Dear Eagles,
Happy first day of classes! I hope you enjoyed your summer with family and friends and are excited for fall semester!
As always, there is a lot to look forward to in the weeks ahead including BC’s signature events like the Student Involvement Fair this Friday, Taste of Off-Campus, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Convocation, Wellfest and more.
Additionally, with the presidential election right around the corner, if you have not done so already, consider signing up for TurboVote. This is a free service you can take advantage of to easily register to vote online, verify or update voter registration, request an absentee ballot and more. Please also visit our BCEngage webpage, where you can find resources, and upcoming events.
As a reminder, we are here to support you. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to any of our departments or if you would like to discuss something, I will be holding open office hours most Fridays, so please stop by and say hello!
Yours in Community,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Open Office Hours with Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 on Friday's from 3-5 pm and say hello!
Open Office Hours: 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13
Student Affairs Highlights | Mark Your Calendar!
Office of Student Involvement
Want to get involved this semester?
Come to the Student Involvement Fair on Friday, August 30 from 10-3 p.m. on the Campus Green, and learn about all the exciting student organizations you can join!
Office of Graduate Student Life
Graduate Welcome Week BBQ
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 1pm to 3pm | Murray House Lawn
Virtual New Graduate and Professional Student Orientation
Friday, September 13 | View Information
Office of the Dean of Students, Off Campus Living
Hungry? Sample food from surrounding area restaurants!
Taste of Off-Campus
Thursday, September 5
5-6:30 p.m. | Cadigan Alumni Center Lawn
Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, Off Campus Student Living
Center for Student Wellness
Upcoming Center for Student Wellness Events!
Drop by WellFest on Wednesday, September 18 and learn about all the health and wellness resources available to you across campus!
Upcoming October highlights include a 30 day wellness challenge, and a the Mental Health Fair.
Career Center
The Career Center is here to help you design a path that enables you to pursue meaningful work and a purposeful life. Whether you are reflecting on your gifts and talents, exploring possible majors or career paths, or you are ready to meet potential employers, stop by and
say hello!
Voter Registration Resources and Information
Register to Vote with TurboVote!
TurboVote is a free service students can use to easily register to vote online, verify or update voter registration, request an absentee ballot, and more.
Visit the Student Affairs BC Engage Webpage for voter information and upcoming events.
Campus Partners
Campus Ministry | Mass of the Holy Spirit
September 5 | 12:00 p.m. | O'Neill Plaza
Mass of the Holy Spirit: The Boston community gathers as a whole to ask God's blessings on all it does throughout the new academic year. The Mass is held at noon on Thursday, September 5, 2024, on the plaza in front of the O'Neill Library. In case of inclement weather, the Mass will move to Conte Forum. Classes are canceled from noon to 1:15 p.m.
Boston College Athletics
September 2 | 12:00 p.m.
BC Football vs Duquesne
Alumni Stadium | Chestnut Hill, Mass
September 21
BC Football vs Michigan State
Red Bandana Game
Alumni Stadium | Chestnut Hill, Mass
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