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The flyer created by Boston University lecturers in the Service Employees International Union Local 509 for their virtual teach-in Thursday. Union representatives have reported that negotiations with the University have reached a standstill concerning job security, fair pay, lighter workloads and easier access to technology. COURTESY OF SEIU LOCAL 509

BU full-time lecturers bargain with administration to improve work conditions

Emilia Wisniewski November 18, 2021
Union asks for better pay, increased job security and updated technology.
Thomas Fielder, Dean of Boston University's College of Communication, will step down in Spring 2019. PHOTO COURTESY THOMAS FIEDLER.

College of Communication dean to step down in 2019

JenRacoosin June 26, 2018
Boston University College of Communication Dean Thomas Fiedler plans to step down at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year.
The Boston University Board of Trustees extends President Robert Brown's contract until 2025. PHOTO BY ANDRES PICON/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

President Brown extends his contract to 2025

JenRacoosin May 21, 2018
Boston University President Robert Brown has agreed with the Board of Trustees to extend his contract to include another five-year term.
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BU reaches fundraising goal of $1 billion

Weihua Li April 14, 2016

Boston University has raised $1 billion and surpassed its previous fundraising goal one year early, BU spokesperson Colin Riley confirmed Thursday morning. The Campaign for BU, launched in September...

The Crowdfunding at BU information session held in the Questrom School of Business on Wednesday discussed the efforts of BU’s newly launched crowdfunding platform. PHOTO BY ADRIANA DIAZ/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU crowdfunding platform helps raise funds for community, panelists said

Lexi Peery April 14, 2016

The Boston University community is encouraged to use a crowdfunding platform if they need to raise money for research or activities, panelists said in a workshop Wednesday afternoon. Campaign for...

Boston University’s 2015 Annual Report highlights the efforts to overcome challenges it faces with funding research. GRAPHIC BY RACHEL CHMIELINKSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s research challenges, achievements emphasized in Annual Report

Sekar Krisnauli January 28, 2016

Boston University released the 2015 Annual Report Tuesday, which highlighted the university’s overcoming challenges amid an “unsettled research environment.” Introduced to the BU community through...

Donors gave money to Boston University on Tuesday as part of #GivingTuesday, an international movement to raise money for various causes. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston University participates in Giving Tuesday campaign, raises $20,000

J.D. Capelouto December 4, 2014

Following Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, the Boston University community participated in a national campaign called Giving Tuesday for the first time, encouraging students, alumni...

Campaign for BU moves past halfway point in under year

Daily Free Press Admin May 2, 2013

Despite its original timeframe of five years, The Campaign for Boston University has already passed its halfway mark less than one year in, as BU fundraising officers have worked together to raise more...

BU moves to revamp its image

Daily Free Press Admin November 19, 2012

Boston University’s recent renovations, additions and awards are part of a series of ongoing improvements the administration is making to improve BU’s already established image, officials said. “We...

Student Government promises 1M service hours for fundraiser

Daily Free Press Admin September 25, 2012

Student Government announced Friday it would donate one million hours of community service to Boston University. The pledge comes as part of a donation to the Campaign for BU, said SG President Dexter...

Students: proposed fundraising revenue should be further allocated to student life

Daily Free Press Admin September 20, 2012

Boston University officials said they plan to use Saturday’s Celebration for BU to kick-start a massive new fundraising program called Campaign for BU. “[This will be] the public launch of BU’s...

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