Furthering the Conversation
What to Expect in 808
At long last, the newly expanded Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground is ready to open! We cannot wait to welcome you into our new space at 808 Comm Ave starting in January 2020 and hope you feel as at home there as we do. In the meantime, we want to... More
Newsletter: November 2019, “You’re Invited: Grand Openings, Grand Closings, and more!”
Each month, we send a university-wide newsletter to all undergraduate and graduate students. Below is the November 2019 email, which you can also find at this link.
VIDEO: The HTC Gives Thanks
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Howard Thurman Center student and professional staff took time to reflect on what we're most thankful for this year. From HTC programs to our expansion to 808 to simply having a place on campus to be heard, our list goes on and on. Special thanks to... More
News: Partner Spotlight: Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
November 17, 2019 The Howard Thurman Center was recently featured in the Initiative on Cities' Partner Spotlight series. We are a proud partner of the IOC, whose mission is to research, promote, and advance the adaptive urban leadership strategies and policies necessary to support cities as dynamic centers of inclusive economic... More
PODCAST: Episode 9, “Young Americans for Freedom and Ben Shapiro’s Visit”
November 7, 2019 Amid controversy and student protests, Ben Shapiro will be speaking at BU on November 13. How and why did this event come to be? About the episode: Amid controversy and student protests, Ben Shapiro will be speaking at BU on November 13. How and why did this event come to... More
PODCAST: Episode 8, “A Look Into BU’s Core Curriculum”
November 6, 2019 About the episode: While some students have never heard of it, the Core Curriculum – known affectionately as just "The Core" – is a special community within CAS characterized by students' love of learning. In this episode, Karen Novoa (COM '22) delves deeper into what attracts students to the... More
PODCAST: Episode 7, “Is the Boston accent in peril?”
October 30, 2019 About the episode: The Boston accent is an iconic part of the city’s culture, but what does it mean if it disappears? In this episode, Camryn McMurtry (COM ’22) spoke to the Howard Thurman Center’s Katherine Kennedy, Director, and Karen Brown, Executive Secretary, two proud Bostonians with firsthand experience... More
PODCAST: Episode 6, “Political Activism at BU: Gearing up for 2020”
October 30, 2019 How are students gearing up for the 2020 election? In this episode, Steven Gelman (COM ‘22) and Isabella Georges (CAS ‘22) pursue stories on political activism on campus by speaking with Dr. Virginia Sapiro, Professor of Political Science and Dean Emerita of the College of Arts and Sciences;... More
Newsletter: October 2019, “Introducing: The HTC’s Monthly Newsletter”
Each month, we send a university-wide newsletter to all undergraduate and graduate students. Below is the October 2019 email, which you can also find at this link.
PODCAST: Episode 5, “Erica Walker of BU’s Community Noise Lab”
October 15, 2019 About the episode: Living in a city often means dealing with unpleasant noises. But there's more to urban sound than what meets the ear. In this episode, Grace Ferguson (COM' 22) spoke to Dr. Erica Walker, a researcher at BU's Community Noise Lab. Walker has spent years studying the nature... More