University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., spoke on a panel titled “Revitalizing Our Church: Ideas from University Presidents.” The event addressed how the Church can find a path to restored credibility.
Third Student-Admin Gathering Features Mental Health Discussion
Students and administrators came together for the third Student-Administrator Gathering of the semester this past Tuesday to discuss on-campus mental health issues with the leaders of University Counseling Services (UCS).
Judge Issues Order Barring Plaintiff from Seeking Emotional Damages
Massachusetts District Court Judge Denise Casper issued an order confirming her prior inclinations, preventing the plaintiff from admitting any evidence to the jury proving his innocence in an alleged sexual assault incident.
Boston College Submits Blueprints for Schiller Institute
Boston College submitted an Administrative Site Plan Review Application to the Newton City Council’s Land Use Committee on March 4 which contains detailed blueprints and renderings of the proposed Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society.
Move-In Days Shifted for Student Population
Move-in day for Boston College students will be pushed back a day to August 24 and Welcome Week will be shortened to four days for incoming freshmen, according to Greg Jones, residential life’s director of housing operations. Additionally, students who want to move in early will have to pay a fee.
BC Successfully Limits Scope of $3 Million Lawsuit Jury Trial
The scope of the jury trial taking place next month in the $3 million lawsuit being brought against Boston College will be limited solely to whether or not administrative interference took place, specifically a breach of contract or violated basic fairness principle.
BC Attendance Cost Rises to $72,736, Tuition Now $56,780
Boston College’s Board of Trustees has set tuition for the 2019-20 academic year at $56,780, bringing the final cost of attendance to $72,736 per year, according to a University release.
Administrators Detail Hiring Process at Student Forum
Students and administrators discussed faculty and academic affairs at the second Student-Administrator Forum of the semester on Wednesday. The focus of the evening was the faculty hiring process.
Report Details Global Engagement Plans
The Boston College Global Engagement Committee has released a report that details BC’s current strengths and weaknesses in the way the University engages with the world and outlines steps for it to increase its global presence and impact.
BC Hesitant About Fossil Fuel Divestment
After a non-binding referendum on the Undergraduate of Government of Boston College elections ballot asking if BC should withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry received 2,005 “yes” votes and 374 “no’s,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said the school’s stance on divestment has not changed.