Boston College’s planned Institute for Integrated Sciences and Society will be named after Phil Schiller, BC ’82, and his wife Kim Gassett-Schiller.
News, Top Story, Administration
BC Signs Letter Asking Congress to Take Action on Dreamers
Boston College joins hundreds of other universities in signing a letter to congressional leaders. University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. has always been a supporter of DACA, and wrote in the statement that rescinding DACA is a mistake that conflicts with the nation’s values and heritage.
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: A Response to “LTE: A Response to ‘Looking Forward to a Progressive Future’”
“The bible solely existing as a piece of literature notwithstanding, it is hypocritical to claim that traditional marriage is vindicated in the bible and therefore rationalizes oppression of marginalized communities.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Response to “Looking Forward to a Progressive Future”
“Father Leahy and BC are merely exhibiting the very Jesuit ideals this University was founded upon in 1863,” writes Dietrich in her letter.
Opinions, Column
Looking Forward to a Progressive Future
“Now, with the enactment of the new 10-year plan, the establishment of an LGBTQ+ resource center should be one of the BC’s primary directives in addressing the aforementioned challenges.”
Letters To The Editor, Opinions
LTE: A Letter from Faculty for Justice in Support of BC Graduate Employees Union
“We further urge the administration to adopt a principled position of neutrality toward the electoral process and to respect the BC graduate workers’ right to decide for themselves whether or not unionization is appropriate and beneficial.”
News, Top Story, Administration
Leahy Condemns Trump’s Decision on DACA
“It is essential that Congress resolve this unfortunate situation as soon as possible,” he wrote.
News, Top Story
At 141st Commencement Exercises, A Fond Farewell for Class of 2017
“To our graduates I say: please accept the sacred invitation to live in the light of service,” said U.S. Senator Bob Casey.
Administration, Top Story, News
Leahy Talks Trump, Trigger Warnings in Candid Interview with Florida News Site
BC’s president said that even though Trump’s actions don’t square with his religious and moral worldview, he’s optimistic Americans will come together in a constructive dialogue.
Opinions, Editorials
Admin Statement Affirms Commitment to Diversity
“Although Leahy has not had the best record when it comes to publicly responding to national events and crises, as his most recent email to students was sent in May 2014, he should be commended for responding to such a pertinent matter in a timely fashion.”
