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Tuesday, October 18th

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A New Support Group for Those Recovering from Addiction

Collegiate Recovery Program augments BU’s existing treatment efforts

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E-Cigarettes: Good Idea? Bad Idea?

To vape or not to vape subject of SPH Bicknell Lecture tomorrow

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All That Glitters Is Not Gold at 808 Gallery

Ebony G. Patterson: Dead Treez explores class, gender, race

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Emily Hartwell (COM '17) eating her lunch outside

October’s bright blue weather is usually not as balmy as this week's is turning out to be. A picnic on the COM lawn appealed to Emily Hartwell (COM'17) Monday.

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David C. Roy creating and assembling kinetic sculptures in his workshop

Art in Motion

David C. Roy’s kinetic sculptures are hypnotic. The Connecticut-based artist’s self-powered creations swirl, swoop, and glide—visual symphonies of engineering. Physics alum Roy (CAS’74) uses his aptitude for mechanics to turn precisely-placed wood, springs, and brass weights into absorbing art.

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Upcoming Events
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Climate Change, Water Quality and Ocean Acidification for the Coastal Ocean along the US Northeast

When:
October 18 at 4:00 pm
Where:
College of Arts & Sciences, 132, 725 Commonwealth Ave.

Global Dinner Club

When:
October 18 at 6:00 pm
Where:
Marsh Chapel, 735 Commonwealth Ave.

Men's Soccer vs Dartmouth | Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night

When:
October 18 at 6:00 pm
Where:
Case Gym, 2nd Floor, 285 Babcock St.

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Going Green

Boston University is getting greener all the time. In this ongoing series, BU Today looks at how the University is creating a more sustainable campus.

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