2022 University Lecture – Call for Nominations
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Lecture Committee asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2022 University Lecturer. The University Lecture was established in 1950 to honor members of the Boston University faculty engaged in outstanding research. University Lecturers represent a vast array of disciplines and research […]
Appointment of Ian Mashiter, Master Lecturer of Strategy and Innovation, as Interim Executive Director of Innovate@BU
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last spring, as you may remember, we launched a national search for the next executive director of Innovate@BU, a state-of-the-art laboratory and training ground for future entrepreneurs on the BU campus. As this search process continues, I am writing to announce the appointment of Ian […]
Reminder | The Rescheduled 2021 University Lecture Will Be on Wednesday, March 23
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, as you may remember, an unforeseen circumstance required us to postpone the 2021 University Lecture to the spring 2022 semester. I am now delighted to re-extend this invitation to all members of our community: Beneath and Beyond Human: Race and Technology Between Singularities […]
You’re Invited | Community & Inclusion Leadership Search Listening Sessions
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Provost and the Search Committee for BU’s Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion have launched a national effort to identify this critical new member of the BU leadership team. Please join us for one of these special sessions for faculty, staff, and students […]
Launch of National Search for New Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last December, I shared news that we would soon be launching a national search for an associate provost for community and inclusion at Boston University. I am pleased to announce the search is now underway and a committee in place to oversee this process. A […]
Commencement 2022
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer While it is early in the spring semester, commencement weekend will soon be upon us. It is my pleasure to extend to you an invitation to join our 2022 graduates at the All-University Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 22, at 1 pm. I also encourage […]
2021 University Lecture Rescheduled for Wednesday, March 23
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, as you may remember, an unforeseen circumstance required us to postpone the 2021 University Lecture to the spring 2022 semester. I am now delighted to re-extend this invitation to all members of our community: Beneath and Beyond Human: Race and Technology Between Singularities […]
Lifting of Special Exceptions Due to Omicron Variant
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Derek Howe, Senior Vice President for Operations, and Amanda Bailey, Vice President for Human Resources At the beginning of this semester, President Brown announced that some special exceptions would be put in place through February 18, 2022 due to the surge of the Omicron variant. […]
Launch of Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to announce the launch of the Boston University Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative, a University-wide effort with the ultimate goal of improving learning and educational outcomes for all of our students. Research shows that when educators implement inclusive pedagogy – that is, pedagogy that […]
Call for Ideas for Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Initiative
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Michael Collins, Chancellor, UMass Chan Medical School, Dr. Alan Garber, Provost, Harvard University, and Dr. Marty Schmidt, Provost, MIT The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has invited Letters of Intent to establish a second CZ Biohub, expanding on the success of the initial San Francisco-based CZ Biohub. […]