Should Robots Be Our Friends? A Look Inside Artificial Intelligence and Its Increasing Effect on Our World
On Thursday, April 11, scholars, researchers, students, and more gathered at Boston University’s Photonics Center to attend an international symposium about artificial intelligence. The Division of Emerging Media Studies (EMS) within the College of Communications planned this event with the aim to educate people about the rise of technology and…
Alternative Spring Break: Empowering the Boston University Community Through Intentional Service
On Saturday, March 9, 2019, more than 200 Boston University students departed Boston for weeklong community service trips across the United States. Featuring 21 destinations, the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program allows students to choose from a variety of service focal points such as: education, public health, environment, etc. Each…
G’day from Down Under: An Asian Excursion
Although studying abroad in Australia has been beautiful, enlightening, and fun, I cannot deny that, as a whole, it doesn’t feel extremely different from America. Because of this, I wanted to travel somewhere for my spring break vacation that would provide a completely different cultural experience. Deciding where to travel…
PRWeek’s 2019 Award for Outstanding Education
On March 21, PRWeek celebrated its annual PRWeek US Awards, distributing the highly anticipated awards to various agencies, schools, corporations, and nonprofit organizations for their esteemed work in the industry. This is the twentieth year of this ceremony, which is commonly referred to by PRWeek itself (and many admirers)…
A Lesson in Storytelling at The Power of Narrative Conference
The Power of Narrative conference, held at BU this year from March 22 to March 24, aims to “help narrative journalists to strengthen their craft skills, figure out the complex ethics of journalism, and learn about the down-to-earth humanity that is the genre’s strength.” Attendees were allowed to move…
Abroad with Celeste: The Life of a London Intern
Have you ever wondered what working in another country would be like? As a student in Boston University’s London Internship Program, I was lucky enough to land an internship and experience British office culture myself. I am currently interning at United Airlines, specifically in the Press Office, which manages public…
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