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Boston University’s Dance Theater Group on a Zoom call. The BU Dance Department has cut the majority of its person classes due to COVID-19 constraints. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Dance Department works around COVID-19 setbacks

Claire Williams October 18, 2020
This Fall, the BU Dance Department has cut its number of in-person classes by more than half.
Due to Boston University’s Fitness and Recreation Center remaining closed to the public, BU students have had to alter their daily workout regimens to try to stay in shape during the COVID-19 pandemic. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students experience remote or physically-distanced workouts during pandemic

Lily Kepner September 13, 2020
With FitRec closed to the public — with exceptions for select in-person physical education courses — BU students have been forced to look for alternative methods of safe exercise amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Runners jog around the indoor track in FitRec. BU has offered a marathon training PDP course for students for many years, though the course was not offered this semester. PHOTO BY HANNAH ROGERS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

PDP preps students for marathon challenges

Sophia Brown April 16, 2018
Boston University students of all experience levels have credited much of their success in training for races like the Boston Marathon to the Marathon Training class the university offers for credit.
Beginning spring 2017, students will be able to choose up to eight credits as pass/fail courses. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New pass/fail course policy takes effect in 2017, encourages students to explore interests

Blau Ramos October 4, 2016

For Boston University students who wish to explore courses outside of their major, starting Jan. 1, 2017, a new university policy will allow them to elect up to eight credits of academic coursework...

Founded in 2013, the BU club women's hockey team has been officially recognized by the university for the 2016-17 season. PHOTO COURTESY KAREN LAFOND

BU women’s club ice hockey gains university recognition after three-year-long effort

Oriana Durand April 14, 2016

When Emily LaFond transferred to Boston University from Villanova University in 2013, she began looking for a club ice hockey team for women, hoping to eventually join. To her surprise, no such team...

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