On-campus classes and all University courses are canceled beginning Thursday and are set to resume online starting March 19 as a result of the novel coronavirus, according to a letter University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. sent to the Boston College community Wednesday afternoon. Students will be required to move out of University residence…
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University Discontinues Study Abroad Programs in Madrid
Boston College students studying abroad at two programs in Madrid were instructed to return to the United States after their study abroad programs were discontinued for the remainder of the semester. The Office of International Programs advised students to not return to campus, and said that on-campus housing will not be made available. The programs…
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BC Says Rumors of Coronavirus, Class Cancelations Are False
BC has denied reports that it has made the decision to move all classes online due to the novel coronavirus and said there are no cases of the virus at BC
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BC Has Now Closed Italy, South Korea, China Abroad Programs
BC closed Italy and South Korea programs due to the coronavirus, citing government and CDC guidelines. Returning students are advised to self-quarantine.
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BC Agrees to Conversations With Climate Justice
BC agreed to ongoing discussions with CJBC in response to its protest and list of demands, which called for fossil fuel divestment, among other actions.
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Parma Study Abroad Canceled Due to Coronavirus
OIP has closed the BC in Parma study abroad programs due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. Twenty-seven students remain in different cities in Italy.
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Climate Justice Calls for Divestment at Protest
Climate Justice Boston College participated in a protest last week calling for divestment, though the University still opposes divesting in fossil fuels.
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Admissions Focusing on Increased AHANA Enrollment
The AHANA+ population at BC increased for the third consecutive year. BC attributes the rise in AHANA+ enrollment to national trends and BC’s efforts.
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Guma and Atinizian Win UGBC Pres., VP Election by 18 Votes
Christian Guma and Kevork Atinizian UGBC president and vice president, winning 28 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election. The team won by 18 votes.
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Black History Month Mass Celebrated
BC celebrated the Black History Month Mass Sunday. The Mass, celebrated by Michael Davidson, was focused on overcoming racism, equality, and black history.
