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COVID-19 open letter, students want hybrid learning option

SPH students call for hybrid learning options in petition, open letter amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Phil London January 24, 2022
Students called into question BU's decision to remain fully in-person, decrease quarantine period
President Robert Brown sent email with COVID-19 updates for spring semester in light of Omicron

BU announces new testing, isolation requirements for Spring semester as COVID-19 cases hit all-time high

Daily Free Press Staff January 6, 2022
Undergraduates will be tested twice a week and the isolation period has been reduced from 10 to 5 days.
Boston University warns international students may not be allowed to come back spring 2022 because of Omicron

BU warns international students may have to skip Spring semester as Omicron variant complicates travel

Daily Free Press Staff December 14, 2021
ISSO stated in an email that international students might have to take a leave of absence next semester.
The Boston University Wind Ensemble performing at Tsai Performance Center Tuesday night. The music group has eagerly returned to performing for live audiences this semester after enduring a year of pandemic-induced challenges. CLARE ONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Wind Ensemble returns to the concert hall this Fall

Viktoria Popovska November 17, 2021
After a turbulent year during the pandemic, the Wind Ensemble is back to providing performance opportunities.
East to West: Sept. 27, 2021

East to West: Sept. 27, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 27, 2021

Today on East to West, we cover additional evidence regarding Eric Ruske, student complaints with ResLife, fluctuating COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts universities and more. Click here to stream...

East to West: Sept. 13, 2021

East to West: Sept. 13, 2021

Veronica Thompson September 13, 2021

First full week of classes! Today on East to West, we cover National Suicide Prevention Week, Boston University students and faculty reflecting on the transition to in-person classes, activists’...

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Faculty reflect on the transition back to in-person learning

Daily Free Press Staff September 10, 2021
Packed classrooms mentioned as a concern despite excitement at being back in the classroom.
students walking through CAS

Students reflect on the transition back to in-person classes

Lauren Rowlands September 8, 2021
Students share fear of breakthrough cases in spite of excitement at being back on campus.
Students walking on Commonwealth Avenue during golden hour

Formerly remote sophomores return to campus, begin anew

Ashley Soebroto September 7, 2021
BU announces events specifically for the class of 2024 following their hybrid first year.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Let’s Talk About: A Second Freshman Year

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol September 7, 2021
I felt like I was robbed of my freshman year, but ruminating on lost time may only lead to more lost experiences.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Gaming the System: In esports and college life, let’s enjoy meeting in person again

Nick Speranza September 2, 2021
Being able to watch Ultimate Summit 3 was truly a breath of fresh air and simple proof that remote experiences are not sufficient substitutes for in-person events.
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

Nick Kolev May 5, 2021
Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.
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