Schedule of Events

Th, October 21

Jazz Concert

The College of Fine Arts volition be hosting a jazz concert put on by the BU Bands on the eve of Family & Friends Weekend. Enjoy the concert if y'all plan to get in a twenty-four hour period early. Please note: if you are unable to join in person, this concert will be live-streamed at: www.bu.edu/bands and world wide web.bu.edu/cfa/livemusic.

Thursday, 8:00 PM

Friday, October 22

Family unit & Friends Weekend Lounge/ George Sherman Spousal relationship, 775 Commonwealth Avenue

Stop past The Link in the George Sherman Spousal relationship, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, to acquire more about Family Weekend and the Head of Charles Regatta, to meet Dean of Students' staff members, parent & family volunteers, and boyfriend BU families, and, of course, to choice-up some smashing BU swag! Tickets are not required.

Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Circumspection: Cultural Emergency/ George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue

Circumspection: Cultural Emergency is a public art installation by Erin Genia, a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, that connects the bug of climatic change, institutional racism, economic inequality, the Covid-xix pandemic, eco-systemic destruction and Indigenous peoples' dispossession within a decolonial context, in gild to spark ideas and paths forward that lift up Native American and Indigenous peoples' voices. Tickets are non required.

Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

24th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium/ George Sherman Wedlock, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Metcalf Ballroom

More than 250 students volition present their summertime research projects during two affiche sessions. For more information near this issue, please contact urop@bu.edu.

  • Session one: Friday, xi:00 AM- 12:00 PM
  • Session 2: Friday, 12:00 PM – ane:00 PM

A Sense of Belonging Leads to Academic Success/ Higher of General Studies, 871 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 511

Inquiry indicates a direct link between a student's sense of belonging and their academic success. Learn more about this enquiry & how y'all can assistance foster your student's sense of belonging.

Friday, 11:00 AM

BU Art Gallery Exhibitions/ 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Stone Gallery

The BU Fine art Galleries has two exhibitions on view in the Stone Gallery: "Josef Albers Formulations: Articulation" & "Steve Locke: Homage to the Auction Block." Tickets are non required.

Friday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Voter & Civic Engagement Efforts/ College of General Studies, 871 Republic Avenue, Room 511

Staff and student representatives from BU Votes will chat most past successes, as well as electric current opportunities for educatee participation.

Friday, 1:00 PM

Green Campus Bout/ Tour begins at Sargent Higher, 635 Democracy Artery

Join sustainability staff on a walking tour of the Charles River Campus. Meet what BU is doing to lead the transition to a carbon-free future in Boston and a more sustainable, Zip Waste time to come on campus. For more information about this result, please contact sustainability@bu.edu.

Friday, 2:00 PM

Pardee School of Global Studies Open up Business firm / 121 Bay State Route

Come up come across and mingle with kinesthesia, staff, and the greater Pardee community! Please notation that the location of this event is in a celebrated district and the building is not ADA-accessible. For more information nigh this upshot, delight contact Pardee School of Global Studies at eventsps@bu.edu.

Friday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Big Data, Big Building! / Higher of General Studies, 871 Republic Artery, Jacob Sleeper Auditorium

Learn more almost the tallest building on campus, the Center for Computing & Information Sciences, which is currently under construction, as BU prepares to bring mathematics, statistics, and information science together to further efforts to go i of the country's leading urban interdisciplinary research institutions. For more information about this event, please contact parents@bu.edu.

Fri, 3:00 PM

Newbury Center Open House / 755 Democracy Avenue, Suite 18

Family unit and friends of our showtime-generation undergrads, graduate, and professional person students are invited for an open firm to run into the Newbury Center staff and run across our space. For more data almost this result, please contact newburycenter@bu.edu.

Fri, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Sargent Higher Open House / 635 Democracy Avenue

Stop by Sargent Higher of Wellness and Rehabilitation Sciences to say how-do-you-do to Deans Chris Moore and Gael Orsmond, grab some Sargent swag and savour a Sargent Choice Diet Eye approved snack. For more than information about this event, please call 617-353-2713.

