Conor McCormick, MCAS ’22 and Nick Claudio, MCAS ’22, are planning to shake things up as the new co-directors for the Undergraduate Government of BC’s Council for Students with Disabilities.
On Campus, Featured Story, News
UGBC Restructures Student Senate
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College reformed its Senate ahead of the 2019-20 academic year, a change that included a redistribution of student representatives and a reorganization of committee structure.
Top Story, On Campus, News
New UGBC Budget Set at $343,225
UGBC’s budget for the upcoming academic year is set at $343,225, an increase of $14,087—or 4.3 percent—over last year’s allocation.
Features
Piercey Graduates but Leaves BC Something to Lean On
“My greatest hope for UGBC, and I guess for the institution as a whole, because I don’t think a lot of UGBC’s problems originate with the organization itself, is that we can increase the opportunities for shared governance at BC. I think that would be a huge step forward.”
News, On Campus, Top Story
Armstrong Dives Into Student Experience Survey Results at Student-Admin Forum
Kelli Armstrong—outgoing Vice President of IRPA—discussed the results of the Student Experience Survey administered last fall.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Olympian and Advocate Aly Raisman Hosts Q&A
Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman came to speak to Boston College students at Robsham Theater on Tuesday.
News
‘Pop-Up Thrift Shop’ Spreads Message of Sustainability
The event, which was sponsored by UGBC, aimed to raise awareness of sustainability problems within the fashion industry—proceeds and leftover clothes were donated to charities.
Top Story, On Campus, News
‘The New England Classic’ Protests to Abolish UGBC
‘The New England Classic’ criticized UGBC’s large budget, lack of efficacy, quarter zips, and low voter turnout in a public demonstration on Wednesday.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration
Mahoney Discusses Future of Financial Aid
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management John Mahoney, BC ’79, discussed the current landscape of cost and financial aid in higher education.
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Piercey, Fletcher Reflect on Tenure at Helm of UGBC
Reed Piercey, UGBC President and MCAS ’19, and Ignacio Fletcher, Executive Vice President of UGBC and MCAS ’20, are feeling relief.
