From: Student Affairs Date: October 24, 2025 Subject: On the Docket - 10/24/25
Announcements/Deadlines
ALL: Law Enforcement Presence Today. As we welcome U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor today, there may be a visible presence of federal law enforcement agents and BUPD on campus today. If you have any concerns, please contact Student Affairs, studaff@bu.edu, 617-358-1800, Room 401.
3L: AccessLex Scholarship Databank. Looking for ways to cover the cost of your bar application and bar review course? Check out the AccessLex Scholarship Databank! Filter scholarship type to "Bar Study" to see over fifty scholarships that can be used for bar related expenses. Please reach out to Dean Muir at gmmuir@bu.edu for more information and questions.
ALL: Faculty in the Media. Your faculty are staying busy outside the classroom. Here are some highlights from last week:
Your Wellbeing: Physical Wellbeing & Community Engagement Resources
Below is the continuation of the weekly series from the Student Affairs team on resources to support you across multiple dimensions of your wellbeing, including: core needs, emotional wellbeing, physical wellbeing, intellectual/occupational wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, and social wellbeing. This week we will focus on physical wellbeing and community engagement resources.
FitRec – There are a lot of options at FitRec to build on your wellbeing, including semester-long courses (PDPs). Students have a free membership and access to fitness and aquatics facilities, as well as more organized programs.
Intramurals: Form a team or put yourself on the free agent list for a variety of intramural sports. Note: spring registration opens in January, but there are still fall opportunities like the 5-on-5 basketball tournament.
“PDPs”: Registered full-time (undergrad and graduate) BU students can sign up for one FREE physical education class per semester. Check back on this webpage for spring registration dates. Note: these are FREE, and students must attend 75% of the total classes. There are also a number of options for classes and certifications offered by FitRec.
Check out BU Law student clubs: Connect with BU Law student organizations that give you an excuse to get moving, including Run Club and Softball, and look for other student orgs who plan the occasional event in support of members’ physical wellbeing.
Park Fitness Series - The Boston Parks Fitness Series offers free fitness programming in Boston parks. Join for both in-person and virtual classes led by certified fitness instructors.
Boston Cares - Boston Cares is the largest volunteer agency in New England! They offer all types of volunteer work you can choose from. Check out their expansive calendar and make an impact.
Cradles to Crayons - Cradles to Crayons works to fight Children’s Clothing Insecurity directly in Chicagoland, Massachusetts, Greater Philadelphia, NYC, and the San Francisco Bay Area, and focuses on raising awareness about this urgent crisis nationally. Sign up for a shift individually or with a group!
Greater Boston Food Bank - GBFB is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. Sign up for a shift individually or with a group!
