BC Won’t Hire More Boston Police Than Usual to Restrict off-Campus Parties
Undergraduate COVID-19 Positivity Rate Rises As BC Transitions Into Random Testing
This week’s numbers include students still arriving on campus, students from high-risk places, and asymptomatic surveillance testing.
BC Cancels Previously Rescheduled Commencement for Class of 2020
BC has canceled its in-person Commencement and Senior Week activities for the Class of 2020 due to restrictions from the City of Boston.
Six BC Undergrads Test Positive, Students Report Delayed Results
BC repeatedly said that students’ results would be available within six to 26 hours of testing, but students have reported longer wait times.
UGBC Administration’s Decision to Eliminate ULA Garners Criticism
The decision to scrap UGBC’s freshman mentorship program has come under fire from various students affiliated with the student government.
Mass. Will Require All Students to Receive Flu Vaccination by Year’s End
All students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will now be required to receive an influenza immunization for the 2020-21 flu season.
BC Football Will Play Without Spectators in September
BC will not allow spectators at football games in September. It will decide its attendance policy for the rest of the season at a later date.
Margot Connell Recreation Center to Reopen at a Limited Capacity
The Margot Connell Recreation Center will reopen to a limited capacity on Aug. 24. Individuals will have to make reservations in order to use the facility.
BC Begins First Day of Testing in Conte Forum
Boston College conducted its first day of COVID-19 testing on Monday in Conte Forum, administering 2,277 tests to faculty, staff, and students, according to a letter sent to the BC community on Tuesday.