Schedule of Events
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Friday, October 17
Head of the Charles Regatta (All Day)
Cheer on the rowers as they compete in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta. Location: Access the Esplanade along the Charles River via overpasses which are located: behind Marsh Plaza, 735 Commonwealth Avenue, and behind Wheelock College and the Questrom School of Business at the very end of Silber Way. No registration required.
Study Abroad Open House (10am–12pm)
Join us at BU Study Abroad’s Open House. This is a drop in casual event where you can learn about the wide range of study abroad offerings available to students. There will be the opportunity to talk to alumni about their experiences abroad, as well as BU Study Abroad staff who will be available to answer questions about the application process, financial aid and any other questions you might have. Location: 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Room 240 (Use south entrance located on Dummer Street). Registration required.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Symposium (10am–2pm)
Join more than 200 undergraduate students as they present their summer research projects in an interactive poster session. Students will showcase their research across all disciplines with presentations from 11am-noon and noon-1pm. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Metcalf Ballroom. Registration required.
BU Art Galleries presents Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) (11am-5pm)
A bold new solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez. Curated by internationally recognized curator Kate Fowle. Location: Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery. No registration required.
LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center Open House (12–2pm)
Spend some time with the students and staff of the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center! Enjoy refreshments and learn more about the resources and programs that we offer. Location: 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2M. Registration required.
Family & Friends Weekend Lounge (12–4pm)
Engage with Dean of Students staff members while enjoying light refreshments and fall-inspired treats in the George Sherman Union (GSU) Link. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor. No registration required.
Tour the Educational Resource Center (ERC) (1–1:30pm)
Come check out BU’s academic support center! See our study spots (with river views!) and get a peek at where our Peer Tutoring and Writing Assistance appointments take place. Location: 100 Bay State Road, 5th Floor, ERC Lobby). No registration required.
Inside the Educational Resource Center (ERC): How We Support Your Student (1:30pm)
Hear from the ERC’s Peer Tutors, Writing Fellows, and Academic Coach about how we help BU students succeed! Gain insight into our appointment format, common conversation topics, and the many ways we support students. Bring your questions as we share the resources available to your students. Location: 100 Bay State Road, Room 545. No registration required.
Center for Career Development (CCD) Open House (2–4pm)
Join us at the Center for Career Development (CCD) for a casual drop-in style mixer and learn about the services and programs we provide for all BU students. Meet and network with current BU students who have completed internships in a variety of industries. Engage with staff members and enjoy some light refreshments while you take in our beautiful Charles River view. Location: 100 Bay State Road, 6th Floor. No registration required.
First Year and Transfer Success (2:30–3:30pm)
Join us! Meet the First Year and Transfer Success team and learn about the ways that we support students during their first year at BU. Location: 100 Bay State Road, 5th Floor. No registration required.
Tour Boston’s Largest Fossil Fuel Free Building (3–4pm)
Join BU Sustainability on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences (CCDS). At 19 stories, this LEED Platinum and award-winning building is the largest fossil-fuel-free building in Boston, relying on deep wells to harness the thermal capacity of the earth for heating and cooling and eliminate the need to connect the building to a gas line. Location: Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences, East Entrance, 665 Commonwealth Avenue. Registration required.
Pardee School Open House (3–5pm)
Come meet and mingle with faculty, staff, students, and the greater Pardee community. Enjoy refreshments and learn about opportunities at the Pardee School. Location: Pardee School of Global Studies, 121 Bay State Road. Registration required.
Update – BU Spark! Open House (3–5pm) – Event Cancelled
Join us at BU Spark! for a casual drop-in event to learn about our experiential learning programs. Explore projects that students have worked on in our practicum courses, see the many innovation ideas that student teams have brought to life, and build your technical skills through Code Quests. Location: BU Spark! at the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 665 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Room 206. No registration required.
