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Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Adult Life | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka November 17, 2024
Dear Doctors, I’m graduating this semester, and I’m really anxious about going into the working world. I don’t feel ready at all. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed
sign for "10 Buick Street" next to set of stairs that people are walking up

BU Sustainability to launch composting pilot program in select residences

Anna Rubenstein February 14, 2023
14 Buswell St., the Medical School residence and on floors one through six in 10 Buick St., will receive composting bins as part of a pilot program under Boston University’s Zero Waste Plan.
StuGov Bulletin Board

StuGov starts semester with committee chair confirmations and elections presentation

Anna Vidergar January 24, 2023
Boston University Student Government confirmed committee chairs, heard about upcoming StuGov election processes and approved the spring 2023 budget in its first meeting of the Spring semester.
Trashion show

Epsilon Eta partnered with BU Closet opens sustainable fashion show

Talia Lissauer December 5, 2022
Multi-gender professional environmental fraternity Epsilon Eta held their first fashion show showcasing sustainable fashion.
StuGov office

Student Government Hears Pepper Spray Presentation, Feedback Form Results

Anna Vidergar November 29, 2022
BU StuGov reviewed BU’s pepper spray policy and a Senate feedback form in its meeting Monday night.
Senior Breakfast

2022 Commencement Speaker announced Bob Woodward, seniors react

Fiona Broadie May 6, 2022
Commencement speaker for the Class of 2022 announced to be Bob Woodward at the annual senior breakfast.
Boston University environmental analysis and policy student Keeley Bombard. In her work at the environmental nonprofit Ocean River Institute, Bombard relays constituent feedback to legislators regarding environmental concerns and initiatives. COURTESY OF ROB MOIR

BU senior connects residents to their legislators while interning at environmental nonprofit

Claire Law October 27, 2021
Keeley Bombard is the fall intern at the Ocean River Institute in Cambridge.
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.
Plants of BU Instagram Account

New student-led Instagram account features plants and community

Molly Farrar May 16, 2021
@plants.of.bu shares plant tips, tricks and trivia while supporting the BIPOC and queer community.
Air India B77W plane.

India’s COVID-19 outbreak impacts students’ summer plans

Ashley Soebroto May 11, 2021
International students at BU face travel restrictions as the second wave in India continues to break records.
A traveling exhibition curated by graphic designer Jerome Harris is currently on display at the College of Fine Arts’ Stone Gallery until Feb. 19. The exhibit aims to amplify the work of Black designers who have not received the recognition they deserve. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

Artist amplifies Black voices through graphic design

Rachel Do November 11, 2020

People of color often are mis- or underrepresented in history books, and in the arts, that’s no exception. Jerome Harris, a professional graphic designer who curated the traveling exhibition “As,...

Boston University’s Center for Career Development. While the COVID-19 pandemic has posed difficulties for students trying to network in-person, it has made more virtual networking events accessible to students. JASMINE LI/ DFP FILE

Young professionals find networking becomes more crucial without in-person opportunities

Yiran Yu November 10, 2020

For college students and graduates alike, networking is imperative in the modern-day job market — yet has become all the more difficult in a virtual setting under the current pandemic. Boston...

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