Schedule of Events
Friday, October 18, 2024
Head of the Charles (All Day)
Cheer on the rowers as they compete in the Annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Tickets are not required. 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 is required.
BU Residential Dining
Residential Dining halls will serve what students eat every day. Inclusive of cultural cuisines prepared by our globally diverse team. Our team looks like our student population, and we are here to engage and delight every day. Family & friends may utilize student guest passes, with their student, or pay to enter the dining hall. No registration is required.
Hours:
- Breakfast 9-11:30 am, (Friday only breakfast opens at 7 am)
- Lunch 11:30 am-5 pm
- Dinner 5-9 pm
Locations:
- Fresh Fuel at Granby Commons, 213 Bay State Road (Kosher)
- The Fresh Food Co. at Marciano Commons, 100 Bay State Road
- The Fresh Food Co. at Warren Towers, 700 Commonwealth Avenue
- The Fresh Food Co. at West Campus, 275 Babcock Street
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Study Abroad Open House (10 am-12 pm)
Join us at BU Study Abroad for a casual drop-in open house to learn more about the 200+ study abroad options available to BU students. Meet and chat with our Alumni Ambassadors who recently returned from their study abroad experiences. Engage with staff members, pick up some of our materials along with some fun swag while you enjoy some light refreshments. Location: 888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor
27th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (11 am-1 pm)
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 11 am- 12 pm and 12-1 pm. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Metcalf Ballroom
BU Art Galleries (11 am–5 pm)
Art Exhibition: 1998: Works by Laurie Simmons. This exhibition is a selection of photographs by artist Laurie Simmons. These photographs revisit the miniature elements Simmons introduced in her seminal work of the late 1970s. These photographs are of dramatically lighted installation views of architectural models filled with furniture and occasional figures. Location: Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 855 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration is required.
BU Art Galleries (11 am–5 pm)
Art Exhibition: Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024. MFA and BFA graduates from Painting and Sculpture represent what they learned at SVA along with new pathways they are establishing as emerging artists. Visual themes are apparent across the gallery walls but there are other less visible but equally important connections represented in this show. These works may be reminders of friendships forged in Foundation, close faculty mentorship, or years of conversations in the graduate studios. Location: 808 Gallery, 808 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration is required.
Family & Friends Weekend Lounge (12–4 pm)
Engage with Dean of Students staff members while enjoying light refreshments and fall-inspired treats in the GSU Link. Registration is not required. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor. No registration is required.
Center for Career Development (2–4 pm)
Join us at the Center for Career Development 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: Yawkey Center for Student Services, 100 Bay State Road, 6th Floor.
Sustainability Tours of the Center for Computing & Data Science (2–3 pm)
Join BU Sustainability as they lead tours of the Center for Computing & Data Sciences. Location: Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 665 Commonwealth Avenue, East Entrance
Questrom Family Business Program: “How Do You Create a Family Constitution to Optimize Family and Business Harmony?” (3–6 pm)
This 90-minute seminar focuses on ideas and frameworks for how family members can collectively develop and update a family constitution to align their visions, values, and business goals. Please join us with faculty members Jay Zagorsky and Patrick Abouchalache. After the seminar, families and students are welcome to join the faculty for a reception. Location: Questrom School of Business, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Classroom 210
Pardee School of Global Studies Friends & Family Open House (3–5 pm)
Come meet and mingle with faculty, staff, and the greater Pardee community. Enjoy refreshments and learn about opportunities at the Pardee School. Location: 121 Bay State Road
College of General Studies Family & Friends Reception (3:30–5 pm)
Come meet with the CGS Deans, the CGS Academic Advisors, and members of the CGS faculty at the CGS Family & Friends Weekend Reception. We hope you can join us! Location: College of General Studies, Lobby, 871 Commonwealth Avenue
College of Arts and Sciences Family & Family Welcome (4–5 pm)
CAS parents, students, and guests are invited to join CAS faculty and staff for brief remarks, casual conversation, and appetizers. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Small Ballroom
Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Welcome (4–6:30 pm)
Join us for an informal event to gather family, friends, and our community to chat and get to know each other. Location: Wheelock College Lobby, 2 Silber Way
College of Communication Dean’s Reception for Friends & Family (4–5 pm)
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
Fall 2024 Data Science Reception & “AI Boston University” Presentation (4—6 pm)
In celebration of Boston University’s Family & Friends Weekend, the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences invites you to attend the “AI at Boston University” presentation on Friday, October 18, from 4:00-6:00 PM at 665 Commonwealth Ave., 17th Floor, Boston. Join us for insightful discussions in artificial intelligence featuring presentations from CDS faculty along with opportunities to connect with data science students and staff. Location: 665 Commonwealth Avenue, 17th Floor
Women’s Ice Hockey vs Maine (3 pm)
Support your BU Women’s Ice Hockey team as they take on conference rival Maine. Location: Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue.