College of General Studies (CGS) Family & Friends Weekend Reception (3:30–5pm)
The College of General Studies (CGS) invites family and friends of the CGS community to meet and mingle with our Deans, Faculty members, and Academic Advisors. Location: College of General Studies 871 Commonwealth Avenue, Lobby. No registration required.
NEW – College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Advising Open House (4-5pm) – NEW
Come enjoy fall themed cookies and cider with Sr. Assoc. Dean Steve Jarvi plus some of the professional advisors and peer mentors who help students plan and navigate their academic and personal journeys through BU and beyond. Location: 100 Bay State Road, 4th Floor. Registration required.
College of Communication (COM) Dean’s Reception (4–5pm)
Join College of Communication (COM) Dean Mariette DiChristina for a Family & Friends Weekend reception. Chat and mingle with fellow parents, COM faculty, staff and students. We hope you can join us! Location: COM Lawn, 640 Commonwealth Avenue (Rain Location: 640 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 209). Registration required.
Center for Computing & Data Sciences (CCDS) Family & Friends Weekend Reception (4–6pm)
In celebration of Boston University’s Family & Friends Weekend, the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CCDS) invites you to attend a reception. Location: Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 665 Commonwealth Avenue, 17th Floor. Registration required.
Wheelock College of Education and Human Development (4–6pm)
Join faculty and staff members for a casual reception with light refreshments. Location: Wheelock College, 2 Silber Way, Lobby. No registration required.
College of Engineering (ENG) Reception (4:30-6pm)
Join faculty and staff from the College of Engineering (ENG) for a reception. Location: One Silber Way, 9th Floor, Metcalf Trustee Ballroom. No registration required.
Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dean’s Reception (4:30–6pm)
Join Dean Dennerlein, academic advisors, and faculty members for a casual reception with light refreshments. Location: Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Lobby. Registration required.
College of Fine Arts (CFA) Family & Friends Weekend Reception (5–6:30pm)
Join Dean Harvey Young, CFA academic advisors, faculty, and staff members for a casual reception with light refreshments. Location: 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Commonwealth Gallery, First Floor. No registration required.
Questrom School of Business Mocktails & Mingling (5:30–6:30pm)
Join the Questrom School of Business Deans, Faculty & Staff, for an evening of Mocktails & Mingling. We look forward to meeting the families of our students! Location: Rafik B. Hariri Building (Questrom), 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Chiles Atrium. No registration required.
Women’s Ice Hockey vs Brown (6pm)
Support your BU Women’s Ice Hockey team as they take on Brown University. Location: Walter Brown Arena, 285 Babcock Street. Tickets are required. To purchase tickets to this game, please click here.
All Campus Orchestra & BU Concert Band (7:30pm)
First concert of the semester of our BU Concert Band & Orchestra. These ensembles are open to non-music majors and provide an opportunity to our students to continue making music and enhance their student experience while at BU. Location: College of Fine Arts Concert Hall, 855 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration or tickets required to attend.
“Company” by Stephen Sondheim presented by Stage Troupe (8pm)
Join Boston University’s Stage Troupe in their production of “Company” by award winning composer Stephen Sondhiem Location: Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue. Registration required. To purchase tickets to this production, click here.
The Rooster Band at Sunset (9pm)
Stop by the Sunset Cantina for a night of merriment and listen to BU Professor of Music, Victor Coelho, and the Rooster Band! Guests under 21 may attend. Location: Sunset Cantina, 916 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration required.
Saturday, October 18
Head of the Charles Regatta (All Day)
Cheer on the rowers as they compete in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta. Location: Access the Esplanade along the Charles River via overpasses which are located: behind Marsh Plaza, 735 Commonwealth Avenue, and behind Wheelock College and the Questrom School of Business at the very end of Silber Way. No registration required.
