Dear Eagles, Foremost, this week marks the beginning of Lent, view the Ash Wednesday mass schedule here and below. Additional spotlights include a movie screening tonight honoring Lou Montgomery, the first Black student-athlete on the Heights as a running back for the football team. I would also like to highlight the Communications, Arts, & Marketing Networking Night hosted by the Career Center happening on Tuesday. There is still time to attend a McNair Scholars Program info session or to apply to be an Ever to Excel Mentor. Finally, the McMullen Museum is offering free tours every Sunday to see their latest exhibit! Yours in Community,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 and say Hello!
Open Office Hours: 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19, 4,26, 5/3, 5/10
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights
Lent begins Wednesday. Deepen your prayer this season by joining us at one of 13 services offered throughout the day on campus this Wednesday.
Movie Screening: Lou Montgomery:
His Story is Our Story
Monday, February 12 | 5:00pm-6:30pm (screening of documentary film, followed by panel discussion)
Robsham Theater
Following are a few key Career Center programs coming this spring semester. For a more complete list of programs, see here or in Handshake.
Residential Hall Association
Roommate Mixer
and Advice Panel Join RHA for a night filled with advice to east your housing stresses and a chance to meet other potential roommates! February 13 | 7:00 pm |
O'Connell House
Email questions: rha@bc.edu
Boston College
School of Nursing and School of Social Work
Empowering Wellness: A Journey Through Mental and
Physical Health in Black and Brown Communities
March 18-21, 2024
This three day event will embark on an enlightening journey through multifaceted aspects of mental and physical health in Black and Brown communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage, learn and contribute to the advancement of health and wellness in Black and Brown communities.
The McNair Scholars Program supports first generation, low income and underrepresented undergraduates in their pursuit of a post-baccalaureate studies. Rising sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. Join the Boston College Mentoring and Academic Achievement Pillar (formally known as the Learning to Learn Office) for two open-house sessions on Zoom where we will talk more about the McNair Scholars Program and answer any questions you may have on:
- Interested in attending graduate school or learning more about the application process?
- Interested in leading your own research study?
We will be holding two virtual open houses: Tuesday, February 6 | 11-12 pm
Wednesday, February 14 | 11-12 pm
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
Center for Student Wellness
Check out Mindful Mondays at 3pm with the Center for Student Wellness in Gasson 303
Drop in and relax with Loving Mediation, Box Breathing, and Yarn Mandala activities!
Tuesday, February 13
Women's LAX vs. Albany
4:00 p.m. | Chestnut Hill, MA. Friday, February 17
Men's Basketball vs. Miami
2:00 p.m. | Chestnut Hill, MA
Ever to Excel Mentor Team
We're seeking dynamic and passionate undergrads to join the Ever to Excel Mentor team. Ever to Excel invites high school students from around the world to BC for a program centered around Jesuit spirituality, community, and personal formation led by our student Mentors. Don't miss this opportunity to grow your leadership skills, make an impact, and share your BC journey! Learn more and apply at: bc.edu/evertoexcelmentors. Deadline is Feb. 16.
Morrissey College Dean's Colloquium -
Teaching, Research, and Learning in the Age of AI
A year ago, OpenAI released ChatGPT and, within months, it became one of the fastest-growing technologies in Internet history. Join us for a free-flowing panel discussion featuring experts and experimenters alike from the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences as we discuss teaching and research with AI - and its impact on the liberal arts, knowledge formation, and the common good.
Thursday, Feb. 15 | 4:00-5:30p.m. | Gasson Hall 100 | RSVP Here
Free Sunday Docent Tours of "The Lost Generation: Women Ceramicists and the Cuban Avant-Garde"
Beginning February 18, the McMullen Museum will offer free docent tours of The Lost Generation: Women Ceramicists and the Cuban Avant-Garde | La generación perdida: mujeres ceramistas y la vanguardia cubana every Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Meet in the Museum Atrium.
Every Sunday through May 2 at the McMullen Museum
Division of Student Affairs
21 Campanella Way, Maloney Hall 412, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-552-8600 | bc.edu/studentaffairs
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