Dear Eagles,
There is a lot happening this week! Highlights include Black History Month events; the Career Center’s Healthcare, Nursing, & Life Sciences Week; a Multi-Faith Shabbat dinner hosted by BC Hillel, and Agape Latte.
Academic highlights are also equally busy, including "Climate is Every Story" and a roundtable discussion on "Black Activism at the Intersection of History and Journalism."
Finally, this is the last call to apply to be an Ever to Excel Mentor. Also be sure to check out the Hatchery's Spiritual Hackathon, and BC Dining has several offerings to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
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. | Spring Semester Open Office Hours: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights
Mark Your Calendar!
Black History Month
Black History Month Upcoming Events
Black History Mass
February 15 | 8:00 pm | St. Ignatius
History of Black Lives at BC Exhibit
February 16 - 10-5 pm | Gasson 100
Career Center Events
Healthcare, Nursing, & Life Sciences Career Week
February 9 | Prepare for the Nursing, Healthcare, and Life Sciences Career Fair
February 11 | Networkin, Preppin, and Pizza
February 13 | Nursing, Healthcare, and Life Sciences Fair
Career Center Events
BC Hillel
Please Join BC Hillel for a
Multi-Faith Shabbat Dinner!
February 13 | 6:00 pm
Faculty Dining Room (McElroy)
Multi-faith Shabbat is a chance to come together across faiths and cultures for a shared meal and meaningful conversation. Join us for an evening of building connections and community.
Ever to Excel
Become an Ever to Excel Mentor. Applications are due Monday, Feb. 9 for the Ever to Excel Mentor position! The Ever to Excel program offers BC undergrads the opportunity to mentor high school students on topics around faith, formation, friendship, and discernment. Learn more at bc.edu/evertoexcelmentors or email evertoexcel@bc.edu.
C21 & Campus Ministry
Join a liturgical music ministry! Interested in singing in a chapel choir, playing an instrument at Mass, or ringing handbells? Join the Liturgy Arts Group! We’re a non-audition group who provide music at weekly Masses and other campus events. Email lag@bc.edu with questions or to sign up!
Mile 21
We want to cheer for you!
Running the Boston Marathon?
Fill out this form today to be featured on Student Affairs and BC's Social Media!
Take Part in the Spiritual Hackothon!
One day for all undergraduates to make, collaborate, and network with tech, business, and spiritual leaders at
the Hatchery!
Join on Sunday, February 22 | 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Create a portfolio-worthy projects and work with emerging tech
Enjoy free food all day!
First come, first serve
Pine Manor Institute | McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program
Application Deadline: Feb. 27
Are you interested in attending graduate school and learning more about the application process
Interested in leading your own research study?
Are you a first or second year student? Apply today!
Boston College Athletics
Eagles at Home
February 9
Beanpot Championship
Men's Hockey vs Boston University
7:30 p.m. | TD Garden
February 11
Men's Basketball vs Stanford
6:00 pm | Conte Forum
February 15
Women's Basketball vs Miami
12:00 pm | Conte Forum
Academic Highlights
Sponsors: The Institute for the Liberal Arts, Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, Environmental Studies and Journalism programs
Climate Is Every Story: Forced Migration and Changing Communities
“Climate Is Every Story” is a year-long event series that seeks to foster an ongoing dialogue about covering the climate crisis among leading journalists and Boston College’s faculty and students.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12pm to 1:30pm
Black Activism at the Intersection of History and Journalism
A roundtable discussion on the past, present, and future of Black communities from Tulsa’s 1921 Race Massacre to Ferguson’s Black Lives Matter Movement with authors Stefan Bradley and Victor Luckerson. Moderated by Dr. Eddie Bonilla and Dr. Lorelle Semley
Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:30pm to 6pm
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