Arts & Media
Whether it's podcasting, visual art or blogging, use your creativity to explore human stories.
Late Night Listens
Each month, we host a listening party that celebrates iconic albums and artists. Check our calendar to see when and where we’ll be jamming next, and follow buhtc on Spotify to listen along in the meantime.
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Charcoal
The first publication of its kind at BU, Charcoal publishes student-submitted artwork along with their own original content, including articles and photo essays. Charcoal is 100% student-run venture.
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Book Club
Book Club uses literature to spark thoughtful conversations about the human experience, discussing topics like culture, identity, relationships, and belonging.
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Board Games
Visit the center to check out games for casual fun or more structured team building events for teams and organizations.
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Art Exhibits
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground is home to a rotating selection of visual art exhibits throughout the year. We feature BU students as well as artists from across the globe.
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Discussions & Drop-Ins
Swing by for a chat or join one of our discussion groups.
Student-Faculty Forum
Designed to spark discussion between students and faculty about today’s headlines, this program has covered topics like the #MeToo movement, tensions with North Korea, and the ethics of human genome editing.
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Tea Time
Led by student ambassadors, this program invites students to sample loose-leaf teas and engage in thoughtful conversations.
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Coffee & Conversation
Coffee and Conversation is a Boston University tradition. Each week, students, faculty, and staff gather in the HTC to discuss the day’s headlines, trending topics, and controversial ideas.
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Leadership, Community & Culture
Exchange ideas to learn more about yourself and others.
Student Ambassador Program
Are you seeking to discover who you are as a leader? Are you wanting to build community and be a changemaker? If yes, apply to be a Student Ambassador at the HTC! Our Student Ambassadors are the pulse of the HTC.
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Recess
Recess is your daily break from the hustle. Join HTC student ambassadors and BU student groups for lawn games, board games, music, and more.
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Culture Council
The Culture Council unites cultural student organizations at Boston University.
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Civil Rights Pilgrimage
The Civil Rights Pilgrimage is a program designed to introduce students to important sites and iconic leaders of the Civil Rights movement.
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Brothers United
Brothers United is a fellowship program for Boston University’s men of color.
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Special Events
From fly fishing to discussions with faculty and policy makers, you are bound to share a meaningful experience with your peers.
TEDxBU 2022
Each year, TEDxBU hosts an interdisciplinary event to unite speakers and attendees across the BU community to discuss ideas, wherever they may stem from. This year’s theme is Be(com)ing Whole.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023
Boston University's Annual King Day program hosted by the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, the Dean of Students Office, and the Senior Diversity Officer.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022
The City of Boston, Boston University Dean of Students Office, the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, and the New England Conservatory celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this virtual event.
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Common Ground Grant
The Common Ground Grant funds individual students as well as student organizations interested in creating opportunities for cross-racial, cross-cultural, and cross-identity gatherings.
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