For the CAS & SBS School Calendar, visit Academic Calendar
Monday, June 8th:
First Year Student Orientation sessions begin
Thursday, June 11th:
For the full 2015 Calendar, visit Suffolk's Online Calendar
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| Suffolk University Law School Names New Dean |
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The Suffo
lk University Board of Tr
ustees has selected An
drew Perlman to be the next dean of Suffo
lk University Law School. His tenure as dean will begin on Aug. 1, 2015.
Read more about Dean Perlman here.
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| Suffolk University Names New Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences |
Maria Toyoda, an educational leader and scholar with extensive experience in interdisciplinary studies, has been named dean of Suffolk University's College of Arts & Sciences.
Toyoda will join Suffolk July 1 from Villanova University, where she is associate dean for Interdisciplinary Studies and Global Initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Read more about Dean Toyoda here.
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| Discount Computer Program |
Suffolk University has teamed up with HP and Apple to provide special student discounts on a selection of computers. These discounts are available only at the Suffolk HP and Apple sites below.
HP (for PC)
Apple (for Mac)
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Interested in learning more about the history of Boston? Check out Suffolk University's free online course
History of Boston.
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History Comes Alive Across Boston
It's not every day that people in tri-cornered hats appear in the Sawyer Building crooning "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and wielding fifes and drums. But every day isn't Evacuation Day, and most universities don't have a History Department chair like
To commemorate the date when British troops evacuated Boston during the Revolutionary War, Allison staged a "History Slam" re-enactment starring several alumni dressed as historical figures on April 17.
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Elliot Norton Acting Award Goes to Alumnus Nael Nacer
Alumnus Nael Nacer was honored with the 2015 Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Actor, Midsize Theater, for his performance in Intimate Apparel at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston. The Boston Theater Critics Association also recognized a Suffolk production and an alumna in nominations for the 2015 awards.
Nacer, a 2007 graduate, appeared in two 2014 Norton-award-winning productions: The Seagull at the Huntington Theatre Company, which won the award for Outstanding Ensemble Acting, and Speakeasy Stage Company's Tribes, which won Outstanding Production by a Midsize Theatre.
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Art and Business Students Collaborate on Projects that Boost Learning and Creativity
A collaborative effort among art and business students produced artwork displayed on campus, new-product concepts, and enhanced learning and creative skills.
"Our goal was to create experiences that deepen content engagement and creativity across communities within the university," said Professor Susan Nichter of Suffolk's New England School of Art & Design. "This collaboration crossed many boundaries, not only between the business and art schools, but also because everyone from freshman through seniors was working together."
Continue the article here.
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This Month's
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In recognition of Memorial Day the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund organizes a Flag Garden at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial on the Boston Common. Each of the 37,000 flags displayed this year represents the life of a Massachusetts service member lost in service to their country.
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Happy summer Suffolk family members! We hope both you and your student are enjoying the warmer weather and longer days! Things have been exciting here at Suffolk. Finals exams wrapped up in early May and were followed by the 2015 commencement ceremony. We are currently preparing to welcome new students into the Suffolk family with New Student Orientation sessions beginning next week.
While summer is a great time to slow down and reflect on all that has been accomplished in the past academic year, summer also offers opportunities for your student to partake in experiences that will be invaluable to their education. We encourage you to support your student in pursuing meaningful summer activities, whether it be summer classes, a summer job, a summer study abroad experience, or a summer internship.
We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to sharing with you all that is in store for the coming months and the start of the fall semester!
Sincerely,
Patrick M. Heaton, Ed.D.
Director for Orientation, New Student
& Family Programs
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Suffolk University Welcomes Margaret McKenna as New President
Suffolk University welcomed its new President, Margaret McKenna on June 1st.
McKenna, an attorney, is a proven educational leader, change agent and fund-raiser. She comes to Suffolk University from the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy at Brandeis University, where she was a visiting professor and acting director. She brings a network of colleagues from the worlds of business, law, government, health care and academia to a university that emphasizes experiential learning, mentoring and internships. The former president of Lesley University, McKenna built the institution from a small college to a thriving university.
McKenna will be the first woman to lead the university since its founding in 1906.
Learn more about President McKenna here.
