Dear Eagles,
As we begin our final week in September, I would like to spotlight the Office of the Dean of Students and the Deans & Donuts event on September 29. I encourage you to attend as it will be an opportunity to learn more about the many resources and support their office provides!
In addition, Espresso Your Faith Week continues through this week! There are still several events scheduled such as the Prayer Ribbon Project Launch today and the Multi Faith-Fair on Sept. 27. Also, for those observing Yom Kippur, BC Dining has put together a special dinner this evening. See details below.
Yours in Community,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 on Friday's from 3-5 pm and say Hello!
Open Office Hours: 9/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights
Mark Your Calendar!
Church in the 21st Century
Agape Latte
Your Guide to God's Purpose featuring
Belle Liang,
Professor and Ascione Faculty Fellow
Counseling, Developmental and Educational Psychology LSOEHD
Tuesday, September 26 | 7 pm | Hillsides
Faith Feeds Luncheon: Lessons in Friendship
Amid Polarization
Enjoy lunch and meaningful conversation with members of the BC community about the light of faith amid polarization. Be sure to download the guide prior to the session! Email church21@bc.edu with any questions.
Monday, September 25 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Gasson Hall 100
Office of the Dean of Students
Calling all Student Photographers!
Deans and Donuts!
Pop in and join the Office of the Dean of Students for donuts, conversation, and resources on your daily commute through the 4th floor of Maloney Hall!
This first session will be an opportunity to learn more about our office, the resources and help we can provide the community, and the programs and initiatives we're kicking off this semester!
Friday, September 29 at 9:00am to 11:00am | Maloney 450
The Dean of Students is holding a photography contest for the #BCaring campaign. We want to see what caring for the BC Community and Beyond Means to You!
Entries will be featured via Instagram @bcstuaffairs, and winners will be featured in the 4th Floor Maloney Hall Reception Area
Women's Center
Black Women Matter Retreat
October 13-15, 2023
Rediscover your power as we create memories, facilitate conversation, and cultivate sisterhood that will last a life time.
Applications due October 2, 2023
Center for Student Wellness
Join the Center for Student Wellness for:
Adult Children of Alcoholics Group
Join this safe and non-judgmental space for strength, understanding, and community. If you are interested in joining email Tim Burke at burket@bc.edu
QPR Suicide Prevention Student Open Sessions
For any questions or how to sign up, contact Nicole Jeter at Jeterni@bc.edu. Students may also sign up using the QPR Open Sessions Sign-up Form.
Career Center
The Career Center Fairs & Networking Nights
Upcoming September Events
October 18 | Government & Law Networking Night | 4pm - 6pm | Corcoran Commons
BC Dining September Events
Yom Kippur Break Fast Meal
Special breakfast for dinner menu for all students
Carney Dining Hall
September 25, 2023
4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Menu will include breakfast favorites including waffles, avocado toast, plus other specialties like shakshuka and French toast casserole.
Maximize Your
Meal Plan with Daily Deals and Combo Meals
Check it out at bc.edu/meal-deals to learn more
Boston College Athletics
September 29 | 1:00 p.m.
Field Hockey vs Syracuse
Newton, Mass
September 30 | 2:00 p.m.
Football vs UVA
Chestnut Hill, Mass
Academic Spotlights
Calling all Boston College Students 18 years
and older!
We need help with developing a survey instrument on meaning-making!
Chance to Win a
$50 Amazon Gift Card!
This survey is being conducted by an interdisciplinary team of researchers in the Lynch School, the School of Theology & Ministry, and the
School of Social Work.
Who We Are:
A Chronicle of Racism in American
Film Discussion and Q & A
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Heights Room
4:30-7:00 p.m.
Red Shoe Night:
Celebrating Dominican-American Poet Rhina Espaillat
Rhina P. Espaillat was born in the Dominican Republic in 1932 and came to the United States as a young girl with her family as exiles from dictatorship, settling in New York City. Following a career as a public school teacher, she returned to writing poetry after attending the first West Chester University Poetry Conference, established in 1995 by New Formalist poets Michael Peich and Dana Gioia.
The program will begin at 5:30pm and continue through the evening. Come when you can, leave when you must. Free food and beverages. Books and CDs available for sale and signing.
Thursday, September 28 at 5:30pm | O'Neill Library,
Main Floor Reading Room
BC Arts | McMullen Museum
Visual Trivia Night on the Terrace
Wednesday, September 27 | 7-9pm
The McMullen has again gathered a series of pop culture trivia questions on everything from advertising, fashion, sports, anatomy, movies, politics, and—you guessed it—art, and transformed them into visual questions presented on a large screen outdoors.
Show us what you’ve got. Gather a team of two to six BC students and register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_mfGhe1U-BJXptY2T1_im590C6NsXUvT_lu-aegKLf8B6jg/viewform.
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