Sesquicentennial Celebration
Boston University celebrates its Sesquicentennial with over 40 events throughout the year highlighting the historic moments of the first 150 years since its founding. Special events during the year included: Founders’ Day formal opening symposium, numerous exhibitions, concerts, and conferences, gala dinner and reunion, School of Theology religious service, Boston University Symphony performance at Carnegie Hall, Sesquicentennial Commencement and special overseas commencement, as well as a Convocation of Presidents that included presiding heads of universities and colleges throughout the world.
