Dear Eagles,
Happy first day of classes! I hope you all had a joyful summer break with friends and family.
September is full swing ahead with many opportunities to get involved including the Student Involvement Fair this Friday, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Taste of Off-Campus, Well Fest, Career Fairs, and more.
As a reminder, and as we begin a new academic year, if you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of our departments. I am holding open office hours most Fridays from 3:00-5:00 p.m., so if you would like to discuss something please drop by Maloney 412.
Best wishes as you embark on your fall semester!
Sincerely,
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: 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Student Affairs Highlights | Mark Your Calendar!
Office of Student Involvement
Want to get involved
this semester?
Come to the Student Involvement Fair on Friday, September 1st from 10-3 p.m. on the Campus Green, and learn about all the exciting student organizations you can join!
Office of the Dean of Students, Off Campus Living
Hungry? Sample food from surrounding area restaurants!
Taste of Off Campus
Wednesday, September 6
5-7:00 p.m. | Cadigan Alumni Center Lawn
Free tote bags and more to the first 300 students!
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 13 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 wants to hear from you!
Take this QUICK survey to provide feedback on how you view the Career Center and their services. Your thoughts could help create a new Career Center experience completely geared toward the current student body.
All participants will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon Gift Card! One $50.00 and 4 $25.00 winners!
The Career Center Fairs & Networking Nights
Upcoming September Events
September 15 | Finance, Consulting, Marketing, & Business Career Fair
September 22 | STEM Career Fair
October 18 | Government & Law Networking Night
Graduate Student Life
GRAD Weeks of Welcome (WOW)
An extension of Orientation, GRAD WoW includes several events held throughout August, September, and October designed to welcome you to—or back to—BC and Boston. Stayed tuned for special grad experiences, including Red Sox and BC football games, grad-only campus tours, apple picking and much more!
Campus Partners
Campus Ministry | Mass of the Holy Spirit
September 7 | 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 7, 2023, 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 vs Northern Illinois
Alumni Stadium | Chestnut Hill, Mass
September 9 | 12:00 p.m.
BC vs Holy Cross
Alumni Stadium | Chestnut Hill, Mass
BC Arts | McMullen Museum
Friday, September 8 | 6-10 p.m.
Art After Dark is back with its biannual students-only opening celebration, this time with works of Himalayan art from the Rubin Museum in New York City. To celebrate this exhibition, we’re offering an evening filled with art, games, live performances, food, film, and music to complement the themes and materials on display.
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