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Winter storm warning through Wednesday evening

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Columbia County as a significant accumulation of snow is expected to fall, starting this afternoon and intensifying overnight. PennDOT officials recommend motorists avoid driving during the storm, adding this storm could be worse than last weekend as gusty winds are expected. Updates will be posted as they become available. Forecast ...

Latina author presentation postponed to next week

Ana Castillo's campus visit and public presentation has been rescheduled for Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Carver Hall's Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium due to the impending winter storm. Contact Julie Vandivere, associate professor of English and director of the Social Justice and Sustainability Living Learning Community, by e-mail or (570) 389-2830 for more information.

BU alum helps Saints win the Super Bowl

Jahri Evans, a former All-American for the BU Huskies, played a significant role Sunday night in the New Orleans Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts as a starting offensive lineman, thus completing a successful transition from NCAA Division II star to Super Bowl champion. More ...

Iraqi scholar to speak on campus

Abdul Sattar Jawad, a comparative literature and Middle Eastern studies professor at Duke University, will present a lecture, "Human Rights and Freedom of Expression in Iraq" on Tuesday, 7 p.m., Carver Auditorium. In addition, Jawad will hold a workshop with students Wednesday, from 9 to 11 a.m., KUB Multi-B. Jawad's visit is sponsored by BU's International Faculty Association. More ...

Info session on open student trustee position to be held

Applications to be a student member on the BU Council of Trustees are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 12, in the Office of the President, Carver Hall. Candidates need to be a full-time undergraduate student and in good academic standing. A second semester freshman may apply. An information session will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. in 227 Kehr Union, for students get more details and address any questions about the position. Contact Jen Kluck by e-mail or 389-4523 for details.

Campus food show postponed

Campus dining is rescheduling its 10th annual food show, originally slated for Wednesday, to March 16 in the Kehr Union Ballroom, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., due to the impending winter storm. The food show will feature vendors including Pepsi, Heinz, General Mills, and Kellogs, who will bring samples of their products to be given away for free to students, faculty, and staff.

Book Club to begin

BU's Female Retention Committee, a part of the Commission on the Status of Women, is hosting its first book club meeting Tuesday, 4 p.m., SSC 22. Books will be distributed at the meeting and will be discussed at future meetings on Feb. 16, Feb. 23 and March 2. Contact Melissa Cheese by e-mail or 389-4515 for more information.

Video series recaps fall semester

BU's reality series, The Freshmen Experience, reflects back on the freshmen's first semester on campus in this last episode. See what the students had to say about beginning their BU experience and what they plan do this spring. Episode 6: Looking Back

TRiO Upward Bound tutor counselor positions open

Applications are now available from TRiO Upward Bound through Friday, Feb. 12, for counselors who will work closely with area high school students aspiring to be the first in their families to attend college. This seven-week, live-in position includes room, board and pay. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year by May 2010, have a minimum GPA of 2.25 and be approved for work-study. Call 389-4280 or e-mail for more information.

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