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Silber and Goldin share stage to greet class of 2007

Chancellor John Silber and President-elect Daniel Goldin at Matriculation. Photo by Kalman Zabarsky

By David J. Craig
John Silber welcomed freshmen for the final time as chancellor on September 1, in a Matriculation Ceremony at the Track and Tennis Center that also marked President-elect Daniel Goldin’s first address to students.

New institute to launch education program in tech commercialization

Robert Ronstadt, vice president of technology commercialization and director of the University's new Technology Commercialization Institute. Photo by Vernon Doucette

By David J. Craig
Boston University has long encouraged entrepreneurship: in 1975, it formed the Community Technology Fund, among whose aims is to help BU researchers with innovative ideas develop business plans and obtain venture capital financing.

Goldin impresses BU community with expertise, influence, enthusiasm

Daniel Goldin Photo by Fred Sway

By Brian Fitzgerald
Because of his leadership experience, background in science, and numerous contacts, former NASA administrator Daniel Goldin is not merely an appropriate choice, but an ideal pick for the presidency of a large research university on the rise, according to University administrators, professors, and students.

Hip fracture rehab focus of funded SAR study

Nancy Latham Photo by Vernon Doucette

By Brian Fitzgerald
Hip fractures are a common and often devastating health problem among the elderly. Nearly half of all seniors who literally fall victim to this danger permanently require canes or walkers.

New Spine Surgery corrects dowager's hump
By Tim Stoddard

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Class of '007 bonds with BU community

All smiles behind the masks: The fourth annual William Blackstone Elementary School field trip in June to BU’s School of Dental Medicine
All smiles behind the masks: The fourth annual William Blackstone Elementary School field trip in June to BU’s School of Dental Medicine

       

5 September 2003
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