Boston College’s Women’s Center, the Undergraduate Government of BC, and the Residential Hall Association (RHA) are working to expand the Cura Personalis Period initiative, which provides free menstrual hygiene products in women’s bathrooms around campus, to several more bathrooms this year.
BC Sees Higher Sex Offense Reports Than Peer Schools in Recent Campus Crime Statistics
Twice as many rapes and four times as many fondlings per student were reported at Boston College than at the average of its competitor schools in 2018, according to data from campus safety reports.
OHP Unveils “Mind, Body, Soul” Campaign
In October, the “mind” aspect will address mental health, stress, time management, and resilience.
Fall Elections Fill Remaining Senate Seats
Lorenzo Leo, Dennis Weiboldt, Kat Kmetz, Ted Park, and Shakay Khatua will represent the freshman class in the Senate this year.
Eleven Freshmen to Compete in Thursday UGBC Elections
UGBC will hold Senate elections on Thursday for the five Class of 2023 seats, three at-large senator seats, and one Class of 2020 seat.
NLRB Proposal Strips Graduate Students of Unionization Rights
The change would officially leave graduate worker unions such as the Boston College Graduate Employees Union without any legal recourse.
Lynch School Offering Two New Online Master’s Programs
The Lynch School of Education and Human Development launched its first two online degree programs in January—a master’s program in educational leadership and policy and another in global perspectives: teaching, curriculum and learning environments.
The Week in Photos: 9/23 – 9/29
This week, The Heights covered BC football’s narrow loss to Wake Forest, Mary Armstrong’s art exhibition, and the grand opening of the Pine Tree Preserve. Here’s the week summed up in photos.
Vape Sales Banned for Four Months in Mass.
Vaping product sales will be banned for four months in Massachusetts, as Governor Charlie Baker announced a public health emergency.
BC Celebrates Official Opening of Pine Tree Preserve
Boston College held an opening ceremony for Pine Tree Preserve, the recently renovated park located between campus and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, on Wednesday.