NEW – Grab a Bite with Your Terrier! (9am-9pm) – NEW
You’ve heard all about their new life at BU, now it’s time to experience it for yourself! Join your student for a delicious meal at their favorite dining hall! It’s a great way for your Terrier to show you their home away from home. Your student can use a guest pass from their dining plan, or you can purchase a meal with a credit card or cash at the door. Family members must be accompanied by their student to utilize guest meals. Locations: Marciano, Warren, and West Dining Halls. No registration required.
Terrier F1RSTS Family & Friends Breakfast (9–10:30am)
First-generation students and their families are invited for breakfast and an overview of the Newbury Center. BU defines first-gen college students as those whose parents/families/caregivers have not completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree. Location: School of Theology, 745-755 Commonwealth Avenue, Rooms B23/B24. By invitation only.
You Rock! (9–11:30am)
Student Wellbeing invites you to check out its “You Rock” table! Stop by this station to decorate a rock with an illustration or message that spreads positivity, kindness and BU spirit! Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, First Floor, The Link. No registration required.
A Taste of Stress ReLeaf (9–11:30am)
“Come for the tea, stay for the mindfulness!” Stop by the GSU Food Hall demo table for some tasty tea samples and learn about this popular Student Wellbeing program. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, First Floor, The Link. No registration required.
Fellowships & Scholarships Awards Ceremony (9am–1pm)
Recognizing & celebrating BU student fellowship and scholarship awardees from the 2024-2025 academic year. Location: One Silber Way, Metcalf Trustee Center, 9th Floor. By invitation only.
Fenway Brunch (10-11am)
If your Terrier is living on the Fenway Campus, plan to meet them in the dining hall for brunch! This is a perfect opportunity for your student to showcase their new life at Fenway. We’ll have a member of the Residence Life team available to answer your questions and a student performance. Let’s see what makes the Fenway Campus so great! Location: The Fenway Campus Dining Hall, 150 Riverway. Registration required. Family members must be accompanied by their student to utilize guest meals via their student’s dining plans.
NEW – BU Special Collections (10am-2pm) – NEW
Join Colleen Foran, one of the curators of our “Textiles Tell Stories,” for a tour of this special exhibition. Location: Mugar Memorial Library, 771 Commonwealth Avenue, First floor. No registration required.
Join Sean Noel, University Archivist, in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Room with a few yearbooks and some student newspapers from Dr. King’s era. Sean will be able to highlight items in the exhibit and talk about Dr. King’s entire collection. Location: Mugar Memorial Library, 771 Commonwealth Avenue, Third floor. No registration required.
Know Before You Go Reunion (11:30am-12:30pm)
Remember our Know Before You Go sessions? Eight weeks later, now that the move-in experience is behind you, we’d love to meet with you again. Join John Battaglino and Christy Loring as they showcase the beginning of the fall semester. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Metcalf Ballroom. Registration required.
Deans Host Tours of the Questrom School of Business (11am–1pm)
The Dean’s Hosts will offer guided tours of the Hariri Building. Location: Rafik B. Hariri Building (Questrom), 595 Commonwealth Avenue, First Floor, Chiles Atrium. No registration required.
BU Art Galleries presents Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) (11am-5pm)
A bold new solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez. Curated by internationally recognized curator Kate Fowle. Location: Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery. No registration required.
Terrier Spirit Event (12–4pm)
Come visit the BU Campus Store and shop for new merchandise to show off your terrier spirit all weekend! Enjoy raffles, kids crafts, fall refreshments, and take a selfie with Rhett! Location: Campus Store, 910 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration required.
From Classroom to Career: Leadership Lessons in the Age of AI (1-2pm)
Lisa Rohrer, Professor of the Practice, Management & Organizations: Artificial intelligence is transforming work at a pace few could have imagined. What does that mean for leadership—and for the students preparing to take it on? In this talk, we will pull back the curtain on how business schools are rethinking leadership education, weaving AI into the curriculum, and preparing students for a range of possible AI-driven futures. Location: Rafik B. Hariri Building (Questrom), 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Auditorium (room 105). Registration required.