Friday, iii:00 – 6:00 PM

The Finals are Coming! / 100 Bay Land Road, Room 613

Meet members of the Educational Resource Center'south (ERC) team and acquire the myriad of ways they can assist your students as they fix for final exams. For more data about this consequence, please contact 617-353-7077.

Friday, 3:30 – 4:xxx PM

CGS Family & Friends Weekend Reception / 871 Commonwealth Avenue, Lobby

Come up come across with the CGS Deans, the CGS Bookish Advisors, and members of the CGS faculty at the CGS Family & Friends Weekend Reception. We hope you can bring together u.s.! For more than information nearly this consequence, please contact 617-353-2850.

Friday, 3:xxx – five:00 PM

College of Communication Dean's Reception / COM Backyard, 640 Democracy Avenue

Join Higher of Communication (COM) Dean Mariette DiChristina for a Family & Friends Weekend reception. Chat and mingle with fellow parents, COM faculty, staff and students. We promise you lot can bring together us! Delight note that this effect will be held outdoors. In the issue of rain, the reception will be canceled. For more information almost this upshot, please contact comugrad@bu.edu.

Friday, 4:00 – v:00 PM

SHA Dean'south Reception for Families / 928 Republic Artery, Antechamber

Join Dean Upneja, and Banana Deans Lanz & Monahan along with SHA faculty and staff in the Schoolhouse of Hospitality Lobby!  Refreshments volition be served.  Nosotros look frontwards to seeing you at that place! For more data about this event, please contact busha@bu.edu.

Fri, iv:00 – five:thirty PM

College of Applied science Dean's Reception / Alpert Mall & BU Embankment behind Marsh Chapel

Bring together Dean Lutchen, members of the faculty, and the staff of the Undergraduate Programs Office for a reception on the BU Embankment! For more information about this event, please contact 617-353-2800.

Friday, iv:thirty – 6:00 PM

College of Arts and Sciences Family & Friends Welcome/ George Sherman Union, 775 Republic Avenue, Minor Ballroom

CAS parents, students, and guests are invited to join CAS faculty and staff for brief remarks and casual conversation. For more information about this outcome, please contact 617-353-2401.

Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Wheelock College of Education and Human Evolution Welcome / Tower Lawn, 140 Bay Land Road

Bring together us for an informal result to get together family, friends and our community to chat and become to know each other. For more information nigh this event, delight contact 617-353-4233. Rain location: Wheelock School of Educational activity Antechamber, 2 Silber Way.

Friday, 5:00 – half-dozen:00 PM

Mocktails and Mingling at Questrom / 595 Democracy Artery, Chiles Auditorium

Meet the Questrom Deans, and members of the faculty and staff as we invite students and their families to join the states for fun drinks and neat conversation. Delight note this event is intended for Questrom students and their families. For more than data about this event, please contact 617-353-9720.

Friday, 5:30 PM

CFA Reception / 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Rock Gallery

Please join Dean Harvey Young at our annual reception for families and guests of College of Fine Arts undergraduate students. Meet, mingle, and enjoy the artwork on display in our newly renovated Stone Gallery. Delight annotation that tickets to this upshot are now available via the registration folio. For more information about this event, delight contact 617-353-3350.

Fri, five:00 – 6:00 PM

Fringe Opera: Proving Up / Booth Theatre, 820 Commonwealth Avenue

Don't miss the Fringe Opera: Proving Upwards by Missy Mazzoli (CFA'02, BUTI'98), Royce Vavrek (2018), William Lumpkin, usher, and Nathan Troup (CFA'04), stage director. Tickets are $15 per person.

Friday, 7:30 PM

You may purchase tickets to the Opera at this link.

