Dear Eagles,
Homecoming week has arrived! I have very fond memories of homecoming from my college days, the friendships, camaraderie and school spirit, all of which I hope to bring to you through this exciting week of programming.
I encourage you to attend events, enter our Spirit Week contest and dress up for each theme day (Maroon and Gold is today) and post a photo using #BCHomecoming22. Finally, get to know the Senior Class Homecoming Court!
I hope to see you at the many celebrations happening this week. Go BC!
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 and say Hello!
Open Office Hours: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9
Homecoming Week Highlights
Homecoming is a celebration of the spirit, mission and tradition at Boston College. Throughout the week of events and activities, students, faculty, staff and alumni actively engage in fostering a sense of community and pride for BC. Some signature events leading up to the BC vs. Clemson Game include:
Tuesday, October 4
DEI Resource Fair
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Plaza outside O’Neill Library
Come learn about the different resources on campus dedicated to the advancement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). MyBC Event
Thursday, Oct. 6
Homecoming Pep Rally
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Campus Green
Join us to kick off Homecoming Weekend! Food, fun, games and giveaways - be prepared for some special guests, and get ready to cheer on BC all weekend long!
Friday, October 7
Best of the Nest
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Campus Green
Come out and represent your residence hall in various competitive games and activities like cornhole, trivia, KanJam and more from 11am-2pm on Stokes Lawn. We will see which residence hall on campus is the Best of the Nest!
This event is presented by Xfinity.
Homecoming Spirit Week | Theme Day Contest!
Dress up for Homecoming Theme Days!
Got some BC Gear? Today is Maroon and Gold Day!
Get into the spirit and dress up for each theme day post a photo and using #BCHomecoming22 to be entered into a contest
for prizes!
Tuesday: Twin Day
Are you and your best friend BASICALLY twins? Go the extra mile and throw on matching Boston College gear for Twin Tuesday!
Wednesday: Class Year
Yes, 2026 is greater than 2023 mathematically, but there is no equation that could possibly take spirit into the calculations! Show off your theoretical, spirit math and prove that your class year is the greatest!
Throwback Thursday
Dance your way through the 70s, rock your way through the 80’s and then jam your way through the 90s all the way to present day 2022. Throw on your favorite retro BC gear!
Friday | Res Hall Day
Whether it’s your first year residence hall (Where's Keyes North at?) or where you live currently (Williams, Welch, and Walsh What’s up?!). Show Boston College the pride you have for where you live!
Saturday
Red Bandana
Welles Crowther '99, became known as the "Man in the Red Bandanna" for the handkerchief he wore as he saved lives during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. Wear your red bandana to honor the life of Welles Crowther!
Campus Partners
Boston College Athletics
WSOC vs. Syracuse
Thursday, Oct. 6 Newton, Mass. | 5:30 p.m. | Live Stats
Thursday, Oct. 7 Newton, Mass. | 4:00 p.m. | Live Stats
Saturday, Oct. 8 Chestnut Hill, Mass. | TBD p.m. Live Stats
Academic Feature
Self-Knowledge and Discernment: The Experience of Pilgrimage
This course will provide some of the theological, philosophical, and historical resources needed to render an extended walk on the Camino de Santiago. Deadline to apply is Oct. 17, 2022
Campus Ministry
4Boston is BC's largest weekly service program. Volunteers serve four hours each week of the academic year with community partners in the social service, healthcare, or education sectors and engage in one hour of group reflection centered on community, social justice, and spirituality. Sign up today.
BC Arts
STITCH and the McMullen Museum Present: Knitting on the Quad
With fall in the air, STITCH and the McMullen Museum are gathering our knitting supplies and taking over the lawn in front of Lyons Hall for a knitting workshop. Whether you’ve never tried a stitch or could do a K2 P3 in your sleep, we welcome you to join our knitting circle on
Tuesday, October 4 from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Stokes Lawn!
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