Last night, the Student Assembly (SA) voted 32-0 with two abstentions to confirm Connor Bourff, vice president of Student Initiatives (VPSI) and A&S ’15, as the new executive vice president (EVP) of UGBC. He replaces Chris Marchese, A&S ’15, who stepped down from the position last week.
Featured Story, News, On Campus, Administration
After Backlash, UGBC Leaders Reconsider Legitimacy Of Succession
UGBC President Nanci Fiore-Chettiar announced yesterday that the UGBC Executive Council has decided to seek confirmation from the Student Assembly for the appointment of Connor Bourff to the position of UGBC Executive Vice President.
News, On Campus, Top Story, Administration
UGBC Executive Vice President Chris Marchese Steps Down
UGBC Executive Vice President Chris Marchese, A&S ’15 confirmed tonight that he has stepped down from his role for “personal reasons.”
Column, Sports, Fall, Featured Column
One Man’s Search For The Secrets Of Life And Field Hockey
A scattered consciousness discovers 15 life and sport lessons at Harvard.
News, On Campus
Former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou Speaks At Winston Center Event
Whether it is containing the spread of Ebola or combating economic crises, international organizations could play a critical role in solving society’s greatest difficulties, said former Greek PM George Papandreou yesterday afternoon.
Administration, News
Panel Rules In Favor Of BC In Lawsuit Over Website Name
Over the summer, Boston College entered into arbitration over the use of the domain name bostoncollege.us. According to the decision issued by the National Arbitration Forum (NAF)—a body that resolves disputes over the use of top-level domains—BC claimed that the owner of the website violated BC’s trademark rights and used the name “Boston College” in bad faith.
News
Historic Fireplace Rediscovered At BC Law Library
Nearly a half a century ago, BC obtained a fireplace directly from the East Room in the White House that is now housed in BC’s Law Library.
News
Dean of Students Paul Chebator To Step Down After 34 Years At BC
By: Andrew Skaras
Paul Chebator, who will be stepping down from his post as the Dean of Students at the end of this academic year after 34 years at the University, has seen many of the changes take place from his vantage point in that office.
News
BC Grads Raise $15 Million For WePay
By: Andrew Skaras
Before he had even matriculated at Boston College, Bill Clerico, CEO of WePay and BC ’07, met his future roommate, business partner, and friend Rich Aberman, vice president of Product of WePay and BC ’07, at Boston Logan International Airport while waiting for a bus to pick them up to take them to BC.
News, On Campus
Student To Be Tried For Setting Fires
Pengliang Yue, A&S ’15, has been arraigned in the Newton District Court on counts of arson, attempted arson, destruction of property, and destruction of property in conjunction with the fires set in Gasson Hall and Stokes Hall in November.
