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Photo of a family smiling and posing at an outdoor table during a the evening. A black man waves tot he camera as he hugs a young black girl next to him. Other black children sit around a table with a tan tablecloth and smile.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Museum of Fine Arts Juneteenth Free Open House

June 16, 2022

Collage: Images of 5 Black media arranged in two rows. Tp row of 3 shows cover of "The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States", podcast art for "The Read" podcast, and poster for "A Black Lady Sketch Show". Second Row has promotional artwork for "Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches" and album cover of Koffee's "Gifted".

Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with These 15 Films, Podcasts, TV Shows, Albums, and Books

June 15, 2022

Photo of Tova Levin (CAS’18), a white woman with long light brown hair who wears a black NASA sweatshirt points at plants in mason jars on the table below her and smiles during the 2017 Earth Day Festival in the GSU Plaza. Other students looking at plants can be seen around her.

Earth Week

BU Celebrates the 52nd Observance of Earth Day

April 21, 2022

Photo of the BU Sustainability Festival. Various open tents and booths are shown set up around Marsh Plaza on Commonwealth Ave. Various students and people congregate and interact at booths featuring giveaways, farmer's markets, and plants.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: April 21 to 24

April 20, 2022

A photo of the JFK presidential museum in Boston, MA at dusk, with lights reflecting off the silver exterior

Arts on Campus

The Weekender: February 17 to 21

February 16, 2022

photo of a white, heart shaped cloud in a blue sky.

SHARE THE LOVE

For This Valentine’s Day: Messages of Love and Gratitude to Friends

February 14, 2022

A composite image made from a series of book covers on a pink background. The book titles include: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn, The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare, Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers, My Fake Rake by Eva Leigh, The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa, Restless Spirits by Jordan L. Hawk, First Comes Like by Alisha Rai, The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian, Digging Up Love by Chandra Blumberg, Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur.

Books

These Books Will Add Some Romance and Passion to Your Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2022

a table in Tresca, and elegant restaurant in Boston, MA

Things-to-do

Five Valentine’s Day Date Ideas at a Reasonable Price

February 5, 2022

black and white photo of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. being accompanied by his wife, Coretta Scott King, as he appears at a press conference. His hand is raised and waving, as they both look on smiling

Martin Luther King

Michelle Wu to Headline Virtual MLK Day Celebration Monday

January 13, 2022

A photo of Boston Public Garden decked out with holiday lights

Things-to-do

Boston Holiday Events 2021

December 16, 2021

a potted plant on a desk with a candle, a full mug, and books

2021 Gift Guide

2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

December 13, 2021

photo of two gingerbread houses with candy accessories

Campus Life

Who Built the Better Gingerbread House? You Decide

December 10, 2021

a string of holiday lights in front of a blurred blue background

Holiday

Five Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday Season

December 3, 2021

Photo a small child drinking a sippy cup underneath a sign that reads "Holiday Market: Snowport" with pink and red stripes.

Things-to-do

Your Guide to the Best Holiday Markets around Boston

December 2, 2021

Gifts

2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Must-Haves from Local Boston Shops and Makers

December 1, 2021

photo of the Elf on the Shelf balloon being led down Sixth Avenue just in time for the holiday season during the 91st Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

Weekender

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend: BU Today’s Complete Guide

November 24, 2021

photo collage of thankful students

Giving Thanks

Students Answer the Timeless Question: “What Are You Thankful For?”

November 23, 2021

photo of a dorm room kitchen, including a microwave, coffee maker, cutting board, and mixing bowl

Food

10 Dorm-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

November 22, 2021

Friends Monica turkey head gif

Friendsgiving

Your Guide to a Successful Friendsgiving

November 19, 2021

photo of two wild turkeys walking down a paved, city street.

Campus Life

Gobble, Gobble: Wild Turkeys Star on Student-Run Instagram Page

November 19, 2021

Gobble, Gobble: Wild Turkeys Star on Student-Run Instagram Page