Last weekend, First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid made an appearance at the annual, five-day Taste of Iceland Festival showcasing Icelandic cuisine, music, film, literature, and art.
Metro
One Room Mansion Exhibit Offers New Urban Housing Solution
“The issue that [One Room Mansion] addresses is the housing crisis facing Boston and most metropolitan areas across the country,” said A. Quinton Kerns, a curator of the exhibit.
News, On Campus
With Projections, Artist Gives Immigrants a Voice
Wodiczko’s work involves using a projector to display images on buildings.
Metro, Business
MIT Seeks to Drive Innovative Startups With The Engine
The Engine, MIT’s newest startup accelerator program, hopes to provide innovative businesses with easy access to workspace and equipment in order to promote their growth.
News, On Campus
University Counseling Services Holds Focus Group for First-Generation Students
University Counseling Services hosted a focus group for first-generation college students on Friday to better understand the struggles these students face.
On Campus, Top Story, News
Office of News and Public Affairs, Office of Marketing Communications Merge
The decision to merge comes as Ben Birnbaum, the current director of the Office of Marketing Communications, steps down to a part-time position.
On Campus, Featured Story, News
A General, an Ambassador, and a Reverend Walk Into a Panel on Just War
A general, ambassador, and reverend each gave their takes on what just war consists of on Thursday night.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Trump Has Introduced Unusual Challenges to Campaign Coverage, Says NYT Reporter
Pat Healy was questioned about the New York Times political bias, but has never felt news meetings to be liberally or conservatively centered.
News, Off Campus
Boston College, City of Newton Announce Partnership to Combat Economic Inequality
Newton is 15 percent more expensive to live in than in surrounding towns. Warren’s office and Boston College have partnered to find a solution.
News, On Campus
The Office of Health Promotion Hosts 15-Minute Drop-In Sessions
“Instead of attending an hour long program, why not a good, quick, 15-minute drop-in session that students can practice and learn a skill.”
