the scenes, 6,000 feet of duct tape are used, 10,000 hats are handed out to guests as sunshades, and 11,496 French pastries are served. Finally, as part of the University’s effort to reduce, More
Celebrating Tradition
Photos from the 2011 Commencement Weekend reception for dedicated BU parents. Photos by BU Photography California Events Photos from receptions hosted by parent volunteers in the Golden State. Photos courtesy of Daryl DeLuca
Fenway for Free
By Corinne Steinbrenner Attending a Red Sox game at historic Fenway Park is a rite of passage for BU students, and many Terriers have discovered a way to enter the beloved ballpark without paying for a ticket. No, they’re not sneaking under the fence on Van Ness Street; they’re volunteering as... More
The Road to a Career
BU’s Center for Career Development helps students through every step of their job search, from selecting a major to polishing a résumé. Watch Dan Essrow (CAS’10, COM'10), the winner of BU Today’s job search makeover contest, as he gets job interview tips and a free suit.
The Most Generous Class Ever
Last spring, more than 2,011 members of Boston University’s Class of 2011 donated to the Class Gift fund, raising $35,000 for clubs, scholarships, athletic teams, and BU’s schools and colleges. By meeting their goal, the seniors prompted an additional gift of $100,000 from the BU Alumni Council. Can the Class... More
To Serve and to Parent: Karma Roberts
Karma Roberts has been a member of the BU family since her son, Mark (CGS’06, CAS’08), started his freshman year at Boston University in 2004. She became involved with the Parents Leadership Council (PLC) because she wanted to stay connected and to understand the inner workings of her son’s school. More
A Letter from the Chairwoman of the Parents Leadership Council
Dear Fellow Parents, Welcome to the first edition of the Boston University Parent online! We decided to create an electronic version of our magazine to be environmentally friendly, of course, but also to increase our interaction with the BU parent community in a more timely fashion. So as you settle in... More
The Thurman Center: Evolving with Students
By Rich Barlow Photo by Vernon Doucette The Howard Thurman Center hosts a tea party once a week. No, not the kind that draws Sarah Palin devotees; this one is designed for fans of Egyptian chamomile and halawa confections of sesame and sugar. For the less adventuresome, bags of Lipton and Tetley... More
BU’s Faculty-in-Residence program puts professors where the students are.
By Vicky Waltz Photos by Kalman Zabarsky Back in the ’70s, when Karen Jacobs was a student at BU, she didn’t live on campus. Then she decided to make up for lost time. When Jacobs moved to Boston from the suburbs seven years ago, she didn’t buy a fancy brownstone on Commonwealth Avenue. Instead, More
B-Line Buzz: Students Making Music
Outlets abound at BU for students who want to play music, regardless of their major. More than 400 students, representing nearly all of BU’s schools and colleges and ranging from beginners to old hands, perform in big bands and jazz combos, marching and pep bands, chamber music and concert ensembles, and... More