Dear Eagles,
My hope is that each of you had a relaxing weekend and as we gear up for another successful week. I would like to express my excitement for BC's first Homecoming Court! I encourage and welcome all members of the Class of 2023 to apply.
As we continue to honor Hispanic Heritage Month, I would also like to highlight the R.I.D.E. retreat for first year students.
Additional exciting campus events include, Careers in Tech week, Pray it Forward is back on Wednesdays for 15 minute "time-out to pray" virtual sessions, and the Boston College Police Department is offering new programming.
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 and say Hello!
Open Office Hours: 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9
Student Affairs Highlights
Attention Seniors
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is excited to announce a new Homecoming initiative-the introduction of Homecoming Court! We are looking for senior undergraduate students who embody the mission, values, and spirit of Boston College! If this speaks to you, we would encourage you to apply to be a member of the 2022 Homecoming Court.
2022 Homecoming Court Application Form
Homecoming Court Members will receive:
Acknowledgment during the Homecoming Football Game
Complimentary tickets to the Homecoming Game (for themselves and up to 2 support members)
Tickets to the Homecoming Dance!
Career Center
The Career Center has their first two industry specific fairs this week, collectively featuring over 100 employers seeking to speak with BC students. Please register in advance on Handshake if you wish to participate or visit bc.edu/careerfair to learn more!
If Tech and Business aren’t areas you wish to pursue, check out their signature events calendar. This is just the kick off to a year full of exciting programs and events. The Career Center team is here to help Boston College students no matter their academic discipline, career interest or where they are in their career journey so come visit us!
Careers in Tech Week
Featuring a week of events that have been organized in partnership with alumni, employers, and student organizations.
Please note that you should register in advance on Handshake for any event you wish to participate in.
Office of the Dean of Students
Student Outreach and Support Services offers private, reflective, and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ students to meet and engage in meaningful discussion around identity development!
Explore Ways to Get Involved!
The Racial Identity Development Experience (R.I.D.E), a weekend retreat that provides a safe space for first year students to consider and discuss experiences of race and identity.
Campus Partners
Boston College Police Department (BCPD)
Coffee with a Cop Program
The Boston College Police Department is sponsoring Coffee with a Cop Programming! An initiative that brings police offers and the communities they serve together to discuss issues and learn more about each other.
BCPD
Free Women's
Self Defense Course
R.A.D. Class Dates for October, November,
and February!
Boston College Athletics
MXC & WXC vs Coast-to-Coast
Battle in Beantown
Friday, Sept. 23 Boston, Mass. | 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 25
Chestnut Hill, Mass. | 1:00 p.m.
20th Annual Brian Honan 5K Run/Walk
The mission of the Brian J. Honan Charitable Fund is the continued development of those causes which Brian championed throughout the course of his life.
Boston College students can use code "BC" for free registration.
Sunday, September 25 at 12:00 p.m.
CVS 181 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA
Academic Feature
Renewing Journalism, Restoring Democracy: Framing the Conversation
The Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy presents "Renewing Journalism, Restoring Democracy: Framing the Conversation" on Thursday, Sept, 22 from 4:00-7:30 p.m. in Gasson Hall Rm. 100.
Speakers Include: Jim Acosta (CNN Anchor and Chief Domestic Correspondent), Michael Schudson Professor of Journalism, Columbia University), Angela Ards (Director of BC Journalism), Tiziana Dearing (WBUR), Piotr Smolar (Le Monde) and Renée Graham (Boston Globe).
Church in the 21st Century
Pray It Forward continues! The C21 Center will be hosting weekly zoom sessions on Wednesdays from 4-4:15 p.m. for a brief time-out to pray.
All are welcome!
BC Arts
Walk + Talk through Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea with Curator Diana Larsen
To celebrate the opening of Arnie Jarmak: Photographing Chelsea in Transition, 1977–89, the McMullen Museum invites visitors to join curator Diana Larsen for an in-person tour of the exhibition.
Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 12-1 pm. | McMullen Museum of Art
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