Dear Eagles,
This week there is plenty to help you get into the holiday spirit including the Christmas Tree Lighting, Campus Ministry's Advent Prayer opportunities, C21's Agape Latte: Stories of Faith and Hope, BC Bands Home for the Holidays Concert, and the McMullen Museum Holiday Celebration!
Also, attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, there are still some open slots for Endeavor! For those seeking assistance in finding direction in their career search, Endeavor is a great opportunity to explore and connect with alumni and employers. Learn more and register here.
Yours in Community,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Open Office Hours with Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 on Friday's from 3-5 pm and say hello!
Open Office Hours: 12/6, 12/13
Need a place to study?
4th Floor Maloney Hall reception area is open Monday-Thursday, 5-11 pm and Hillsides is open Monday-Thursday, 8-11 pm.
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights
Mark Your Calendar!
Office of Student Involvement
Campus Ministry
Study by the Sea
Try something new this finals week! During this semester's study days, join Campus Ministry on a retreat at the Bellarmine Retreat House in Cohasset, MA.
Registration deadline is Monday, December 2nd at 11:59 pm.
Manresa Silent Retreat
Do you need some time to reflect and unplug before the Spring semester begins? The Manresa Silent Retreat will be held from January 9th to 12th at the Connors Retreat Center in Dover.
Registration deadline is Monday, December 2nd at 11:59 PM
C21 & Campus Ministry | Agape Latte
The Office of First Year Experience will be doing a "takeover" of the annual Christmas Agape Latte next week on Tuesday, December 3rd at 8:30pm in Hillside Cafe! Stop on by for stories of faith, special edition Agape Latte t-shirts, gingerbread decorating, and more!
BC Arts
McMullen Holiday Celebration
As part of its annual holiday celebration, the McMullen Museum will host festive activities throughout the afternoon. The Museum will offer music while visitors sip hot chocolate and eat holiday treats, tour the exhibition, play games, and participate in arts and crafts activities throughout the museum. This event is free and open to the public.
McMullen Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 1, 2024
12pm to 4pm
BC Bands
BC Bands Presents
Home for the Holidays
Sunday, December 8
3:00 p.m.
300 Hammond Pond Parkway
Free Event
The Career Center
Endeavor is a free three-day career exploration program held over winter break. Through reflective exercises, conversations with alumni, and industry immersions with employers, you will explore the fit of a few career options and leave knowing at least one career field you are interested in further exploring.
Why Sign Up For Endeavor?
Endeavor is a great opportunity to explore different career interests, connect with alumni and employers to start off second semester on the right track!
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Boston College Athletics
Wednesday, December 4
Women's Hockey vs Providence
11:00 a.m.
Chestnut Hill, Mass
Men's Hockey vs UConn
7:00 pm
Chestnut Hill, Mass.
BC Dining
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