Boston College launched DiversityEdu this fall to educate students about the complexities surrounding diversity in the wake of Silence is Still Violence. Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Joy Moore said that students she spoke to provided positive feedback.
Sheikh Embraces New Role as Academic Affairs Chair
Aneeb Sheikh, MCAS ’20, is ready to create to change as the newest chair on the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s Academic Affairs Committee and president pro-tempore of UGBC.
Gehman Hopes to Market Overlooked Student Resources
John Gehman, the new chair of the Intersections Committee and MCAS ’21, plans to provide initiatives that encompass the entire, diverse Boston College community by concentrating on creating programs that emphasize intersectionality, differing identities, and inclusivity.
Pride Week Brings Reflections on Representation, Identity
Boston College’s Pride Week was filled with events to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community at BC. The week featured an opening event and community dinner, information on protecting trans rights, a queer intersectionality panel, and more.
Jesuit College Student Government Leaders Create Alliance
Student government presidents at the United States’ 28 Jesuit colleges and universities, as well as St. John’s College in Belize and Campion College in Canada, announced the creation of the Jesuit Student Government Alliance (JSGA) on Oct. 5.
Grendler Receives Award in Jesuit Studies
Paul F. Grendler received the George E. Ganss, S.J., Award in Jesuit Studies for his significant contributions to the field and delivered the keynote address at the fourth annual Feore Family Lecture Series.
BC Releases Clery Stats, 2017 Numbers Continue Trend of Increased Reporting
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University’s report cites 39 instances of rape, with 34 of those crimes occurring in on-campus student housing.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Addresses Brexit
Karen Bradley, the secretary of state for Northern Ireland, hosted a talk concerning the looming pressure of Brexit and the lack of a functioning government in Northern Ireland.
ESPN VP Talks Sports Media, Entertainment Industry
Norby Williamson, senior vice president of production at ESPN, sat down with with the Sports Business Society to talk about his experiences in sports media over the years and offer advice to aspiring sports media students in the room.
Student-Run Food Delivery App Expands to Addie’s
BC GET is expanding its offerings of food pickup and delivery services: Students are able to pre-order food and drinks out of Addie’s at the Loft starting Thursday, and delivery will soon be available out of Addie’s as well.