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Photo of the stage at the Herter Park Amphitheater. Five illuminated beams ring a small wooden stage; trees and a setting sun are seen in the background.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Free Outdoor Concert in Allston

July 22, 2021

Club Sports

For BU’s Sailing Team, the Charles River Is Home

November 6, 2019

The BU women’s lightweight rowing team practices on the Charles River

Boston Sports

Your Guide to the Head of the Charles

October 16, 2019

Hive Master Allie Cole (CAS'21) (left) and Danielle Dietrich (CAS'21), treasurer of for the BU Beekeepers check on one of their hives

Student Clubs

All the Buzz: Why Students Swarm to BU Beekeeping

October 15, 2019

Photo of a a multiuse building under construction in Kenmore Square on September 7, 2021. The building is brick with large blueish windows. A BU sign hands on a lamp post along the street.

Things-to-do

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore

September 26, 2019

On Saturday, July 27, the Charles River will be illuminated by hundreds of water lanterns during the Boston Water Lantern Festival. Photo courtesy of Water Lantern Festival

Things-to-do

To Do This Weekend: Boston Water Lantern Festival Will Illuminate Charles River on Saturday

July 26, 2019

A crowd of students on Nickerson filed during an event

Marsh Plaza

14 Terms You Won’t Understand Unless You’re a BU Terrier

September 14, 2018

Dragon boats on Charles River

Local

Annual Boston Dragon Boat Festival This Weekend

June 9, 2017

rowing team practicing on the Charles River

Head of the Charles

BU Prepares for Annual Head of the Charles

October 21, 2016

CAS tower reflects in the glass of the new The Sumner M. Redstone building in the evening light

Charles River

Boomtime for BU Construction

July 8, 2015

Charles River

Canoe or Kayak on the Charles

June 16, 2014

Boston University BU, Mass Audobon, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Valerie Pasquarella, Sam Toabe,

Research

GRS Students Create Exhibition at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

December 12, 2013

Boston University BU, mens crew team, Head of the Charles, Henley Royal Regatta, Vass Ragoussis, John Carter

Men's Sports

Lifelong Friends Compete at Head of the Charles

October 18, 2013

Boston University BU, sailing team, Charles River

Arts & Culture

Definitely Not Leisure Sailing

October 3, 2013

Government & Community Affairs team helps rescue birds ducks

Things-to-do

BU Makes Way for Ducklings

July 17, 2013

Boston University BU, what to do in Boston, Charles River, Patagonia Boston Tuesday Night Run Club, Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project, Ben and Jerry Ice Cream, Dan Blakeslee and the Calabash Club

Cross Country

Go for a Run, Stay for a Party

June 11, 2013

Boston University BU, Boston Redevelopment Authority, Zoning commission, Charles River Campus Institutional Master Plan IMP, construction

Charles River

Mayor Signs Off on BU Master Plan

April 5, 2013

Charles River Esplanade Association Healthy, Fit and Fun Monday Community Runs, jogging running in Boston

Alcohol

A Run and a Pint

August 6, 2012

BU Beekeepers club, Charles River bee hives, Boston University commencement honey bees

University News

Commencement Bees Happy in New Home

June 21, 2012

Boston Landmarks Orchestra, free summer concerts at the Hatch Shell, Christopher Wilkins conductor

Arts & Culture

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Hosts Gala

June 8, 2012

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Hosts Gala