OIP has also terminated the upcoming Spring 2020 programs, offering students alternative programs elsewhere or simply a return to Boston College.
Senate Weighs Resolution on Koch Foundation
The resolution encouraged the University not to accept the Koch funding, citing reasons that included the foundation’s lobbying against climate change advocacy.
DiversityEdu Updated After Student Feedback
The diversity education module has now gone through its second round of students after undergoing some changes based on student feedback.
UGBC Unveils Mental Health Initiatives
Throughout this semester, the Undergraduate Government of Boston College has been working on a series of new initiatives aimed at expanding access to mental health resources on campus. Members of UGBC’s executive and legislative branches have also worked to market existing resources to the student body.
Newton City Council to Vote on Webster Woods Acquisition
Newton City Council will meet Monday night to vote on the proposal to acquire Webster Woods from Boston College via eminent domain. “A committee of the whole”—made up of all of the city councilors, except for two who were absent—voted to recommend all seven items in the proposal for approval on Nov. 25.
The Week in Photos: 11/18 – 11/24
This week, The Heights covered a comedic play, women’s hockey, a capella, lots of basketball, and a comedy show. Here’s the week summed up in photos.
BC Dining Introduces Sustainability Initiatives
Over the course of the semester, Boston College Dining has implemented several new sustainability initiatives across campus dining halls in an attempt to encourage students to reduce food waste, including switching from plastic to compostable plant fiber containers.
New Green Spaces Coming to Lower Campus
Boston College is transforming the area previously occupied by the Flynn Recreation Complex into a large green lawn, with pedestrian pathways, three tennis courts, and one basketball court, along with a newly designed parking space.
The Week in Photos: 11/11 – 11/17
This week, The Heights covered the musical Pippin, a dance showcase, a concert, lots of BC basketball, and a protest by Climate Justice. Here’s the week summed up in photos.
The Week in Photos: 11/4 – 11/10
This week, The Heights covered Andrew Klavan’s lecture as well as its corresponding protest, on and off-campus concerts, BC hockey, the return of BC basketball, and some heartbreaking BC field hockey and BC football losses. Here’s the week summed up in photos.