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StuGov Meeting

StuGov hears Judicial Advisory Committee report, Beanpot Blood Drive presentations

Anna Vidergar February 2, 2022
Members presented research on textbook accessibility, among other things, and noted a national blood shortage.
Larry French, disaster program manager for the Massachusetts region, speaks at the Beacon Hill Friends House Sunday on climate change prevention and preparedness. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Beacon Hill Friends House event urges community involvement in climate change preparedness

Avery Gound October 4, 2018
As the sunlight filtered through the paned windows of the Beacon Hill Friends House, a small group of listeners gathered in the old-fashioned church pews to hear the presentation on climate change preparedness and preparation.
The American Red Cross and Muslims For Life host blood drives in honor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nonprofits commemorate Boston Marathon bombing with blood drives

Breanne Kovatch April 18, 2017

Nonprofits such as the American Red Cross and Muslims for Life held blood drives in Boston and across the state in honor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing victims and survivors, according to press...

Kevin Krueger, of Florida, wears a blanket as he rests after the race. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Citizens from around the globe come together for Boston Marathon

Alyssa Meyers April 18, 2017

Boston locals joined with residents from other Massachusetts cities and communities across the world to support the runners of the 2017 Boston Marathon. Several marathon goers have personal connections...

Several organizations, including Rosie’s Place, Boston Cares and the American Red Cross, encourage volunteer participation in honor of National Volunteer Month, which will last through the month of April. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Red Cross, local nonprofits honor National Volunteer Month

Shannon Larson April 6, 2017

Various local and national nonprofit organizations are celebrating National Volunteer Month, which highlights the contributions of volunteers and inspires others to become involved in their services. The...

American Red Cross trucks line Yawkey Way during the September 11th Day of Remembrance Blood Drive held at Fenway Park. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Groups host blood drive at Fenway to commemorate 9/11 attacks

Alyssa Meyers September 11, 2016

[mediagrid cat="31339"] In honor of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the American Red Cross, the Boston Red Sox and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center partnered up to host a blood...

Federal aid requested for snow removal, infrastructure repairs

Federal aid requested for snow removal, infrastructure repairs

Anush Swaminathan April 2, 2015

In response to the unprecedented weather that blasted Massachusetts this past winter, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito submitted a request Friday to U.S. President Barack Obama...

Boston Children's Hospital is researching and pioneering new methods for blood transfusion. PHOTO BY JOSEPHBARILLARI/WIKIMEDIA

Boston Children’s Hospital ends bad blood between donors, patients

Olivia Deng March 24, 2015

In 2013, anemia, a condition in which one does not have enough healthy red blood cells, resulted in 4,894 deaths, according to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More...

BUFSA holds benefit show to support typhoon victims

Daily Free Press Admin November 21, 2013

Boston University’s Filipino Student Association hosted the Typhoon Haiyan Benefit Show Wednesday night at the George Sherman Union Conference Auditorium. BUFSA will be donating proceeds from...

Street teams raise not only money, but support

Daily Free Press Admin November 13, 2012

Students hurrying to class along the streets of Boston might see street canvassers as a nuisance, but organizations such as the American Red Cross and Greenpeace reap substantial benefits from street canvassing,...

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