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Boston University’s Student Government introduced on Monday a month-long health program dedicated to creating events that promote student health. The program will bring awareness to resources available to students, such as the free Wellnest Mindful Journaling App. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government introduces well-being initiative, passes transparency bill

Anna Vidergar October 6, 2020
StuGov fleshed out in a Monday night meeting a series of events focusing on student well-being, as well as a bill to create more transparency in requests for funding and meeting minutes.
A study by the Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine found that college students tend to be less physically active when starting at a university. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU, SG launch email initiative to encourage student health

Namu Sampath March 5, 2019
BU launched an email wellness program that sends weekly information and resources to students, according to a press release from BU’s Student Government.
Active Minds at Boston University hosts Send Silence Packing Sept. 28 at the BU Beach to raise awareness of college suicide. PHOTO BY LILLIAN LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Send Silence Packing’ exhibit brings suicide awarness to BU

Julia Maruca October 5, 2017

One thousand colorful school backpacks lay in the grass of the Boston University Beach as students and faculty walked to class. Each backpack symbolized a college life that is cut short every year...

Three Boston University fraternities have been suspended this academic year, prompting university officials and Greek life organizations to talk about the big issues. PHOTO BY ARVIND GROVER/FLICKR

University, Greek life community address multiple suspensions through conversation

Mina Corpuz April 30, 2015

Three fraternities at Boston University have been suspended during the 2014-15 academic year, prompting campus officials and the Greek life community to speak more about problematic behavior and steps...

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