BU Now » 2011 Boston University Commencement 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 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 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:

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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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