Boston College's Center on Wealth and Philanthropy recently launched the first national survey focusing on the "joys" and "dilemmas" of the life of the ultra wealthy, a groundbreaking initiative which has the potential to change academics' view on wealth. The study, which is the first of its kind, will focus on households with assets of at least $25 million and averaging over $100 million. The study's interests include the personal attitudes and lives of these ultra rich and the effect that their wealth has on their views and philanthropic attitudes. The Center of Wealth and Philanthropy received grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct the survey.
ON CAMPUS BC attracts large and diverse pool of speakers and issues According to numbers compiled by the University and released by the Boston College Magazine, more than 350 speakers came to visit BC last year, representing a wide variety of opinions, nationalities, and issues. Last year's speakers originated from 32 different nations and spoke about issues ranging from the Iraq War to European relations. Of these 32 countries, Germany was the most represented, with 12 speakers, followed by Canada, Ireland, and China. BC was also a top destination for CEOs and corporate presidents, with the Carroll School of Management's CEO Club attracting 22 corporate leaders.
LOCAL House leaders hold hearings to review Patrick's casino plan Yesterday, Massachusetts House leaders held a hearing about Gov. Deval Patrick's proposal to license three casinos in the state. The hearing will be much like Boston College's own debates last week, with experts on both sides arguing for and against gambling. The House looks to shed light on the negative aspects of Patrick's gambling bill before he has a chance to fully propose it, a political maneuver that may sink the bill. House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi has been opposed to Patrick's plan, which would allow the construction of three new casinos in the state.
UNDER REPORTED Hospital technician fired after desecrating 92 -year-old woman A hospital technician in Teaneck, N.J., was jailed after being accused of sexually abusing the corpse of a 92-year-old woman. According to authorities, the Holy Name Hospital morgue security guard on duty at the time allegedly saw 24-year-old Anthony Merino of Manhattan engaging in sexual activity with the body on Sunday. Merino was charged with desecrating human remains, which is punishable by up to 10 years in state prison, and a judge has set his bail at $40,000. Merino is also required to undergo a psychological examination. He was fired immediately by the hospital, and the woman's next of kin were informed after he was arrested.
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