Dear Eagles,
As January winds down our community's excitement for February begins. This month, we celebrate Black History and continue to honor the legacy and impact of our Black community locally, nationally, and globally.
Our campus partners including Mission and Ministry, Academic Affairs, and Athletics are collaborating with Student Affairs offices to coordinate programs, experiences, and learning opportunities some of which include a Black History Month Kick-off Event (2/1), the Black History Month Opening Celebration (2/9), and Community Conversations (2/15). The Undergraduate Government of Boston College is also sponsoring a In Conversation with Terrence Floyd (2/14). To view a full calendar of Black History Month events, click here.
Other highlights this week include the Women's Summit on Saturday, February 4, Bank Week through Career Services, and University Counseling Services in partnership with the Center of Student Wellness is offering KORU Mindfulness sessions, of which 3 are happening this semester.
Attention Class of 2026! I encourage you to participate in Residential Life's new pilot program and get a head start on securing your place in Walsh Hall! See details below.
If you need additional support, Student Affairs, Mission and Ministry, and Academic Affairs are ready to assist you during this time - please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any of our departments.
Yours in Community,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 and say Hello!
Open Office Hours: 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12
Student Affairs Highlights
Black History Month
Upcoming Event Highlights include:
First Day Event,Living in Color Poetry Night, Black History Month Opening Ceremony
Residential Life Room Selection Pilot Program
The Office of Residential Life is offering rising sophomores an opportunity to get a head start on the room selection process!
What are the details?
You pre-select 1 roommate within a 4-8 person suite - you would be guaranteed to share a room with that individual
The other students in your suite would be participating in the same program
After selecting your roommate, you will be assigned to space with 2-3 other groups of 2
University Counseling Services
Time to Soar Together!
The University Counseling Department has several group counseling sessions occurring this Spring Semester. Check out just a few of the services the Counseling Department is offering.
Biofeedback:
Mind-Body Balance
Wednesdays at 3PM
A 4-week group workshop series for students experiencing distress and anxiety, and who are interested in learning techniques to increase their mind, emotions, and body connection.
For more information call 617.552.3310 or email walshly@bc.edu
KORU Mindfulness
Mondays at 10:30AM or 12PM and Tuesday at 3:30PM
A 4-week group workshop series for students experiencing distress and anxiety, and who are interested in learning techniques to increase their mind, emotions, and body connection.
For more information email eileen.thompson@bc.edu
Women's Center
Boston College Presents:
2023 Women's Summit
The Boston College Women's Summit is designed to empower all attendees by connecting them with a community of fellow classmates, speakers, and guests, and creating a space in which to have meaningful conversations and share game-changing ideas.
Saturday, February 4 | 10AM - 3PM | Gasson Hall Rotunda
Student Involvement
Leadership Day:
Caring for Ourselves &
Our Community
Hosted by the Office of Student Involvement, Leadership Day is a free, leadership conference open to all undergraduate students. Highlights of the event include a keynote speaker, leadership workshops, and class year presentations.
Saturday, February 18
11AM - 3:30PM
Career Center
Following are a few key Career Center programs coming this spring semester. For a more complete list of programs, see here or in Handshake. All events will be virtual this semester.
- Health & Sciences Fair | February 15, 2023
- Social Impact Careers Week | February 20-24
- Nonprofit, Government, and Social Impact Fair | February 23, 2023
- Communication, Arts, and Media Networking Night | March 22, 2023
- Social Services Recruitment Fair (led by GSSW) | March 31, 2023
- SEC & ACC Virtual Career Fair | April 5, 2023
Campus Partners
Boston College Athletics
MBB vs. Clemson
Chestnut Hill, MA
Tuesday, January 31| 7:00 PM
ACC Network | WEEI 850 AM
Live Video | Live Audio | Live Stats
WIH vs. Providence College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Friday, Feb. 3| 6:00 PM
ESPN+
Live Video | Live Stats
Campus Ministry
Thursday, February 2 at 5:30PM - 7:30PM in Simboli Hall 100, Brighton Campus,
9 Lake Street,
Boston, MA
Catholic Women Do Preach:
Making Our Voices Heard
Join Campus Ministry for the book celebration of Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church. This publication, edited by Elizabeth Donnelly and Russ Petrus, is a collection of homilies offered by Catholic women from Cycle A in the Catholic lectionary. A light dinner and panel presentation featuring contributors to the book follows. The panelists, Catherine M. Mooney, Jacqueline Regan, Damian Torres-Botello, S.J., and M. Shawn Copeland, offer historical, theological, and pastoral perspectives on the value of women’s voices in the church.
Academic Feature
Institute for the Liberal Arts and Center for
Teaching Excellence Presents:
Chat GPT: Implications for Teaching and Learning
Thursday, February 2 | 2:30PM - 4:00PM Yawkey Center, Murray Function Room
A recent headline in the New York Times announced that "Alarmed by A.I. Chatbots, Universities Start Revamping How They Teach." Faced with the development of tools like ChatGPT, many faculty are wondering whether they need to be alarmed or whether there are productive ways to incorporate this technology into student assignments.
BC Arts | McMullen Museum
Art After Dark: Student Opening
Art After Dark returns with a students-only opening, to celebrate the Museum’s newest exhibition, Landscape of Memory: Seven Installations from the Barjeel Art Foundation (Sharjah, UAE). We’re offering an evening filled with art, games, music, food, and film!
Friday, January 27 | 6PM - 9PM | McMullen Museum of Art | 2101 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
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