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Protestors stand outside of the George Sherman Union with signs calling attention to the defense contractors being represented at the College of Engineering’s career fair taking place in Metcalf Ballroom. COURTESY OF CHANCE CHARLEY

Student groups protest defense contractors outside ENG career fair

Melissa Ellin October 3, 2019
Boston University students gathered at noon Wednesday outside the George Sherman Union to protest the presence of war profiteers being represented at College of Engineering career fair held that day in the Metcalf Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
While there is debate on the merits of each type of internship, Boston University students have taken an interest in internships at start-ups rather than those at established corporations. GRAPHIC BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY AND MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston University students opting for internships at startups rather than corporations

Olivia Deng September 4, 2014

Internships, once deemed optional, are now seemingly a necessity. This year alone, internship hiring in the Northeast is expected to increase by 10 percent, and national co-op hiring is expected to increase...

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