Purchase tickets to this hockey game by clicking this link. If you’d like your student to sit with you at the game, please purchase a ticket for your student as well.
Sargent College Dean’s Reception for Friends & Family (4:30–6 pm)
Join Sargent College’s Dean Jack Dennerlein for a Family & Friends Weekend reception. Chat and mingle with fellow parents, Sargent faculty, staff, and students. We hope you can join us! Location: Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, First Floor Lobby
College of Engineering, Dean’s Welcome Reception (4–6 pm)
Join Dean Elise Morgan, members of the faculty, and the staff of the Undergraduate Programs Office for a reception in the Trustee Ballroom. Location: Questrom School of Business, Trustee Ballroom, 1 Silber Way, 9th Floor
College of Fine Arts Dean’s Reception (5 pm)
Join us in the Commonwealth Gallery for a welcome from Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Enrollment, Ruthie Jean. Meet members of the CFA Student Services team and learn how we support your students’ academic and artistic growth. Light refreshments will be served. Location: Commonwealth Gallery, 855 Commonwealth Avenue
Questrom Mocktails and Mingling (5:30–6:30 pm)
Meet the Questrom Deans, and members of the faculty and staff as we invite Questrom students and their families to join us for fun drinks and great conversation. Location: Hariri Building (Questrom), 595 Commonwealth Avenue, First Floor, Chiles Atrium
Field Hockey vs Colgate (6–8 pm)
Support your BU Field Hockey team as they take on conference rival Colgate. Location: New Balance Field, 278 Babcock Street. Admission is free and no registration is required.
Hockey Fan Fest (6–7 pm)
In between the Women’s and Men’s Ice Hockey Games join the BU community for a Fan Fest filled with school spirit! Join the Athletic Department for music, games, and more as we cheer on our Terriers! Location: Agganis Arena Promenade, 925 Commonwealth Avenue. Please purchase tickets to the hockey games separately.
Men’s Ice Hockey vs UConn (7 pm)
Support your BU Men’s Ice Hockey team as they take on conference rival UConn. Location: Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue.
Purchase tickets to this hockey game by clicking this link. If you’d like your student to sit with you at the game, please purchase a ticket for your student as well.
The Dear Abbeys’ Family & Friends Weekend Concert (7– 8:30 pm)
The Dear Abbeys invite all friends and families of the BU community to the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium (CGS) for an evening of live a cappella entertainment! Location: College of General Studies, 871 Commonwealth Avenue, Sleeper Auditorium
Fall Arts Concert: Concert Band & All-Campus Orchestra (7:30–9:30 pm)
Watch the Concert Band and the All-Campus Orchestra premiere their Fall 2024 repertoire at the first concert of the semester! Location: College of Fine Arts Concert Hall, 855 Commonwealth Avenue
Fright Night (8–11:30 pm)
Movie night hosted by the Student Alumni Association showing a classic fall movie. Event is open to all students, families, and friends. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Metcalf Ballroom
Rumors by Neil Simon presented by Stage Troupe (8 pm)
Join Boston University’s Stage Troupe in their fantastic productions of Rumors by Neil Simom. Location: Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue
Purchase tickets to this performance by clicking this link.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Head of the Charles (All Day)
Cheer on the rowers as they compete in the Annual 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 is required.
BU Residential Dining
Residential Dining halls will serve what students eat every day. Inclusive of cultural cuisines prepared by our globally diverse team. Our team looks like our student population, and we are here to engage and delight every day. Family & friends may utilize student guest passes, with their student, or pay to enter the dining hall. No registration is required.
