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Mugar Memorial Library no head librarian

Reports of disorganization, understaffing as Mugar library remains without some high-level staff

Emilia Wisniewski February 17, 2022
The evening circulation manager, head of circulation and head librarian positions have been vacant for months.
The letter sent by Boston University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Jean Morrison to the Dean of Students Office Oct. 7. Morrison announced the use of an outside factfinder to investigate allegations of verbal and emotional abuse of student employees in BU’s Orientation program. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Grueling’ hours, forged timesheets: BU students allege Orientation leadership violated state labor laws

Daily Free Press Staff November 9, 2021
Shiney James and other leaders reportedly worked students up to 80 hours a week with little to no breaks.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: It’s past time to do something more substantial about sexual assault on campus

Editors September 9, 2021
It is time for Boston University to let go of the idea that campus sexual assault can be solved by training. 
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Boston University’s new pandemic policies are not cutting it

Editors September 2, 2021
Boston University’s new pandemic measures place too much emphasis on student responsibility rather than institutional measures designed to keep students, faculty and service workers safe.
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

Nick Kolev May 5, 2021
Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.
hallway in the college of arts and sciences at boston university

BU faculty express hopes, doubts on return to in-person classes

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 29, 2021
Professors described their hopes for a return to normality, admitted some changes may be permanent.
boston university college democrats spring panel

BU College Democrats hold annual Spring panel, discuss activism

Vanessa Bartlett April 16, 2021
Faculty and activists discussed the experiences and challenges faced when organizing for change.
wheelock school of education and human development at boston university

David Chard appointed as permanent dean of Wheelock

Tanisha Bhat April 2, 2021
Chard was appointed to the position after having served as interim dean since 2018.
After canceling Spring Recess to prevent COVID-19 spread, Boston University scheduled two Wellness Days in March to give students and faculty members a rest from classes. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students, faculty express appreciation, skepticism toward planned Wellness Days

Nathan Lederman February 10, 2021
With the cancellation of Spring Recess, Boston University has scheduled “Wellness Days” set for Thursday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 31 to give the school community a break midway through the semester, according to University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Jean Morrison.
Boston University’s Student Information System. BU announced Thursday it will upgrade the SIS, including the Student Link and Faculty Link. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Information System Renewal Program to revamp Student Link by end of 2023

Madhri Yehiya February 8, 2021
The Boston University Office of the Provost announced Thursday the Student Information System Renewal Program — which will make updates to the Student Link and Faculty Link — is starting now and will take the next three years to finish.
The Boston University Office of the Provost is located on the eighth floor of 1 Silber Way. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Provost Morrison urges professors to not give early finals

Daily Free Press Staff January 27, 2019
BU Provost Jean Morrison sent an email to the student body encouraging both students and professors to give finals on scheduled final exam dates, not on the last day of class.
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Boston University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Jean Morrison