A group of Boston College faculty and students returned to campus with a host of new knowledge and perspectives about environmental policy after the University was invited for the first time to COP-26 in Glasgow, Ireland.
On Campus, News
O’Connor Talks Benefits of the Four-Day Work Week
Instead of protecting what has been established a century ago, businesses need to look to the future of time spent working, according to Joe O’Connor.
News
Panelists Discuss Influence of Bloody Sunday 1920
According to Sunday Times sports writer Michael Foley, attendees of a Dublin Gaelic football match expected a Sunday afternoon of fun and excitement, not a massacre.
On Campus, News
Former President of Ireland Lectures on Climate Change
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, connected the fight against climate change to human rights in her Wednesday Lowell Series lecture.
On Campus, Arts
Trinity College Professor Discuses 1840s Power Dynamics
Trinity College Dublin Professor Ciaran O’Neill discussed how love, consent, and power in 19th century Ireland compares to modern ideals.
Features
History Professor Savage Offers New Perspective on Brexit
“It’s important to understand these conflicts if we’re going to avoid repeating these same mistakes,” said Savage.
Features
Across the Pond and to the Pulpit
After growing up in the middle of political and religious unrest in Ireland, Rev. Oliver P. Rafferty, S.J. now teaches about some of the historical events he live.
Features
Unafraid of Crossing Oceans, Una O’Hanlon Says Hello
O’Hanlon gets her noticeable optimism and cheer from her family, saying, “I was lucky to come from a family that was very happy.”
Column, Opinions
An International Perspective at BC
“Though small universities like BC can be very different from foreign universities in cultural and academic aspects, we certainly benefit from the input and knowledge that our visiting students bring with them.”
Top Story, News
Joycestick Debuts in Dublin, Transporting Users Back to 1904
In honor of Bloomsday, an international celebration of James Joyce’s life and legacy, the minds behind Joycestick are celebrating in the most fitting way possible.
