Furthering the Conversation
Meditation: The Temptation to Postpone
The following meditation, "The Temptation to Postpone," comes from Thurman's The Inward Journey. The temptation to postpone living until some future time is very subtle -- that is, to postpone living significantly. Such a temptation is apt to present itself at any time and to any person. There is the person... More
VIDEO: Virtual Open Mic (April 2020)
In April, we hosted our first-ever virtual open mic. We were delighted to offer a creative outlet for our students around the world as we continue to practice social distancing. BU students from eight schools and colleges, eight states around the US, and countries across three continents shared their incredible... More
Newsletter: April 2020, “Life Goes On”
Each month, we send a university-wide newsletter to all undergraduate and graduate students. Below is the April 2020 email, which you can also find at this link.
PODCAST: Episode 14, “Howard Thurman Center Expands Program and Space”
April 30, 2020 The HTC opened a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in January 2020. Find out why in this episode. About the episode: Newly renovated, the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground (HTC) has become a popular place for student, faculty and staff to gather on campus. To better understand the HTC's impact... More
Tell Us Tuesday: HTC Quarantine Houses
For this week's Tell Us Tuesday, we asked: which HTC Quarantine House would you pick? Follow us on Instagram @buhtc to share your answer!
Meditation: Life Goes On
The following meditation, "Life Goes On," is from Thurman's Meditations of the Heart. During these turbulent times we must remind ourselves repeatedly that life goes on. This we are apt to forget...[but let] us not be deceived. It is just as important as ever to attend to the little graces by... More
Tea Time: Emotional Support Blend
Assistant Director Shari Tumandao is the HTC's resident expert on herbal remedies and holistic health. Each week, she joins Tea Time to introduce students to herbs commonly found in teas, their natural properties, and how they may benefit your health and wellbeing. You can find recaps of her presentations here... More
Tell Us Tuesday: Favorite Books
In a recent HTC poll of 110 Boston University students, over 100 responded that they are experiencing “Zoom-fatigue.” With so much of our lives shifting online (and to Zoom specifically) while we continue working and learning remotely, it’s more important now than ever to take breaks from all this screen... More
PODCAST: Episode 13, “Politics and Donald Trump’s Influence in the Age of Social Media”
April 23, 2020 In this episode, Billy Bugara (COM ‘23) and Melissa Ellin (COM ‘23) seek to answer how politics has changed with the advent of social media and President Trump's use of Twitter. About the episode: In this episode, Billy Bugara (COM ‘23) and Melissa Ellin (COM ‘23) seek to answer how... More
PODCAST: Episode 12, “COM Culture: a Fair Depiction?”
April 22, 2020 The College of Communication (COM) has a reputation of not requiring a lot of work from its students, but is that perception accurate? About the episode: The College of Communication (COM) has a reputation of not requiring a lot of work from its students, but is that perception accurate? Do... More