One of Chelsea Burns’ professors was told that talking about race in class makes students uncomfortable, Burns said to the crowd on Stokes Lawn Monday evening. Avoidance of racial discussions, though, is harmful to the Boston College community, according to Burns.
Imperatori-Lee Reflects On #MeToo and #ChurchToo Movements
In an event hosted by Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry, Imperatori-Lee reflected on the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements.
Latin American Business Club Hosts Alleged War Criminal, Former Colombian President
The Latin American Business Club of Boston College (LABC) has come under fire after hosting Álvaro Uribe—the former president of Colombia who has been accused of human rights violations, witness tampering, and corruption—to give a talk on the political landscape in Latin America last Monday.
Change.org CEO Talks Intersection of Technology and Social Movements
Ben Rattray, founder and CEO of Change.org, said new technologies will empower future generations to foster social change.
4C Tree Project Commemorates Lives Lost in Newton to COVID-19
To commemorate the lives lost to COVID-19 in Newton, Green Newton’s Environmental Youth Leadership Program is planting 170 trees throughout Newton and five trees on Boston College’s campus.
Buzzfeed Video Producer Inga Lam Talks Cross-Cultural Background and Career
On April 6, the Boston College Taiwanese Cultural Organization hosted a virtual speaker event featuring Inga Lam, a senior video producer at Buzzfeed’s Tasty and creator of the new YouTube channel About To Eat.
Student Assembly Approves CSD, GLC Chairs
The Student Assembly (SA) of UGBC confirmed Svea McNally, Lynch ’22, and Christopher Rizzo, MCAS ’22, to chair positions in the executive branch on Tuesday night.
UGBC Passes Resolutions Concerning WGS Major, Electric Busses, Restroom Changing Stations
On April 6, The Student Assembly (SA) of UGBC passed three resolutions concerning the creation of a Women and Gender Studies (WGS) major, a partnership between UGBC and the Office of Transportation and Parking, and funding for diaper decks on campus.
BC Nursing Students To Conduct Wellness Clinics in Maine
The Connell School of Nursing (CSON) will be conducting wellness clinics from April 19 to 23 in Aroostook County, Maine. Nursing students will also be conducting home visits, setting up vaccine clinics, conducting COVID-19 testing, and assisting in a blood drive.
Reports of Racist, Homophobic Vandalism in Williams Hall
A non-Boston College student allegedly tore down a Black Lives Matter flyer and an LGBTQ+ pride flag from the door of a resident assistant’s (RA) room in Williams Hall on April 2, according to an email from Director of Residential Education Dorrie Siqueiros to Williams residents.