Dear Eagles,
Congratulations, you are officially one week into another great semester! This week's highlights include Mass of the Holy Spirit, Taste of Off-Campus, and the McMullen Museum's Art After Dark! The Career Center is also hosting a Prepare for Take Off event which will introduce you to all the resources available to help you explore careers and embark on a job or internship search.
For our seniors, keep a look out for a communication later this week about Homecoming Court and for our graduate students, be sure to check out the GSA BBQ this Thursday!
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: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights
Mark Your Calendar!
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
The Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Office
Extended Office Hours | Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
The BAIC team is excited to share some fantastic news about the extension of their office hours. Starting this week, the new office hours will be as follows:
**Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.**
The BAIC is located on the 4th floor of Maloney Hall, Suite 455. Snacks will be made available.
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to oasp@bc.edu
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.
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
There's a lot to do to feel ready for your job and internship search and it can start to feel overwhelming quickly. But it doesn't have to be! Come to the Career Center during this week to start your year off on the right note.
Tuesday, September 5 at 9:00 a.m. through
Friday, September 8 at 5:00 p.m.
Southwell Hall (Career Center) | 38 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA
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
GSA Backyard BBQ
Come meet fellow Grad Students and enjoy a meal together on the Murray House Lawn on September 7th from 1:15-3pm.
Thursday, September 7
at 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Murray House
BC Dining
Green2Go and Save
Taking food to-go? Ask to be served in a Green2Go container and save 10% off your meal and help the environment. Available at Carney, Eagle’s Nest, Lower, Addie’s, Stuart, Hillside, and Lyons.
Boston College Athletics
September 7 | 5:30 p.m.
WSOC vs Dartmouth
Newton, Mass
September 9 | 12:00 p.m.
BC vs Holy Cross
Alumni Stadium | Chestnut Hill, Mass
Academic Spotlight
Lessons from a global champion for preventing conflict-related sexual violence and the tireless fight for gender equity and justice
In this event, Jineth Bedoya will address the challenges currently facing the fight against sexual violence in cases of conflict at a global level, and the relevance of restorative justice, jurisdiction for the peace, integral reparation for victims and non-repetition measures in this context.
Wednesday, September 6 at 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Fulton 511
BC Arts | McMullen Museum
McMullen Museum of Art Presents: Art After Dark
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.
Friday, September 8 | 6-10 p.m.
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