Dear Eagles,
This week is jam packed! There are a variety of Women's History Month events scheduled, CARE Week is also underway. The Career Center is holding a Communications, Arts, & Marketing Networking Night (register here), and C21's Agape Latte is featuring Dan Ponsetto! There is also the Women in Leadership Forum under Academic Spotlights.
Finally, we shared some exciting news about Mile 21 last Friday! Keep referring back to our Mile 21 website for updates and let's cheer for all our BC Marathon Runners! We will be promoting them up until the big day.
Yours in Community,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 and say Hello!
Open Office Hours: 3/22, 4/12, 4/19, 4,26, 5/3, 5/10
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights
CARE Week 2024
Kick Off Event
Maloney 441
11-2pm
Tuesday, 3/19
Supporting Survivors Workshop
McGuinn 512 | 5-6 pm
Wednesday, 3/20
Take Back the Night
O'Neill Plaza | 5-6 pm
Thursday, 3/21
Open Mic Night
Walsh Function Room | 6:30- 8 pm
Friday, 3/22
Self-Care
The Hatchery | 12-5pm
Sister Soiree
A Brunch Affair
March 24
12-2:30 p.m. | Gasson 100
You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Sister Soiree. Join us in rich conversations and fellowship paired with noteable Black Women alumni.
Career Center
Following are a few key Career Center programs coming this spring semester. For a more complete list of programs, see here or in Handshake.
- Communications, Arts, & Marketing Networking Night | March 20
- Social Services Recruitment Fair (led by SSW) | March 22
- Green Careers Night | April 10
- SEC & ACC Virtual Career Fair | April 10
BC Dining
Ramadan | March 10 - April 9
BC Dining is collaborating with the Muslim Student Association.
Weekends: Students can receive Suhoor meals during fasting hours by connecting with the MSA.
Daily: Our three main dining halls will serve a halal meat each night during dinner and vegetarian meals at each meal period. Medjool Dates will be available for purchase.
View our online menu to identify vegan and vegetarian and halal meat options.
Council for Women of Boston College
Presents:
Are You Ready to Shine
Preparing for the Journey Program
March 26, 2024 | 6:00 pm | Heights Room Corcoran Commons
Join us for dinner and an interactive conversation on how to find the best internships and jobs, how to develop the skills and communication strategies you need to excel in your interviews, and how to keep everything in balance along the way.
Boston College Athletics
March 19
Women's Softball vs Maine
3:00 pm | Chestnut Hill, Mass.
March 23
Men's Baseball vs Virginia Tech
2:00 pm | Brighton, Mass.
Church of the 21st Century
Agape Latte
Featuring Dan Ponsetto
Tuesday, March 19 | 8 pm |
Hillside Cafe
Free Coffee, Desserts, and Agape Latte T-Shirts!
Academic Spotlight
Empowering Wellness: A Journey Through Mental & Physical Health in Black and Brown Communities
This three-day event will embark on an enlightening journey through multifaceted aspects of mental and physical health in Black and Brown communities. Over the course of three days, attendees will have the opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute to the advancement of health and wellness in Black and Brown communities.
Monday, March 18 - Wednesday, March 20 | 5pm - 8pm
Robsham Theater, Main Stage
The Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics
Women in Leadership Forum
Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins
Former President, League of Women Voters
Thursday, March 21, 2024
6:00 PM | Fulton Honors Library
Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins is an internationally respected educator, author, and speaker whose decades of work are grounded in civil rights, voting rights, women’s rights, African-American history, and racial equity. Read more.
BC Arts: McMullen Museum
Board Game Night at the McMullen Museum
The McMullen is pulling over 40 of its games out, ordering some pizza, and inviting you to join us in some friendly banter and competition. Feel free to bring your own board game too!
Thursday, March 21 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Looking for more events or ways to get involved? Visit MyBC and the
University Calendar.
Division of Student Affairs
21 Campanella Way, Maloney Hall 412, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-552-8600 | bc.edu/studentaffairs