The new McMullen Museum, funded in part by the Light the World campaign, will open on Brighton Campus in September. The first exhibit will feature pieces from Harvard University’s Houghton Library and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
‘The Reality is Always Better Than the Brochure:’ Graduates at Agape
“Agape Latte Extra: Senior Night” featured graduates from the Class of 2015 who shared their experiences in the last year since graduation.
Tom Coburn Semifinalist for Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Tom Coburn, CEO of Jebbit, is the semifinalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 Award. The winner will be announced on June 23 at a gala event at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.
Down 2 Percent From Last Year, Admissions Received 29,000 Applications
Down two percent from last year, the Office of Admissions received 29,000 total applications for the class of 2020. Last year, BC received 29,486.
End of the Line: Napoli, Hussey Close Out Term of Student Interest Success, Policy Challenges
UGBC president Thomas Napoli, MCAS ’16, and vice-president Olivia Hussey, MCAS ’17, hosted more events this year but were unable to accomplish major goals.
Bike Share Pilot Program Hosted By BC Bikes, O’Neill Library
On Sunday afternoon, BC Bikes and O’Neill Library co-hosted a barbecue in the Modulars to promote a pilot bike share that could come to campus next fall.
GLTBQ Leadership Council Recognized With 2016 Ever to Excel Award
The GLTBQ Leadership Council (GLC) received the Ever to Excel award for its work in making BC a more inclusive campus for GLTBQ students.
Sales Executive Talks Persuasion Tactics
Sales executive Jeff Hoffman spoke to students about the four steps of persuasion. The talk was sponsored by the Sales and Business Development Club of Boston College.
CJBC Hosts Sleep-Out at Office of the President to Enforce Goal of Education, Divestment
On Thursday night, Climate Justice Boston College gathered outside of President Father Leahy’s house to protest the University’s investment in fossil fuels. CJBC also held a vigil for climate refugees around the world.
McKibben Encourages Student Activism to Raise Awareness for Climate Change
On Thursday night, environmentalist Bill McKibben spoke about his experiences in the field and how politicians, businessmen, and Pope Francis address environmental issues.