Two of OLAA’s leaders chime in on the state of the Latinx experience at Boston College.
On Campus, News
UGBC Passes Resolutions on Resource Fair, Support of Muslim Students
A motion to allocate $600 from the SA’s budget to hold a Student Resources Fair this winter and a resolution concerning “Increased Allocation Of Resources Towards Muslim Students At Boston College” passed in the Student Assembly (SA) on Tuesday.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Union, University Disagree Over Recent Sanctions
The Boston College Graduate Employees Union (BCGEU-UAW) released a letter on Oct. 31, in which it said that the University had disciplined over a dozen graduate students in response to flyering efforts on Sept. 28.
News, Top Story
Opening of Practice Spaces at 300 Hammond Pond Delayed to Spring Semester
Boston College’s plans to open 300 Hammond Pond Parkway for student rehearsal and performance space have been delayed.
The new plan is to open the space early next semester, as well as provide regular shuttle service to and from the location.
Top Story, On Campus, News
Montserrat Coalition Celebrates 10 Years of Serving BC
Last week marked a full decade of the Montserrat Coalition, a University Mission and Ministry initiative that aims to provide financial aid, mentorship, and support for students from low-income backgrounds. The organization’s founder spoke at a celebration on Thursday.
News, On Campus, Top Story
MIT’s ‘Lean on Me’ to Launch at BC Next Year
Lean on Me—an anonymous student-to-student texting service—will be launching at Boston College this January. The service originated at MIT when, after a string of suicides at the university, a group of students decided to create something to support student mental health.
News, Top Story, On Campus
Evans Warns Students of Holiday Break-Ins
As the Boston College community begins to depart Chestnut Hill for Thanksgiving break, BC Chief of Police Bill Evans is reminding off-campus students to make sure they lock up before they escape campus for the beginning of the holiday season.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
BC Partners With St. Joseph’s in ‘College Road’ Program
High school sophomores from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School shadowed Boston College students as part of the College Road program. College Road began because St. Joseph’s was looking for a partnership that would complement its college preparatory education.
News, On Campus
Sophia University President Gives IEW Keynote Address
The first event in International Education Week (IEW), organized by the Office of International Programs and the Office of International Students and Scholars, was an hour-long keynote presentation by Yoshiaki Terumichi, the president of Sophia University in Tokyo.
News, On Campus
Noorani Hosts Immigration-Focused Fireside Chat
Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, addressed issues surrounding immigration during a “fireside chat” as part of International Education Week.
