“The spirit and the essence of J. Donald Monan will thunder through the halls of Boston College for eternity,” said Geoffrey Boisi, a trustee and BC ’69.
Lynch School of Education to Hire Nine New Faculty
With many professors retiring, the Lynch School of Education is set to hire nine new faculty members within the next three years.
Students Spread Ideas at Spring BC Talks Event
Students discussed topics such as the future of big data and the U.S. criminal justice system.
History of Caliphates Provides No Solutions to Muslim Politics, Prof. Says
“Since the caliphate did not provide the solution to the problem of Muslim politics in the past, it unlikely to in the future,” he said.
Boisi Center Hosts Discussion on Having Difficult Conversations
Having an open mind and understanding other people’s perspectives were two skills discussed at the event.
Ask Someone on a Date—or Kerry Cronin Will Fail You
Casual hookups aren’t good, but asking someone to dinner in the North End basically means ‘I’d like to marry you,’ Kerry Cronin said Thursday at her famous dating talk.
UCS Introduces New Self-Help App
With an access code, BCWelltrack, students are able to sign up, create an account for WellTrack, and begin a personalized course to improve their mood through working on skills and exercises designed to address anxiety and depression.
Rolheiser Outlines Commandments Vital to Healthy Self Love
Rolheiser advised students to be idealistic, to not get too caught up in success, and to keep a good sense of humor.
America Landed Itself into Trump Presidency, Prof. Says
“It is not a hyperbole to say that white supremacy sits at the heart of the American government,” Taylor said.
Career Center Introduces New Apps for Students
One of the apps, LinkedIn Students, is in beta testing and is only available to students at 13 pilot schools.