Patrick H. Rombalski has been appointed vice president of student affairs, a position he formerly held at John Carroll University. Rombalski is recognized for his expertise in student affairs administration. Sheilah Shaw Horton will continue to act as vice president until Rombalski assumes the position in early June. Rombalski told reporters, "It is my plan to continue to build a student affairs program that both strengthens the Jesuit and Catholic mission of the University and fosters growth in each student. I look forward to getting to know the students at Boston College and assisting my colleagues in student affairs in developing an excellent student affairs program."
ON CAMPUS Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remembered in gathering In honor of the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the department of Campus Ministry will host "Rise Up," a gathering in the Heights Room in Corcoran Commons on Monday, Jan 21. The program is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and will feature "The United Voices of Freedom," a combination of student musical groups including Against the Current, the Liturgy Arts Group, and Voices of Imani. The event is co-sponsored by the Caribbean Culture Club, the Episcopal Chaplaincy, FACES, the Inter-Faith Dialogue Club, and United in Christ.
UNIVERSITIES Harvard experiences continued rise in application numbers Harvard University reported a 35 percent increase in applications over the past four years. The university reported a record 27,000 applications for the class of 2012; 4,000 applications more than last year. Harvard's decision to discontinue its nonbinding Early Action program has not had any noticeable effect on application numbers. Harvard also announced sweeping financial aid reforms late last year, three weeks before the application due date. William R. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid, told reporters that the number of applications was already exceeding averages before the changes to financial aid were announced.
LOCAL Boston Police respond to increase in thefts The Boston Police Department (BPD) has issued a warning regarding an increase in the theft of electrical equipment from vehicles in the area. Most of the thefts have targeted visible electronic equipment, such as GPS systems and car stereos. The notice issued by the BPD encouraged car owners to take valuable electrical devices such as cell phones with them when they leave their vehicles. Removing electronic devices or placing them in the car trunk makes it less likely that a car will be targeted for a grab-and-go theft.
UNDER REPORTED That extra pack of cigarettes will get you ... A would-be robber in Indiana shot himself in the groin while holding up a convenience store. The man, Derrick Kosch, entered the Kokomo, Ind. store and demanded cash and cigarettes from the store clerk. As the clerk went for the cigarettes, Kosch placed the handgun he was carrying in his waistband, causing the gun to discharge, injuring both his right testicle and his lower left leg. Kosch left the store, and police apprehended him at home shortly after. Kokomo police plan to charge him with armed robbery.
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