In two YouTube videos released on Wednesday and Jan. 23, theologian Laura Grimes alleges that Richard Gaillardetz, chair of the theology department, sexually assaulted her twice—on Halloween and in early December of 1987—while the two were students in a theology doctoral program at Notre Dame.
Rougeau, who also serves as the inaugural director of BC’s Forum on Racial Justice in America, will officially assume the role on July 1.
The 2019-2020 Fact Book details $93.3 million decrease in endowment, a two-acre expansion of campus, and an increase in AHANA+ undergraduates.
The scope of the jury trial taking place next month in the $3 million lawsuit being brought against Boston College will be limited solely to whether or not administrative interference took place, specifically a breach of contract or violated basic fairness principle.
Beth McDermott–the fourth high-level administrator to leave Boston College in the last 12 months–will become the managing director of development at Harvard Business School. McDermott has held the title of vice president for development at BC since 2016, according to a University press release.
“The arrangement of the survey seemed more like an overall experience survey… rather than a survey designed to directly address the results of racism on campus, which the University cited as a catalyst for… the survey.”
“Under normal circumstances, it would be unfortunate that the union feels compelled to protest at an event from which so many students benefit.”
“Without gathering students’ opinions regarding such established institutions within BC, even marginal changes may face unnecessary retaliation, which would prove unnecessary given adequate student input.”
“BC’s lack of communication on the issue is noteworthy at least.”
“That story, though, sounds both highly illegal and slightly racist.”
