“Usually it’s a family member that donates, but none of my relatives matched,” said Cleary. “So they had to go to the bone marrow registry … so I got [the bone marrow] from a random stranger who has never reached out—kind of a ‘my silent angel’ type of thing.”
Students to Display Developments at Swift App Showcase
Students enrolled in Swift/iOS App Development, an information systems class in CSOM, will display the various apps that they have developed on Monday.
Representing the Campus School, Collins’ Marathon Is About Giving Back
“[Running for the Campus School] makes the run for something so much bigger than myself,” she said. “I’m running for the students that need these services.”
BPD Addresses College Students About Marathon Monday
William Gross, the commissioner of the Boston Police Department (BPD), issued a letter Monday addressed to college and university students in the Boston area, outlining safety and security measures to expect on Marathon Monday, April 15.
Student Assembly Passes Resolutions on University Investment, New Structure
Student Assembly passed a resolution calling upon the University to release reports listing mutual funds in the endowment. SA also passed a resolution altering the body’s size and structure.
Alumni Reflect on Workplace Experiences at Diversity Networking Night
The BC Career Center and the Division of Student Affairs hosted “Because We Are: Diversity Networking Night” on March 19.
City of Boston Holds Hearing to Impose Regulations on Marijuana Industry
The hearing was headed by Kim Janey, the ordinance sponsor and city councilor for District 7, and Michael Flaherty, chair of the committee.
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.
DeStefano Explains Causes, Disputes Stereotypes Surrounding Eating Disorders
Amanda DeStefano, chief clinical director at Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, spoke at BC as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Couples Discuss Being Black and in Love
Two Boston-based black couples delayed their Valentine’s Day plans to speak at an event celebrating and explaining what it means to be black and in love.