Throughout its meeting, the SA discussed potentially creating more inclusive housing options and mental health absence days for students.
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BC Looking to Expand Use of Restorative Practices on Campus
In collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Office of the Dean of Students recently sponsored three-day training workshops surrounding restorative practices. Four experts from the University of San Diego Center for Restorative Justice led 50 students, faculty, and staff members in the training from January 11 to 13.
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BC Dining Closes BC After Dark Due to Staffing Shortages and Low Student Attendance
BC After Dark, a late-night food option offered at Hillside Cafe, is currently shut down due to staffing shortages and low student attendance, according to Director of Dining Services Beth Emery and Associate Director of Restaurant Operations Megan O’Neill.
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Frostbite and Frozen Pipe Warnings: University Alerts Students of Incoming Arctic Blast
The University sent out several emails on Thursday warning students about a dangerous arctic blast headed for Boston this weekend.
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Shaun Dougherty Now Heads New Catholic Education Research Initiative
Shaun Dougherty now heads the Catholic Education Research Initiative, a project within the Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) that began last fall, according to a University release.
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Two Former Employees Sue BC Over Alleged Mismanagement of Retirement Funds
Two former Boston College employees are suing the University in a class action lawsuit, alleging BC mismanaged their retirement plans.
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Andrew Davidson Named Senior Vice President for University Advancement
Andrew Davidson will serve as Boston College’s new senior vice president for university advancement starting in March of 2023, according to a University release.
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Boston College Bans Electric Scooters on Campus
Boston College will ban e-scooters and other electric transportation devices on campus starting Dec. 22, according to an email BC administrators sent on Wednesday.
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Directors of BAIC and Montserrat Coalition to Switch Positions at BC in 2023
Rev. Michael Davidson, S.J., director of the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC), and Yvonne McBarnett, director of the Montserrat Coalition, will switch positions at Boston College in 2023, according to a University release.
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Professors Talk Unexpected Democratic Voter Turnout in 2022 Midterm Election
The 2022 midterm elections took an unexpected turn on Tuesday, working in the Democratic Party’s favor, Boston College political science professor David Hopkins said.
