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Xiaodan He (CAS '25) colors in a large coloring sheet splayed out on a table in the George Sherman Union Link for Student Wellbeing's decompression activity, "Pause from Politics: Connection and Coloring." Boston University Student Health Services offered in-person and online mental health services and activities for students following the 2024 presidential election. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU offers resources, activities to help students manage anxiety surrounding the election

Daniela Ginsburg November 11, 2024
In response to heightened anxiety during and after the presidential election, Boston University created resources designed to support students struggling with mental health by focusing on relaxation tactics.
The new Student Employment Office portal. SEO changed the payroll system for Boston University students in June. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New SEO payroll system draws mixed opinions from students, supervisors

Eli Pekelny September 20, 2024
The new payroll system implemented by Boston University Student Employment Office is causing various reactions from student employees and supervisors.
The Alternative Spring Break program on a team retreat.

After years of COVID disruption, Alternative Service Breaks return

Devan Colby March 2, 2023
Students look forward to their spring break break travels with ASB — a program designed for volunteers to participate in a week of community service.
StuGov Meeting

StuGov confirms LGBTQ student task force, hears Spring Festival plans

Anna Vidergar March 29, 2022
The LGBTQIA+ BU Task-Force would conduct surveys, compare BU’s resources to other universities and propose actions based on data.
First Friday Candy and Collages

BU Arts Initiative brought creativity and community at this month’s ‘First Friday’ event

Sydney Topf February 7, 2022
Students enjoyed making collages at the GSU on Friday for the BU Arts Initiative and Community Service Center's "First Friday" event.
student volunteer rakes leaves at global days of service

BU Community Service Center hosts second hybrid Global Days of Service

Vanessa Bartlett April 7, 2021
The yearly event allows students to help charities and make a change both virtually and in-person.
thefatsextherapist on instagram

Social worker, activist Sonalee Rashatwar presents on body wisdom, self-care, ‘radical unrest’ at BU

Divya Sood March 30, 2021
Known by their Instagram “TheFatSexTherapist,” Sonalee Rashatwar gave a talk about body positivity.
boston university alternative service breaks instagram account

BU Alternative Service Breaks goes virtual again, persisting despite Spring Recess cancellation

Ashley Soebroto March 17, 2021
The annual Alternative Service Breaks program through the Community Service Center at BU is continuing virtually over three weekends in place of their usual spring break trips around the nation — serving organizations remotely in the Greater Boston Area and beyond.
A Boston Terrier-themed pumpkin submission to Kilachand Honors College’s pumpkin decorating contest by a group of Boston University sophomores in KHC. COURTESY OF MAX BROWN, EMMA KRAUS, OLIVIA HARE, CAROLINE FERNANDEZ AND SARA STRASSEL

Painting pumpkins and building community: BU groups use pumpkins for outreach

James Paleologopoulos November 1, 2020
While many traditional Halloween events were out of the question this year, some organizations are using the season’s popular orange squash to interact with the student body through contests and more.
This year, Boston University’s Family and Friends Weekend has gone virtual. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Family and Friends Weekend goes virtual

Emily Stevenson October 16, 2020
Unlike previous years, attendees of this Fall’s Family and Friends Weekend can enjoy program events from the comfort of their homes.
East to West: March 6, 2020

East to West: March 6, 2020

Justin Tang March 6, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. In this episode of East to West, we cover Super Tuesday primary elections, the death of BU real-life mascot Rhett, a new state bill that will help...

Boston University’s Office of the Provost announced the suspension of university-sponsored travel over spring break Thursday following a travel advisory from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU cancels university sponsored spring break trips

Samantha Kizner March 4, 2020
Boston University’s Office of the Provost announced in an email to students Wednesday that all university-sponsored travel over spring break has been canceled as a result of the spread of coronavirus. The announcement comes as a response to guidance from the United States Centers for Disease Control, as well as statements from Governor Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Department of Health.
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