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Student Government President Devin Harvin and President-elect Hafzat Akanni present proposed changes to Boston University’s budget for student groups in the GSU Conference Auditorium Tuesday night. SERENA YU/ DFP STAFF

Changes proposed to student group funding allocations process

Sofia Saric May 1, 2019
SG President Devin Harvin presented proposed changes to BU’s budget allocation process for student groups Tuesday night.
Boston University takes a number of precautions prior to big storms like nor’easters and blizzards, some of which are outlined in The University Climate Action Plan. PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU prepares for extreme weather as nor’easter season approaches

Kiran Galani October 30, 2018
The first nor’easter of the school year caused heavy rains and flooding at Boston University Saturday, prompting questions about how BU deals with such extreme weather events.
Students jump over water coming from a pipe in Danielsen Hall after evacuating the dorm. A fire on the ninth floor of Danielsen caused the evacuation Tuesday. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Danielsen Hall evacuated for small fire, water leak

Daily Free Press Staff September 6, 2018
Danielsen Hall was evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a water leak that displaced up to four students overnight.
The Joan and Edgar Booth Theatre at the College of Fine Arts opens Nov. 28 at 808 Commonwealth Ave. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students, faculty celebrate new College of Fine Arts theater

Tyla Pink September 7, 2017

A new arts building has found its home on Commonwealth Avenue, creating a spectacle for both old and new members of the Boston University community. The glass-paneled complex, called the Joan and...

Many students have responded to the survey detailing negative encounters with security guards when entering their dorm building. SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU dorms to remain open during Thanksgiving, spring breaks

Caroline Lord February 19, 2015

All Boston University dormitory-style residences will remain open during the Thanksgiving and spring breaks beginning in the 2015-16 academic year, BU Housing Director Nishmin Kashyap announced Feb....

Buildings in Boston University’s South Campus and along Bay State Road have incurred weather damage from this winter’s multiple storms. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students experience weather damage in rooms

Emma Sands February 19, 2015

Boston University students living in on-campus residences, including those in South Campus and along Bay State Road, have experienced mild to extreme room damage following Boston’s recent historic...

Pipe bursts in College of Arts of Sciences building, floods stairwell

Pipe bursts in College of Arts of Sciences building, floods stairwell

Mina Corpuz February 16, 2015

[mediagrid cat="18267"]Boston University Facilities Management and Planning responded Monday afternoon to reports of a burst pipe on the third floor of the College of Arts and Sciences building at 725...

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