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| Summer at Suffolk 
Love Boston in the fall and spring? You should see it in summer! There's still time for students to take register for summer classes during Module 2, which takes place from July 6 - August 20. That's only seven weeks long! Taking classes in the summer provides students with a cost-efficient and convenient way to work toward their graduation goals. During the summer, students can take up to 8 credits in any given time. By taking summer courses, students can benefit by:
- Accelerating their progress toward their degree
- Enjoying a light course load in fall and spring
- Concentrating on difficult coursework
- Taking advantage of our 16% UG tuition discount in the summer
- Living on in our residence hall for less than $26/day
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2015 Suffolk University Commencement Celebrates Graduates
On May 17, 2015 students graduated from the Suffolk University Sawyer Business School and the College of Arts and Sciences. Among the 2015 commencement speakers were Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Boston Globe Editor Brian McGrory, and
Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid.
Calling Suffolk University "one of the true crown jewels in the commonwealth's constellation of higher education institutions," commencement speaker Gov. Charlie Baker spoke to graduates of Suffolk's College of Arts & Sciences about service and optimism.
The governor said that to work in the public sector in Massachusetts is to know Suffolk University and the fruits of the education it provides.
Boston Globe Editor Brian McGrory told Suffolk University Sawyer Business School graduates that setting lofty goals and attending to quality will be important in their lives and careers, but that "people with the highest character come out on top," and Suffolk is a school that instills character and values in its students.
Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid, spoke about service in the context of graduates' having the courage to effect change in the world. Mugar talked about the extraordinary power of ordinary people who set their sights on solving what may seem like intractable problems.
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Alternative Winter Break Trips
Suffolk University's Alternative Winter Break (AWB) program is designed to offer students the opportunity to engage in interactive and meaningful service trips during winter break 2016. In addition to the annual trip to El Salvador, Suffolk is excited to offer a new service learning trip to Vietnam! There are very limited openings remaining in our AWB programs, students should contact the Center for Community Engagement as soon as possible if they are interested in participating.
Alternative Winter Break Trip to Vietnam
Trip Dates: January 4-16, 2016
The AWB Vietnam trip consists of a 4-credit travel course that provides a unique opportunity to learn about Vietnam through travel, study, and service. During the Fall 2015 semester students learn about Vietnam in GVT 387A: Reconciliation and Conflict, a course that reviews crucial political and economic events in the region, processes of reconstruction of the rule of law, plus democracy and sustainable development. In January, the delegation spends 12 days learning about political, social, and economic issues in the country while participating in a Habitat for Humanity community service project.
Alternative Winter Break Trip to El Salvador
Trip Dates: January 6-16, 2016
This service learning travel trip, offered annually since 2007, is an amazing opportunity to learn about the rich history of El Salvador and to participate in community service projects. Students prepare for their trip by taking a Fall 2015 course. In January, the delegation spends 10 days learning about political, social, and economic issues in the Central American nation while participating in community service. The delegation retraces the path of the late Congressman Joe Moakley, a Suffolk Law School alumnus, who was internationally recognized for his advocacy of El Salvador during its 12-year civil war and post-war rebuilding.
Students interested in attending either trip should email the Center for Community Engagement.
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Fulbright Fellowship Takes Student to Germany
Alyssa Dowler is headed to Germany in August as a Fulbright Fellow teaching English.
The 2015 Suffolk graduate believes that her selection for the highly competitive Fulbright Fellowship had a lot to do with her involvement in the campus and community as an undergraduate.
Dowler, who majored in art history, with a minor in German, worked as a teaching assistant in a course for freshmen, tutored first-graders at an elementary school in Chinatown, and mentored youngsters with intellectual disabilities through the University's chapter of the Best Buddies program.
Dowler's 10-month Fulbright position will take her to Kiel, Germany, the state capital of Schleswig-Holstein, where she will teach English at a vocational training center for teens and young adults.
She credits the guidance of her professors for much of her success.
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Save the Date for Family Weekend
Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25 2015
We invite you to join students, staff, faculty, and other families as we honor the special place Suffolk's families and friends hold in the Suffolk University community
. Enjoy the kick-off reception highlighting our new academic building at 20 Somerset, and exclusive dinner and night of fun at the Museum of Science, the Fall Fest Variety Show, Flag Football on the Boston Common and more exciting events.
You will receive a save the date card with more details in the mail this summer. In the meantime, please contact Orientation & New Student Programs at 617.573.8321 for more details.
Hotels book quickly, so please reserve your room early. The following numbers and website will help you find overnight accommodations in the Boston
area. Additionally, the hotels below are offering an exclusive discounted rate for our guests.
Wyndham Beacon Hill
5 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114
$249 per night
Call 617.742.7630 and reference "Suffolk University Office of Orientation & New Student Programs" for discount rate bookings.
161 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02110
$226 per night
Call 617.357.6400 and reference code "SFU102".
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