Autumn Arts Concert/ Tsai Performance Heart, 685 Republic Avenue

As part of the BU Bands Homecoming Weekend, relish the sounds of winds and strings at the Fall Arts Concert with the Concert Band and the All-Campus Orchestra. Please note: if you are unable to join in person, this concert will exist alive-streamed at: www.bu.edu/bands and world wide web.bu.edu/cfa/livemusic.

Friday, viii:00 PM

Saturday, October ii3

Head of the Charles Regatta

Cheer on the BU Men's and Women'south Rowing Teams as they glide down the Charles River which runs parallel to our campus during the Caput of the Charles Regatta

Saturday, All twenty-four hours

Family unit & Friends Weekend Lounge/ George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue

Stop by The Link in the George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Artery, to acquire more than about Family Weekend and the Head of Charles Regatta, to meet Dean of Students' staff members, parent & family volunteers, and fellow BU families, and, of course, to option-up some great BU swag! Tickets are not required.

Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Community Service Center Morning of Service/ Run into at George Sherman Union Plaza, 775 Commonwealth

Come join the BU Customs Service Center (CSC) for a morn of service. We will exist partnering with a variety of community organizations in the Greater Boston area. Transportation and lunch will be provided by the CSC. For more information about this upshot, please contact 617-353-4710.

Sabbatum, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Parents' Pulse Meeting*/ College of General Studies, 871 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacob Sleeper Auditorium

Learn more virtually undergraduate student life on campus and belonging to the BU customs during an interactive boondocks hall meeting with Associate Provost & Dean of Students' Kenneth Elmore. The Provost encourages the engagement of parents and guardians and volition exist available to answer questions regarding your student'south Boston University experience. For more than information nearly this event, please contact parents@bu.edu.

Saturday, 9:00 AM

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Newbury Center Open House/ 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 18

Family and friends of our first-generation undergrads, graduate, and professional students are invited for an open house to meet the Newbury Middle staff and run into our infinite. For more information most this event, please contact newburycenter@bu.edu.

Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

39th Annual Joint Service Pass-in-Review/ Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street

Join the Academy'southward ROTC program in one of our land'southward oldest military machine traditions. Through a series of commands, the cadets and midshipmen prepare for Honors and then to march past the reviewing political party which includes BU President Robert A. Brown. The i-hour ceremony is filled with military pomp, precision, and pageantry.

Sat, x:00 – 11:00 AM

Study Abroad 101: A 30,000 Foot View/ George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Metcalf Ballroom

Join Study Abroad staff members and student ambassadors to learn about diverse written report abroad program options, the application process, and financial aid and scholarship data. Nosotros volition offer a variety of information sessions, opportunities for informal Q&A, and special-topic presentations. Join Written report Abroad staff members to learn nearly the wide range of opportunities available to students. This informal drop-in issue will encompass topics such as specific programs/locations, our application process, grant and scholarship opportunities, health and safety abroad, and any other questions you accept. For more than information about this issue, delight contact abroad@bu.edu.

Sat, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Green Campus Bout / Tour begins at Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth Avenue

Join sustainability staff on a walking bout of the Charles River Campus. See what BU is doing to pb the transition to a carbon-free future in Boston and a more sustainable, Zero Waste future on campus. For more than information about this event, please contact sustainability@bu.edu.

Saturday, x:00 AM

Parent & Family unit Analogousness Groups Gathering / George Sherman Union, 775 Democracy Avenue, Ziskind Lounge and Terrace Balustrade

Join Associate Provost & Dean of Students' Kenneth Elmore and other members of the Dean of Students' team for a reception recognizing different affinity groups that make our BU customs whole. Nosotros encourage you lot and your family to observe common ground at this event. Make connections with BU families from dissimilar regions, cultures, and affinities. For more information nearly this effect, please contact parents@bu.edu.

Saturday, x:30 AM

Tours of the Questrom Schoolhouse of Business/ 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Chiles Auditorium

The Dean'south Hosts will offer guided tours of the Hariri Building (Questrom) between xi:00 AM and 1:00 PM. For more data nearly the tours, please contact 617-353-9720.

