Corporate
Memberships/Employee Perks
Please
check this page often for additional discounts and perks that
will be offered as they become available.
Boston
Symphony Orchestra College Card
The
Boston University Dean of Students Office and College of Fine
Arts have made the Boston Symphony Orchestra College Card
available to all BU students, faculty, and staff for free.
BU
faculty and staff can present their BSO College Card at the
Symphony Hall Box Office and receive a half price ticket for
over 20 concerts and open rehearsals (more dates to be added
throughout the year). (BU students who present their Card
at the box office will receive a free ticket to these concerts
and rehearsals.) Cards must be presented in combination with
a BU ID at the Symphony Hall Box Office on the day of the
performance to receive a ticket.
To
receive a Card, students, faculty, and staff only need to
show their BU ID. Cards are limited to one per person. Faculty
and staff may pick up their cards at Human Resources on either
campus, just remember you must show your BU ID!
Register
your College Card on the BSO's website to find out what performances
are available, as well as to sign up to receive email alerts
when new performances are added: www.bso.org/collegecard
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Boston
Museum of Science
Boston
University has again renewed its corporate membership to the
Boston Museum
of Science. This entitles the University to free Exhibit
Hall tickets, which the Office of Human Resources is pleased
to offer to all full-time faculty and staff. Since there is
a limited number of passes available, they will be distributed
on a first-come, first-serve basis until the supply is exhausted.
In order to allow as many employees as possible to take advantage
of this offer, a maximum of three tickets per person may be
obtained at the Charles River Campus Office of Human Resources
front desk, 25 Buick Street, 2nd Floor and at the Medical
Campus Office of Human Resources front desk, 560 Harrison
Avenue. You must present your Terrier Card. Passes will not
be reserved by phone or mailed to employees and may not be
picked up for other employees. Please call Sammantha Kramer
at 353-4463 with any questions or email skramer@bu.edu.
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The
Castle on Bay State Road
Boston
University faculty and staff are eligible to receive a reduced
facility fee at The Castle for private events. For more information
or to check availability, please contact the Castle Coordinator
at castle@bu.edu.
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Geoff
& Drew's Incredible Cookies
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Geoff & Drew's Incredible
Cookies is an award winning provider of fresh, all-natural
cookies and baked goods. The company ships its delicious treats
fresh from their ovens to customers' homes, businesses, and
college campuses throughout the United States. All products
are baked to order and hand packed into cookie tins, gift
baskets, and gift boxes for all occasions. Geoff & Drew's
is extending a 10% discount on their retail pricing to all
employees of Boston University for their personal and corporate
gift giving needs. Employee's will need to reference Boston
University's private membership code when placing their orders
at Geoff
& Drew's Incredible Cookies web site and when placing
orders by phone at 1-866-328-5283 (toll-free). Send a request
for the membership code to the Office of Human Resources (so
we can verify your status as an employee) through email at
hrgen@bu.edu.
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Huntington
Theatre Company
The Huntington Theatre Company is the professional theatre-in-residence
company a the Boston University Theatre. New employees receive
two complimentary tickets. Faculty and staff may also purchase
a season subscription at a discount. The theatre is located
at 264 Huntington Avenue and can be reached by phone at 617/266-7900.
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Mass
Buying Power
Are you planning to purchase a home, a new or used car, or
even a major appliance? Do you need legal services? How about
a loan? If so, you want to get the best possible rates and
prices. Look no further. Boston University's corporate membership
with Mass Buying Power lets employees take advantage of a
variety of services and discounts. You will need to obtain
Boston University's private membership name and password to
access the corporate membership privileges. Send a request
for this information to the Office of Human Resources through
email at hrgen@bu.edu or
visit the site now as a guest to see what Mass
Buying Power has to offer.
Click here for current
discount to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets.
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Preferred
Banking Programs
Boston University has negotiated preferred banking arrangements
with a number of local financial institutions to meet the
needs of University employees. All of these institutions provide
a comprehensive package of products and services, including
free checking with direct deposit, savings accounts, online
banking, credit cards, and ATM cards, among other services.
Each of these institutions has on-campus locations or an office
located near the University. If you are an existing customer
of any of these institutions, you should compare your present
choice and cost of services with the "preferred"
program being offered at that institution to determine which
is more cost effective. Descriptions of the special programs
for Boston University employees can be accessed using the
links shown below. After reading the descriptions and deciding
which institution best fits your needs, we hope you will avail
yourself of the services provided by these institutions. You
may also call or stop by any of the conveniently located branch
offices to speak with representatives. Be sure to mention
that you are employed by Boston University.
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Tsai
Performance Center
Boston University's premiere performance location offers discounted
ticket prices to University faculty, staff, alumni, and students
with a valid BU ID. Visit their web site at www.bu.edu/tsai
to learn more about upcoming events and ticket prices. Many
events are free and open to the public. The Tsai Performance
Center is located at 685 Commonwealth Avenue and the box office
can be reached at 617/353-8725. If you are interested in renting
the Tsai Performance Center, please contact the General Manager
at 617/353-6467 or email tsaictr@bu.edu.
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