Dear Eagles,
We are just about a month in, and with classes picking up, I hope you are also taking time to enjoy the beautiful weather, care for yourself, and get connected with our community and resources (see below for a listing).
Highlights this week include the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with today's Opening Ceremony. BC is excited to share that we are hosting a series of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. These and future celebrations are designed to uplift cultural and historical heritage, foster dialogue, and invite students, faculty, and staff in shared learning.
Next up is, National Voter Registration Day featuring TurboVote, a free service open to all BC students that allows you to easily register to vote, verify or update voter registration, request an absentee ballot, and more. There is also a lot happening from our campus partners including the Global Picnic, the Industry Insights Lunch with Scott Greenhalgh ’22, BC Athletics men's and women's soccer, our Theater department, and more.
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: 9/18, 9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Campus Support Resources
- University Counseling Services is available to all students for individual or group therapy, or for same day solution focused appointments. You can schedule at UCS by walking in to Gasson 001 or calling 617-552-3310. Any students experiencing more urgent mental health needs can always access the emergency clinician either by coming into UCS M-F 8:45-4:00 or by calling 617-552-3310, option 2 anytime 24/7.
- The Office of the Dean of Students has a student outreach and support team that is holding open hours in Maloney Hall 448 on Monday 9/15: 10am-noon, Tuesday 9/16: 10am-noon, Wednesday 9/17: 1-4pm for students to drop by and seek support, be connected to resources or simply have a conversation. If you are concerned about a friend, you can let us know.
- Campus Ministry offers pastoral counseling to accompany students in addressing struggles in a spiritual context.
- The Murray Center for Student Wellness also has a range of wellness programs and services for students to access.
Student Affairs Highlights | Mark Your Calendar!
Thea Bowman AHANA & Intercultural Center
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. Join us next week for our opening ceremony!
- Monday, September 15
- 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
- Gasson Hall, room 100
National Voter Registration Day
Register to Vote with TurboVote!
TurboVote is a free service all Eagles can use to easily register to vote online, verify or update voter registration, request an absentee ballot, and more.
Visit the Student Affairs Boston College Engage Webpage for voter information and upcoming events.
Career Center
Register for Mentormatch
- Amazing opportunity for upperclass students and graduate students
- Develop confidence in communicating with alumni and professionals in your field of interest
- Verbally articulate how their experiences, skills, interests, and values relate to opportunities through networking conversations and/or interviews.
Campus Partners
Office of Global Engagement
Global Picnic
The Global Picnic is an opportunity to celebrate our international community in a welcoming environment.
- Thursday, September 18
- 11:30 AM-2:00 PM
- Hovey House, Front Lawn
- Eat Food & Listen to music
- Connect with international community members
The Corcoran Center
Industry Insights Lunch with Scott Greenhalgh
- “Industry Insight” lunch series hosted by the Undergraduate Real Estate Council
- Speaker: Scott Greenhalgh ’22, City of Boston Planning Department
- Catered lunch provided; registration required
- Friday, September 19, 1:00 p.m. Carney Hall 437
Boston College Athletics
Eagles at Home: This Weeks Games
September 18
Women's Soccer | 7:00 pm | vs. Pitt |
Newton Campus Lacrosse and Soccer Field
September 19
Men's Soccer | vs NC State |
7:00 pm | Newton Campus Lacrosse and Soccer Field
Theater Department's ... Top Girls
Experience Top Girls, Tickets Go Live Next Thursday !
- Opens with a dazzling dinner party featuring bold historical women.
- The play explores the challenges modern women face in the workforce and ends with a powerful political clash between two sisters.
- Written during England’s Thatcher era, it remains one of the most celebrated plays of the 20th century.
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