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The Student Government Department of City Affairs is focused on engaging students with the the city of Boston. Whether it is through local voter registration or community service events around Boston, their focus is on creating an integration with BU and the city.

Our Team

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Sadie Feldman, Director

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Tali Cohen, Deputy Director

Jayara Shrestha, Deputy Director

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Our Mission

Civic Engagement

The Civic Engagement team leads initiatives that promote civic participation among BU students and collaborates with organizations like the Boston Votes Council to support voter engagement and related programming on campus and in the broader Boston community.
Community Service

The Community Service team coordinates and promotes service events for BU students, working with campus and community partners to increase participation in initiatives such as Splash, city cleanups, and clothing drives.
Terrier Turnout Week

Terrier Turnout Week is a Boston University civic engagement initiative that promotes nonpartisan voter registration, education, and turnout through a week of programming and outreach designed to help students engage in and participate confidently in local and national elections.
Boston Liaison

The Boston Community Liaison team connects BU students with the City of Boston by coordinating outreach and partnerships with local organizations to strengthen engagement between campus and the broader community.

Terrier Turnout Week

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu at Mayoral Town Hall in 2021

Terrier Turnout Week is a Boston University civic engagement initiative dedicated to increasing student participation in the democratic process through a series of nonpartisan events focused on voter registration, education, and turnout. Throughout the week, students are provided with accessible resources and programming designed to help them understand the voting process, learn about upcoming elections, and navigate how to register and cast their ballots.

The initiative brings together student leaders, civic organizations, and campus partners to create an engaging environment that encourages informed participation in democracy. Through tabling events, informational sessions, interactive programming, and outreach efforts across campus, Terrier Turnout Week works to build long-term civic awareness and empower students to be active participants in local and national elections.

BU Student Government Takes on Fenway is a Boston University community engagement initiative that highlights and explores the Fenway neighborhood through student-created content and outreach, connecting students with local businesses, organizations, and cultural spaces to strengthen campus–community relationships.