Hours:
- Breakfast 9-11:30 am
- Lunch 11:30 am-5 pm
- Dinner 5-9 pm
Locations:
- Fresh Fuel at Granby Commons, 213 Bay State Road (Kosher)
- The Fresh Food Co. at Marciano Commons, 100 Bay State Road
- The Fresh Food Co. at Warren Towers, 700 Commonwealth Avenue
- The Fresh Food Co. at West Campus, 275 Babcock Street
Terrier F1RSTS Family & Friends Breakfast (9–10:30 am)
First-gen 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, B23/B24 Community Room. This event is by invitation only.
12th Annual Provost’s Academic Awards Ceremony (9 am–2 pm)
Recognizing & celebrating BU student fellowship and scholarship awardees from the 2023-2024 academic year. Location: Questrom School of Business, One Silber Way, 9th Floor, Trustee Ballroom
A Taste of Stress ReLeaf Tea Demo (9:30–11:30 am)
Come for the tea, stay for the mindfulness! Get a glimpse into this popular Student Wellbeing workshop. Simply stop by the GSU Demo Table across from the City Convenience store to sample some tea and talk with the program’s creator, Kim Santo. For a sneak preview, watch this BU Today feature. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Across from City Convenience. No registration is required.
Student Wellbeing Showcase (9:30–11:30 am)
During the academic year, Student Wellbeing invites students to enjoy activities promoting community, relaxation, creativity, and bouncing back from setbacks. Drop by and sample some activities supporting your holistic wellbeing, whether you’re a student, family member, or friend! Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Across from City Convenience. No registration is required.
Head of the Charles Regatta Watch Party (10 am–12 pm)
Take in the excitement of the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) from the Alpert Mall/BU Beach and find out why this is a world-renowned regatta! We’ll have food, coffee, tea, and hot cider to add to the festivities. Location: Alpert Mall/ BU Beach, 270 Bay State Road. Rain Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ziskind Lounge
42nd Annual Joint Service Pass-in-Review (10–11 am)
Join the University’s ROTC program in one of our country’s oldest military traditions. Through a series of commands, the cadets and midshipmen prepare for Honors and then to march past the reviewing party which includes BU President Melissa Gilliam. The one-hour ceremony is filled with military pomp, precision, and pageantry. Location: Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street
LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center Brunch Reception (11 am–12:30 pm)
The LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Centers invites all friends and families to join us at the Center for an open house and brunch! Location: LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Floor 2M
Tours of the Questrom School of Business (11 am–1 pm)
The Dean’s Hosts will offer guided tours of the Hariri Building. Location: Hariri Building (Questrom), 595 Commonwealth Avenue, First Floor, Chiles Atrium
BU Art Galleries (11 am–5 pm)
Art Exhibition: 1998: Works by Laurie Simmons. This exhibition is a selection of photographs by artist Laurie Simmons. These photographs revisit the miniature elements Simmons introduced in her seminal work of the late 1970s. These photographs are of dramatically lighted installation views of architectural models filled with furniture and occasional figures. Location: Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 855 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration is required.
BU Art Galleries (11 am–5 pm)
Art Exhibition: Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024. MFA and BFA graduates from Painting and Sculpture represent what they learned at SVA along with new pathways they are establishing as emerging artists. Visual themes are apparent across the gallery walls but there are other less visible but equally important connections represented in this show. These works may be reminders of friendships forged in Foundation, close faculty mentorship, or years of conversations in the graduate studios. Location: 808 Gallery, 808 Commonwealth Avenue. No registration is required.
Terrier Spirit Event (12–5 pm)
Come visit the Boston University Campus Store and shop for new merchandise to show off your terrier spirit all weekend! Enjoy raffles, kid’s crafts, fall refreshments, and take a selfie with our mascot! Location: BU Campus Store, 910 Commonwealth Avenue
Future Research Frontiers at BU (1 pm)
Join esteemed faculty members: Michelle Teplensky (Biomedical Engineering, Immunoengineering and Nanomedicine); Benjamin Sovacool (Earth and Environment, Director of Institute for Global Sustainability); Darren Roblyer (Biomedical Engineering, Biophotonics for Medicine); Arunima Krishna (College of Communication, Dept. Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations: Public perceptions of controversial social issues) as they discuss their research at Boston University. Location: George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Conference Auditorium
Faculty Lecture: Andrei Hagiu, Associate Professor of Information Systems, Questrom School of Business (1 pm)
Will That Marketplace Succeed: How Do Investors Evaluate Marketplace Businesses?
