Seventy-two students piloted the new software by taking a test on their computers on Oct. 14.
Own It Summit, Now in the Fall, Will Host Muslim Female Activist as Keynote Speaker
Riham Osman began her career as an activist for Muslims after facing employment discrimination for wearing a hijab. She will address students at the Own It Summit on Nov. 12.
Office of Health Promotion Kicks Off Year-Long Resiliency Project With Talk
The Bounce Back speaker series supplies students with coping strategies for stress and issues that they may face. It focuses on discussion-based learning that results in connections with other participants in the discussion.
ALC Hosts Acronym Week, Discusses Immigration
The theme of this year’s Acronym Week is immigration. The Ahana Leadership Council will allow students of immigrant background to speak about their experiences.
Theology Professor Discusses the 2016 Presidential Election
“Catholic Social Teaching encourages us to take seriously the claim that the quality of one’s life is measured, at least in part, by the quality of one’s participation in the democratic life of this nation.”
Alumna Talks Career Path, Founding Her Own Company
On Wednesday, Lindsay LoBue, BC ’96, discussed her previous work experience at J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs, as well as her current work in her new startup company, Greenback Labs in an event in Cushing 208 hosted by Women Innovators Network and the Shea Center. Her startup aims to simplify complicated financial issues. LoBue graduated…
Students Celebrate Diverse Heritages at ‘Tales From the Trails’
“Tales From the Trails” was the first event of AHANA Acronym Week.
Peter Krause Dissects Policies of Presidential Candidates
Before the third and final 2016 presidential debate, Peter Krause, a professor in the Boston College political science department, dissected the candidates’ policies, particularly on foreign involvement and terrorism.
Activist Speaks About the Negative Effects of Porn on Body Image, Relationships
According to Dines, pornography websites have more visitors than Netflix, Amazon, and Twitter combined, adding to the prevalence of porn culture in today’s society.
Tenth Harvest Fest Introduces Students to Environmentally-Friendly Options
EcoPledge members will be distributing homemade, organic spa products and local vendors will offer environmentally-friendly samples.