Boston College head football coach Bill O’Brien took a break from recruiting and drawing up plays to speak to a packed audience in Hillside Cafe about the foundations of his faith.
Berlinger and Buchbinder Explore Ethical Dilemmas Confronting Physicians and Caregivers
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, physicians and nurses across the country have faced ethical dilemmas, grappling with feeling restricted in their ability to provide the best care, according to Mara Buchbinder.
Maddox Explores Caribbean Immigrants’ Legacy in America
Fordham professor Tyesha Maddox highlighted the lasting influence of Caribbean immigrants on Black American culture, leadership, and institutions. In a lecture at Boston College, she discussed their resilience, mutual aid networks, and contributions to U.S. society.
Sullivan Dissects Putin’s War Strategy and U.S. Diplomatic Challenges
Former U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan said Russian President Vladimir Putin sees a ceasefire in Ukraine as a sign of weakness, and with the war nearing its third year, he predicts no end in sight.
“What Just Happened?”: Pindell Discusses Election Outcome
The 2024 presidential election focused more on issues of identity and demographics more than substantive policy issues, said James Pindell, a political reporter for the Boston Globe.
“A Series of Crises”: Miller Dissects the Impact of Mass Incarceration
By making laws that restrict the rights of formerly incarcerated individuals, their sense of belonging and value in society is diminished, according to Reuben Jonathan Miller. “[Citizenship] is not just legal status,” Miller said. “It’s about belonging. It’s about community and being recognized, being a part of a human community. It’s having a role in…