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Thursday, May 18th

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Bonnie Hammer, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group

Alum Bonnie Hammer Isn’t Afraid of Change

NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group chair to deliver Commencement address

Svea Schreiner, Kasey Schultz, Adrienne Lotoski, Magdalena Buczek, and Ian Quillen on steps of Marsh Chapel

Graduating Students Share Their Spiritual Journey

Marsh Chapel’s annual “This I Believe” Sunday
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Some 20,000 people will visit campus this weekend to celebrate the Class of 2017. On Sunday, graduates and their families will 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 this Friday

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

Commencement Security: The Dos and Don’ts

No backpacks allowed and robes must be carried to all locations

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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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Upcoming Events
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Provost Workshop: Ending the HIV/AIDs Pandemic

When:
May 18 at 10:00 am
Where:
Keefer Auditorium, 72 E. Concord St.

Mathematics and critical philosophy

When:
May 23 at 9:00 am
Where:
School of Theology, Room 525, 745 Commonwealth Ave.

2017 Susilo Symposium

When:
June 15 at 9:00 am
Where:
Rafik B. Hariri Building, 595 Commonwealth Ave.

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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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