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The BU Castle. The building was used as a set by the movies “21,” “Ghostbusters” (2016), and “Mr. Church.” FRANCHESCA VIAUD/ DFP FILE

BU on Screen: Five movies filmed on (or near) BU’s campus

Siena Griffin June 2, 2023
Over the years, filmmakers have chosen to use different parts of BU's campus as a set for a number of blockbuster movies, from the BU Castle to Fenway Campus.
East to West: November 1, 2019

East to West: November 1, 2019

JenRacoosin November 1, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover changes to this year’s sorority recruitment, results from the Brookline electric scooter pilot program, interactive neuroscience lessons in Brighton,...

An aerial view of the Boston Marriott Copley Marriott Copley Place, where Boston University’s Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment has previously been held. This year, the event is being moved on-campus, where it will take place over two weekends. COURTESY OF ERIC LUMSDEN/ FLICKR

Sorority recruitment moving on campus for Spring 2020

Mia Khatib October 28, 2019
Sorority recruitment will take place on the Boston University campus for the 2019-20 year and take place over two weekends.
The Dahod Family Alumni Center, formerly known as the BU Castle, re-opened last weekend after undergoing renovations. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Dahod Family Alumni Center reopens after renovations

Caitlyn Leonard September 27, 2018
Boston University’s Dahod Family Alumni Center, formerly known as the BU Castle, celebrated its reopening during Alumni Weekend after a 15-month-long renovation.
East to West: The Month of Big Changes

East to West: The Month of Big Changes

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2018

On this week’s episode of East to West, “The Month of Big Changes,” we’re discussing a new dining option on campus, the push for reusable straws and the reopening of the Boston University Castle. You...

The BU Castle on Bay State Road. The Castle has been under renovation for the last year as an alumni center is being added and improvements are being made to the building. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/DFP FILE PHOTO

Revamped BU Castle set to open in September

Kiran Galani May 1, 2018
The Boston University Castle and Pub is on track to reopen as the Dahod Family Alumni Center as part of the Alumni Weekend scheduled to be held from Sept. 20 to 23.
A $2 million gift from Boston University trustee Shamim Dahod (CGS’76, CAS’78, MED’87) and her husband, Ashraf Dahod, will contribute to the creation of the Dahod Family Alumni Center in the BU Castle. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Following $2 million donation, BU Castle to be renovated into alumni center

Ellie French December 4, 2016

Boston University alumna Shamim Dahod and her husband Ashraf Dahod donated $2 million to renovate the historic BU Castle into an alumni center, the university announced Thursday. The construction...

DivestBU has been an outspoken group on campus for years, holding many rallies and marches. They have pushed BU towards divesting from the fossil fuel industry. BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Group advocates for fossil fuel divestment ahead of trustee decision

Sophia Eppolito September 15, 2016

Chanting “no more coal, no more oil, keep your carbon in the soil,” approximately 80 members of the Boston University community rallied on Marsh Plaza Wednesday afternoon, urging the university...

Boston University benefactors Alan and Sherry Leventhal spoke at a ceremony Tuesday that recognized them for their dedication to the university and officially named the admissions reception center in their honor. PHOTO BY ADRIAN BAKER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU admissions building named in honor of Alan, Sherry Leventhal

Adrian Baker September 17, 2014

Boston University held a ceremony Tuesday to recognize two of its major benefactors, dedicating the university admissions reception building in their honor. The Alan and Sherry Leventhal Center acknowledges...

BU Cheat Sheet

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

Though Boston University’s linear campus stretching along Commonwealth Avenue might be unconventional, the location boasts all of the aspects of a typical university’s stomping grounds. Affectionately...

COM unveils new Center for Mobile Communication Studies at reception

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2014

The Boston University College of Communication Division of Emerging Media Studies hosted a reception to celebrate the launch of the new Center for Mobile Communication Studies Wednesday night at the...

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