On Sunday afternoon, BC Bikes and O’Neill Library co-hosted a barbecue in the Modulars to promote a pilot bike share that could come to campus next fall.
CJBC Hosts Sleep-Out at Office of the President to Enforce Goal of Education, Divestment
On Thursday night, Climate Justice Boston College gathered outside of President Father Leahy’s house to protest the University’s investment in fossil fuels. CJBC also held a vigil for climate refugees around the world.
McKibben Encourages Student Activism to Raise Awareness for Climate Change
On Thursday night, environmentalist Bill McKibben spoke about his experiences in the field and how politicians, businessmen, and Pope Francis address environmental issues.
CRS Screens ‘Chasing Ice’ to Promote Awareness for Climate Change
Student ambassadors of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) screened “Chasing Ice,” a film that follows nature photographer James Balog BC ’74, on Monday to promote awareness for climate change.
MIT Professor Talks M-Pesa Mobile Money Service in Africa
MIT professor Tavneet Suri talked to students on Thursday about M-Pesa, a mobile money service, which primarily functions in Kenya.
Lu Pin Discusses Her Role in Feminist Activism in Her Native China
On Wednesday evening, Lu Pin spoke about how Chinese feminists use social media to spread their message of gender equality.
Emmy Nominee Brings Political Discussions to the Table
On Tuesday evening, Emmy-nominated documentary maker Julie Winoker talked about traveling across the country with a table to get students to engage in political discussions.
Upcoming: Paul Farmer to Talk Universal Health Care, Controversies
Paul Farmer, co-founder and chief strategist of international non-profit organization Partners in Health, will be speaking at BC on March 22 to talk about controversies in healthcare.
Acai Bowls Make Their Way From Brazil to Carney’s
Acai bowls debuted at Carney’s dining hall on Upper Campus on Thursday Feb. 18., after originally being introduced to BC’s dining halls at Addie’s on Lower Campus.