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McNellis Talks Value of Masculinity, Divisiveness of ‘Toxic Masculinity’

Noelle Bruce • November 14, 2021

McNellis, who teaches in the BC philosophy department, spoke to students in an event titled “How Toxic is Masculinity?” on Thursday.

Organization of Latin American Affairs Hosts Latinas in Business Panel

Sofia Laboy • November 11, 2021

Five prominent Latina businesswomen shared inspiring personal stories about how they successfully navigate the intersection of career, gender, and culture at the Latinas in Business Panel and Networking Event, hosted by Boston College’s Organization of Latin American Affairs.

Remembering Former CSOM Professor Kent Wosepka

Haley Hockin • November 7, 2021

Kent Wosepka, a former finance professor at Boston College who died on Oct. 31 after a bicycle accident in Texas, was a greatly-respected teacher and colleague, according to Ronnie Sadka.

Kuechly Returns to Campus for Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Registry Drive

Amy Palmer • November 7, 2021

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC), Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and Project Life Movement teamed up on Thursday and Friday to encourage students to join the global registry of potential bone marrow and stem cell donors.

Dean of CSON Speaks on Newborn Health in NICUs

Natalie Arndt • November 7, 2021

Katherine Gregory, dean of the Connell School of Nursing, has spent a lot of time in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) throughout her extensive nursing career. NICUs, she said, have significantly improved over the years.

Boston College Drops Nine Spots in the 2021 ‘Forbes’ Rankings

Nina Khaghany • November 7, 2021

Forbes also placed BC at No. 37 for private colleges, and No. 26 for colleges in the Northeast, excluding it from the top 25 after its return to this margin in 2019.

BC Professor Launches Book on Restorative Justice for Magdalene Laundries

Erin Shannon and Eliza Hernandez • November 7, 2021

On Thursday, Nov. 4, Boston College’s Irish Studies department hosted a virtual book launch for Ireland and the Magdalene Laundries: A Campaign for Justice, a new book co-authored by Smith.

Día de los Muertos Returns to BC with Festive Flair

Anthony Yang • November 7, 2021

With decorative perforated paper bursting with vivid colors and groovy music, Boston College’s Mexican Association of Students (MAS) brought back their annual Día de los Muertos—or Day of the Dead—celebration.

Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program Presents Social Justice Project ‘Faceless America’

Elizabeth Schwab • November 7, 2021

On Nov. 2, the sophomore members of Boston College’s Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program held a panel discussion about advocacy for undocumented immigrants as their social justice project, titled The Faceless America, in Gasson Hall.

Walsh Reels it Back through Career and Discernment at Agape Latte

Aditya Rao • November 7, 2021

John Walsh, the director of creative video services at Boston College, said discernment lies at the center of vocation seeking at an Agape Latte talk on Tuesday night.

Hameed Highlights Women Challenging Pakistani Patriarchy in New Book

Rachel Lee • November 4, 2021

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.

BC Updates Testing Noncompliance Policy

Julia Kiersznowski • November 2, 2021

Last week, five undergraduate students tested positive for COVID-19 out of 6,670 tests, a positivity rate of .07 percent. Another two non-undergraduates tested positive out of 1,557 tests, a positivity rate of .13 percent.