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El Jebel Shriners in Robes

Classes

Class Unveils “Secrets” of Secret Societies

March 31, 2016

Joe Kass (CAS '18) (center) celebrates after eating his way through a triple bacon cheeseburger, a basket of fries, a root beer and an eight-scoop ice cream sundae in less than 30 minutes to win the campus-wide Rhett's Challenge. The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity hosted the event to raise money for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America organization. Photo by Alexandra Wimley (COM '17)

Challenge Accepted

March 31, 2016

Jai Menon

Tragic Events

University Mourns CAS Student

March 30, 2016

Ashley Waters Women's Softball Coach

Varsity Sports

Terriers’ New Softball Head Coach

March 30, 2016

Karen Brouhard (left) and Bonnie Teitleman, both licensed clinical social workers, are counselors at the Faculty & Staff Assistance Office. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

University News

Help When Needed: Faculty & Staff Assistance Office

March 30, 2016

Members of the Theatre Nohgaku, perform a set during a Noh music performance/discussion session at the College of Fine Arts on Friday afternoon. Theatre Nohgaku, "an international performance group devoted to sharing the beauty and power of the classical Japanese noh drama" is currently at BU as a part of the five-day residency program where the theatre artists will engage in discussions, workshops and performances throughout the week. Photo by Pankaj Khadka

Theatre Nohgaku

March 30, 2016

Rachel Geicke (SHA '15) (right) and Mariana Ferreira (SMG '16) launched their Kickstarter for Snow Monkey, a healthy ice cream alternative

In the City

Don’t Call It Ice Cream

March 30, 2016

Chae Young Yeom (CFA'16), plays Antonin Dvorak's String Quintet in G Major while preparing for her chamber rehearsals inside one of the practice rooms at CFA. Photo by Pankaj Khadka

G Major

March 29, 2016

John Hynes NHL New Jersey Devils Coach

Sports

Taking the Devils to the Next Level

March 29, 2016

Rita Shapiro

Career

Jump-Start Your Job Search: Executive Director, National Symphony Orchestra

March 29, 2016

Chicken Quesadilla at Sunset Cantina, Commonwealth Ave., Boston

Restaurants

Who Won BU Lunch Madness 2016?

March 29, 2016

Palm Spring Life Band Boston

Bands

BU Today Sessions: Palm Spring Life

March 28, 2016

Jean Luc Band Boston

Bands

BU Today Sessions: Jean-Luc

March 28, 2016

Emma Jayne Band Boston

Music

BU Today Sessions: Emma Jayne

March 28, 2016

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Internship

BU Today Seeks Summer, Fall Interns

March 28, 2016

Bottle Kids Band Boston

Students

BU Today Sessions: Bottle Kids

March 28, 2016

Alexander Golob

University News

CFA Student Artist Turns Stairwells, Hall into Public Art

March 28, 2016

Amalia Safer (CAS '17) (center) along with Viviana Yee (CAS '17) (right) relieve stress in a ball pit at Boston University's Fresh Check Day Monday in Metcalf Hall. The day featured booths and activities focused on aspects of wellness and mental health. Photo by Alexandra Wimley (COM '17)

Fresh Check Day

March 28, 2016

College of Communication Fire

Tragic Events

COM Reopens, Classes as Usual Today

March 25, 2016

Boston firefighters are extinguishing a fire in the studio of the WTBU radio station on the third floor of the College of Communication at 640 Commonwealth Avenue. Boston University Chief of Police Tom Robbins, who was on the scene, said the building has been evacuated, and there are no apparent injuries. Robbins said several students exited the building covered with soot. Robbins said the suspected cause of the fire is electrical, but a thorough investigation will begin when the fire is extinguished. Students are advised to stay away from the area.

University News

Fire at COM Forces Evacuation

March 25, 2016

Fire at COM Forces Evacuation