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Wellness

Stress Reduction

10 Ways to Distract Yourself on Election Day and Beyond

November 2, 2020

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Campus Life

Thanksgiving Advice for BU Students: Stick Around, Have a Safe Friendsgiving

October 15, 2020

Photo taken at a COVID-19 test collection site. Specialist Jessica Sandberg guides a visitor through the test collection process at the Rajen Kilachand Center August 25, 2020. Sandberg wears a mask and lanyard and stands behind a plastic divider.

Public Health

Free Temporary University Housing Is Offered to Off-Campus COVID-19–Positive Students

October 6, 2020

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University News

Administration Updates COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Category 3

October 5, 2020

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Contact Tracing

Q&A: BU’s Contact Tracing System Explained

September 15, 2020

Photo of the glass door at the entrance of the Rajen Kilachand Center at Boston Univeristy. Paper signs on the door read “COVID-19 Testing Collection Site Entrance” and “Stop! Have you completed your required daily symptom survey?”

Wellness

New BU Healthway Help Line Answers Students’ Questions about Coronavirus Testing

August 31, 2020

A photo of the new COVID testing protocol at Boston University.

COVID Testing

Robots, Nanobeads, and Data Modeling—The Science behind BU’s Coronavirus Testing Plan

August 4, 2020

During COVID-19 pandemic, a teen wearing a protective mask lies in bed watching a video on his smart phone. His face is blurred.

Public Health

How Are Queer Teens Handling COVID-19?

June 19, 2020

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LGBTQ+

A Snapshot of How COVID-19 Is Impacting the LGBTQ Community

June 12, 2020

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Wellness

Designing an Ergonomically Sound Work-from-Home Environment

April 24, 2020

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Wellness

10 Ergonomics Dos and Don’ts for Those Now Working from Home

April 1, 2020

BU early childhood education lecturer Megina Baker plays with her 7-year-old son.

Education

Homeschooling during the Coronavirus Pandemic: Tips from Three BU Childhood Experts

March 27, 2020

Wellness

New Sargent College Podcast Examines School’s Far-Reaching Influence

February 24, 2020

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Wellness

Wellness Wednesday: How to Chill Out during Finals

December 10, 2019

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University News

Four Healthy, Tasty Dishes You Can Make with Just a Microwave

December 4, 2019

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Wellness

Wellness Wednesday: How to Make Smart Choices at the Thanksgiving Table

November 19, 2019

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Wellness

Wellness Wednesday: Resiliency—How to Bounce Back from a Setback

November 6, 2019

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Wellness

Wellness Wednesday: Don’t Be Spooked by Sugar on Halloween

October 23, 2019

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Wellness

Wellness Wednesday: BU Student Opens Up about Her Depression

October 8, 2019

Zumba class

Wellness

Focus on Your Well-Being This Week

October 7, 2019

Focus on Your Well-Being This Week