Omolayo Ojurongbe, Black Student Forum president and MCAS ’19, delves into the nuances of her experiences at BC and her expectations of administrators going forward.
Baladi Covers Greater Role of Arab Student Association in BC Community
Sarya Baladi, president of ASA and MCAS ’19, breaks down how she’s working to integrate an underrepresented voice into the University’s culture and the role ASA will play at BC going forward.
OIP, OISS Launch Ninth Annual International Education Week
The Office of International Programs (OIP) and the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) launched the ninth annual International Education Week on Monday.
Hoffman Speaks on Intersections Between Healthcare, Immigration
Beatrix Hoffman came to Boston College to discuss the intersectionality of immigration and health care on Thursday, particularly regarding unauthorized immigration within the United States
Wu Discusses the Complexities of the First-Generation Identity
Shihua Wu, vice president of the first-generation club and CSOM ’20, delves into parsing layers of identity as a first-gen student at BC, as well as where the community can improve its support of first-gen students.
Davidson Discusses the BAIC Mandate
Since his appointment as director of the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) in August, Rev. Michael Davidson, S.J., has understood his mandate to serve students of color and their interests on campus.
Landrigan Lectures on Pollution-Related Issues
Biology professor Philip J. Landrigan gave a talk on human health, climate change, and pollution Wednesday night based on a report he co-authored that was published in The Lancet medical journal.
Kennedy Attends Launch of Housing Case Competition
Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III, along with five other panelists, kicked off a housing case competition centered around the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.
Homeland Security Expert Lectures on Cybersecurity
Hans Olson, assistant undersecretary of Homeland Security and senior adviser on anti-terrorism and cyber security, addressed the basics of the electrical grid system, potential threats to it, and the strategies of cybersecurity being implemented to protect the grid.
Rappaport Center Sparks Dialogue on Felon Disenfranchisement
To kick off the weekend before the midterm elections, Boston College Law hosted four guest speakers on Friday to discuss the role that criminal conviction plays in voter and social disenfranchisement and the issues it poses to democracy.