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Moderna protest

‘Whose vaccine? Our vaccine!’ Protest outside Moderna calls for global vaccine equity

Cassandra Dumay May 3, 2022
Protest outside Moderna calls for global vaccine equity in an April 28 rally.
indoor vaccine mandate for certain spaces

Boston introduces policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain indoor spaces

Taylor Brokesh January 21, 2022
As of Jan.15, Mayor Michelle Wu's B Together policy — a mandate requiring proof of one COVID-19 vaccine dose to enter certain indoor spaces in Boston — came into effect.
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COVID-19 cases fluctuate as college students return to campus

Daily Free Press Staff September 23, 2021
COVID-19 cases fluctuate as college students across Boston return to campus this fall.
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

Nick Kolev May 5, 2021
Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.
mental health committee co-chairs speak at a boston university student government meeting

StuGov confirms positions for next school year, introduces vaccine resource guide in last meeting of the semester

Anna Vidergar April 27, 2021
Positions across StuGov were confirmed for the next school year along with other resolutions.
mollusk marine science lab

Plans for Marine Semester field research in Belize remain uncertain

Emily Stevenson April 27, 2021
The Marine Semester did not offer a Belize component last year, but may do so this Fall.
vaccination sign in the george sherman union

International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall

Madhri Yehiya April 16, 2021
Students cited concerns around travel restrictions and receiving vaccines not approved by BU.
prospective family tours boston university

With in-person tours still canceled, prospective students visit BU’s campus on their own

Emily Stevenson April 15, 2021
Families and students have taken it upon themselves to see BU's campus during the pandemic.
hallway in kilachand hall

Students offered reduced-density housing for the Fall, University still evaluating policy

Tanisha Bhat April 14, 2021
While the policy may change, continuing students are only able to reserve singles and doubles.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Vaccine passports are reasonable and necessary, but come with risks of disparity

Editors April 6, 2021
Vaccine passports can be inequitable, but are ultimately inevitable for safe travels and normalcy.
vaccination center at boston university fitness and recreation center

BU community reflects on vaccination experiences thus far

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 31, 2021
Students, faculty and staff share how they got their vaccines as the state's rollout continues.
Vaccination site at Boston University fitness and recreation center

BU proceeds with Phase Two vaccinations, faces limited supply

Rin Velasco February 25, 2021
Boston University is currently moving forward with COVID-19 vaccinations of students with two or more medical conditions, but the process is experiencing setbacks from a limited supply, said a BU Medical Advisory Group member.
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