A former Boston College professor is suing the University, alleging she faced gender discrimination in her tenure application process that occurred while she took maternity leave.
News, On Campus
CJBC Holds Protest Encouraging BC to Divest From Fossil Fuels
Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) spearheaded a protest on the Quad this Wednesday, calling for the University to divest from fossil fuels and arguing that BC’s continued investment in fossil fuels contradicts its Jesuit values.
News, On Campus
BC Dining Spotlights Diverse Food Through Global Flavors Program
Throughout November, Boston College Dining will feature selections of foods from around the globe through its Global Flavors Program.
News, On Campus
Leaders Debate Whether Mass. Standardized Test Should Be Required for High School Graduation
According to Ed Lambert, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is an essential component of Massachusetts’ educational system. The MCAS is a statewide standardized testing program required for every student in the Massachusetts public school system. On Nov. 9, Lambert and President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) Max Page debated whether the MCAS should be a determinant for high school graduation.
News, Academics, On Campus
BC Students and Faculty to Attend UN Climate Conference for Third Consecutive Year
A delegation of Boston College students and faculty will travel to Dubai on Nov. 30 for COP28. This is the third consecutive year BC will attend the United Nations (UN) summit on climate change.
On Campus, News
Women’s Network Hosts Women in AI Discussion on Tuesday
Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot threaten its human creators because it does not have mental capacity, according to Dona Sarkar, the director of technology for Microsoft Accessibility.
News, On Campus
No Shame November Highlights Men’s Mental, Physical Health
UGBC, the Center for Student Wellness, and the Margot Connell Recreation Center collaborated to launch “No Shame November,” a campus-wide initiative that aims to promote conversation around men’s physical and mental health.
News, On Campus
BPS Superintendent Reflects on Her Faith-Informed Teaching Journey
Boston Public Schools (BPS) superintendent Mary Skipper described her career in education as a series of forks in the road—with faith guiding her through the unknowns of the future.
News, On Campus
Heatherton Dissects Research Process for Global Radicalism Book
In contradictory social spaces, different radical traditions can be forced together, eventually producing new ideas, according to Christina Heatherton.
News, On Campus
“They’re More Than Just Their Sport”: BCSSW Alumni Dissect Mental Health Struggles Among Athletes
Athletes’ game-related stress is often compounded by struggles with mental health or interpersonal relationships, according to Michael Grinnell, a player wellness counselor for the National Basketball Players Association and assistant director for integrative wellbeing services at Williams College.
