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College of Fine Arts Dean Harvey Young hosted a virtual webinar with Boston University alumnus Michael Chiklis Thursday to discuss Chiklis’ new show “Coyote.” HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Coyote’ star, BU alumnus Michael Chiklis reflects on acting career, its difficulties

Emma Vacirca January 26, 2021
After Emmy winner, executive producer and Hollywood star Michael Chiklis’s new show “Coyote” premiered on CBS, the actor virtually “came back” to his roots. Chiklis, a 1985 alumnus of CFA, discussed the new drama and the highs and lows of his career in a webinar last Thursday with the college's dean, Harvey Young.
The BU Gigs instagram account run by Northeastern University student Kaluwe Muntanga is set to move to an app dubbed “Social Call” in February. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Gigs to move to app next year, bringing large student community with it

Cameron Morsberger December 10, 2020
@bu_gigs, an Instagram account circulating offers and requests from Boston University students, will leave Instagram Feb. 4.
Gallery in the College of Fine Arts. Art students can display their work on a rotating basis each week in Gallery 5, an exhibition space located on the fifth floor of CFA. ERIN BILLINGS/ DFP FILE

Visual Arts students cultivate creative, personal exhibitions in CFA

Molly Farrar December 3, 2020
On the fifth floor of the newly renovated CFA, the student exhibition space features work that rotates biweekly, and pushes students to produce their very own exhibit.
A traveling exhibition curated by graphic designer Jerome Harris is currently on display at the College of Fine Arts’ Stone Gallery until Feb. 19. The exhibit aims to amplify the work of Black designers who have not received the recognition they deserve. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

Artist amplifies Black voices through graphic design

Rachel Do November 11, 2020

People of color often are mis- or underrepresented in history books, and in the arts, that’s no exception. Jerome Harris, a professional graphic designer who curated the traveling exhibition “As,...

Olaf, a main character in Disney's highest-grossing animated film “Frozen” that was released in 2013. COURTESY OF ANNA FOX/ FLICKR

CFA alum performs as Olaf in Disney Broadway Musical ‘Frozen’

Macy Wilbur March 1, 2019
Of the future artists, designers and dancers that arise from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts, one graduate’s career is heating up as he takes on a frozen yet lovable character — Olaf.
Pianist Pierre Nicolas Colombat spoke Monday evening at College of Fine Arts about the characteristics of Claude Debussy and Claude Monet's works. COURTESY OF PIERRE NICOLAS COLOMBAT.

CFA lecture explores the mislabeling of Impressionist musicians

Candice Lim November 29, 2018
Music and Impressionist art collided Monday night in the College of Fine Arts, as a lecture delved into the mislabels and misnomers of French composer Claude Debussy.
The BU Student Curriculum Committee holds its first open forum meeting of the semester Tuesday evening in CAS. PHOTO BY RHIANNON JESELONIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Student Curriculum Committee forum discusses general education program

Abigail Freeman October 5, 2016

The Student Curriculum Committee, an independent student group focused on increasing student awareness and active participation in academics and administration at Boston University, held an open-forum...

A Museum of Fine Arts study found that 78 percent of Boston-area audiences participate in at least one cultural event each month, compared to 69 percent of national audiences. PHOTO BY ANN SINGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bostonians attend more arts events than average, MFA study finds

Mina Corpuz September 30, 2014

Boston residents are more likely to attend arts and cultural events than the average American, according to a study released Friday by the Museum of Fine Arts. Culture Track: Focus on Boston is the...

Biergarten: Brewing Conversation at Boston University

Daily Free Press Admin January 28, 2013

This week, Gallery 5 at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts features “Biergarten,” an exhibit largely comprised of abstract paintings with an enigmatic feeling, created by Ashley Teamer. “I...

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