Saturday, eleven:00 AM – 1:00 PM

BU Art Gallery Exhibitions/ 855 Democracy Artery, Stone Gallery

The BU Fine art Galleries has two exhibitions on view in the Stone Gallery: "Josef Albers Formulations: Articulation" & "Steve Locke: Homage to the Sale Block." Tickets are not required.

Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

5 Uncomplicated Rules for BU Parents & Families featuring Harlan Cohen*/ College of General Studies, 871 Republic Avenue, Jacob Sleeper Auditorium

Plan to have more fun than you think during this engaging, virtual, alive, session with leading skillful and New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen. Today'south families and supporters are more connected to their students than always before. This autumn, it'south even more of import for families, supporters, and students to understand the normal and natural challenges students will confront in college. This event gives parents and students a framework to help them to be the best possible partners during the college years. Harlan will answer your Live questions and address your concerns during this entertaining event. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend. For more than information most this event, please contact parents@bu.edu.

Saturday, 12:00 PM

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BU Field Hockey Game / New Balance Field, 278 Babcock Street

Lookout man the Boston University Field Hockey Team as they accept on American University at the New Rest Field, 278 Babcock Street. Tickets are not required.

Saturday, 12:00 PM

Faculty Lecture: Corporate Strategy of Apple vs. Coca-Cola/ 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 208

Join John Kirks, Senior Lecturer in Questrom's Strategy & Innovation Department, for an interactive session evaluating the strategic fit between the business concern units of 2 of the about famous global companies. For more than information nigh this event, please contact 617-353-9720.

Saturday, 1:00 PM

Marching Ring Home Show/ Track & Tennis Heart, 100 Ashford Street

As part of the BU Marching Bands Homecoming, enjoy performances by the Marching Band and the Pep Ring.

Saturday, one:00 PM

Center for Career Development's Open House & Educatee Panel Word/ 100 Bay State Road, 6th Floor

Hear from a panel of BU students from various schools and colleges who will hash out their experiences with internships, extracurricular activities, and more. Afterwards the console, we will host an open up house where you can learn more about CCD programs, events, and services as well as chat with our staff. For more than information virtually this event, please contact future@bu.edu.

Saturday, 1:30 – 3:30 PM

BU Swimming & Diving Meet/ Fitness & Recreation Center, 915 Republic Artery

Don't miss Boston Academy'south Pond & Diving Teams at this meet against Bryant University and Northeastern University at the Fitness & Recreation Heart, 915 Commonwealth Avenue. Tickets are not required.

Saturday, 1:30 PM

Fringe Opera: Proving Up/ Booth Theatre, 820 Commonwealth Avenue

Don't miss the Fringe Opera: Proving Upwardly by Missy Mazzoli (CFA'02, BUTI'98), Royce Vavrek (2018), William Lumpkin, conductor, and Nathan Troup (CFA'04), stage managing director. For more data about the Opera, please visit the CFA webpage. Tickets are $15 per person.

Saturday, 2:00 PM

You lot may buy tickets to the Opera at this link.

BU Women's Soccer Game/ Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street

Cheer on the Boston University Women'southward Soccer Team equally they challenge Loyola University at Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street. Tickets are not required.

Sat, two:00 PM

Terrier Tailgate/ Alpert Mall & BU Beach behind Marsh Chapel

Join the Dean of Students' squad for a classic tailgate party, including an outdoor BBQ, prior to the BU Men's Hockey Game vs. Merrimack College. Tickets are required for this event at which the food and non-alcoholic beverages are gratis. There volition exist a greenbacks bar (for those that are 21+) at the tailgate at which only cash will be accepted. For more information about this consequence, delight contact parents@bu.edu. This event will be held rain or smooth.

Saturday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

BU Men's Water ice Hockey Game/ Agganis Arena 925 Commonwealth Avenue

Evidence your Terrier Pride at the Boston University Men's Ice Hockey Game against Merrimack College at the Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue. Tickets are required.

