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BU HUB courses to become eligible for Pass/Fail credit beginning next semester

Ruihan Yang April 6, 2023
BU announced on March 30 that students will now be able to receive BU HUB credit even if they declare Pass/Fail for a HUB course, effective Fall 2023.
The currently empty “Hostile Terrain 94” exhibit on the second-floor landing of the George Sherman Union where students will be able to place a tag commemorating lives lost at the U.S.-Mexico border. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Hostile Terrain 94′ commemorates lives lost at U.S.-Mexico border, illuminates humanitarian crisis

Isabel Plower September 11, 2020
For now, “Hostile Terrain 94” is as barren as the Sonoran Desert it depicts. Soon, it will be lush with more than 3,200 toe tags representing the remains of those who died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Boston Public Library celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a curated booklist and special programs. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, books

Zoe Han October 11, 2018
The Boston Public Library has been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which started Sept. 15 and ends Monday, with a themed booklist, Latinx Life. The library also held cultural events around the Boston area.
María Inclán speaks at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Thursday evening about her research on social movements, protest and democracy. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mexican professor talks about Zapatista movement, modern relevance

Haley Lerner October 27, 2017

The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted María Inclán, a political science professor from Mexico City, to discuss her research on the Zapatista movement and Mexico's democratic transition...

A University of Exeter study released Thursday found that while teaching may be useful, it is not necessary to learn how to make effective tools. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Imitation proves to be valuable learning tool throughout human history

Navraj Narula December 1, 2015

Since instruction is often perceived as an essential means of learning, traditional education seems more of a requirement than an option in today’s society. However, instruction as a way of teaching...

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