preparation

How do faculty prepare for finals?

Final exams can be stressful for the students taking them, but what about for the faculty creating them? We asked a few faculty members about their approach and whether any particular finals stood out in their memories. One professor told us that a student ate his final exam. Yes, ate.

by Molly Callahan December 13, 2017

Commencement student speaker deadline approaching

Calling all seniors: The deadline to apply to deliver the undergraduate student address at Northeastern’s 115th Commencement is Friday. Here’s what you need to know.

by Jason Kornwitz March 7, 2017

Faculty’s summer assignment: prepare for the fall semester

Northeastern faculty members were hard at work this summer preparing to teach their fall courses. Here’s a look at some of the brand new courses they’ve developed and the work that goes into preparing for the new academic year.

by Greg St. Martin September 9, 2016

Northeastern, city of Boston team up to tackle off-campus move-in

It takes months of planning and coordination—and involves a dedicated team of university staff, city officials, and volunteers—to make sure off-campus move-in runs smoothly. Here are some of the people who help make it happen.

by Joe O'Connell September 2, 2016

Northeastern community comes together to prepare campus for move-in

Ever wonder what it takes to get the campus ready for fall move-in? We did, and we learned just how much of a massive university-wide effort it takes. Here's how the dedicated people here make it happen.

by Greg St. Martin September 1, 2016

Amid preseason hype, Huskies focused on preparation

The men’s basketball team has been picked to win the Colonial Athletic Association title this year. But head coach Bill Coen and company’s focus is squarely on their season opener on Sunday against crosstown rival Boston University.

by Joe O'Connell November 14, 2014

3Qs: What to watch for in Sochi

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia have begun. We asked Philip D’Agati, an expert in patriotism, politics, and the Olympics, in the Department of Political Science, to discuss Russia’s role as host and which Olympic events he has his eye on.

by Joe O'Connell February 7, 2014

Faculty Senate discusses co-op prep course, faculty salaries

Changes next semester to the co-op prep course and a resolution on faculty raises were among the items discussed Wednesday in the Faculty Senate’s final meeting of 2013 before winter break.

by Joe O'Connell December 12, 2013