The BAIC’s themes for Black History Month this year were focused around ‘Celebrating Black Joy’ and ‘Stronger Together.’
BC Theology Department Chair Accused of Sexual Assault
In two YouTube videos released on Wednesday and Jan. 23, theologian Laura Grimes alleges that Richard Gaillardetz, chair of the theology department, sexually assaulted her twice—on Halloween and in early December of 1987—while the two were students in a theology doctoral program at Notre Dame.
Joy Moore Steps Down as VP for Student Affairs
Joy Moore is stepping down from her position as vice president for Student Affairs, according to a University release.
Last Week’s New Cases of COVID-19 Set Record of 85 Undergrad Positives
Boston College has reported 46 additional undergraduate cases of COVID-19 since Sunday out of 3,586 new tests, bringing last week’s total of undergraduate positives to 85—setting a record for largest number of cases in a single week—and this week’s total to 36 positive cases.
UGBC Parliamentary Board Denies Guma’s Petition to Dismiss His Impeachment Trial
The Parliamentary Board of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College denied UGBC President Christian Guma’s petition to either dismiss a resolution scheduling his impeachment trial for Tuesday or to immediately reconvene the Student Assembly (SA) to debate the resolution again.
BC Reports Highest Number of Undergrad Cases, Students in Isolation
Boston College has reported its highest number of undergraduate cases of COVID-19 in a single week with 75 positive cases out of 9,628 tests, a positivity rate of .78 percent, according to the University’s COVID-19 dashboard as of Sunday.
BC Records Largest Number of Undergrads in Isolation
Today’s update surpasses the previous high of 88 undergraduate students in isolation, a record set last Friday.
Law Dean Vincent Rougeau Selected as Next President of Holy Cross
Rougeau, who also serves as the inaugural director of BC’s Forum on Racial Justice in America, will officially assume the role on July 1.
SA Reps Introduce Article of Impeachment Against UGBC President
Two SA representatives of UGBC will present an article of impeachment against UGBC President Christian Guma for violating the UGBC Constitution by posting a statement on the UGBC Instagram account without approval from the Community Relations Committee.
MLE Residents Report Pattern of Harassment in Xavier Hall
Destiny Gonzalez returned to her dorm in Xavier Hall around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday night to a commotion on the third floor.