Dear Eagles,
Homecoming week has arrived at the Heights! Homecoming brings a full slate of traditions and campus pride, from student-led events to game-day gatherings. Check out the schedule, rally your friends, wear your maroon and gold, and join in throughout the week to show your BC spirit. Alongside these festivities, don’t miss the Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Program, the Night Market, Mental Health Fest, and Campus Ministry's Weekly Examen.
Recognize a fellow eagle by nominating them for the BCaring campaign, and take a minute to fill out the Marathon Monday genre/artist survey.
Finally, before the game on Saturday, be sure to review these Game Day Tips and don’t forget to stop by our Student Affairs tailgate. Go Eagles!
Yours in Community,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Drop in and say Hello!
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead holds open office hours most Thursdays
from 2-4 pm. | Fall Semester Open Office Hours: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights |
Mark Your Calendar!
BAIC
Hispanic Heritage Month Closing
Join us in the BAIC for food, fun, and good vibes as Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month comes to a close. All are welcome!
October 15 | 2:00-4:00 PM | BAIC (Maloney 455)
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming is a celebration of the spirit, mission, and tradition at Boston College. Throughout the week of events and activities, students, faculty, staff, and alumni actively engage in fostering a sense of community and pride for BC. This year, Homecoming will encompass athletic events, alumni activities, and residential/social experiences.
Homecoming Tailgate, Hosted by the Student Affairs Team
Join the BC Student Affairs crew this Friday for the Homecoming football game! Grab a breakfast platter, burgers, and hot dogs, soak up the game-day vibes with fellow Eagles, and snag a free BC pom-pom hat while supplies last.
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9 AM-11:30 PM Outside the Comm Ave. Garage
BCaring Campaign | Nominate a Peer!
The BCaring Campaign, inspired by our Jesuit mission of being men and women for others, fosters a deeper sense of respect, community, and care among students, faculty, and staff. Your thoughtful actions embody these values and make a meaningful difference on our campus.
Nominate one of your Peers to be a BCaring Champion!
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond, and who demonstrates kindness and care for the community? If so, take a moment to nominate them so we can recognize their acts of kindness!
Recognized students will be given a t-shirt and recognized via BC social media.
Flourishing Together Mental Health Fest
Mental Health Fest
Wednesday, October 15
11-2 pm | O'Neill Plaza
Games, Fall Treats, T-Shirts, Activities and more while talking about belonging, mental health, and suicide prevention.
SEASA and the Office of Student Involvement
Night Market
Southeast Asain Student Association’s Night Market brings the vibrant energy of Southeast Asia to campus with food and music inspired by the region’s bustling street markets. Open to the entire BC community, the event celebrates culture, community, and connection.
Wed., October 15 | 6:00-7:30 PM Stokes Lawn
Mile 21 Survey
Marathon Monday Concert Genre Spring 2026
We want to hear from you! Let us know what type of artist you would like featured in this Spring's Mile 21 concert!
Residential Life
Apply to be an RA
Want to be extRAordinary? Apply to be a Resident Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year! Applications are open through November 1. Please note that attendance at an information session is required for eligibility in our process. We look forward to seeing your application!
Campus Ministry
The Weekly Examen. The Weekly Examen is back with a new time! Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. in the Manresa House (58 College Road). This Ignatian prayer helps you pause, reflect, and find gratitude. Come as you are and leave renewed!
McMullen Museum
Martin Karplus: Moments & Monuments
This exhibition presents fifty-five digital prints of photographs taken by Martin Karplus during his travels across Europe and the Americas in the 1950s and 1960s. These images reflect Karplus’s remarkable eye for color and composition, offering a window into the post-war world as seen by a deeply humanistic and inquisitive mind. The photographs capture scenes that are both timeless and fleeting.
Boston College Athletics
Eagles at Home: This Weeks Games
October 17 | Volleyball vs North Carolina | 7:00 pm | Margot Connell Recreation Center
October 14 | Men's Soccer vs AIC| 4:00 pm | Newton Campus Lacrosse & Soccer field
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