The Semester That Was
A look back, in pictures
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Assisted by her father, Sarah Norris (CAS’16, SAR’16) moves into her StuVi2 suite. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Members of the Class of 2018 process down Buick Street on their way to Agganis Arena for the Matriculation ceremony. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Riho Imada (from left), Akari Noguchi, and Andre Burwash enjoy refreshments at the International Student Reception. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Thousands of students explore BU’s clubs and organizations at the annual Splash event at Nickerson Field. Photo by Natalia Boltukhova
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Alexandra Lion (CAS’18) (from left), Erika Renkl (CAS’18), and Kelsie Merrick (CAS’18) celebrate Lobster Day at the Warren Towers Dining Hall. Photo by Esther Ro (COM’15)
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The Center for Student Services is officially renamed the Yawkey Center. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Dedication of the School of Law’s new Sumner M. Redstone Building. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Students gather for a Middle East Peace Vigil, sponsored by Humanists of Boston University, at Marsh Plaza. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Bryan Salvadore (LAW’16) studies on a sunny September afternoon on Marsh Plaza. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Debbie Hinck (LAW’17) (from left), Yelena Kuznetsov (LAW’17), and Hillary Chadwick (LAW’17) take advantage of a warm September day. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Midshipman Veronica Dambrauskas, from Northeastern, leads the Naval ROTC Battalion Alpha at the 32nd Annual Joint Service Pass-in-Review on October 18. Photo by Dave Green
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A student walks across the newly renovated path in front of the law building on a fall day. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Jordan Carter (CFA’17) carves a pumpkin to donate to local shelters at the Community Service Center’s Pumpkin Palooza event. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Galen Chen (SMG’14) and Christianna Gilbert (SAR’16) rehearse for the BU Ballroom Dance Club’s “Montage” show. Photo by Kelly Davidson Savage
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BMC’s Domestic Violence Program and BU’s Faculty & Staff Assistance Office sponsored the Silent Witness National Initiative exhibition by REACH Beyond Domestic Violence. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Mourners gather in Kenmore Square to pay their respects to former Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino (Hon.’01), who passed away on Oct. 30. Photo by Janice Checchio
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A giant pumpkin is launched from the roof of the Metcalf Science Center at the CAS physics department’s annual Halloween Pumpkin Drop. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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The Chapel Choir and Collegium rehearse a Bach cantata in the Ellipse Room at the Yawkey Center. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Claire Richer (CAS’15) (from left), Kimberly Barzola (CAS’17), Helen Petty (CAS’15) and Caroline Birsner (CAS’15) advocate for climate change awareness and divesting from fossil fuel companies at the GSU Link. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Air Force ROTC member Jack Dolan (ENG’16) participates in a Veteran’s Day Vigil at Marsh Plaza. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Sara Parvin-Nejad (CAS’15) spends an afternoon on the BU Beach on Nov. 12. Photo by Cydney Scott
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People play limbo at the BU Deaf Studies Club’s ASL Ball. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Genevieve Mudd (SAR’15) (from left), Colleen Roddy (SAR’15), and Stefanie Gordon (SAR’16) rehearse for the BU Dance Theater Group’s “Origins 2014” show. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Marciano Commons serving up a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
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Gin Lin (SMG’18) (right) fits her design on Raven Thomas (CAS’17) in preparation for “Shanghai Whispers,” the BU Retail and Fashion Association’s fall show. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Demonstrators gather for a #HandsUpWalkOut event in response to the grand jury decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Medical students participate in a “white coat die-in” on Dec. 10, National Human Rights Day. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Brad Ferber (CGS’15) and Elaine Choung (CGS’15) walk through the rain on Comm Ave to their next class. Photo by Cydney Scott
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Laura Eng (CAS’17) snaps a selfie with Bear during a “puppy therapy” study break during final exams. Photo by Cydney Scott
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School of Law professor Jack Beermann lights a large menorah in celebration of Hanukkah. Photo by Melissa Ostrow
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The annual University Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols at Marsh Chapel. Photo by Cydney Scott
Before we delve into the new semester, we thought we’d take a last look back at the old one. We’ve assembled more than two dozen Close Ups that ran on on BU Today from late August through December of last year. They capture some of the most important events that took place on campus during those months—everything from the dedication of the School of Law’s new Sumner M. Redstone Building, to honoring the memory of longtime Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (Hon.’01), the codirector of the University’s Initiative on Cities, to the student demonstrators who gathered to protest the grand jury decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.
What were your most memorable memories of the past semester? Share them in the comments section below and/or send photos to Instagram at #fall2014.
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