Unpaid internships contribute to wealth gap, experts say
Although employment lawsuits stemming from the unfair treatment of unpaid interns are on the rise, Boston University students said the opportunities derived from internship experiences could outweigh the negative aspects. “You get the experience with the company,” said College of General Studies sophomore Madisen Sanders. “That [experience] benefits what you want to do — you [...]
BU alumna climbing Bunker Hill Monument for Marathon victims
Boston University alumna Elena Barbera is putting her skills to use in a unique fundraising initiative for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. “Every day for 30 days, I am climbing the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown to raise money, specifically for the 14 victims of the attack who will now spend the rest of [...]
VP, Associate Provost for Research to step down
In order to go on sabbatical and then return to Boston University the following year as a physics professor, BU Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Andrei Ruckenstein said he has decided to resign from his position. Computer science professor Azer Bestavros said Ruckenstein’s greatest attribute was his ability to plan ahead for the [...]
Student success linked to motivation, study suggests
While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study. Stacey Doan, a Boston University psychology professor, said her most successful students have had genuine interest in the topic they are studying, self-discipline and an enduring educational curiosity. [...]
SG officials praise structural changes in spring semester
Several changes were made to the structure of Boston University Student Government during the spring 2013 semester in an attempt to redefine and refresh its role on campus, SG officials said. Officials revamped SG to ensure that more students were able to become involved, said Aditya Rudra, SG president and School of Management junior. “Cabinet [...]
