Nicholas Kristof spoke about his three-foot rat, the need for more creative ways of addressing old challenges, and the world’s economic progress on Thursday night.
U.S. News Ranks Boston College 31st in Annual Report
Boston College ranked 31st on U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 best colleges list. The Carroll School of Management placed 27th in best undergraduate business schools. BC also placed 41st in the “Great Schools Great Prices” ranking.
UGBC Finalizes Budget, Set at Over $320K
Although UGBC’s total budget of $327,999 was not increased from last year, they did introduce plans to reallocate some of the funding.
Study Abroad Fair Showcases an Evolving Office of International Programs
The Office of International Programs is still working to improve its already successful study abroad programs with outreach events such as the study abroad fair.
BC Dining Debuts Menus of Change Options
Boston College Dining Services showcased its plans for the future of dining with Menus of Change, a culinary showcase, at all the main dining halls across campus. Students who gave feedback were rewarded with t-shirts.
Farber Encourages Students to Follow Passions
Mike Farber, BC ’89, spoke at BC on Wednesday and encouraged students to self-reflect, follow their passions, and network.
Wheels Up: Students Can Now Borrow Bikes Through O’Neill Library
Starting on Wednesday, O’Neill Library and Bike BC began a program which allows students to borrow bikes for up to three days.
Bug-Infested Broccoli in Carney Dining Hall Alarms Students
The incident early this week is the first time that the director of BC Dining has heard of a bug issue in her three years at the University.
From Age 12, Pemberton Had His Heart Set on Boston College
After growing up in the foster care system, Steve Pemberton is learning what it means to be a parent through the eyes of his three children.
For Freshman Minaldy Cadet, Green Card Woes Mean no Financial Aid
After the immigration office denied him his green card in August, Minaldy Cadet could no longer receive any financial aid from BC.