Ashley Stauber, this year’s chair of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s Mental Health Committee and MCAS ’20, has prepared a two-pronged agenda: She’s aiming to both raise awareness about mental health issues and alleviate stress for students.
Students, Professors Share Stories from Croatia, Chile
A panel of students and professors reflected on their time spent in summer programs in Croatia and Chile as part of the third day of International Education Week.
Faculty Encourage Difficult Classroom Conversations
Susan Tohn, a professor in the Boston College School of Social Work, and Sarah Castricum, senior instructional developer at the Center for Teaching Excellence, collaborated on “Cultivating Courageous Classroom Conversations,” part of BC’s International Education Week.
Panelists Speak on Refugees in Higher Education
Four panelists spoke on transnational efforts to aid refugees seeking higher education on Tuesday as part of Boston College’s International Education Week.
Gareau, Shlala Discuss Core Curriculum Future, Limits
Elizabeth H. Shlala was recently named the new assistant director of the core curriculum at Boston College, according to a University release.
Hildreth Draws Attention to Student Debt Crisis
Hildreth Institute founder Bob Hildreth came to Boston College to talk about the student debt crisis and how BC students can get involved to help eliminate the issue in a talk sponsored by the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.
Georgetown Graduate Students Successfully Unionize
Georgetown graduate students voted 555-108 in favor of unionization to complete the final step toward recognition and official unionization.
Ojurongbe Discusses University’s Role in Improving Black Student Experience
Omolayo Ojurongbe, Black Student Forum president and MCAS ’19, delves into the nuances of her experiences at BC and her expectations of administrators going forward.
Baladi Covers Greater Role of Arab Student Association in BC Community
Sarya Baladi, president of ASA and MCAS ’19, breaks down how she’s working to integrate an underrepresented voice into the University’s culture and the role ASA will play at BC going forward.
OIP, OISS Launch Ninth Annual International Education Week
The Office of International Programs (OIP) and the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) launched the ninth annual International Education Week on Monday.