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Members of the Russian-Speaking Society at Boston University talk to a prospective member at their table at Splash 2.0. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Students Splash into the Semester with Welcome Week Events

Sarah Cruz January 28, 2025
The Boston University Student Activities Office hosted multiple events during the first week of classes to welcome students into the spring semester.
The crowd on Nickerson Field during SPLASH on Sept. 7. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: Weeks of Welcome activities greet new and returning Terriers

Sarah Cruz September 13, 2024
The Boston University Campus Activities Board and the Student Activities Office hosted the Weeks of Welcome events from Aug. 29 to Sept. 8.
Senate Chair Hanna Dworkin, a senior in College of Arts and Science, runs the Boston University Student Government meeting on Monday. StuGov listened to BU graduate student workers’ presentation on bargaining sessions. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov addresses BU Graduate Workers Union concerns

Camille Bugayong January 31, 2024
Boston University Student Government discussed elections and listened to a presentation regarding the difficulties experiences by BU graduate student workers.
Students eat ice cream on the College of Communication lawn as part of the 2021 Weeks of Welcome ice cream social. There’s nothing like getting free swag, Lifestyle writer Thalia Lauzon said, and the Boston University Weeks of Welcome is an exceptional time to take advantage of free treats and souvenirs. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP FILE

A temporarily free Boston University

Thalia Lauzon September 12, 2021
The first couple weeks of school is the best time for someone extremely cheap like me.
students eating ice cream on the College of Communication lawn

BU’s Weeks of Welcome return in-person, extends to three weekends

Molly Farrar September 3, 2021
Large, outdoor events return to campus and celebrate the first few weeks of school.
Chef Alison Fong, Boston University alum and co-owner of Bon Me, an Asian-inspired food truck, hosted an online cooking tutorial geared toward students living in dorms for BU’s Week of Welcome. COURTESY OF BON ME

BU alum, creator of Bon Me hosts online cooking tutorial for Weeks of Welcome

Madeline Humphrey September 15, 2020
Alison Fong of Boston’s Bon Me food truck offered students simple hacks to making meals in your dorm room.
On Friday, Boston University sent faculty and staff a form which they must sign to acknowledge that they understand and comply with the University’s COVID-19 health commitments and expectations. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community asked to sign health and safety commitment, University says not liability waiver

Chloe Liu August 19, 2020
An email sent to BU faculty and staff Friday night asked them to sign a form that would confirm their understanding of and commitment to the University’s health guidelines. 
Chefs serve lobster to a line of students at the Warren Towers Dining Hall in 2019. Lobster Night at Boston University is an annual tradition. ALI AUDET/ DFP FILE

Campus traditions to partake in

Cameron Morsberger June 12, 2020
In the last few months, students and colleges have undergone extreme change in response to the pandemic and social activism worldwide. But with the promise of on-campus courses this Fall, there are some practices that will persist through time.
Splash, an annual event on Nickerson Field, lets students learn about all the clubs and organizations available at BU. MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Campus events to look forward to this fall

Nyah Jordan June 13, 2019
New to campus? Here are some activities and events to check out at the beginning of the new semester.
On Friday, Marsh Chapel gave out free succulents to Boston University students as part of the school’s Weeks of Welcome series. PHOTOS BY RACHEL SHARPLES AND JULIA MARUCA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Marsh Chapel greens dorms, offers succulents to students

Julia Maruca September 13, 2018
As part of Boston University’s Weeks of Welcome events series, Marsh Chapel hosted its third “The Greening of the Dorms” and handed out free succulents and clay pots to students.
Gibran Saleem performs at the Organization of Pakistani Students’ Comedy Night Friday night at the Boston University Photonics Center. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Organization of Pakistani Students hosts Gibran Saleem for comedy night

Eduard Miska November 5, 2017

Cracking jokes left and right, comedian Gibran Saleem was in his natural element Friday night at Boston University’s Photonics Center as he performed stand-up for the Organization of Pakistani Students’...

The Boston University Sweethearts, an on-campus a cappella group, hosts a benefit concert on Feb. 11 to honor Jane Doe Inc. at the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events on campus

Ellie French June 7, 2017

Boston University is a big campus in a big city, where a variety of things are happening at any moment. However, there are a few times a year when the BU community comes together for an event or activity...

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