The road to winning a major national fellowship or scholarship does not begin—in many cases—during a student’s junior or senior year of college. At Boston College, prospective candidates for prestigious awards often start as early as their freshman or sophomore years.
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After Backlash, UGBC Leaders Reconsider Legitimacy Of Succession
UGBC President Nanci Fiore-Chettiar announced yesterday that the UGBC Executive Council has decided to seek confirmation from the Student Assembly for the appointment of Connor Bourff to the position of UGBC Executive Vice President.
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Advisors Seek To Aid Undergraduate Fellowship Applicants
At Boston College, over 20 faculty members serve as coordinators for each specific fellowship, aiding applicants as they work through various portions of the process, particularly the essay questions in which they must discuss their future career goals and plans to use the education or funds they will receive if selected.
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University Names Michael Lochhead Executive Vice President
On Monday, the University announced that Michael J. Lochhead, BC ’93 and CSOM ’99, will succeed Patrick J. Keating as executive vice president (EVP).
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SOFC To Push Up Deadlines For RSO Budget Proposals
With more than 200 registered student organizations on campus, funding clubs is no small task. The responsibility of allocating that funding, though, is the responsibility of a comparatively small group.
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Campus Ministry Commemorates 25th Anniversary Of El Salvadoran Jesuit Murders
It has been 25 years since the massacre in El Salvador of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper, and her daughter—an event that left the entire world reeling. At the time, El Salvador was in the midst of a bloody civil war that left more than 70,000 people dead at the hands of Salvadoran government forces and death squads.
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BC Excels in Fulbrights, Lags Behind In Other Major Fellowships
For students looking for an international experience doing either research or English teaching after completing their undergrad degrees, the word “Fulbright” may spell out an answer.
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University Issues Notice Of Off-Campus Intruder
Last Friday, the University posted a safety notice on the Agora Portal webpage regarding an off-campus private property home intrusion and theft reported to the Boston Police Department (BPD).
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UGBC Executive Vice President Chris Marchese Steps Down
UGBC Executive Vice President Chris Marchese, A&S ’15 confirmed tonight that he has stepped down from his role for “personal reasons.”
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BCEMS Holds Panel On Medical Process For Alcohol-Related Incidents
To address confusion and increase transparency about the medical and conduct procedures with alcohol-related incidents, BCEMS hosted a panel discussion Wednesday night featuring representatives from each of the major phases of the process—BCPD, BCEMS, the Office of Student Conduct, and the Office of Health Promotion.
