BU Now » Campus Events http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow News, information and research from Boston University Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:14:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 BU Now has migrated http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/09/21/bu-now-has-migrated/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/09/21/bu-now-has-migrated/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:14:24 +0000 Jenny Mackintosh http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=9480 BU Now will no longer be updated here; please update your bookmarks to:

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BU’s Alumni Association is kicking off its brand new learning program BU Alumni College this summer. Alumni College is a stand-alone program designed to empower alumni through immersive educational experiences.

The inaugural Alumni College is called Sustainability in the City, which involves learning experiences where expert faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences will address critical and practical sustainability questions by way of lectures, field trips, lab experiences and classroom discussions.  Other events include a trip to the New England Aquarium and a Sunset Harbor Cruise.

Registration for on-campus housing ends TODAY, May 27, and regular registration ends June 3.


]]> http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/27/sustainability-in-the-city/feed/ 0 New York Times photographer Tyler Hicks addresses BU COM graduates http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/26/new-york-times-photographer-tyler-hicks-addresses-bu-com-graduates/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/26/new-york-times-photographer-tyler-hicks-addresses-bu-com-graduates/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 17:19:59 +0000 Kira Jastive http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=9418 Tyler Hicks (COM ’92), a BU alum and New York Times photographer who was held hostage in Libya for four days in March, was the speaker at the College of Communication’s (COM) convocation.  He urged COM’s graduates to “bear witness.”  Watch his address below:


]]> http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/26/new-york-times-photographer-tyler-hicks-addresses-bu-com-graduates/feed/ 0 Commencement address by student speaker Monica Narang http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/25/9413/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/25/9413/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 15:29:29 +0000 Lauren Davalla http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=9413 Student commencement speaker Monica Narang (CAS ’11) addressed nearly 20,000 attendees at Sunday’s celebration and reflected on student life, academics and BU’s “soul”:


]]> http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/25/9413/feed/ 0 The next Dean Elmore? Experience commencement through the eyes of a graduate http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/23/the-next-dean-elmore-experience-commencement-through-the-eyes-of-a-graduate/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/23/the-next-dean-elmore-experience-commencement-through-the-eyes-of-a-graduate/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 13:28:20 +0000 Lauren Davalla http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=9401 BU Today joined Kyle Trotman (CAS’11) at this weekend’s events from the Champagne Reception on Friday night through Commencement yesterday to offer a graduate’s perspective.


]]> http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/23/the-next-dean-elmore-experience-commencement-through-the-eyes-of-a-graduate/feed/ 0 Boston University Commencement 2011: Guide to content and live coverage http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/20/boston-university-commencement-2011-guide-to-content-and-live-coverage/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/20/boston-university-commencement-2011-guide-to-content-and-live-coverage/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 13:10:25 +0000 Jenny Mackintosh http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=9352 Boston University’s 138th All-University Commencement will take place this Sunday, May 22, 2011. For a snapshot of the day’s coverage and ways to participate, check the sections below:

Commencement2011

Commencement Coverage

- For news on Commencement, speaker profiles and Commencement-related activities, visit BU Today’s Commencement 2011 News Coverage landing page.

- For a full schedule of school and college ceremonies, as well as visitor information, visit the official Commencement 2011 website.

Participate Live

- Watch the all-University Commencement live via webcast through the Commencement 2011 website, or listen locally on WBUR 90.9 FM.

- Tweet using #bu2011 and see live posts from campus on BU Today. (Browse last year’s memories and photos: Covering Commencement 2010)

- Like the Boston University Commencement Facebook Page to view photos from the big day and post well-wishes to the Class of 2011.

- If you have an iPhone or Android and plan to be on campus this Sunday, learn how to participate in the SCVNGR Social Check-in at Commencement.

Media

- Read Public Relations’ official media advisory (PDF) for all information on parking, check-in and resources

- Learn more about the 2011 Boston University Commencement speakers and honorees

- Contact Tom Testa or Colin Riley with any questions.


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Photo courtesy of Pxl3000 on Flickr / Creative Commons.

Photo courtesy of Pxl3000 on Flickr / Creative Commons.

MET’s Distance Education graduates have studied remotely for most of their tenure at BU but this weekend they will get a chance to explore the Charles River Campus and the city of Boston while participating in MET’s GPS Urban Adventure.  On Saturday starting at 12:30 PM, these graduates will discover the secrets of Boston and BU’s campus, put faces to names and get to know their fellow graduates from online programs.  In small teams, they’ll be using handheld GPS units to guide them on a race around the city, solving riddles and completing challenges leading to the next adventure.  If you are a graduate and are interested in participating, click here to register.


]]> http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/18/met-students-to-explore-boston-during-commencement-weekend/feed/ 0 Senior week taking place now http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/16/senior-week-taking-place-now/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/16/senior-week-taking-place-now/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 13:47:45 +0000 Lauren Davalla http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=9299 Each day this week, the class of 2011 has a plethora of events to chose from to celebrate the end of finals and their last week as students here at BU ending, of course, with commencement on Sunday, May 22.  Here are some of the highlights:

Monday, May 16: Boston Harbor Cruise from the World Trade Center pier
Tuesday, May 17: House of Blues Party with the Cataracs
 Wednesday, May 18: BU Takes Over Six Flags New England
Thursday, May 19: Senior Ball at 808

BU Today will be posting location and other weather-related changes daily so be sure to check there before heading out the door!


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]]> http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/11/bu-and-goodwill-industries-team-up-and-aim-to-recycle-70-tons-at-move-out/feed/ 0 Spock speaking at GSU tonight http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/09/spock-speaking-at-tsai-tonight/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/05/09/spock-speaking-at-tsai-tonight/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 12:59:43 +0000 Lauren Davalla http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=8812 nimoy

The Friends of the Libraries will host an evening with actor Leonard Nimoy tonight, best known for playing Spock on the science fiction series Star Trek.  A Boston native, Nimoy will lecture on his long career in Hollywood where he was nominated for three Emmy Awards for acting, has directorial credits on numerous feature films, became a successful recording artist and authored several volumes of poetry and two autobiographies: I Am Not Spock (1977) and I Am Spock (1995).  Nimoy is also an accomplished photographer and the recipient of a Master’s Degree in Education, an Honorary Master of Fine Arts and four Honorary Doctorates.  The event will begin at 6:00 PM in the Metcalf Ballroom (771 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston).  Admission is $25 for the general public and  free to members of the Friends of the Libraries and the BU Community.


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