“The book argues that education was a political right,” Bilder said. “Women wanted access to education as a way to then be allowed to participate in politics, and in the period of the dawn of the Constitution, it’s not yet clear that everyone should be excluded based on race and gender.”
A Journey of Identity: Graver Details the Path of an Immigrant Family’s Life in ‘Kantika’
“I’m always interested in inner life, family, psychology, kind of how people move through the world in the daily ways in terms of their consciousness,” Graver said. “But I think I’m also increasingly interested in how these small figures intersect with the big history.”
Tam Nguyen Tackles Diabetes in Vietnamese Americans Through Human-Centered Research
“I think one of the underlying missions of the [CSON] and even social justice is working with vulnerable populations and helping to address health disparities and health inequality,” Nguyen said. “This project is an opportunity to teach students and engage in projects that are making some inroads towards achieving health equity.”
SSC Venture Partners Boosts the BC Entrepreneurial Community Through Mentorship
“The goal of the SSC is to bring entrepreneurship at Boston College to the forefront of the local and national startup ecosystem,” its website reads. “SSC Venture Partners is the next stage in the evolution of that mission.”
From Educator to Ice Cream Entrepreneur: Annie Park Founds Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream
“I now realize that what I do at Sarah’s Handmade isn’t that different from my teaching background,” Park, BC ’13, said. “I’m doing more than just giving my employees an hourly wage—I am creating a community, a sense of purpose, and a sense of responsibility, and this is no different than creating a community in any environment I’ve been in.”
At Word of Mouth Club, Students Embrace Storytelling Through Speeches
“You get to practice valuable skills, make enjoyable, meaningful connections with other like-minded individuals on campus, and have some valuable enjoyment on your Tuesday afternoon, or whatever day you choose,” Koczela said.
Through Henri Nöel Jewelry, Vivian Grimes Carries on Family Passion for Craftsmanship
“If I’m going to put my heart and soul into something, I want it to mean something,” Vivian said. “It has not only a monetary value, but such emotional value attached to it. I think that’s really special.”
Global Engagement Portal Cultivates an Immersive Conversation Space for Students
“It’s an opportunity to see the humanity of the distant other, to meet with people in different life circumstances than our own, and to have real conversations with them,” said Erik Owens, director of BC’s international studies program and organizer of BC’s portal.
In ‘Salvage,’ Kearney Uncovers the Histories of an Overlooked Island
“An uninhabited island invites you to fill the gaps because there’s nobody there anymore,” Kearney said. “So you kind of salvage their memory. You salvage their life for the future.”
Triple Jeopardy: BC Alum Secures Victory on Three ‘Jeopardy!’ Episodes
“He knew everything,” Rao, BC ’21, said. “Everywhere we went, we could point at like a statue and be like, ‘What’s that guy? What’s his story?’ And he was like, ‘That’s so and so.’”