Marketplaces are among the most valuable and defensible businesses imaginable—think Amazon.com, Booking.com, Mercado Libre, Pinduoduo, and YouTube. That’s why entrepreneurs are seeking to build, and venture capitalists are seeking to invest in, the next Airbnb, Uber, or Twitch. What questions should investors ask when evaluating marketplace businesses? Location: Questrom School of Business, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 208
Marching Band & Pep Band Home Show (1–2 pm)
Come see the BU Marching Band at this one-time, on-campus event! The Marching Band will present its 2024 field show, “Cover Band” – featuring music by Maroon 5, Amy Winehouse, Lana Del Rey, Tina Turner, and more! The BU Pep Band will also be giving a special performance as well. You won’t want to miss it! Location: Track and Tennis Center, 100 Ashford Street
Dynasty Restored: A Talk with Professor Tom Whalen (1–2 pm)
Join us for an engaging talk by CGS Professor Tom Whalen as he discusses his latest book, Dynasty Restored: How Larry Bird and the 1984 Boston Celtics Conquered the NBA and Changed Basketball. Professor Whalen will delve into the unforgettable 1983-84 season, where the Celtics overcame internal challenges to secure a historic NBA championship and transformed the league forever. Location: College of General Studies, 871 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 527
Women’s Ice Hockey vs Maine (3 pm)
Support your BU Women’s Ice Hockey team as they take on conference rival Maine. Location: Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue.
Purchase tickets to this hockey game by clicking this link. If you’d like your student to sit with you at the game, please purchase a ticket for your student as well.
Men’s Ice Hockey vs Harvard (7 pm)
Support your BU Men’s Ice Hockey team as they take on conference rival Harvard. Location: Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue.
Purchase tickets to this hockey game by clicking this link. If you’d like your student to sit with you at the game, please purchase a ticket for your student as well.
Loretta’s Last Call (6–9 pm)
Join Dean Battaglino as he hosts Professor of Music, Victor Coelho, and the Rooster Band at Loretta’s Last Call just outside of Kenmore Square on Lansdowne Street for a night of merriment! Snacks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. Attendees must be 18+. Location: Loretta’s Last Call, 1 Lansdowne Street.
Rumors by Neil Simon presented by Stage Troupe (8 pm)
Join Boston University’s Stage Troupe in their fantastic productions of Rumors by Neil Simom. Location: Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue
Purchase tickets to this performance by clicking this link.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Head of the Charles (All Day)
Cheer on the Boston University Rowing Teams as they compete in the Annual 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 is required.
BU Residential Dining
Residential Dining halls will serve what students eat every day. Inclusive of cultural cuisines prepared by our globally diverse team. Our team looks like our student population, and we are here to engage and delight every day. Family & friends may utilize student guest passes, with their student, or pay to enter the dining hall. No registration is required.
Hours:
- Breakfast 9-11:30 am
- Lunch 11:30 am-5 pm
- Dinner 5-9 pm
Locations:
- Fresh Fuel at Granby Commons, 213 Bay State Road (Kosher)
- The Fresh Food Co. at Marciano Commons, 100 Bay State Road
- The Fresh Food Co. at Warren Towers, 700 Commonwealth Avenue
- The Fresh Food Co. at West Campus, 275 Babcock Street
-
Kilachand Honors College Family & Friends Breakfast (9–11 am)
Kilachand students are invited to bring their families and friends to a breakfast reception with Kilachand directors, faculty, and staff. Location: Kilachand Hall, 91 Bay State Road, 9th Floor. This event is by invitation only.
Women’s Soccer vs Bucknell (1–3 pm)
Support your BU Women’s Soccer team as they take on conference rival Bucknell. Location: Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street. Admission is free and no registration is required.
Rumors by Neil Simon presented by Stage Troupe (2 pm)
Join Boston University’s Stage Troupe in their fantastic productions of Rumors by Neil Simom. Location: Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue
Purchase tickets to this performance by clicking this link.