Dear Eagles,
It's hard to believe Spring break is almost upon us! As February comes to a close, there are still some exciting Black History Month events including an Evening with Bambajan Bamba and a Living in Color performance. As we look ahead to March, stay tuned for a calendar of events in celebration of Women's History Month and check out some additional programming opportunities by the Women's Center. Finally, the Office of International Students and Scholars has an exciting International Assistant Program.
Upon your return from break, we will be full steam ahead for Mile 21! If you are running the Boston Marathon and have not filled out this form yet, please do so! We want to make sure we cheer for you!
Yours in Community,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 and say Hello!
Open Office Hours: 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19, 4,26, 5/3, 5/10
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights
Black History Month
Living in Color
Living In Color is a showcase of black the experience, through performance. This Black History Month, the event will follow an unconventional structure, and will incorporate an artistic conversation between performances to tell a theatrical, humanistic story.
Thursday, February 29 | 6:30 p.m. Vanderslice Hall, Cabarat Room
An Evening with
Bambajan Bamba
Wednesday, February 28 | 7:00 p.m. | Robsham Theater Bambadjan Bamba is an award-winning Hollywood actor, filmmaker, and activist. He has worked in prominent roles on numerous hit television shows and blockbuster films.
Women's Center
Stand Up BC
Bystander Intervention:
Feel free to reach out to us at bystand@bc.edu or come visit the Women's Center (Maloney 441), if you have any questions!
Applications due March 3, 2024
Volunteer for
Care Week 2024!
The Women's Center holds CARE Week during the Spring semester of every year. Programming for the week focuses on raising awareness about sexual assault and intimate partner violence on and off campus.
Residential Life | Resident Hall Association
RHA Presents:
Spring Break Send Off
Enjoy free food and a Bucket Hat when you check out RHA Spring Break Send Off event! Come put your Spring Break destination on the map on Monday, February 26!
4:30 - 6:30p.m. | Vandy Cab Room
Mile 21 | Running the Boston Marathon?
Let us cheer for you on Marathon Monday!
If you are running the Boston Marathon, fill out our form to be featured on Student Affairs and Boston College Social Media, and be the recipient
International Assistant Program
International Assistant Program
Become a mentor to first-year international students!
Application deadline March 25
- Develop your leadership skills
- Build your resume and strengthen your intercultural competency
- Make friends from around the world and promote an inclusive campus community
Benigno and Corazon Aquino Scholarship
Attention Juniors!
Consider apply for the
Benigno and Corazon Aquino Scholarship
Apply by March 1, 2024
Finalists will be presented with a book, a BC bookstore gift certificate worth $1000, and a small scholarship.
The Winner will also receive a scholarship for up to $25,000 for their Senior year.
Center for Student Wellness
Mindful Mondays
Stop by the Center for Student Wellness
on Mondays
to unwind and practice
mindfulness techniques!
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.
- Eagle Intern Fellowship - Deadline 1 | February 26
- Communication, 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
Boston College Athletics
February 28
Men's Basketball vs Virginia
9:00 pm | Chestnut Hill, Mass.
February 29
Women's Basketball vs North Carolina
7:00 pm | Chestnut Hill, Mass.
C21
Pray It Forward
Pray It Forward continues! The C21 Center, in partnership with the BC Alumni Association, would like to invite you to spend a little time with us during the week to reflect and recharge.
Join us on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 4:15pm (ET) on Zoom Please register with this link to receive the Zoom information for all sessions and a weekly reminder 1-hour prior to Pray It Forward.
Academic Features
Journalism and the Migration Crisis
with Pulitzer Prize winner Matthieu Aikins
Join us for a dialogue between the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Mathieu Aikins and BC Professor Min Song as they discuss the experiences of refugees trying to cross heavily fortified borders, the wars in the Middle East, and the dangers of being a journalist covering such stories.
Tuesday, February 27 at 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
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