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Dining Services

Lobster Night Is Back, but with a Twist This Year

September 10, 2020

Roommates Jennie Young (CAS'24) (left) and Charlotte Bausha (CAS'24) work together to get Young's things into their Sleeper Hall dorm before the rain hit on August 27, while a stern, but unmasked, Rhett looks on in sculpture form behind them. Young and Bausha push a bright yellow cart filled with Young's belongings.

Campus Life

Back2BU: Photo Essay Captures a Move-in Like No Other and the Start of an Unforgettable School Year

September 10, 2020

Photo of Trevor Turnbow (CFA’24) and Katelyn Thompson (CFA’24) practicing yoga on the BU Beach. Both are in a lunge position and raise their hands up at 90 degree angle. Both wear masks.

Weekender

The Weekender: September 10 to 13

September 10, 2020

Sports

Joe Jones, BU Men’s Basketball Coach, on Race, Sports, Politics, and Change

September 9, 2020

Photo of Bishop Edwards (CFA’23) moving within his 14-foot square during instructor Liz Roncka’s improv dance class at FitRec September 3. The yellow tape grid is there to ensure physical distancing. Bishop raises both his hands in the air gracefully and wears a blue mask.

Campus & Facilities

Like Everything Else, FitRec Will Be Different This Fall

September 9, 2020

Parents

Parents of Returning Students Confident, Comfortable with BU’s Precautions

September 9, 2020

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Television

BU Students, What Are You Binge-Watching?

September 8, 2020

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Voices & Opinion

POV: We Need to Take Advantage of the Many Stimulating Outdoor Learning Opportunities

September 8, 2020

University News

Activities to Activism: New Diversity & Inclusion Website for BU and Boston

September 8, 2020

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University News

Pandemic Has Led to a Dramatic Increase in Students Seeking Help Says BU’s New Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center Director

September 8, 2020

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Voices & Opinion

POV: New Federal Recommendations for Alcohol Use: Less Is better

September 5, 2020

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In the City

A Changed Kenmore Square and Fenway

September 3, 2020

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Initiative on Cities

BU’s Initiative on Cities Summer Fellows Tackle Racism, Help with Civic Research

September 3, 2020

Angela Patterson, from left, Brendon Jones (CAS’24), and Walter Jones on West Campus move in August 28. The group hugs. Brendon and Walter wear sunglasses and Angela balances them on her head. Brendon wears a red BU shirt.

Campus Life

Annual Goodbye for Parents, Freshmen Takes on New Meaning in the Midst of a Pandemic

September 3, 2020

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Weekender

Your Guide to a Socially Distanced Labor Day Weekend

September 3, 2020

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Libraries

Nine Things to Know about BU Libraries This Fall

September 2, 2020

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University News

President Brown: “It Is Important We Learn How to Do This and Make It Better As We Go”

September 2, 2020

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Public Health

How to Wear a Face Mask Properly

September 2, 2020

Two students in masks walk by signs on Warren Towers that show ads for BU's 'Don't Go Viral' Campaign. One is green and says “Don’t go viral, physically distance” and another, with an orange background reads “don’t go viral, sick roomate?

Coronavirus

BU Unveils Don’t Go Viral Campaign

September 1, 2020

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Earth

Students Start Comedic Environmental Podcast during Spring Quarantine

September 1, 2020

Students Start Comedic Environmental Podcast during Spring Quarantine