Dear Eagles,
As the leaves turn and campus starts to glow in reds and golds, we begin the first full week of October with Flourishing Together, a week-long, campus-wide collaboration of programs centered on building connection, community, and belonging.
For first-year students, jump in at Let’s Spill the Tea!, an interactive community-building experience. And don't miss the Murray Center for Student Wellness's Mental Health Fest with resources, activities, and ways to care for yourself and your friends.
Homecoming is right around the corner, and campus spirit is in full swing. From traditions and meet-ups to game-day festivities, there are plenty of ways to show your maroon and gold. Check out the growing schedule of events.
Finally, Resident Assistant applications are now open for students interested in building community here on campus.
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. | Fall Semester Open Office Hours: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights |
Mark Your Calendar!
Flourishing Together Highlights
Flourishing Together: Addressing our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, the start of a week of programming
Launch Event: October 6th | 10:00AM - 1:00PM | The Heights Room in Corcoran Commons
Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Waldinger (Harvard University), a world-renowned expert on what constitutes a meaningful life.
Attention First Year Students!
Let's Spill the Tea!
An interactive community-building experience for first-years students
Tuesday, October 7
6-8 pm
Newton Campus and Upper Campus Green Spaces
Free Boba Tea!
Mental Health Fest
Talking about Belonging, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, October 8
11-2 pm
O'Neill Plaza
Games, Fall Treats, T-Shirts and More!
Homecoming 2025
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 Boston College.
Residential Life
Apply to be an RA
Want to be extRAordinary? Apply to be a Resident Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year! Applications are open through November 1. Please note that attendance at an information session is required for eligibility in our process. We look forward to seeing your application!
Campus Ministry
Taizé Tuesday
You're invited to take a quiet prayerful break from your busy week with Taizé Prayer. Beautiful worship songs, prayerful silence, and short readings guide the focus of this meditative prayer in a candle-lit environment. All are welcome to join Taizé Prayer on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Trinity Chapel from 8 to 8:30 p.m.
Boston College Collaborative for Justice-Centered Health
and Leadership
"Power To Heal: Medicare And The Civil Rights Revolution"
Members of the BC community are invited to this University-wide documentary screening and panel discussion with Barbara Bery, author of the documentary, and Boston College faculty. Reception to follow.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Robsham Theater
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Power To Heal: Medicare And The Civil Rights Revolution" is an hour-long documentary chronicling the historic struggle to secure equal and adequate access to healthcare for all Americans
Boston College Athletics
Eagles at Home: This Weeks Games
October 10 | Women's Ice Hockey vs Holy Cross | 6:00 pm | Conte Forum
October 10 | Men's Soccer vs Duke| 7:00 pm | Newton Campus Lacrosse & Soccer field
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