While everyone else sorts out plans for summer jobs, classes, or internships, a group of 10 students is being selected to start their summer off on a different path—literally.
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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.
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African and African Diaspora Studies Now a Major
Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley announced the change at Faculty Convocation on Wednesday. Students have been able to pursue a minor in the subject since 1985.
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Computer Science Department Gains New Chairman, Hires
Professor Howard Straubing took the reigns of Boston College’s computer science department earlier this summer. Straubing, a 35-year veteran of the department, will serve as chairman for the next three years, succeeding Professor Sergio Alvarez.
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University to Create Engineering Department
Vice Provost for Research and Academic Planning Tom Chiles referenced the new department at an information session regarding the upcoming Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society.
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Administrators Reveal Details About Schiller Schedule, Effects on Campus
The meeting addressed the project’s effects on traffic, parking, and noise, as well as confirmation of a new engineering department—the first public indication of any such plans.
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CWBC to Offer New Fellowship
CWBC will offer a fellowship to undergraduates who pursue internships that advance women’s skills and leadership.
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Lynch School Receiving Large Number of Internal Transfers into Applied Psychology Major
Large numbers of BC students are internally transferring into the applied psychology and human development in the Lynch School.
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Classics Department Introduces Ancient Greek Minor
Because Ancient Greek is deeply integrated in the foundation of many subject areas, such as philosophy and theology, the department believes that having some knowledge of Greek language and culture will help students attain a deeper understanding of their other studies.
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Schiller Institute to Support Engineering Labs
Boston College’s Provost’s Advisory Council (PAC) released the first public indication of the University’s plans to devote resources and building space to the development of engineering laboratories.
