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Boston University’s Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism and Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center hosted a virtual panel on Thursday to discuss a rise in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND ACTIVISM

SARP reports increase in domestic violence due to pandemic

Ashley Soebroto November 11, 2020
Domestic violence has soared across the country in recent months. At BU, professors and sexual assault experts spoke about the growing prevalence of domestic abuse during the pandemic.
A feminine hygiene dispenser in Boston University’s College of Communication. The newly-formed Menstrual and Reproductive Rights Coalition hosted a panel on sexual health at the BUild Lab Tuesday. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DFP FILE

Menstrual and Reproductive Rights Coalition holds panel on reproductive and sexual health

Melissa Ellin February 5, 2020
Boston University students are taking a step to bring inclusive conversations about reproductive health and access to necessities to campus with panel hosted by the Menstrual and Reproductive Rights Coalition.
East to West: December 6, 2019

East to West: December 6, 2019

JenRacoosin December 6, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover proposals for the current Howard Thurman Center space, snow day tips, a new game bar in Mission Hill, and more. This episode originally aired December...

Casey DiCocco and Kaija Schilde, an associate professor in the Pardee School of Global Studies, speak Jan. 31 at the Ask Me Anything Series hosted by Boston University’s Student Government. COURTESY OF BEVERLY YANG

‘AMA’ panel discusses careers in politics, public policy

Mae Tonge February 5, 2019
Academic Ask Me Anything Series hosted BU alumnae who shared anecdotes from their own college experiences, and how they helped reach their current positions.
Students sit in Boston University's Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism. The CGSA is holding its first clothing drive for Youth on Fire, a center for homeless LGBTQ youth in Cambridge. ELIZA SHAW/ DFP FILE PHOTO

CGSA holds drives for foster children, homeless LGBTQ youth

Sari Cohen November 14, 2018
BU's CGSA is holding drives for homeless youth and foster children this holiday season.
A workshop on being LGBTQ in the worforce hosted by the Boston University School of Business in October 2017. BU is launching a new task force with LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff. YVETTE LOEPZ/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU creates task force for LGBTQ faculty and staff

Jennifer Suryadjaja November 1, 2018
Boston University has created a task force to promote a more inclusive community for its LGBTQ faculty and staff.
Max Greenberg, Takeo Rivera and LB Moore during the “#MeToo & Masculinity" event on Tuesday evening. It was hosted as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Panel sheds light on intersectional issues of masculinity and #MeToo

Mike Reddy April 3, 2018
As part of Boston University’s Sexual Assault Awareness Week, the BU Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center and at least six other BU organizations co-sponsored the screening of a documentary and a panel focused on masculinity and the #MeToo movement Tuesday night.
CAS senior Megan Birgy, sophomore Faith Puleikis and junior Rachel Bennetts talk at the BU Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism on Wednesday evening. CGSA's Gender-Inclusive BU Proposal has made it to the University Council, one of the main governing bodies for the university. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF.

CGSA proposal on its way to be reviewed by University Council

Mike Reddy March 22, 2018
Boston University’s Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism is waiting for confirmation that their proposal for a more gender-inclusive BU was moved to the University Council’s Committee on Student Life and Policies.

SG engages with students over funding proposals

Lillian Ilsley-Greene February 13, 2018

Boston University’s Student Government met Monday night to review proposals from several student groups concerning the allocation of funds from the SG budget. Vice President of Finance Bernie Lai...

Rachel Bennetts speaks during a meeting at the CGSA office in the George Sherman Union. PHOTO BY JOHN LITTLE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CGSA advocates for more gender-inclusive housing and restrooms

Haley Lerner February 8, 2018
Boston University's Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism has finalized a proposal that advocates for transgender and non-binary students in regards to housing and bathrooms. The proposal is meant to update the current gender-neutral policies at BU.
Boston University student and founder of Unitiques Alex Shadrow  (COM ’15). PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student launches online marketplace, grows site with community outreach

Mina Corpuz September 18, 2014

As music pulsed through Boston University’s Center for Gender, Sexuality and Activism on Sunday, students eyed the space, full of used clothing, with anticipation. Through racks of shirts, coats and...

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