You may purchase tickets to the hockey game at the post-obit link.  If yous have tickets to the hockey game, please run across the New Entry Policy for Agganis Arena.

Please notation that your pupil volition have admission to a hockey ticket. Notwithstanding, we recommend that you purchase a ticket for your student if you plan to sit together at the arena.

Saturday, 7:00 PM

Dear Abbeys/ George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Conference Auditorium

Do you lot like acapella? Doesn't thing. Go your family, take hold of your friends, snag your in-laws (or don't), and join the Dear Abbeys for their starting time live evidence in two years! Come on downwardly to the GSU for a FREE night of acapella with a special guest appearance from Chordially Yours. Doors open at half dozen:30 PM on Sabbatum, October 23rd and see the dudes who sing.

Saturday, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

Fringe Opera: Proving Up/ Booth Theatre, 820 Republic Avenue

Don't miss the Fringe Opera: Proving Up by Missy Mazzoli (CFA'02, BUTI'98), Royce Vavrek (2018), William Lumpkin, conductor, and Nathan Troup (CFA'04), stage director. For more than data well-nigh the Opera, please visit the CFA webpage. Tickets are $fifteen per person.

Sabbatum, 7:30 PM

You may purchase tickets to the Opera at this link.

Sun, October 24

Head of the Charles Regatta

Cheer on  the BU Men's and Women's Rowing Teams as they glide down the Charles River which runs parallel to our campus during the Head of the Charles Regatta

Sunday, All day

Wake Upward, Parents & Friends!/ George Sherman Spousal relationship, 775 Democracy Avenue, Metcalf Ballroom

Join usa for a wake up stretch and breathe class taught by instructors from our Fitness & Recreation Center and stay for conversation afterwards! For more than data about this event, please contact parents@bu.edu.

Dominicus, 7:xxx AM

Family & Friends Weekend Lounge/ George Sherman Wedlock, 775 Republic Avenue

Terminate by The Link in the George Sherman Marriage, 775 Commonwealth Artery, to larn more than about Family unit Weekend and the Head of Charles Regatta, to meet Dean of Students' staff members, parent & family unit volunteers, and beau BU families, and, of grade, to pick-upwards some nifty BU swag! Tickets are not required.

Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Kilachand Honors College Family & Friends Breakfast/ 91 Bay Country Road, Courtyard

Join us for an outdoor breakfast for our Kilachand students and their families and see faculty and staff members from the college community. Please note this event is intended for Kilachand students and their families.For more than information near this result, please contact 617-358-5900.

Sun, 9:00 – xi:30 AM

BU Field Hockey Game/ New Residuum Field, 278 Commonwealth

Lookout the Boston University Field Hockey Team as they take on Duke University at the New Balance Field, 278 Babcock Street. Tickets are non required.

Sun, 12:00 PM

Fringe Opera: Proving Upwardly, Booth Theatre, 820 Democracy Artery

Don't miss the Fringe Opera: Proving Upwards by Missy Mazzoli (CFA'02, BUTI'98), Royce Vavrek (2018), William Lumpkin, conductor, and Nathan Troup (CFA'04), stage director. Tickets are $15 per person.

Dominicus, two:00 PM

You may purchase tickets to the Opera at this link.

All Family & Friends Weekend programs are held Eastern Time (EST). The schedule of events is subject to change. Tickets are required unless otherwise noted.
Please notation that tickets are required to attend all Family & Friends Weekend events and programs unless specified otherwise on the schedule of events. Tickets are required for all attendees, including BU students for contact tracing purposes as mandated by Boston University.
Boston University is committed to providing a safe campus environs. In accordance with current BU safety protocol, cloth face coverings or dispensable masks must be worn indoors at all times when not actively eating or drinking. We also strongly encourage all visitors to campus to exist vaccinated. Any participant with symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 should not engage in group activities and seek medical advice.