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Boston University Student Government’s open letter Instagram post. In late September, Student Government President Akwasi Antwi attempted to send a broadcast email condemning the drop in Black student enrollment, but he was blocked by the BU Marketing and Communications team. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov Open Letter struck down several times by BU administration

Isabelle Zhang November 21, 2024
Boston University Student Government President Akwasi Antwi attempted to publish an Open Letter to the entire University about the drop in Black student admissions, but his attempts were rejected multiple times.
Boston University Graduate Workers Union members and supporters march down Bay State Road toward 1 Silber Way on Wednesday. BUGWU organized a walkout on Wednesday in response to Provost Ken Lutchen’s emails regarding the strike. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU calls undergraduates, faculty, staff to join walkout in response to Provost emails

Camille Bugayong May 2, 2024
On Wednesday, BUGWU called BU undergaduates and staff to join a walkout in response to emails from the Office of the Provost.
Student Body President Dhruv Kapadia gives a president’s address at a Student Government (StuGov) meeting on Jan. 29. StuGov passed a resolution endorsing the Boston University Graduate Workers Union’s strike, which began on Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU StuGov discusses BUGWU strike, Arabian Nights event, spring concert

Charlie Johnson March 27, 2024
On Monday, Boston University Student Government approved a resolution endorsing the BU Graduate Workers Union, approved funding for an event hosted by BU Arabs and gave updates on the free Iftar meal program. 
Boston University Student Body President Dhruv Kapadia speaks in the BU Student Government meeting on Jan. 29. Monday’s StuGov meeting featured a proposal to increase BU’s student applicant pool and a funding request from the BU Veteran Assist Club. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov discusses admissions process, hears proposal from BU Veteran Assist

George Lehman February 6, 2024
Boston University Student Government heard two presentations about the admissions process and funding for BU Veteran Assist on Monday night.
Senate Chair Hanna Dworkin, a senior in College of Arts and Science, runs the Boston University Student Government meeting on Monday. StuGov listened to BU graduate student workers’ presentation on bargaining sessions. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov addresses BU Graduate Workers Union concerns

Camille Bugayong January 31, 2024
Boston University Student Government discussed elections and listened to a presentation regarding the difficulties experiences by BU graduate student workers.
A Student Government meeting on May 1.

Boston University Student Government discusses bill about on-campus Starbucks, at-large parties

Grace Halepis November 29, 2023
On Monday night, Boston University Student Government proposed a bill to remove Starbucks from campus and discussed the responsibilities of at-large parties in the Senate.
A Student Government meeting on April 10.

StuGov makes confirmation, discusses committee updates

Delia Rune November 14, 2023
Cabinet and committee updates and a new Environmental Affairs Director was confirmed at a BU Student Government meeting Monday.
A StuGov meeting in Oct. 2022.

StuGov discusses doxxing, BU Grad Workers Union contract

George Lehman November 7, 2023
Boston University’s Student Government held a meeting Monday discussing doxxing and BU Graduate Workers Union’s new contract. 
A Boston University Student Government meeting on March 20

Boston University Student Government endorses Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and American Friends of Magen David Adom, receives criticism

Daily Free Press Staff October 24, 2023
Boston University Student Government discussed Palestinian fundraisers, elected multiple chairs and discussed event plans on Monday night.
Student Body President Dhruv Kapadia speaks at a StuGov meeting in April. StuGov discussed the conflict in the Middle East and elected a new Senate Rules Chair during a meeting on Monday night. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University Student Government acknowledges war in Middle East, elects new chair

Sebastian Castro October 18, 2023
At a Monday night Boston University Student Government, members discussed the war in the Middle East and elected a new senate rules co-chair.
r. Melissa Gilliam meets student government members Dhruv Kapadia, Ilana Keusch, Navya Kotturu and Hanna Dworkin.

Student leaders aided in search for new president

Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
The Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees included students in the selection process of Boston University’s 11th president, Melissa Gilliam.
The Boston University Office of the Provost. Departing President Robert Brown will appoint an interim provost over the summer while the search for a permanent replacement for Jean Morrison continues. SOPHIE PARK/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University welcomes new administration leadership

Sydney Topf June 2, 2023
Boston University has new administrative leadership going into the 2023-2024 academic year, following the appointment, retirement and stepping down of top university administrators.
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