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Friday, May 19th

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Maxwell t. Robidoux, BU student speaker

Commencement Student Speaker: Responsibility to Tell the Truth

Maxwell T. Robidoux (CAS’17) will take to the podium Sunday

Since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, security at BU’s Commencement has intensified, as attendees at last year’s event discovered.

Security Dos and Don’ts

For Commencement, no backpacks, robes must be carried to all locations

Some 20,000 people will be on campus this weekend to celebrate with the Class of 2017. On Sunday, graduates and their families gather on Nickerson Field for the 144th Annual All-University Commencement ceremony.

A Guide to This Year’s Commencement Weekend

Festivities celebrating the Class of 2017 kick off today

#BU2017

New This Year: Post Photos, Social Media Messages to Nickerson Videoboard

Share memories, texts on big screen from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday

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Students taking selfies with mascot Rhett

Rhett and friends bid a fond (and temporary) good-bye to the BU Pub May 4 at its Sabbatical Celebration. The pub closes today for a yearlong renovation, part of the Castle’s transformation into the new Alumni Center. Most of the 300 or so students and alumni attending contributed to the pub’s BU Crowdfunding effort. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

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Boston University faculty and staff hold placards with letters spelling ADVICE symbolizing Advice for graduating seniors of the Class of 2017

Advice to Class of 2017: “Stay Idealistic”

Class of 2017, you’re almost at the finish line. But before you don your caps and gowns and walk onto Nickerson Field, take a minute to listen to some words of wisdom from BU faculty and staff for living a rich and meaningful life post-BU.

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The 144th All-University Commencement Ceremony

When:
May 21 at 1:00 pm
Where:
Nickerson Field

Walk/Ride Day

When:
All Day on May 22

Diversity BBQ

When:
May 23 at 5:00 pm
Where:
BU Medical Campus, Talbot Green, 72 E. Concord St.

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Nearby Neighborhoods

Boston is famous for its neighborhoods, many of them fun, interesting, and easy to get to. BU Today has assembled a guide to several neighborhoods, with helpful lists of where to eat, shop, and hang.

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