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Boston University professional business fraternity Phi Chi Theta’s statement, posted to its website, regarding a recent video showing members at a large gathering. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professional frat on ‘probation’ after members attend off-campus gathering

Isabella Abraham October 7, 2020
BU’s chapter of the professional business and economics fraternity Phi Chi Theta is on “probation,” Senior Associate Dean of Students Jason Campbell-Foster said, after a video circulated online of 15 of its members at an off-campus gathering last month.
Boston University’s Marsh Plaza. BU has released its “Learn from Anywhere” plan for the Fall semester that would allow students the flexibility to learn in-person, digitally or experience a combination of both, if the plan goes into effect. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU introduces potential learning, public health plans for Fall

Chloe Liu June 1, 2020
Aside from allowing students to choose between returning to campus and staying home, BU also plans to offer frequent coronavirus testing.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #4): April 3, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #4): April 3, 2020

Justin Tang April 3, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we’ll discuss the new credit/no-credit designation being implemented...

All-University Commencement for the graduating class of 2019 at Nickerson Field. Boston University is trying to preserve its traditional senior week with virtual events and activities. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU plans to move senior week online

Emma Lindsey April 1, 2020
BU’s annual senior week is set to move online this year. The choice to preserve the tradition comes at a time when campus stands nearly vacant amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Howard Thurman Center in the basement of the George Sherman Union. The space will be repurposed once the HTC is relocated to 808 Commonwealth Ave. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community competes for old HTC space

Melissa Ellin December 5, 2019
The future of the current Howard Thurman Center space is up in the air as the HTC Space Repurposing Committee analyzes 11 proposals regarding how to use the space once the HTC officially moves to 808 Commonwealth Ave.
A 2017 campaign by to heighten safety awareness during Halloween. This year, students are reminded by Boston University to use safety practices as they head into holiday celebrations. ISABEL OWENS/ DFP FILE

With two Halloween weekends, BU officials urge safety

Amanda Cappelli October 30, 2019
Boston University is halfway through this year’s two-part “Halloweekend” and BU officials said they want students to be safe and healthy during their celebrations.
Boston University takes a number of precautions prior to big storms like nor’easters and blizzards, some of which are outlined in The University Climate Action Plan. PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU prepares for extreme weather as nor’easter season approaches

Kiran Galani October 30, 2018
The first nor’easter of the school year caused heavy rains and flooding at Boston University Saturday, prompting questions about how BU deals with such extreme weather events.
More than 500 Boston University students have registered to vote using TurboVote, an online tool BU has incorporated into its ongoing efforts to increase voter turnout among its students. ZOE ADES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students register to vote with help of TurboVote, student groups

Kylie Tomasiak October 18, 2018
Boston University is working to promote voter registration and turnout for the Nov. 6 midterm election, partially through a partnership with voter registration tool TurboVote.
A new petition was launched by Boston University Student Government Sens. Nehemiah Dureus and Hayley Gambone to urge the school to supply menstrual products at no cost on campus. ILLUSTRATION BY SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SG senators launch proposal to provide free menstrual products

Joel Lau October 10, 2018
Two Student Government senators are spearheading an effort to install free menstrual product dispensers in every bathroom of the main College of Arts and Sciences building, with the eventual hope of placing at least one such dispenser in every building on campus.
Graduates rise from their seats during Boston University’s All-University Commencement Ceremony. Tickets for a package of Senior Week events this year costs $75. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

2018 Senior Week offers more events, lower prices

Haley Lerner April 19, 2018
The Boston University Student Activities Office has reduced the cost of tickets for this year’s Senior Week and added individually priced activities leading up to the week that were not an option last year.
The Center for Sexual Assault Response and Prevention. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD

BU to implement mandatory online sexual misconduct education course

Andres Picon February 22, 2018
The rise of sexual misconduct accusations in recent months, especially within entertainment and higher education, has prompted calls for reform and heightened awareness among these institutions. On Wednesday, Boston University Provost Jean Morrison announced that all BU students, faculty and staff will be required to take an online sexual misconduct education course starting next fall.
Several BU students have reported that missionaries, allegedly from the World Mission Society Church of God, have approached them on campus. PHOTO BY JOHN LITTLE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

False rumors spread of sex-trafficking by religious solicitors on campus

Armand Manoukian February 19, 2018
Several Boston University students have reported encounters with solicitors from the World Mission Society Church of God, a group that was recently and falsely accused of involvement with human trafficking in Kent, Ohio.
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