Dear Eagles,

As we head into the first full week of October and with midterm season underway, it’s important to remember to take some time to take care of yourself. A perfect way to do this is to join the Murray Center for Student Wellness Mental Health Fest this Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m on O'Neill lawn. Stop by and learn about all the wellness resources available to you, participate in relaxing activities, and even pick up a promo item or two!

Next up, become part of Boston College history and mark your calendars for the upcoming Inauguration of Fr. Jack Butler!  This three-day celebration from 10/15-10/17 is open to the entire Boston College community, including the Inauguration ceremony and Friday night's Community Celebration with performances, light displays, fire pits, food stations, promo items, and more! You can view a full schedule of events here and below.

To close out the week, stop by the Women’s Center Open House, register for Campus Ministry's Manresa Silent Retreat, or visit the International Art Cut Exercises in Empathy exhibit in Burns Library.

Sincerely,

Dr. Corey Kelly,
Vice President for Student Affairs

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Mark Your Calendar! Friday, October 16, 2026

From the Inauguration Ceremony to the Community Celebration, enjoy an evening of live performances, free food, promo items, photo op stations, light displays, and more!

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Fall Colloquium | Democracy at Scale

The Clough Center’s 2026–’27 theme, “Democracy at Scale,” explores how democratic governance addresses problem-solving across local, national, and supranational levels. Beyond core rights like free speech and fair elections, it examines who decides which level of government is best suited to tackle specific challenges—drawing on concepts from federalism to participatory budgeting.

Featured Speaker: Sherrilyn Ifill 

Sherrilyn Ifill is a civil rights lawyer and scholar. From 2013-2022, she served as the President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the nation’s premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice and equality. 

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ART CUT BOSTON Exercises in Empathy: Accompaniment

Boston College is among seven premier Catholic universities in major cities worldwide selected to host an exhibition on the theme of “Exercises in Empathy.” The exhibitions are part of a global contemporary art series launched by the Catholic Universities Art Triennial (“ART CUT”), commissioned by the Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Holy See. More info at bc.edu/artcut. 

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