Former Mauritius leader: his nation and example of economic opportunity in Africa
By David J. Craig
As part of his residency, Offmann, who led Mauritius for 18 months during 2002 and 2003, will participate in a roundtable discussion at BU with eight other former African heads of state and American policy-makers and business leaders on April 27 and 28.
University's "Newton Campus" a true BU community
By Brian Fitzgerald
Have you been to BU’s Far-West Campus? No, not the Student Village area, Packard’s Corner, or even Allston and its environs.
Students honored for on-the-job excellence and leadership
By David J. Craig
Ciara LaVelle (COM’04), an aspiring magazine journalist, was hired by the Office of Admissions as a work-study student two years ago, primarily to fold letters, file, and run errands. She quickly took on a more creative role, however, writing content for the office’s Web site and helping to organize and edit it.
Product placement on television: pervasive and effective advertising, say COM profs
By Brian Fitzgerald
“Wicked. Wicked haahd,” says new Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, desperately practicing a Boston accent in a Dunkin’ Donuts commercial. The ad elicits chuckles on seeing it for the first time.
CAS alum endows first chemistry lecture series
By Tim Stoddard
When freshman Benjamin Lambert arrived on campus for the 1951–52 academic year, he wasn’t sure how he was going to pay for his tuition and student fees.
Ronald Cass to step down as dean of School of Law
Ronald Cass, dean of the School of Law for the past 14 years, announced on April 9 that he will step down at the end of the academic year to pursue scholarly research and related projects.
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I love to garden, but often experience a great deal of knee and back pain. Are there things I can do to make this outdoor activity less painful?
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