Theology scholars and a global network of researchers are using big data to map religion’s history in China and explain its rapid growth.
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“Standout individuals” honored for advancing our knowledge of birth of planets, imaging and microscopy, and organic semiconductors.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 22, join us for a info session + discussion with former Summer in the Field Fellows to learn more about the program that provides stipends to support students w/ unpaid internships + fieldwork.
Register to attend: gdpcenter.org/3YkVkX1
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BU MeetUp organizes mixers and “friend dates,” where three or four students from different disciplines arrange to meet up for anything from a walk on the Esplanade to lunch at the BU Pub to grabbing a coffee at Pavement.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on Black youth, impacting their physical and mental health, and their education.
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Massachusetts is making a big wager: legalized sports betting won't lead to a surge in the number of residents with a gambling addiction. So we tapped the shoulder of 's Assistant Prof. of Psychiatry Dong Chan Park for his take.
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To help get the ball rolling on where to eat for #ValentinesDay, we compiled a list of five #Boston-area restaurants to try. We’ve also included walk-in-only establishments for those last-minute planners. 😉
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We've got to know the answer to this one:
Chipotle or El Jefe's?
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Looking for ways to stay warm this weekend? Here are a few ideas:
🏊 BU vs. Boston Winter Open
🧧 Lunar New Year Gala
💃 Bísó Cultural Show
and more ⬇️
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BU student Tabitha Fortner (CAS’24) combines her passion for community service with her love for grilled cheese sandwiches as president of FeelGood BU, aka “the grilled cheese club.”
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Starting Friday morning, temperatures are expected to drop and keep dropping, down to zero, or below in some areas, for the weekend. The windchill factor could reach 30 below or colder before Sunday.
Here are some tips on staying safe and warm.
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Parsley, basil, and dill add zing to this creamy soup. Don’t forget the fried capers for a crunchy, salty touch.
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Starting today, #BlackHistoryMonth is observed not only in the United States, but in Canada, and more recently, in the United Kingdom and Ireland. To help kick things off, we put together a crowdsourced list of books, podcasts, films, and more to explore.
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Trained staff provides free and confidential counseling for personal and work-related challenges.
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City of Boston Weekend with Boston University Athletics
Wednesday, February 15th - Saturday, February 18th
Get your FREE tickets to upcoming BU home games!
GoTerriers.com/BostonWeekend
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BU's Condom Fairy Program is officially ten years old! 😙💨🎂
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#ProudtoBU: Olivia Davis (’15), Atri Raychowdhury (’15), Julian Shapiro-Barnum (’21), and Austin Briggs and Justin Fiaschetti, who both studied engineering at BU, made Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ list for 2023.
Read their stories ⬇️
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BU’s Photonics Center, an interdisciplinary hub for research, innovation, and technology development associated with the practical uses of light, houses some of the most sensitive equipment on campus, including electron microscopes and ion beam tools.
Take a look inside. ⬇️🎥👀
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❗️Calling all undergraduate and graduate students❗
Join our new Terrier Creator Program! The program celebrates student creators by allowing them to create original content for the official BU Instagram and TikTok channels.
Learn more ⬇️
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Today! come see the conversation between film producer Fred Zollo and Dean of the College of Fine arts, Harvey Young; they will discuss Zollo’s recent film Till, Emmett Till’s legacy, at the Howard Thurman Center from 6 pm-7 pm. Register Below!
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What does this week have in store?
🫶 First Generation Students Support Group
✏️ Umoja Black History Month Spoken Word and Poetry Workshop
🦫 Groundhog Day 2023
And more ⬇️
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BU anthropologist Fallou Ngom discovered Ajami, a modified Arabic script, in a box of his late father’s old papers.
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Ji-Xin Cheng and Lei Tian will use their funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to develop new methods for seeing cells, molecules, proteins, and neuron networks in real time.
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BU Today wants your messages of affirmation, self-care, and self-love.
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The light, the windows, the common spaces and classrooms—the Center for Computing & Data Sciences, a building unlike any other campus.
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Calling all first-gen undergrad, grad, and professional students, faculty, staff, and alumni--Terrier F1RSTS – the First-Generation Network has launched! Join on BU Connects, today!
buconnects.com
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Freshmen Lane (CAS’26) and Quinn Hutson (CAS’26) are tied in scoring the second most goals for this season, with nine each. Growing up playing against each other, the brothers enjoy skating together for the No. 4/5 Terriers. 🏒🥅
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Where can you get the HPV vaccine?
▪️ At ! You can sign up for the next immunization clinic on Patient Connect from January 23 – 27, 2023.
▪️ At your regular doctor’s office or through your primary care provider.
▪️ Planned Parenthood
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🎉 Congrats 🎉 's Ji-Xin Cheng and will each receive $1 million+ in funding from the Initiative to develop new methods for seeing cells, molecules, proteins, and neuron networks in real time. ➡️ spr.ly/60043j8G8
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Judging by these photos from our photographers, the newest, and greenest, addition to Boston University’s campus is a hit. The 19-story 100% free of fossil fuels, is open for learning, meeting, and more!
Full photo gallery ➡️ spr.ly/60193bNhD
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A new book 📚, Opting Out: Women Messing with Marriage Around the World, by 's Joanna Davidson explores how women are moving away from "traditional" marriage arrangements in societies where marriage is widely considered obligatory. ➡️ spr.ly/60053bwMF
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Join us this Friday for First-Gen Fridays! Get to know your fellow first-gen graduate community and win some Newbury Center Terrier F1rsts swag! Food will be served so be sure to register ahead of time. Hope to see everyone there!
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Sunset Cantina is back! And in a big way, with a now in charge.
The new co-owner Catarina Chang (’11), wants to bring the Comm. Ave restaurant back to life.
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.’s new Center for Computing & Data Sciences, designed by #Toronto's is one of the largest #sustainable, fossil-fuel free buildings in Boston and is aiming to achieve #LEED Platinum certification.-- via
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Kate Walsh, who has served as president and CEO of , BU’s primary teaching hospital, for 13 years, has been named secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services for Massachusetts. The announcement was made today by .
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The snow falling on January 23 bathed Nickerson Field in an ethereal glow.
📸 credit: Danny Dolan (COM’26)
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