Furthering the Conversation
PODCAST: Episode 11, “Coffee: Health and Culture”
April 21, 2020 Coffee has become one of the most popular drinks in the world and in the process developed its own widespread subculture. John and Will dive in to find out why. About the episode: Coffee has become one of the most popular drinks in the world with a global, widespread subculture. More
PODCAST: Episode 10, “International Students Discuss COVID-19 Shutdown”
April 21, 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston University’s campus has shut down. What does this mean for international students? About the episode: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston University’s campus has shut down. The Common Thread's Nicole Beymer (CAS '22) and Anna Kate Fahey (COM '22) spoke... More
Tea Time: Passionflower and Lavender
Assistant Director Shari Tumandao is the HTC's resident expert on herbal remedies and holistic health. Each week, she joins Tea Time to introduce students to herbs commonly found in teas, their natural properties, and how they may benefit your health and wellbeing. You can find recaps of her presentations here... More
NEWS: “3 Wellness Experts of Color Weigh In on Coping Amid Coronavirus”
April 18, 2020 Lalah Delia, spiritual writer, wellness educator, and founder of VibrateHigherDaily.com, recommended Howard Thurman's The Inward Journey in an interview with Vogue. She was one of three wellness experts of color who shared their thoughts on navigating the Coronavirus pandemic. Read the full interview here.
Welcome, New Terriers!
Hey, new Terriers! Welcome to BU and thanks for checking out the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground website (we call ourselves "HTC" for short). While we're all still coping with changes to our routines brought on by COVID-19, we want YOU to know that WE are so excited for you... More
Tea Time: Chamomile and Vanilla
Assistant Director Shari Tumandao is the HTC's resident expert on herbal remedies and holistic health. Each week, she joins Tea Time to introduce students to herbs commonly found in teas, their natural properties, and how they may benefit your health and wellbeing. You can find recaps of her presentations here... More
Tell Us Tuesday: Feel-Good Videos
Missed last week's Tell Us Tuesday? Fear not! We've rounded up all the responses to our question: what’s your go-to feel-good internet video? Want to add to this list? Contact us today! Kristen Bell's Sloth Meltdown (The Ellen Show via Youtube) Like a Ball (Upworthy via Instagram) Finish the Lyrics (Upworthy via Instagram) POV: You’re a close... More
Tell Us Tuesday: HTC Instagram Challenge
Want to participate in this week's Tell Us Tuesday Instagram challenge? Download the image here and tag us @buhtc with your responses!
Meditation: Magic all Around Us
The following meditation, "Magic all Around Us," is from Thurman's Meditations of the Heart. I seek new levels of awareness of the meaning of the commonplace. It is easy for me to take things for granted and to deal with them without sensitiveness. When have you noticed the color in the sky? When have you... More
Tea Time: Lemon Balm and Peppermint
Assistant Director Shari Tumandao is the HTC's resident expert on herbal remedies and holistic health. Each week, she joins Tea Time to introduce students to herbs commonly found in teas, their natural properties, and how they may benefit your health and wellbeing. You can find recaps of her presentations here... More