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A worker serves food in a Boston University dining hall. Boston University, the Islamic Society of BU and University Chaplains worked together to provide meals and on-campus prayer spaces for students during Ramadan. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Building community and bringing people together’: Ramadan at BU

Brie Foster March 4, 2025
Ramadan began Saturday, and Boston University is working with organizations on campus to ensure Muslim students can observe the religious holiday.
Yusef Salaam discussed the importance of education and the effects of incarceration on young men of color in his speech, “Born on Purpose and With a Purpose,” at the Tsai Performance Center Friday. JACOB COLLING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

One of the Exonerated Five says everyone is born on purpose, with a purpose

Mita Kataria March 4, 2020
Yusef Salaam, member of the “Exonerated Five,” wrongly accused and convicted of sexually assaulting a Central Park jogger in 1989, has taken up the fight against the unfair criminal justice system, and shared his lecture “Born on Purpose and With a Purpose” at BU on Friday.
Elena Noureddine speaks during “Human Rights One Year Into the Trump Administration.” The event was hosted by Amnesty International at Boston University. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Amnesty International panel reflects on human rights under Trump

Taylor Kocher April 4, 2018

With bans on everything from bathroom choice to international travel, executive orders issued by the Trump administration have affected numerous facets of daily life in America for some people. Saturday,...

Pardee professor Houchang Chehabi said he feels discriminated by President Donald Trump’s recent anti-travel orders against several Muslim-majority countries. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Trump’s immigration ban affects BU students, faculty

Taylor Kocher February 2, 2017

Houchang Chehabi, an international relations professor at Boston University, said that due to his criticism of Iranian government, its security has issued him warnings of arrest if he should travel...

During a privilege walk Tuesday night in the SAC Gym, students stand along the baseline in the gym, close their eyes and step forward when certain aspects of privilege apply to them. PHOTO BY NATALIE CARROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students explore unexpected privilege through privilege walk

Tyler Orleans October 12, 2016

Approximately 50 students gathered in the SAC Gym Tuesday evening to explore the privileges that they are not aware of through a "privilege walk." The Unpacking Privilege activity, hosted by chapters...

The Islamic Society of BU held a fashion show and panel discussion in Metcalf Hall Monday evening to highlight modesty, identity and public perception of Muslim-American clothing. PHOTO COURTESY ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF BU

Muslim-American women model identity, self-expression

Dagny Crepeau April 28, 2016

Boston University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Societies and Civilizations and the Islamic Society of BU recently worked together to stage a panel discussion and runway show related to issues...

Students gather to honor Chapel Hill shooting victims

Students gather to honor Chapel Hill shooting victims

J.D. Capelouto February 12, 2015

[mediagrid cat="18130"] Following a shooting Tuesday that left three Muslim students dead near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, more than 100 students, from Boston University and the community, gathered Wednesday...

Taiba Zahir (CAS '17) and Maryan Sharif (CAS '17) sign cards Thursday for Boston University facilities workers who worked during winter storm Juno. Annie Khanani (CAS '18) volunteers at the table in the George Sherman Union. PHOTO BY JACQUELYN BUSICK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students thank BU Facilities workers for efforts during blizzard

Katherine Merwin February 2, 2015

Boston University students gathered Thursday and Friday to make cards to thank BU Facilities members who worked to clean up to the nearly two feet of snow that blanketed the Charles River Campus during...

A survey presented to the Association of American Colleges and Universities Friday found that a majority of university students think their campuses are inclusive of different religions. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students not entirely satisfied with religious diversity, support, survey finds

Monique Avila January 28, 2015

While a national survey released Friday by the Interfaith Youth Core found that students are not entirely satisfied about the level of religious diversity and support of expression on their campus,...

PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

THADANI: ISIS and Islam: Bad Apples and Oranges

Trisha Thadani October 9, 2014

When I asked a Boston University student from the Islamic Society of BU how he feels about ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, committing barbaric actions in the name of the Islamic faith,...

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