#buterriers

This summer, we’re introducing you to the #SHAwesome student clubs at the BU School of Hospitality Administration (SHA)!

As a student member of these clubs, you have access to regular   professional development workshops, networking with mentors and industry professionals, meeting fellow hospitality students from across the country, traveling to conferences, and more!

First up, meet the American Hotel & Lodging Association best known for their annual trip to New York City to tour hotels, restaurants, and hospitality landmarks. Keep up with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram too!

October’s autumn chill in Cambridge couldn’t freeze the momentum of the Boston University women’s tennis squad. Competing at the Harvard Fall Invitational, the Terriers delivered commanding performances across singles and doubles — a weekend many watched via free sports live with rising excitement. Several players went undefeated, doubles teams executed with precision, and BU leaves not just with victories, but with confidence heading into the next stage.

Dominance in Singles: Undefeated Runs

Senior Emily Zhao and freshman Vasilisa Borisova led the charge in singles play, each posting a perfect 3–0 record over the weekend. Zhao dismantled her opponents — from URI to Harvard — including a clinical 6-0, 6-0 sweep over her Harvard opponent. Borisova matched that consistency, taking down challengers from URI, Boston College, and Harvard.

Junior Nancy Liu and sophomore Gabriella Mikaul also earned unblemished records in their matches. Liu went 2–0, defeating opponents from BC and URI. Mikaul’s weekend was brief but decisive; she defeated her Harvard opponent 6-0, 6-0 and held her own in every set. Their collective performances revealed depth and balance in BU’s singles lineup.

Other Terriers had mixed results: Lauren Kettlewell went 2–1, Blanka DeMicheli and Ellie Gyuro both finished 1–2, while Rhea Rai and Emily Tan recorded 1–1. Though varied, those matches offered learning opportunities and revealed competitive spirit.

Doubles Excellence: Seven Wins Across the Board

If singles showed depth, doubles displayed cohesion. BU’s doubles squads combined for seven victories — a powerful statement about teamwork and strategy.

The pairing of Mikaul and Blanka DeMicheli defeated Harvard and Boston College teams to go 2–0. Mikaul teamed with Liu to win against URI, and DeMicheli paired with senior Rhea Rai to claim another URI victory. Those collective wins made Mikaul and DeMicheli’s duo undefeated in their sets. Additionally, Zhao and Kettlewell won their match against a URI pair, while Liu and Rai and Borisova and Tan each picked up crucial doubles wins of their own. The doubles strength will be a backbone as the Terriers move into regional competition.

Key Takeaways & Turning Points

1. Depth across the roster matters. Zhao and Borisova's consistency showed star power, but it was BU’s ability to win across multiple lines — singles and doubles — that created a strong weekend.

2. Doubles can shift momentum. In many collegiate tournaments, doubles early results set the tone. BU’s doubles victories gave them a psychological edge and confidence that translated into singles success.

3. Learning through challenge. Players who didn’t go undefeated still gained valuable experience. Matches lost narrowly or against tough opponents sharpen competitive edges — essential in the ITA Regionals, where pressure intensifies.

4. Next battle looms: ITA Regionals. With Harvard hosting the regional championship soon, BU now has insight into both opponents and court conditions. They’ve seen Harvard’s style, felt the environment, and gained momentum heading into Regionals play.

What to Watch Next

The Terriers compete next at the ITA Regional Championship (October 9 at Harvard). For fans viewing via free sports live, expect elevated stakes, deeper tactics, and matchups between regional heavyweights. BU will aim to use their Harvard tournament experience as a springboard.

Which players will step up under pressure? Will doubles pairings hold firm against tougher opposition? How might coaches adjust their lineup strategies? The weekend at Harvard showed promise — now it’s time to see how BU leverages that promise in the regional crucible.

Your weekly roundup of events & happenings on & around campus for the week of 03/26!

Learn

Monday

“The Democratic Origins of Racist Immigration Policy in the Americas since 1790”

"Becoming Bulletproof" Film Screening

Global Village

Tuesday

SPH DEAN’S SEMINAR: FILM SCREENING—Exclusive MTV Shuga: Down South Screening in Boston

Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

2017 Distinguished Lecture: Biology and Climate Change featuring Thomas Lovejoy

Make the World Think Again: Reason, Hope, and Faith in an Age of Populism - A Lecture by Tomas Halik

Let's Talk About It: Social Action in Boston

Wednesday

"Connectography: America and the World" with Parag Khanna

Beyond the Headlines: Global Health, Global Politics, Global Security

Universities & Their Cities: Urban Higher Education in America

Soframiz: Vibrant Middle Eastern Recipes from Sofra Bakery and Cafe

MLK Leadership Lecture: Rev. Dr. Barbara Reynolds on 'My Life, My Love, My Legacy', the Autobiography of Coretta Scott King

Theatre as a Form of Resistance to Opression and Genocide

Thursday

Movie Screening: 13th

Friday

Coffee and Conversation

Plan

Tuesday

Nonprofit Career Panel & Networking Night

Connect for Success: Student-Alumni Networking Night

Wednesday

Nonprofit Career Fair

Coffee, Code and Chill at Hubspot

Thursday

Spring Languages and Career Fair

Friday

Resume Workshop

Play

Monday

Bastille: Wild, Wild World Tour at Agganis Arena

Tuesday

Karaoke Night with BUPD

Wednesday

90s Throwback Dinner

Thursday

Yoga

Friday

Liquid Fun 24 Hour Comedy Marathon 

Live at the Link

Redstone Film Festival

Saturday- Sunday

Step About Boston's Annual Ceili

BU India Club Spring Show

Dim Sum at West Campus

Serve

Monday

Theta Tau’s OTTO fundraiser

Tuesday

Generation Citizen Fundraiser at Scoozi

Thursday