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The Daily Free Press

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Shakespeare plays in Mugar Library’s fiction section. Boston University Libraries administration are looking to change how students view libraries and make them a place where they can connect and find a community. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University libraries shift stereotypes, create ‘third place’ for students

Eliza Lamont March 20, 2024
Boston University Libraries are looking to change how students view the library and prove that they are not a purely academic space, Kristina Bush, BU’s library experience manager said. Supporting students’ wellbeing and curiosity entails facilitating access to research tools, scholarly experts and citation guides, Bush said. The libraries strive to create a “holistic student experience” that connects students’ academic life with recreational life, she said.
Boston University lecturer Kaylene Stevens led the “Supporting Our Immigrant Students in Uncertain Times” panel at the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Pickering Educational Resources Library Monday. CAMERON MORSBERGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wheelock promotes immigrant rights, faculty education in schools

Cameron Morsberger February 6, 2020
A Wheelock conversation titled “Supporting our immigrant students in uncertain times” was held Monday to address the issue of discrimination of minority groups, including in schools,
Lesley University is hosting an art exhibit called “Native American Resilience Through Art” through Feb. 28. The exhibit explores the struggles and experiences of three Native American women. AVERY GROUND/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Art exhibit explores Native American underrepresentation, resilience

Avery Gound February 6, 2019
Lesley University opened the exhibit “Native American Resilience Through Art” Jan. 8 and will host it through Feb. 28. The exhibit features works by Michelle Napoli of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Kristen Wyman of the Natick Nipmuc Tribe of Massachusetts and Nia Holley of the Nipmuc Nation.
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