The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) held an opening celebration for Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month on Wednesday showcasing the diversity and richness of cultures within the community.
BC Students Share Experiences With Disabilities
UGBC’s Council for Students with Disabilities (CSD) honored Disability Awareness Week with four events—from rock painting to a student panel—to spotlight disabilities and how they affect the student experience at Boston College.
UGBC Candidates Tackle Academic Advising, Transparency, and Sustainability in Final Debate
The two teams running for UGBC president and vice president faced off on Sunday night one last time before Tuesday’s election, debating how they plan to tackle issues including academic advising, transparency within student government, and environmental sustainability.
Language Department Hosts Conference on the Intersection of Literature and Philosophy
Boston College’s department of romance languages and literatures hosted its first in-person graduate student conference on March 18 and 19 since the COVID-19 pandemic halted many on-campus events and traditions.
Latinx Leadership Initiative Partners with Mass General Brigham
The Latinx Leadership Initiative (LLI), an initiative within Boston College’s School of Social Work, has partnered up with Mass General Brigham, the commonwealth’s largest healthcare provider, to improve healthcare for Latinx communities across the state, the University announced this month.
Bettina’s Bakery Combines German and Latin Flavors in Newton
Specializing in German and Latin treats, Bettina’s Bakery is bringing a unique combination of flavors to Newton Upper Falls. Bettina Scemama, along with her partner Naun Rivera, opened their homey bakery on Oct. 5.
Hameed Highlights Women Challenging Pakistani Patriarchy in New Book
Urwa Hameed, MCAS ’22, was born and raised in Pakistan before immigrating to the United States. Hameed, who studies political science and international studies, now hopes that her new book, Steering Towards Change: Women Politicians Challenging Patriarchy, Class and Power in Pakistan, will inspire young Pakistani girls to run for office.
‘It Was Good To Be Back’: Class of 2020 Enjoys Long-Awaited Commencement Weekend
Last weekend, BC invited the Class of 2020 back to campus for its Commencement Weekend—two days of in-person celebration alongside friends and family to make up for graduation ceremonies that were canceled nearly a year-and-a-half ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.