Collegian
Winter 2024
Feature Stories
Meet the Indiana Jones of Italian Wine
Monica Larner has devoted her career to showcasing winemaking across Italy
The Bold World of Marcus Wachira
BU student started a series of sci-fi graphic novels at 15; now, he’s published a book, with more on the way
The Way to Donate Money—Wisely
New CGS course teaches students how to think critically about effective giving
Alumni Updates: Check Out the Latest Class Notes
Marriages, births, publications, new jobs, retirements, travels, and more… See what’s happening in the lives of CGS alums
CGS News Briefs
Student Creates Vast CGS Archive
Camille Housh digitized the college’s collection of historical documents dating back to 1948
Gender and Ethnicity in Contemporary China
Anthropologist Chun-Yi Sum studies a community with matrilineal traditions
Hands-On Experience in Anesthesiology
Five CGS students receive funding to intern at Boston Children’s Hospital
From Our Community
A Gap Semester? BU Students Share How They Made the Most of It
“The money will come back, but the time never will, and so I should seize the day,” one CGS student says of her travels
This BU Political Scientist Is on a Mission to Help Save Journalism
Daniela Melo cofounded and chairs New Bedford’s online nonprofit newspaper
Why Schools Should Ban Cell Phones in the Classroom—and Why Parents Have to Help
New study shows it takes a young brain 20 minutes to refocus after using a cell phone in a classroom
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Latest CGS News
News & Announcements
Upcoming Alumni Events
CGS Art Show and Coffee House
March 28, 2024 | 3-5 pm EST | CGS Lobby
The College of General Studies is hosting its 24th annual Art Show and Coffee House, featuring musical performances, poetry readings, and more from members of the CGS community. All members of the CGS community are invited to perform or attend!
Boston University Giving Day 2024
April 3, 2024 | All day
Boston University Giving Day is a one-day online fundraising drive bringing together Terriers from around the world. Your gift to CGS supports scholarships, undergraduate research and more.
A Tribute to David Ferry: A Poetry Reading
April 4, 2024 | 6-7:30 pm EST | Katzenberg Center, CGS
Join us for a poetry reading in tribute to David Ferry, co-sponsored by the CAS Core Curriculum program, the BU Center for the Humanities and CITL. Free and open to the public.
