In order to help avoid power outages in the area, Boston College’s Facilities Management team worked to cut back on the amount of electricity BC used this past summer.
Security Changes Enacted With Challenges
The new security system requires students to tap their ID cards to gain access to their individual bedrooms and hall bathrooms.
Vegan Pizza, Grain Bowls Come to BC Dining
Boston College Dining Services is rolling out new changes this semester to make food options across campus healthier and more sustainable. The new additions include Harmony Bowls at Eagle’s Nest and sushi once a week at Corcoran Commons and McElroy.
Two Newest Dorms Temporarily Named Reservoir and Thomas More Apartments
The dorms were named so that students could receive mail.
Boston College Rises 15 Spots to 22nd Place in Forbes Ranking
Boston College surpassed universities like Duke, Cornell, and the University of Virginia to take the 22nd spot on Forbes’ Top Colleges in America ranking.
Health Services Relocates to 2150 Comm. Ave
UHS began operations in its new location in 2150 Comm. Ave today with updated equipment and additional space.
Wicked, Glee Star to Perform at 2016 Pops on the Heights Gala
Kristin Chenoweth, known for her roles in TV, movie and Broadway shows, will be the guest performer at the 2016 Pops on the Heights gala.
This Year’s Convocation Speaker is a BC Alum and VP of Walgreens
Author of ‘A Chance in the World’ and Vice President of Walgreens Steve Pemberton, BC ’89, will address the incoming freshman class at the 2016 Convocation ceremony.
At Commencement 2016, a Look Forward With the U.S. Secretary of Energy
The remarks from U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, BC ’66, focused on embracing change in a world that has shifted in many key ways, as shown by massive environmental change, like increased snowfall, and social tragedies, like the Boston Marathon bombings.
The State of Race: UGBC, Admin Prioritized Dialogue, Culture Shift Over Policy Change
Throughout the course of the year, discontent on campus with regards to race led UGBC and the administration to open up dialogue on these issues but they were unable to change much of the University’s policies.