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Wednesday, April 12th

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rendering of Comm Ave bridge construction

Construction to Close Comm Ave Bridge for Two-Plus Weeks

Late July project will redirect traffic to side streets

ESPN’s Kevin Merida says athletes can help focus attention on issues that concern them.

Second BU Play It Forward Summit Tackles Race and Gender

Breakfast with Champions highlights Friday event

Mike Sullivan with the Beanpot trophy in 1990, and the Stanley Cup trophy.

How to Win a Stanley Cup

Alum leads Pittsburgh Penguins in quest for second title in a row

BU Today Wants You!

Looking for experienced writers, deadline of April 24

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Daniel Bastibas shouting answer

The winner? Class of 2021 members were asked who traveled the farthest to come to Multicultural Community Weekend at its April 6 kickoff reception. “Okinawa, Japan,“ was the response from Daniel Bastibas (center). Admitted students came from 113 countries besides the United States. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

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YouSpeak: Is Chivalry Dead?

When you hear “chivalry,” you think knights in shining armor and virtues like valor and honor. Well, it’s no longer the Middle Ages, so we wondered if chivalry still exists, and if so, what it looks like today. Find out BU students’ take on the subject in our latest “YouSpeak.”

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Upcoming Events
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Creating Communities of Support for DACA & Undocumented College Students

When:
April 12 at 3:00 pm
Where:
Kilachand Honors College, Common Room, 91 Bay State Road

SPH PUBLIC HEALTH FORUM—Preventing Memory Loss and Dementia

When:
April 12 at 4:30 pm
Where:
BU School of Medicine, Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord Street

Sound Icon New Music Ensemble

When:
April 12 at 8:00 pm
Where:
Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue

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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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