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“A Corporate University”: Former Program Director, Interns React to Office of Sustainability Cuts

Annika Engelbrecht September 10, 2025
As Alessandra Veveiros was preparing to move back to campus, she was also planning the Office of Sustainability’s fall semester activities—until a week before move-in, when she learned that Boston College would be downsizing the Office of Sustainability and cutting her internship.
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BC Cuts Office of Sustainability Internships, Leaves Manager Role Vacant Amid Budget Strains

Annika Engelbrecht September 5, 2025

Facing budget pressures, Boston College downsized the Office of Sustainability and will not hire student interns or a new manager of sustainability this year. “This decision reflects the fiscal realities...

(Photo Courtesy of the Office of Sustainability)

Maroon, Gold, and Green: A Look Into Sustainability Initiatives on the Heights

Eliza Hernandez and Ernest Romero November 5, 2023
“Sustainability is going to be so important going forward,” Ryan said. “It doesn't matter what your career interest is, or, you know, your individual interests—It's going to apply to so many different disciplines, so I think it's important for students to view it as something they should be paying attention to and being proactive about.”
(Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

Green Careers Night Discusses Pursuing Careers In Sustainability

Lydia Boer April 24, 2022
Boston College’s expansive networking reach—including events like Green Careers Night—can help students passionate about the environment kick start their careers, according to Kayla Pelland, assistant director of career education at Boston College.
BC Dining and Student Groups Partner to Compost in Mac

BC Dining and Student Groups Partner to Compost in Mac

Chris Russo February 12, 2017
Carolyn Townsend, the director of environment and sustainability programming in Student Initiatives, hopes to permanently implement composting at every dining hall on campus in the future.
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