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Attendees of PRLab’s PRoBono review the event’s agenda. The overnight communication marathon created deliverables for five nonprofit organizations. PHOTO COURTESY OF VICTORIA LUO

Sixteen hours in COM: BU PRLab holds overnight communication marathon PRoBono

Sara Sugita November 5, 2023
This weekend PRLab hosted its annual overnight communication marathon, PRoBono, in which 88 student volunteers created PR campaigns for five nonprofit organizations.
The Goodwill store in West Campus. Since 2009, BU has partnered with Goodwill for the “Goodwill, Not Landfill” program, diverting otherwise reusable things away from landfills. LYNN ASARE-BEDIAKO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

If you’re looking to live city life sustainably, check out these eco-friendly businesses around BU

Mara Mellits June 2, 2023
"Every little bit we do contributes to not just our bodies, but the planet that we all share as well," said Live Alive Cafe CEO Bryan Timko. Live Alive is one of the many businesses around BU's campus that promote sustainable city-life.
Verde PRLan

BU students spearhead public relations campaign for medical apparel brand

Hailey Pitcher December 1, 2022
A PRLab team worked with the founders of VERDE, which makes sustainable scrubs.
The Boston University PRLab is holding a Fundraising Telethon for the Academy of The Pacific Rim Charter Public School to support student enrichment opportunities. (left) COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY (right) COURTESY OF ACADEMY OF THE PACIFIC RIM CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

BU’s PRLab hosts Giving Tuesday fundraiser

Sydney Topf November 16, 2022
PRLab’s fourth annual telethon will be for the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School.
KEEP

BU Alums new brand KEEP provides sustainable options for move-in

Emily Wyrwa November 11, 2022
In an attempt to streamline the college moving process in a sustainable way, BU alums and sisters created KEEP
COMapalooza and Nova Ukraine

COM student government hosts ‘COMapalooza’ to raise money for Ukraine

Adithya Iyer May 1, 2022
COM StuGov raised money for Nova Ukraine, a non-profit organization providing aid and raising awareness for the people of Ukraine, Friday.
Crisis Communications Officer Mike Fernandez and Boston University faculty members discussed the importance of reaching stakeholders when problems arise in a Wednesday panel. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Panelists, PRLab students say crisis communication is always an essential tool

Caroline Bowden January 29, 2021
In 2020, a year marked by disaster, executives and communications professionals were thrown into economic, social and health frenzies — forced to adapt their policies and messaging to fit the fast-changing social climate. Four experts in business and public relations participated in a virtual conversation Wednesday to discuss tools businesses can use to communicate successfully during disasters.
PRLab’s annual PRoBono event will be held virtually beginning Friday night, giving students the opportunity to create public relations materials for nonprofit organizations. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

PRLab’s annual work-a-thon for nonprofits goes virtual

Connor Allen December 2, 2020
This holiday season, despite in-person limitations, PR students are giving back by volunteering overnight for nonprofits.
Several Boston University student groups are encouraging student voter participation in the upcoming presidential election through the initiative “Vote with BU Spirit.” COURTESY OF BU SPIRIT

BU groups promote voting in student-led social media campaign

Taylor Brokesh October 16, 2020
Student groups at BU are banding together in an effort to encourage the student body to head to the polls on Nov. 3.
Boston University student Christine Le’s Etsy shop, lilacfinches, where she sells greeting cards and stickers. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students launch innovative projects during COVID-19 imposed lockdown

Daily Free Press Staff October 1, 2020
During this summer's quarantine, BU students got creative and started new projects, including social media platforms, podcasts and online stores.
The “F--- It Won’t Cut It” campaign created by eight College of Communication students launched on several social media platforms Sunday night. The campaign encourages returning Boston University students to act responsibly for the sake of the community’s health and their own health.  COURTESY OF F--- IT WON'T CUT IT

COM students implore BU community to stay safe through social media campaign

Cameron Morsberger August 17, 2020
As Fall classes loom and Boston University gears up for in-person operations, students concerned about harmful ignorance surrounding campus safety were pushed into action, and they have some strong words to express that apprehension.
Sophie Li (CAS ‘23) fills out paperwork at a voter registration event Friday sponsored by ice cream company Ben & Jerry's at the George Sherman Union. CAROLINE FERNANDEZ/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ice cream and democracy: Ben & Jerry’s registers voters at BU

Aro Choe November 25, 2019
Ben & Jerry’s served free ice cream and registered people to vote Friday at Boston University’s George Sherman Union.
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