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Things-to-do

The Weekender: February 4 to 7

February 4, 2021

Just For Fun

Seven Ways to Host a Virtual Super Bowl Party That Isn’t Lame

February 3, 2021

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University News

Update on BU’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences

February 3, 2021

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Books

Ten Books to Read during Black History Month

February 3, 2021

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Student Life

New to BU? Tips from a Senior on Making the Most of Your College Experience

February 3, 2021

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University News

Maria Dykema Erb Was a First-Generation Student. Now She’s Here to Help BU’s First-Gens

February 2, 2021

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International Relations

Trump Trade Wars Worsened COVID-19, Racial Inequity, BU Study Reveals

February 2, 2021

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Poor Countries Need Equal Access to COVID-19 Vaccine

February 2, 2021

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Wellness

How to Treat Maskne and Dry Skin at the Same Time

February 2, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccine

Phase 2 of COVID Vaccines Is Here: What It Means for BU, and You

February 1, 2021

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Humanities

New BU Center for the Humanities Summer Program for Local High Schoolers Launches with $300K Grant

February 1, 2021

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University News

Anticipating Major Snowfall, Charles River Campus to Close Monday, Classes to Proceed Remotely

January 31, 2021

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Finance

What’s Behind the GameStop Craze?

January 29, 2021

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New Appointment

BU’s New Trustee Committee Accelerates Work to Eliminate Systemic Racism

January 29, 2021

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COVID on Campus

Weekly COVID Compliance Report: January 29

January 29, 2021

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Innovation

A New Era of Deaf Education

January 29, 2021

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Admissions

BU Sees Surge in Applicants despite Pandemic

January 28, 2021

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Things-to-do

The Weekender: January 28 to 31

January 28, 2021

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Athletics

University Pauses All Varsity Sports through January Due to COVID-19 Spike

January 27, 2021

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Police

IoC Survey Reveals Mayors’ Thoughts on Last Year’s Protests against Police Brutality

January 27, 2021

IoC Survey Reveals Mayors’ Thoughts on Last Year’s Protests against Police Brutality