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East to West: September 30, 2019

East to West: September 30, 2019

JenRacoosin September 30, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a campus free speech forum, Boston’s new initiative on surveillance cameras, and the 50th anniversary of BU’s African American Studies program. This...

Protestors in the Boston Common take part in a free speech rally held in November 2017. BU’s Free Speech Committee hosted a forum on the rights and responsibilities of students at the George Sherman Union on Wednesday evening. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DFP FILE

Student forum discusses free speech statement draft, Ben Shapiro campus visit

Molly Farrar September 26, 2019
Boston University’s Free Speech Committee held its third student forum titled “Free Speech: Student’s Rights and Responsibilities” in the Conference Auditorium in the George Sherman Union Sept. 25 to create a discussion between faculty, students, staff and committee members.
BU School of Law professors Jack Beermann, Karen Pita Loor, Gary Lawson and Jay Wexler discuss executive powers, conflicts of interest and civil rights on Friday. PHOTO BY JUNE KIM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Law professors discuss expectations of Trump presidency

Jordan Kimmel January 29, 2017

Four Boston University professors spoke to approximately 70 students in the BU School of Law Friday afternoon about what to expect during Donald Trump's presidency. The panel was moderated by the School...

Vacasa co-founder Cliff Johnson received the 2016 Young Lawyer’s Chair award on Oct. 1 at the Taj Boston during the Silver Shingle Awards Gala. PHOTO BY JUNE KIM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

TERRIERS INBIZ: Vacasa co-founder Cliff Johnson stays true to roots

Jenna Saiontz October 10, 2016

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. After graduating...

Paul Horwitz, a law professor at University of Alabama School of Law, opens the “When God Isn’t Green: A World-Wide Journey to Places Where Religious Practice and Environmentalism Collide” discussion of BU Law Professor Jay Wexler’s book “When God Isn’t Green" Monday afternoon in Barristers Hall. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

INTERVIEW: Jay Wexler exposes conflict between religion and environment

Emily Langan March 28, 2016

What happens when religious practices are called into question because of harm to the environment? Which is more important: the freedom of religion or the preservation of our home? Jay Wexler,...

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