In a sold-out auditorium on Tuesday night, Terrence Floyd shared the story of how he first met his brother George Floyd at a family gathering. Floyd said they were able to form a strong connection, but just four years after that day, in May of 2020, his brother was taken from him.
BC Looking to Expand Use of Restorative Practices on Campus
In collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Office of the Dean of Students recently sponsored three-day training workshops surrounding restorative practices. Four experts from the University of San Diego Center for Restorative Justice led 50 students, faculty, and staff members in the training from January 11 to 13.
2023 Men of Color Conference Offers Career Development Advice for AHANA Students
The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center held the 2023 Men of Color Conference in Gasson Hall on Saturday, offering a full day of networking, self-exploration, and a lineup of speeches about uplifting BC’s community of AHANA men.
Vitillo Highlights Catholic Organizations Efforts To Confront Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest forced displacement crises since World War II, according to Monsignor Robert Vitillo, secretary general of the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC).
BC Dining Closes BC After Dark Due to Staffing Shortages and Low Student Attendance
BC After Dark, a late-night food option offered at Hillside Cafe, is currently shut down due to staffing shortages and low student attendance, according to Director of Dining Services Beth Emery and Associate Director of Restaurant Operations Megan O’Neill.
“Very Well Deserved”: Juliet Schor Named AAAS Fellow
Juliet Schor, a Boston College sociology professor and economist, was named a 2022 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellow.
BC Community Celebrates Black Excellence at BAIC’s Annual BHM Opening Ceremony
The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center’s annual Black History Month Opening Ceremony, which celebrated the theme “Stronger Together” this year, featured a lineup of guest speakers and performers.
Piovesan Shares Efforts to Protect LGBTI Rights in the Americas
The Boston College Latin American Studies program, BC Organization of Latin American Affairs, and BC Law School’s Latin American Law Students Association welcomed Flávia Piovesan to campus on Tuesday to share the Inter-American System’s work to protect LGBTI rights.
Student Assembly Discusses Student Costs for Senior Week
The Student Assembly (SA) discussed the out-of-pocket costs seniors pay when attending Senior Week festivities in its meeting on Tuesday night.
Armstrong Urges Students to Love One Another at MLK Memorial
Campus Ministry hosted members of the Boston College community in the Murray Function Room on Monday night to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy through prayer and worship.