Marching Band & Pep Band Home Show (1pm)
The BU Marching Band presents its 2025 field show “From Broadway to BU.” Music includes selections from hit Broadway musicals “Legally Blonde,” “The Lion King,” “Chicago” & “Wicked.” Includes a performance by the BU Pep Band. Location: Track and Tennis Center, 100 Ashford Street. No registration or tickets required to attend.
Women’s Soccer vs. American University (1pm)
Support your BU Women’s Soccer team as they take on American University. Location: Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street. No registration or tickets required to attend.
Swimming & Diving vs. Bucknell (1:30pm)
Support your BU’s swimming and diving teams as they take on Bucknell University. Location: Fitness & Recreation Center, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Competition Pool. No registration or tickets required to attend.
Boston Sports History: Red October (1–2pm)
Tom Whalen, Associate Professor for Social Sciences at CGS, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Red October with an in-depth look at how the Gold Dust Twins, Loo-ie, Pudge, and Spaceman led the Red Sox to the 1975 World Series and saved baseball. Boston sports fans will not want to miss this! Location: College of General Studies 871 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 527. No registration required.
BU Choral Showcase – Dreams, Passions, & Words of Fire (3pm)
Featuring Monteverdi & Schütz’s deeply impassioned madrigals and motets, the fervent texts from Morten Lauridsen’s Six Fire Madrigals, and Eric Whitacre’s imaginative Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine, the program showcases the power of poetry, passion, and dreams through an afternoon of choral music. At its heart is Leonard Bernstein’s vibrant Missa Brevis alongside works from Randall Thompson, William Dawson, Shawn Kirchner, Ola Gjeilo, Andrea Ramsey, and more. This event is free and open to the public. Location: College of Fine Arts Concert Hall, 855 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration or tickets required to attend.
Update – The Dear Abbeys Family & Friends Weekend Show (7-8:30pm) – Additional tickets available now!
Join The Dear Abbeys at their annual Family & Friends Weekend show for an evening of live a cappella entertainment brought to you by a dozen guys in red ties! Location: College of General Studies, 871 Commonwealth Avenue, Sleeper Auditorium. Registration required. To purchase tickets to this performance, please click here.
“Company” by Stephen Sondheim presented by Stage Troupe (8pm)
Join Boston University’s Stage Troupe in their production of “Company” by award winning composer Stephen Sondhiem Location: Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue. Registration required. To purchase tickets to this production, click here.
The Rooster Band at Sunset (9pm)
Stop by the Sunset Cantina for a night of merriment and listen to BU Professor of Music, Victor Coelho, and the Rooster Band! Guests under 21 may attend. Location: Sunset Cantina, 916 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration required.
Sunday, October 19
Head of the Charles Regatta (All Day)
Cheer on the rowers as they compete in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta. Location: Access the Esplanade along the Charles River via overpasses which are located: behind Marsh Plaza, 735 Commonwealth Avenue, and behind Wheelock College and the Questrom School of Business at the very end of Silber Way. No registration required.
Kilachand Honors College (KHC) Family & Friends Weekend Breakfast (9–11am)
Come join us for a full breakfast open to all friends and family of Kilachand Honors College (KHC) students. Location: 91 Bay State Road 9th floor. By invitation only.
NEW – Grab a Bite with Your Terrier! (10am-4pm) – NEW
You’ve heard all about their new life at BU, now it’s time to experience it for yourself! Join your student for a delicious meal at their favorite dining hall! It’s a great way for your Terrier to show you their home away from home. Your student can use a guest pass from their dining plan, or you can purchase a meal with a credit card or cash at the door. Family members must be accompanied by their student to utilize guest meals. Locations: Marciano, Warren, and West Dining Halls. No registration required.
“Company” by Stephen Sondheim presented by Stage Troupe (2pm)
Join Boston University’s Stage Troupe in their production of “Company” by award winning composer Stephen Sondhiem Location: Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue. Registration required. To purchase tickets to this production, click here.