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Members of Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine at Marsh Plaza Wednesday. The rally, attended by approximately thirty people, began at Marsh Plaza and moved to the John & Kathryn Silber Administrative Center, where several BU police officers attempted to block participants from entering. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

SJP holds rally in front of administrative offices

Truman Dickerson March 5, 2025
"Emergency rally" held by Students for Justice in Palestine outside Boston University administrative offices Wednesday.
Members of the Boston University graduate, residence life and adjunct faculty unions march down Commonwealth Avenue on Friday. The unions came together in a show of solidarity to express their respective demands. CORINNE DAVIDSON/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University student workers hold three-union rally

Sophia Spiegel October 22, 2023
Three BU unions — BU ResLife Union, BU Graduate Workers Union and BU Part-Time Faculty — rallied at the George Sherman Union on Oct. 20 about their recent ratified bargaining demands and marched to 1 Silber Way to deliver their demands to University administrators.
Incoming president-elect and Ohio State University executive vice president and provost Dr. Melissa Gilliam in 1 Silber Way

Introducing Melissa Gilliam: A life dedicated to education reaches new peak

Eden Mor October 6, 2023
“I really grew up surrounded by art and artists," said Melissa Gilliam, BU's next president and first Black woman to take on the role.
BU grad workers union

GALLERY: BU Graduate Workers Union submits union authorization cards, hold block party with Ayanna Pressley on COM lawn

Ziyu (Julian) Zhu October 25, 2022
BUGWU celebrated submitting their union authorization cards and interrupted a Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 18.
Students in front of scene

Rafik B. Hariri Building evacuated after suspicious package reported to BUPD

Taylor Brokesh September 26, 2022
Boston University Rafik B. Hariri Building was evacuated Monday afternoon due a suspicious package investigated by the BUPD and BPD.
protest outside President Brown's office against COVID-19 policies

BU students stage walk-out, demonstration to protest current COVID-19 policies

Talia Lissauer January 26, 2022
Organizers demanded classes be taught remotely until the positivity rate drops below 1%, among other things.
Students residing in Boston University’s Upper Bay State Road dormitories experienced a power outage from 8 p.m. Sunday night to 11 a.m. Monday morning, when generators began to be installed. MELISSA ELLIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Upper Bay State Road goes dark

Melissa Ellin November 23, 2020
Upper Bay State Road residents were left in the dark after a power outage started around 8 p.m. Sunday night. BU RAs and ResLife have sent multiple communications since then, informing students of possible times the power could be restored.
Boston City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley speaks on the steps of Marsh Chapel in support of Boston University service workers Tuesday evening. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU service workers hold final rally before contract negotiation deadline

JenRacoosin October 31, 2018
Boston University service workers held a final rally Tuesday.
Hundreds of union workers rallied Thursday afternoon along Commonwealth Avenue in support of building service workers who are currently negotiating contracts with Boston University. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Video: BU Worker’s Rally 10-18-18

Sophie Park October 20, 2018
32BJ SEIU represents BU’s security officers, janitors and maintenance staff. They’re demanding a better contract with the university.
Food trucks often park outside of Boston University's College of Communication, serving foods like belgian waffles, grilled cheese and Vietnamese sandwiches. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New food trucks roll onto campus

Noor Adatia September 21, 2017

Serving as an alternative to dining halls on campus, food trucks at Boston University are a popular choice for students and faculty to grab a bite to eat during the day, whether it’s slices from...

A member of the Student Curriculum Committee speaks at the beginning of the rally in Marsh Plaza about how student awareness is important for change. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Adjunct faculty, supporters march to President Brown’s office, demand fair treatment

Ellen Cranley April 15, 2016

[mediagrid cat="30474"] Boston University adjunct faculty members lead a rally approximately 100 strong Thursday to improve learning conditions at BU and raise awareness of the unfair treatment they...

Students rally to keep African Presidential Center open

Students rally to keep African Presidential Center open

Miriam Lelah May 1, 2015

[mediagrid cat="20732"] The People of Color Coalition at Boston University held a rally on campus Thursday to combat the announced closure of the BU African Presidential Archives and Research Center....

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