Boston College has asked for two witnesses to be barred from testifying in a lawsuit brought against the University by an alumnus over 2012 disciplinary proceedings related to sexual assault allegations.
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Warren Criticizes University Over Graduate Worker Union
The Boston College Graduate Employees Union released a video from Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren endorsing its fight for recognition.
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Patrick J. Walsh, WCAS ’23, Dies in Hometown of Westwood
Patrick J. Walsh, WCAS ’23, died suddenly in his sleep on Sunday night, according to a university-wide email from Woods College of Advancing Studies Dean Karen Muncaster.
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BC Appeals Court Ruling Overturning Student’s Suspension
The next hearing is scheduled for Sept. 5, when the two parties will make their recommendations for redactions before court documents are unsealed.
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African and African Diaspora Studies Now a Major
Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley announced the change at Faculty Convocation on Wednesday. Students have been able to pursue a minor in the subject since 1985.
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UCS to Host ‘Coping With Collective Loss’ Sessions Following Multiple Student Deaths
The meetings are designed to provide people with a place to talk about their feelings in response to the deaths of multiple BC students that have occurred over the past six months.
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New UGBC Budget Set at $343,225
UGBC’s budget for the upcoming academic year is set at $343,225, an increase of $14,087—or 4.3 percent—over last year’s allocation.
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Lynch Teaching Fellows to Maintain Full Health Care Coverage
A previous policy change, made in early August, announced that fourth- and fifth-year teaching fellows would not be eligible for coverage in the upcoming academic year.
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BC Dining Unveils Updates for New School Year
Several changes are coming to Boston College Dining this fall—including the creation of a new Eagle Mart on the first floor of Corcoran Commons.
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Leahy Addresses Faculty at Convocation
University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., spoke to the Boston College faculty and staff at Wednesday’s University convocation, where he expanded on the role of BC as a Jesuit liberal arts university. He emphasized that the University’s primary goal is to be an institution of “teaching, research, creativity, debate, service, and learning.” “[BC students]…
