Dear Eagles,
As you know, the Boston Marathon is taking place today, and as a marathoner myself, I encourage you to cheer on the runners at Mile 21 and join in on the activities planned for you by CAB. Please make good decisions in regard to your social activities and be safe as you enjoy this exciting day, following BC policy guidelines, and those of Newton and Boston public safety.
We have noticed an uptick in noncompliance related to required asymptomatic surveillance testing in the last few weeks. I know the pandemic and COVID-19 guidelines wear on everyone, but you must continue to follow campus safety protocols, including required testing. If we work together, I know we can maintain a healthy and safe campus community and ensure we can continue to have a robust, in-person student experience.
This week begins with Indigenous Peoples' Day, which acknowledges and commemorates Native Americans as the first inhabitants of this land and celebrates their histories, diversity, and resilience. Additionally, it's the beginning of Pride Week that celebrates our LGBTQ+ community. Join Student Outreach and Support and co-sponsors for a kick-off event tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawna Cooper-Gibson
Division of Student Affairs Highlights
Cheer on the Marathon Runners, Celebrate Pride Week,
and Join BC Bands for a Block Party!
Monday, October 11
Mile 21 | Marathon Monday
9:00-11:00 a.m. | 2150 Lawn
Campus Activities Board
Tuesday, October 12
Pride Week Kickoff Brunch
9:30 a.m. | O'Neill Plaza | Student Outreach & Support Services
Harvard Law School Info Session
5:00 p.m. | Virtual | Career Center
Interested in Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual | Career Center
Thursday, October 13
Mirror: Deepen your Understanding of your White Racial Identity | 2:00 p.m. | Room 441, Maloney Hall | Women's Center
Boston College Marching Band Block Party
7:00 p.m. | Gabelli Plaza
BCBands
Friday, October 14
Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Closing Lunch | 12:00 p.m. | Maloney 455
Maloney Hall | Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center
Campus Ministry
Take a Moment for Peaceful Reflection
The Examen is a time for peaceful reflection. Come by the Manresa House (58 College Rd.) every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. for this 10-minute, peer-led prayer (and followed by homemade snacks!).
Academic Feature
The Legacy of Oscar Romero: Conversion, Prophecy, and Martyrdom
Thursday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Attend in person (space is limited, masks required) or virtually.
Dr. O. Ernesto Valiente, Associate Professor of Systemic Theology, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, revisits the life and ministry of Archbishop Romero 40 years after he was shot and killed as he celebrated Mass in a hospital in San Salvador. The presentation enlists the most recent research to examine the prophetic ministry and liberating legacy of the Salvadoran martyr.
BC Arts
Engage in critical conversations through this image sharing platform.
Mosaic on The Heights: Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
“A Mosaic on The Heights” is a campus-wide, collaborative, image-sharing platform focused on having critical conversations within the BC community through collaborative design-processes and creative skill-building.
Post your own personal story through photos and/or honor Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month by recognizing the rich histories, cultures, contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latinx people on the NEW BC image-sharing platform at mosaic.bc.edu!
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