One of the main reasons for the conference to educate those who are interested in becoming forensic nurses.
Leitner Helps Bridge Cultural Divide Through Sport
“When you play on the same team, you bond,” Leitner said.
Jack Manning, CSOM ’20, Awarded First BC Strong Scholarship
“It’s almost hard to put into words what this means to me,” Manning said.
Mae Jemison Encourages Inclusion and Diversity in STEM Fields
Mae Jemison, the first woman of color to be deployed in space, works to promote inclusivity both for women in STEM fields and among people in relation to Earth and space.
Panelists Discuss Role of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Holocaust
John Michalczyk discussed the origin of the word “genocide” and countries’ hesitation to use the term, saying that modern U.S. presidents are afraid to label the Armenian Genocide, now over a century old, because they do not want to alienate the Turkish government.
Irish Novelist Discusses Female Sexuality, Persistence
“Female sexuality exists within itself, and it can have its own purposes that are not there for male satisfaction,” McBride said.
Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley Discusses Career at Women’s Summit
“Often when I’m introduced as the first woman of color to be elected onto the Council, everyone claps and I feel very uncomfortable,” Pressley said.
In Pictures: Thousands Attend ‘Silence is Still Violence’ March Through Campus
Featured Images by Julia Hopkins, Lizzy Barrett / Heights Editors
Thousands Attend ‘Silence is Still Violence’ March as Students Make Demands of BC
An immense portion of the Boston College community marched in solidarity to protest multiple racist incidents that occurred last weekend in a demonstration Friday called “Silence is Still Violence.” Starting at 12 p.m., BC students and faculty marched from McElroy Commons to Corcoran Commons, displaying signs and chanting “Black Lives Matter.” Over 1,200 people marked…
Ahead of Solidarity March, Student Leaders Discuss BC’s Response to Racist Incidents
“How can a response to something so inherently dehumanizing and emotional not be emotional too?” one student said.