“By participating in a program like this, it really puts into words what many social workers are already doing in the communities,” Milton said. “It is able to frame their experiences in a way that is different from traditional westernized ways.”
Frederick Rethinks Conversation Around Blackness, Historicizes BC’s Black History
“This is BC, not necessarily in the Black version, or the brown version, or the white version,” Frederick said. “It is part of the BC experience, so I wanted to raise that to, I guess, the general consciousness of the University.”
Through StaffOnTap, Wooley Fills Gap in Senior Care Industry
“I grew up working in my family business of nursing homes really since the seventh grade,” Wooley, BC ’17, said. “Senior care was not cool back then. Every family dinner conversation has been around senior care since I can remember.”
Through Anonymous Conversations, Lean on Me Supports Students
“You will be in a safe space, with the e-board team and even the other supporters,” Laytham said. “That’s what we really try to create—a safe space.”
Znakharchuk Serves Up Ukrainian Sweets at Solodko Bakery
Five years later, Znakharchuk and her sister, Irina Znakharchuk, own Solodko, a Ukrainian bakery they recently opened in Brighton that specializes in custom cakes.
Through Her Sister’s Memoir, Leddy Tells Story of Mental Health, Grief, and Healing
“My sister and I are in a really good place,” Leddy said. “It doesn’t sound totally sane saying out loud, but it does feel that way sometimes. In my heart, we did this together. I wouldn’t have been able to beat the odds of publishing a book if I didn’t have her permission.”
Me, Myself, and AI: Ransbotham’s Podcast Examines How Businesses Use Artificial Intelligence
“I mean, it’s me, myself, and AI. It’s a very human-focused show.”
Through Resources and Education, Alyssa Lego Strives To Build a Better World for Individuals with Autism
“We don’t have time for these stereotypes—these harmful stereotypes—to just fade out over time,” Lego said.
Patches Crafts a Space Where Fashion, Sustainability, and Creativity Intersect
“I really love helping people realize they can sew,” Garrett said. “I think it’s really exciting because it’s like something so creative, which I think a lot of college students don’t have time for in the traditional sense.”
A Journey of Perseverance: Castro Receives BC Strong Scholarship
“Her personal and academic accomplishments, along with the work she’s done to assist other children facing similar physical mobility challenges was inspiring to me and to the committee.”