Dear Eagles,
Welcome back to the Heights! A special welcome to our transfer students joining the Boston College community for the first time. I hope your break was restful and that you are feeling recharged for an exciting spring semester.
This week, be sure to check out the Women's Center Summit, and the Student Involvement Fair this Friday. I also encourage you to keep an eye on the Career Center’s packed event calendar. Additional highlights include one of my favorite traditions, Mile 21! If you are running the Boston Marathon this year, please fill out this form so we can celebrate your journey as the race approaches.
Please remember that every department within Student Affairs is here to support you. If you’d like to chat, you are always welcome to drop by my open office hours (most Thursdays from 2–4 p.m.) or contact my office to schedule a meeting.
I look forward to seeing you around 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. | Spring Semester Open Office Hours: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights
Mark Your Calendar!
Boston College Summit
The Summit, which will take place on Wednesday, January 14 from 5pm to 7pm in Gasson 100, will feature three inspiring speakers, small-group conversations, and opportunities to explore both personal purpose and key intersectional topics shaping our community. It’s a chance to step back, catch your breath, and engage with other students who are asking big questions about who they are and where they’re headed.
Student Involvement
The Spring Student Involvement Fair will be held on
Friday, January 16 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Margot Connell Recreation Center, MAC Courts!
Career Center Events
Spring ahead with the
BC Career Center including Career Fairs, Networking Events and Programs!
Wall Street Networking Event | January 30
Eagle Intern Fellowship Deadline | February 23
Healthcare, Nursing, and Life Sciences Fair | February 21
Mile 21
We want to cheer for you!
Running the Boston Marathon?
Fill out this form today to be featured on Student Affairs and BC's Social Media!
Campus Ministry
At Boston College, we offer Mass daily at multiple chapels across campus. Read the full schedule below for days, times, and locations.
Appa Volunteers. No spring break plans? Consider Appalachia Volunteers, a spring break service immersion rooted in the Ignatian call to faith that does justice. New volunteers are invited to an orientation on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. in Eagles’ Nest. The first General Formation Meeting of the semester will take place on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3:30 p.m., also in Eagles’ Nest. Sign up today!
First Year Experience | Become an Orientation Leader!
The Office of First Year Experience is excited to share that the 2026 Orientation Leader application is now open! We are looking for dedicated, collaborative, engaged upperclass leaders to serve our incoming students and their families on campus this summer and to welcome
the BC Class of 2030.
For the full position descriptions including mandatory dates and compensation information, please visit www.bc.edu/ol. To apply, click the link below to access the application.
Applications are due:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 by 11:55 pm
Lynch School of Education
Attention Seniors | Mark Your Calendars!
We’re excited to announce the inaugural Spiritual Hackathon on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM at The Hatchery.
This unique event is exclusively for BC seniors and offers a special opportunity to connect with fellow members of the Class of 2026. Whether you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, or exploring deeper purpose and meaning, this event welcomes all—across faiths and those with no religious affiliation alike.
Join us to make, collaborate, and network with tech, business, and spiritual leaders — all while enjoying three meals, receiving a free t-shirt, and competing for exciting prizes!
Registration is first-come, first-served and closes on January 30th, 2026.
For questions, contact Esha Patel: patee@bc.edu
Boston College Athletics
Eagles at Home
Thursday, January 15
Women's Basketball vs Stanford Conte Forum | 6:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16
Women's Hockey
2:00 pm | Conte Forum
Men's Hockey
7:00 pm | Conte Forum
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