At an event hosted by STM on Thursday night, Callid Keefe-Perry discussed how imagination can be a part of spirituality that engages questions of social justice and inequity among younger students.
News, On Campus, Academics
Hirota Talks Historical Stigma Around Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.
Boston College’s Irish studies and history departments welcomed Hirota on Wednesday night to speak on the origins of the term “illegal alien,” specifically when referring to Irish, Japanese, and Mexican immigrant populations in the 19th century.
News, On Campus
“Shoot Your Shot”: Tom and Meghan Mogan Give Relationship and Career Advice at a Valentine’s Day Agape Latte
Tom Mogan, interim associate dean of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, and Meghan Mogan, assistant dean of student services and academic advising at the Carroll Graduate School of Management, spoke about God’s influence in their marriage and careers in higher education on Valentine’s Day in Hillside Cafe.
News, Academics, On Campus
CSOM Unveils Two New Programs for Students Within Other BC Schools
The Carroll School of Management has launched a general business minor as well as an intensive summer coding boot camp geared toward non-business majors.
News, On Campus
“Purpose Before My Pain”: Terrence Floyd Highlights Advocacy During UGBC Event
In a sold-out auditorium on Tuesday night, Terrence Floyd shared the story of how he first met his brother George Floyd at a family gathering. Floyd said they were able to form a strong connection, but just four years after that day, in May of 2020, his brother was taken from him.
Administration, On Campus, News
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.
News, On Campus
2023 Men of Color Conference Offers Career Development Advice for AHANA Students
The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center held the 2023 Men of Color Conference in Gasson Hall on Saturday, offering a full day of networking, self-exploration, and a lineup of speeches about uplifting BC’s community of AHANA men.
News, On Campus
Vitillo Highlights Catholic Organizations Efforts To Confront Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest forced displacement crises since World War II, according to Monsignor Robert Vitillo, secretary general of the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC).
News, On Campus, Administration
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.
On Campus, News
“Very Well Deserved”: Juliet Schor Named AAAS Fellow
Juliet Schor, a Boston College sociology professor and economist, was named a 2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellow.
