“It was just the most shocking thing I had ever seen,” McCartney said as she recalled arriving in the devastated New Orleans. “To see that level of destruction and devastation … helped me realize that this whole system of disaster recovery and response in our country, at the time, was really broken.”
Weiskott Brings Medieval Times to Students’ Fingertips
Middle English, Medieval Literature, and the 14th Century’s customs and intricacies may seem inaccessible and irrelevant to students in 2018, but Erik Weiskott (Twitter verified professor and media-extraordinaire) proves that notion wrong.
Mandato Looks Back on Biopsies, Beanies, and Life Changes
Mandato describes the way the disease changed her life, but didn’t change her, saying, “What I noticed was that people were really uncomfortable around me because they didn’t necessarily know what to say,” she said. “But I wanted to tell them no one’s changed, like I still like the same jokes, the same things.”
Lowery Helps Students Learn About Biology and Beyond
“I love teaching students about biology. I love helping them to learn how to think critically…to see what we can accomplish and the power we have as individuals to change the world,” said Laura Anne Lowery, a biology professor at BC.
Festival Illuminates Japanese Culture
On Sunday, Thousands of Bostonians flocked to Boston Common for the annual Japanese Festival boasting hundreds of booths, live music and special performances.
CommonWealth Kitchen Opens Pop-up at The Street
Nonprofit organization CommonWealth Kitchen recently launched a temporary pop-up retail space at The Street at Chestnut Hill, offering food products from a variety of local businesses.
BC Grads Take Innovation Tips From a Beetle With NBD Nano
Inspired by the unique traits of the Namib Desert beetle, the NBD Nano startup founded by Boston College grads is bringing innovative tech to the startup scene.
GSSA Symposium to Connect Students, Medical Professionals
The Global Surgery Student Alliance at Harvard University will hold the Boston Global Surgery Symposium on March 4th featuring distinguished medical professionals introducing students to the field of global surgery.
Cafe Breaks Grounds With Vegetarian Treats
Tucked away in the Newton Highlands, Broken Grounds Café will satisfy anyones cravings for healthy juices, açaí bowls and good cups of coffee.