BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS)

The Center for Media Innovation &amp; Social Impact’s 2026 Summit brings together scholars, journalists, scientists, community leaders, influencers, technologists, and members of the public to explore what it means to be “rooted” in a rapidly changing digital society. The Summit will feature keynote speakers <a href="https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/marshall-ganz" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Marshall Ganz</a>, Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing and Civil Society at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and <a href="https://www.social-connection.org/person/jillian-racoosin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jillian Racoosin</a>, Executive Director of the Foundation for Social Connection. Through panels and workshops focused on community, ecology, and attention, attendees will examine how emerging technologies can strengthen our connections to one another and the world around us.
Please register for this free event <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB2LEZiSU_DwvpAGV5lBSh3DweGBLSSleLnXlALBxDC7QuEw/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. If you have any questions, email misi@bu.edu.

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 MISI Annual Summit: The Need for Roots in a Digital Society

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School of Fashion Design

Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 10AM - 12PM, for an engaging and free info session and tour of our studios! Enjoy live teacher demonstrations for some of our courses such as sketching, French draping, and CAD (Computer Aided Design). Learn about our professional, workshop, and high school programs! See our studio spaces and chat with our staff!
FREE with registration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.schooloffashiondesign.org/sfdtour" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP HERE</a>.The School of Fashion Design is an official participant in Handwork 2026.&nbsp; Organized and sponsored by the PBS National "Craft in America" program, Handwork is a year-long semiquincentennial collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to showcase the importance of the handmade and celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America.

Local Event: School of Fashion Design: Info Session & Tour with Live Demos!

School of Fashion Design: Info Session & Tour...

Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 10AM - 12PM, for an engaging and free info session and tour of our studios! Enjoy live...

School of Fashion Design: Info Session & Tour with Live Demos!

Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value — behind the items you’ve collected, inherited, or tucked away over the years.
Guests are invited to bring a wide variety of collectibles and historical material for evaluation, including stamps, coins, paper money, gold &amp; silver jewelry, space &amp; aerospace memorabilia, vintage technology and computing, signed material and autographs, cryptology and code-related artifacts, pop culture collectibles, and historical artifacts.
Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply want to learn more about an unusual item, our specialists will be available to help identify, evaluate, and provide insight into what you have.
There is no obligation to sell. For items or collections that may be a good fit for the marketplace, information will also be available about consignment opportunities and upcoming live auctions.
Bring your albums, boxes, collections, documents, memorabilia, and curiosities — you may be surprised by what you have.
Saturday, October 3
10am - 4pm Spellman Museum of Stamps &amp; Postal History Weston, Massachusetts Reserve your appointment today at:
<a href="https://www.noblespirit.com/roadshow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">noblespirit.com/roadshow</a>

Local Event: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal...

Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value —...

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

Cafe 939

KidsJam is a free early childhood (3-5 years old) interactive music education program provided to the Boston-area community by the Music Education department at Berklee College of Music. The program is intended to introduce young children to a variety of musical activities essential to a well-rounded music education. These include singing and sound exploration, moving, playing rhythm instruments, creating, listening, and responding to music, as well as learning about a variety of musical concepts and instruments.
During this weekly workshop, Berklee music education students, led by Associate Professor Mya Scarlato,&nbsp;practice their developing teaching skills in this fun and energetic setting.&nbsp;
KidsJam regular sessions are scheduled on Fridays&nbsp;Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 &amp; Nov 6, 13 (unless otherwise noted) from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.&nbsp;Please check our <a href="https://www.berkleekidsjam.com/schedule.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">schedule</a>&nbsp;to find the exact dates and times.

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KidsJam - Berklee's FREE Music Program 

KidsJam is a free early childhood (3-5 years old) interactive music education program provided to the Boston-area community by...

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You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

Brookline Senior Center

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Tuesday, October 6, 7pm, at Brookline Senior Center. Director Eric Tarlin will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Tuesday, October 6, 7pm, at Brookline...

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MISI Annual Summit: The Need for Roots in a Digital Society

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BU Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS), 665 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

School of Fashion Design: Info Session & Tour with Live Demos!

Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum

KidsJam - Berklee's FREE Music Program

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!