Archive for ‘September, 2011’
Despite increase in sexual assaults, BUPD officials say students should ‘not be alarmed’
Last weekend, three separate students reported sexual assaults on the Boston University campus to the BU Police Department, according to police officials. Due to the influx of sexual assaults in the past month, BUPD and the Boston Police Department are continuing to remind students and residents to be vigilant, but not to be alarmed. The [...]
BU aims to increase economic, cultural diversity, officials say
Boston University officials said that while ethnicity and racial diversity continue to be factors in admissions, other determinants, such as economic diversity, are becoming increasingly important. Since 2005, BU has enrolled 70 percent more international students, said Laurie Pohl, the vice president of enrollment and student affairs. BU has also doubled the enrollment of both [...]
Study Abroad encourages students to immerse themselves fully, officials say
College of Arts and Sciences junior Paulina Muratore said that her goal next summer is to study Arabic, just in time for her study abroad trip to Turkey next fall. “The university in the [Turkey] program is one of the best in Istanbul and the classes are very good … It might be hard to transition, [...]
Field hockey awaits lofty challenge against No. 9 Duke
Coming off of a hard-fought battle against Syracuse University, the Boston University field hockey team will now take on conference play in the form of an America East Conference opener against the University of Vermont at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at Jordan Field. The No. 18 Terriers, now 5-4 on the season, have won two [...]
Conference play begins for men’s soccer against Hartford
Rounding up their four-game road trip, the Boston University men’s soccer team will be travelling down to West Hartford, Conn. for its first America East Conference game this season against the University of Hartford on Saturday. The Terriers (3-5) struggled early in the season, losing four-straight after winning their first match against the College of [...]
News
- BUSI aims to educate students about peace, water relations with Jordan
- Author says Occupy movement just beginning
- BU students stopped at U.S.-Canada border, found with illegal substances
- Judge turned down for School of Law job after controversial decision
- BU alum, news reporter dies at 83, known as devoted reporter
Campus
- BUSI aims to educate students about peace, water relations with Jordan
- BU students stopped at U.S.-Canada border, found with illegal substances
- Judge turned down for School of Law job after controversial decision
- BU alum, news reporter dies at 83, known as devoted reporter
- FOX executive tells students to take industry challenges head on
Politics
- Panelists weigh in on election-year issues, voter participation
- Smoking, cage-free eggs proposals among Union’s successes, members say
- Parliament proposal would unite student leaders, supporters say
- Mass. legislature prepares gaming bill provisions in winter recess
- Mass. gives BU biolab preliminary approval to operate
Finance & Economy
- Judge extends Occupy’s temporary restraining order against city
- Study reports income inequality a growing trend in Boston
- Fee free: Occupy demonstrators encourage opening credit union accounts
- Students say Obama’s loan proposal has potential to alleviate debt
- BU students express frustration over new Bank of America annual charges
Science & Technology
- BU enrollment in math, sciences, tech rises slightly
- BU profs find DNA connection to onset of menopause
- The real butterfly in your stomach: Scientists explore the possibility of a “second brain” in our gut
- Tournament encourages entrepreneurship with $200,000 prize
- Mass. gives BU biolab preliminary approval to operate
International
- Study Abroad, COM to send 15 students to London to cover Olympics
- Holocaust survivors share experiences with students
- Protesters flock to streets in opposition of Palestinian occupation
- Students say Amanda Knox scandal does not affect decisions to study abroad
- Study Abroad encourages students to immerse themselves fully, officials say
