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BUA Commencement 2019
On Monday, May 20, the BUA Class of 2019 received their diplomas at Boston University Academy's 25th Commencement exercise, held at the BU Tsai Performance Center. Boston University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jean Morrison spoke to graduating seniors about the privilege of their education and the special relationship between BUA and BU, and WBUR Morning Edition host Mr. Bob Oakes delivered a keynote address on the importance of civic participation. The class of 37 graduates will matriculate at the following colleges and universities this fall: Boston University (10) Brandeis University (2) Brown University (2) Columbia University The George Washington University Harvard College Johns Hopkins University University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Michigan New York University Northeastern University (3) Northwestern University Reed College University of Rochester Smith College Stanford University Swarthmore College University of Toronto The University of Edinburgh Tufts University (3) Tulane University Wellesley College Professional video of the Commencement ceremony is available here. Photographs will be available shortly. Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
Update on BUA Head of School Search
Norm Blanchard, chair of the BUA Head of School Search Advisory Committee, sent an update on the head of school search to the BUA community on May 2, 2019. Read the full update here.
Boston University Academy Students Win SISAL Awards
Boston University Academy students took home a bevy of awards in this year's Small Independent Schools Art League (SISAL) competition. Congratulations to all the winners and entrants! View the winning artwork here. Painting, 1st Place: Saoirse Killion '21, “Cole” Drawing, 1st Place: Saoirse Killion '21, “Aidan” Drawing, 3rd Place: Michelle Lisak '21, Untitled Mixed Media, 2nd Place: Sasha Tyutyunik '22 (photomontage) Mixed Media, 3rd Place: Irene Mitsiades '21, Untitled Digital (Graphic Design), 1st Place: Richard Fu '20, Tuck Design for ’18 Prom playing cards Digital (Graphic Design), Honorable Mention: Richard Fu '20, Art is Never… Digital (Art/Illustration), 3rd Place: Martin Brunswick '20, District 17 Fiber Arts, 2nd Place: Irene Mitsiades '21, Starry Knit
BUA Hosts Its First-Ever Grandparents Day
On April 22, 2019, BUA hosted two dozen grandparents and grand-friends as part of its first-ever Grandparents Day. Guests sat in on classes, heard from administrators about BUA's unique academics and institutional priorities, and enjoyed a buffet lunch with their grandchildren. It was a delight to foster intergenerational engagement for our students and their families. We look forward to making this an annual BUA tradition! See a complete gallery of photos from Grandparents Day here.
BUA Head of School Search Advisory Committee Named
On April 11, 2019, Boston University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Jean Morrison announced the formation of a new BUA Head of School Search Advisory Committee. Read the full announcement here.
Aaron Gorenstein ’07
Aaron Gorenstein ’07 graduated from the University of Rochester in 2011 with a BS/MS in Computer Science. In 2013, he earned a master’s in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, where he studied under Prof. Jin-Yi Cai, contributing to one paper in addition to serving as a teaching assistant and research assistant. Since graduate school, Aaron has worked as a software developer at Microsoft. He joined Microsoft’s C++ Compiler Team in the spring of 2014, and moved to Seattle, WA, where he met his now-wife Lenore, also an expat East-coaster. In 2017, Aaron and Lenore returned to the East coast, moving to Queens, NY. Aaron continues to work for the same team at Microsoft. In his free time, Aaron volunteers to help underrepresented minorities break into the tech industry by helping them with interview practice. He also enjoys reading books on history and ethics, as well as exploring creative... More
Classroom Renovation Initiative Update
Over the 2018-2019 winter intercession, BUA completed Phase One of the Classroom Renovation Initiative to upgrade classrooms and student spaces. During the break, two classrooms (Rooms 209 and 210) were completely overhauled, and new smartboards, bookshelves, tables, and chairs were been installed. This short video shows the renovations and illustrates the impact of this initiative on our teaching and learning: Thank you to everyone who made a gift to the Classroom Renovation Initiative! We look forward to the next phase of the renovations this summer.
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Clinches Championship Title
Vibhav Kumar ’20 and Nicket Mauskar ’20 provide a recap of the Boys’ Varsity basketball team’s championship season: As fall ended, winter began, along with a new basketball season. The Boys’ Varsity basketball captain and many of our star players graduated back in May, so this was widely seen as a rebuilding year for the team. Our players, mostly sophomores and juniors, challenged ourselves to not be daunted by the obstacles we would face during the season. Despite our initial doubts, everyone believed that we were capable of achieving something great. We started the season with a win against a tough team. Over the course of the fall and winter, however, we lost many tough games in dramatic fashion. The team grew closer as the season progressed and at the end of the regular season we were ready to make a deep playoff push. Heading into the playoffs as the number #3 seed, More
BUA Wins Prestigious Grant from E. E. Ford Foundation
We are excited to announce that Boston University Academy has been awarded a competitive matching grant from The Edward E. Ford Foundation to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at BUA. Making progress on creating a more diverse community and a more welcoming and supportive environment for underrepresented minority students is critical to BUA’s success as a school and as a unit of Boston University. This prestigious grant from the E. E. Ford Foundation will enable Boston University Academy to take important and meaningful strides towards realizing our objectives in this area. As a high school within an urban research university, BUA is uniquely positioned to serve underrepresented and low-income students. Increasing racial and socioeconomic diversity in our student body and promoting cultural competency amongst our faculty and staff will benefit all students, help advance Boston University’s diversity strategic priority, and increase BUA’s quality and impact. We aim to more fully live... More
Memo from Provost Jean Morrison
Boston University Provost Jean Morrison issued a memo on January 6, 2019 regarding the status of the BUA Head of School search. Read the complete memo here.