The letter was written in response to the union spreading what the administration believed was false information in correspondence sent to University trustees and faculty members, according to a person familiar with the letter.
News, On Campus
Eagle’s Nest Reverts Changes to Panini Line
Boston College Dining Services has in recent weeks made significant changes to Eagle’s Nest, the popular lunch spot known for its salads and sandwiches, and the long lines for each. “Our McElroy dining team has observed that the lines at Eagle’s Nest this semester at lunch have been long and have been working on changes…
On Campus, News
Computer Science More Concerned with Short Term Fixes Despite Schiller Participation
Boston College’s computer science (CS) department has been dogged by one issue in particular plaguing its growth opportunities: staffing. The Schiller Institute will give the department an opportunity to expand its faculty and increase its financial resources, but computer science’s issues may need to be met in the more immediate term.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Shea Center Looking to Attract Students From All Disciplines with Schiller on the Horizon
The Shea Center for Entrepreneurship is planned as one of the cornerstones of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, but the reason why isn’t necessarily obvious. Shea has had to fight back against a perception that it’s a center created only for Carroll School of Management students, according to Jere Doyle, executive director of the Shea Center and BC ’87.
News, Off Campus, Top Story
Break-Ins in Brighton Causing BCPD Concern
After multiple incidents were reported in the past week related to break-ins in the Brighton neighborhood that many Boston College students living off campus call home, the Boston College Police Department is working on educating off-campus students on how to prevent break-ins.
Top Story, Administration, Off Campus, News
Lawsuit Against University Reaches Pre-Trial Stage, Sides Argue Over Jury Trial
In a hearing Thursday afternoon in the $3 million lawsuit pending against Boston College in regards to the alleged mishandling of a sexual assault allegation, Judge Denise Casper indicated that her inclination is to send the case to a jury trial. Casper said she will issue an order with her decision in the near term.
Column, Football, News
It’s Back to the Drawing Board for BC and Practically the Entire ACC
As soon as Clemson won the 2017 National Championship, the ACC was pronounced the best conference in college football. Since then, the league has been on the decline—and it might have just hit rock bottom this past weekend.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration
Landrigan to Lead Global Public Health Initiative
Boston College hired Philip J. Landrigan as a full-time faculty member to lead the creation of the University’s Global Public Health Initiative, which will include a new major and minor and will be a cornerstone of the new Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, according to a University press release.
News, On Campus
Sennott Speaks on Current State of Journalism
“The truth is now under attack,” said Charles Sennott, an award winning journalist and author. Right now, and forever more, we need to work a lot harder to be sure we do our jobs. We have to do better. Journalism has failed us. We have to do better.”
News, Featured Story, On Campus
Canavan Lays Out Goals for UGBC Environmental Committee
As Kate Canavan, newly appointed chair of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s environmental committee, is concentrating on leading her group to an increased presence on campus.
