Boston University News Releases

Boston University to Honor Real-Life Hero of Hotel Rwanda Paul Rusesabagina and Distinguished Poet Sonia Sanchez

Lauren Domingos — 2009-11-05T13:50:15-05:00

(Boston) – The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University (BU) will honor real-life hero of Hotel Rwanda Paul Rusesabagina and distinguished poet Sonia Sanchez at an event at BU’s Tsai Performance Center on November 10, 2009. Rusesabagina will be installed as a Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Fellow and will speak on his experience in Rwanda over the last 10 years, recounting his heroic achievements of sheltering over 1,200 refugees. Renowned poet Sonia Sanchez will give a reading of her work and will be installed as the Coretta Scott King Fellow. Stanford University Professor of History and authorized MLK biographer Clayborne Carson will also be installed as a MLK Fellow.

BUSM Professor Receives Award from American College of Gastroenterology

Michelle Roberts — 2009-11-05T08:16:30-05:00

(Boston) – Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG, FASGE, a professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and clinical director in the Gastroenterology Section at Boston Medical Center (BMC) recently received the William D. Carey Award from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). The award is reserved for an exceptional individual who has served the Board and the College with distinction.

Researchers Find Yoga May Be Effective For Chronic Low Back Pain In Minority Populations

Allison Rubin — 2009-11-04T08:20:17-05:00

(Boston)– Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center found that yoga may be more effective than standard treatment for reducing chronic low back pain in minority populations. This study appears in the November issue of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

Boston University’s Metropolitan College Awards Noted Intellectual Property Attorney Distinguished Alumni Award

Lauren Domingos — 2009-11-03T14:51:21-05:00

(Boston) — Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) awarded Michael Kiklis, Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, a Computer Science Distinguished Alumni Award at a reception on Sunday, October 17, 2009 in Boston. Kiklis is a 1988 graduate of MET’s computer science graduate program and was awarded alongside four other MET computer science alumni.

Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts presents Phantom

Jean Connaughton — 2009-11-03T14:00:15-05:00

(Boston) – The Boston University School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents the multi-media installation Phantom, on view Tuesday, November 17, 2009 through Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the 808 Gallery at Boston University. The opening reception is open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 5:30-7:30pm with the artists present.