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George Mendes, executive chef of Amar restaurant in Back Bay, and a child with Make-A-Wish. Mendes hosted a fundraiser dinner for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Feb. 25 in the Raffles Boston hotel in Back Bay. COURTESY OF DALIA SADAKA

Boston-based Executive Chef George Mendes hosts Make-A-Wish fundraising dinner

Mary Goetz March 5, 2025
George Mendes, executive chef of Amar restaurant in Back Bay, joined his two passions —  cooking and giving back — to host a fundraiser dinner for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Feb. 25.
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REVIEW: Aesthetics meet ambition in viral Emerson student film Glory & Gore

Isabella Laikin December 8, 2024
Emerson students and creative soulmates Gianna Cavarozzi and Lyanna Zammas co-wrote and co-directed a dark, witty exploration of power, corruption and masculinity — seen through a distinctly feminine lens. This 44 minute short film transcends the expectations of a student project with the transformative power of women-led storytelling by its women-run crew.
The Boston University PRLab is holding a Fundraising Telethon for the Academy of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School to support student enrichment opportunities. (left) COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY (right) COURTESY OF ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC RIM CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

BU’s PRLab hosts Giving Tuesday fundraiser

Sydney Topf November 16, 2022
PRLab’s fourth annual telethon will be for the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School.
Air India B77W plane.

India’s COVID-19 outbreak impacts students’ summer plans

Ashley Soebroto May 11, 2021
International students at BU face travel restrictions as the second wave in India continues to break records.
Spring 2021: The Board of Directors’ Semester in Review

Spring 2021: The Board of Directors’ Semester in Review

Board of Directors May 5, 2021
For The Daily Free Press’ Board of Directors, Spring 2021 was a semester marked by a vast fundraising effort, continued efforts to improve the diversity of our staff, and work to further connect our community. Working remotely with the addition of four new members from our Fall 2020 Editorial Board, the Board met weekly to discuss all things FreeP-related.
gofundme page in memory of boston university custodians

BU Parents United fundraises for memorial benches to honor custodians who died from COVID-19

Emily Stevenson April 20, 2021
The organizers hope to place the benches on the BU Beach to commemorate the two men.
boston university it's on us stand with us fundraiser graphic

It’s On Us partners with Greek Life, Student Government to fundraise for sexual assault survivors

Vanessa Bartlett April 6, 2021
The fundraiser is seeking donations for RAINN during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
braille across america virtual challenge logo

National Braille Press begins Braille Across America exercise challenge

Sam Trottenberg March 15, 2021
Participants must run or walk at least 26.2 miles, or bike at least 52.4 miles, between March 17 and April 19.
Chipotle Mexican Grill at 876 Commonwealth Ave. closed last weekend due to a lack of available labor. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

West campus Chipotle temporarily closed

Nathan Lederman February 1, 2021
A “temporarily closed” sign was posted on Chipotle’s door early last week. The sign did not indicate why the restaurant was closed or an exact date it would reopen.
EDITORIAL: BU’s #GivingTuesday is only as good as its follow-through and transparency

EDITORIAL: BU’s #GivingTuesday is only as good as its follow-through and transparency

Editors December 2, 2020
Overall, the efforts BU has made on GivingTuesday should still be recognized. But, the administration should remember that in order for its fundraising to make a genuine impact, it first and foremost needs to demonstrate transparency and accountability.
Boston University’s Global Engineering Brigades, a student organization dedicated to installing water systems in underdeveloped communities, spoke at a guest lecture on Nov. 15 about sustainability and international volunteering. COURTESY OF BU GLOBAL ENGINEERING BRIGADES

International professor’s guest lecture talks sustainability abroad

Yiran Yu November 23, 2020

Sustainability and international activism are more relevant than ever in the 21st century, yet the impact of voluntourism — international volunteering — is less discussed. Global Engineering...

Allston’s independent music venue Great Scott, which closed in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will relocate to the former location of Regina Pizzeria in Allston. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Great Scott successfully fundraises reopening, finds new Allston location

Molly Farrar October 8, 2020
The 44-year-old Allston landmark announced its relocation after collecting nearly $300,000 through an online fundraiser.
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