Five year program offers BA/Master's in education
By Alexis Mark / ColumnistInterested in pursuing a service-oriented career after you graduate, but not sure exactly where to look?
A new program being offered through the Boston College Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry (IREPM) and the Lynch Graduate School of Education (GLSOE) might be what you've been searching for.
More alterations in store for the spring semester, summer
By Carolyn Mattus / Height Senior StaffStudents spent more of their meal plans and utilized the meal plan calculator last semester, according to Helen Wechsler, director of Dining Services.
The increase in available student meal funds was generated due to the elimination of the capital restoration fee, which goes toward renovations and maintenance of dining facilities.
BC ranks high on list of volunteer producers
By Joanne Hallare
Volunteer and service groups have become an integral part of life at Boston College. This year, BC ranks ninth among the Peace Corps top volunteer-producing colleges. It has moved up four spots from last year's place and had a total of 43 alumni volunteers in its 2004 graduating class.
Facilities services VP discusses snow removal efforts
By Amanda Del Balso
No amount of warning could have prepared Boston College students and faculty for the amount of snow that was dumped in Boston last week by the noreaster.
Mike Dwyer, associate vice president of facilities services, however, explained that the University is ready to handle the heavy snowfall that is characteristic of Boston at this time of year.
Officials assess success, challenges of first term period
By Neil Johnson / Heights Senior StaffEach year, students vying for the chance to be the president or vice president of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) emphasize the need to increase communication with the student body. The student body at approximately 8,000 strong is a tough audience.
By Alexis Mark / ColumnistThe Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) reassembled yesterday for the first meeting of the spring semester. The session kicked off with praise for the 25th anniversary of the AHANA acronym and the 10th anniversary of the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC).
BU wins regional duel, will join BC at national contest in mid-March
By Kyle Smeallie / Heights Senior StaffThe Sullivans are facing financial uncertainty. The Bostonian family of four is living beyond their means. With a BMW M3 and a Sony Playstation 2, the salaries of Ed and Shawna simply can't cut it.
Their credit card debt is growing out of control, and they haven't started planning for their children's college education or their retirement.
By Linda Blackford of the Lexington Herald-Leader
Last semester, Eastern Kentucky University professor Gene Kleppinger had five students who copied information off the Internet and pasted it into their papers without citation. "It doesn't feel the same as copying something out of a book," he said. "They look at it on the screen and think it's public information.
Feb. 4, 1991: Recycling program helps clean up residence halls, dining halls
New housing policy aims to meet needs of GLBT students
By Kyle Smeallie / Heights Senior Staff(U-WIRE) PHILADELPHIA - As the on-campus housing application process gets under way, students, college house staff and administrators are dealing with the implementation of the new gender-neutral housing policy, which was adopted in early December.
To take advantage of the opportunity to live with those of another gender, students must undergo a separate housing application process.
By Julia Green / Heights StaffWednesday, is Groundhog Day, the day that Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil foretells whether we can look forward to an early spring and the warm sunshine or put our boots and parkas back on to endure six more weeks of snow, wind, and temperatures in the single digits.
