We as humans spend between one-half and one-third of our waking hours not focused on the present moment, according to Ethan Kross, professor of psychology and management & organizations at the University of Michigan.
News, On Campus
UGBC Senate Passes Bill to Introduce Messina College Senator in the Fall, Discusses Mental Health Days
The UGBC Senate passed a bill to introduce a new senator from the inaugural Messina College class this fall during its meeting on Tuesday night.
News, On Campus, Academics
BC Law Rises One Spot in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024–2025 Law School Rankings
Boston College Law School rose to No. 28 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024–2025 law school rankings, a one-spot increase from last year.
On Campus, News
Panelists Share The Intersection of Migrant Justice With Various Career Paths
The meaning of the term “migrant” can be broadly applied to anyone who is from a region other than the one in which they reside, according to Emily Hoffman, collaborative educational services director of the Massachusetts Migrant Education Program.
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UGBC Senate Approves a $403,775 Budget for the 2024–25 Academic Year: Here’s How It Breaks Down
The UGBC Senate voted to approve a $403,775 budget for the 2024–25 academic year at its meeting Tuesday night—a 7 percent proposed increase from this year’s $377,500 budget.
News, On Campus, Top Story
BC Admits 14.7 Percent of Applicants to Class of 2028
Boston College admitted 14.7 percent of applicants to the Class of 2028, according to a University release, down slightly from last year’s acceptance rate of 15 percent.
On Campus, News
James Martin, S.J. Discusses Making Room for LGBTQ+ People in the Church
It is necessary to make room for LGBTQ+ individuals in the Catholic Church, according to James Martin, S.J.
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Bishop of Hong Kong To Deliver 2024 Commencement Address
Stephen Chow, S.J., bishop of Hong Kong, former provincial of the Chinese Jesuits, and a proponent of restoring ties between the Vatican and China, will deliver Boston College’s 2024 commencement address on May 20, according to a University release.
On Campus, News
Speakers at TEDxBostonCollege Spring Conference “Solve for Why”
Audience members gathered in Robsham Theater on Saturday to listen to six speakers deliver speeches highlighting mindfulness, inclusion, and purpose.
On Campus, News
“Tap Please”: BC Community Raises Over $25,000 for Beloved Dining Staff Member
As Boston College students scrolled through Instagram on Sunday, many encountered a link to a GoFundMe for Boston College Dining staff member Gloria Garcia Revolorio, raising money to support her in her battle against basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
