Dear Eagles, Happy Daylight Savings Time! Despite the shorter and cooler days, remember to get out and embrace all that our beautiful campus has to offer. This week I'm shining a spotlight on Social Impact Networking Night, the Office for Global Engagement is sponsoring International Education Weeks, and our Office of Institutional Diversity is hosting Courageous Conversations! As a reminder to our first-year students, there is still time to sign up for the Sophomore Living Experience and for Sophomores and Juniors, I encourage you to sign up for Endeavor, it's a great way to start your career exploration journey! If you are a graduate student, check out the GPS retreat! Yours in Community, Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead Drop by Maloney Hall 412 on Friday's from 3-5 pm and say Hello! Student Affairs and Campus Partner Highlights Office of Residential Life Attention First-Year Students! Get a head start on the room selection process! Sign up for the
Career Center Attention Sophomores Endeavor is a free three-day career exploration program during winter break that will empower you to take control of your career journey. Join us for Social Impact Networking Night, where you'll have the opportunity to speak informally with Boston College alumni who are actively shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures Leader's Course Applications Open Now Apply to join a group who love sharing their outdoor passion with others! Mental Health and Wellness Mindful Mondays Drop by, Relax with one of our brief mindful activities. Come when you can. Stay as long as you wish. Center for Student Wellness (Gasson 013) at 12pm and 3pm. Office of Graduate Student Life GPS Graduate Student RetreatSpend two days with fellow first-year graduate students from across disciplines to reflect on what it means to be a graduate student. Rooted in principles of Ignatian Spirituality, GPS is a free overnight retreat experience for first-year master’s students designed to provide a much-needed space for engagement in self-reflection and meaningful conversation about the realities of graduate school at BC. BC Dining Stuff the Truck Help BC Stuff the Truck to support needy families this Thanksgiving. Now through November 16, you can buy needed items at Lower, Carney, Lyons, and Stuart with your meal plan and place them in the collection boxes at these locations. Academic Spotlight BC Global Engagement International Boston College IEW 2023 is organized and celebrated by a diverse group of departments and offices at Boston College, under the direction of the Office of International Students and Scholars, the Office of Global Education, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement. Office of Institutional Diversity The Office of Institutional Diversity Presents: A team of students, staff, and faculty are excited to bring Courageous Conversation to the BC community. Join the Office of Institutional Diversity for an evening of resource sharing and small group discussion, where we will strive the understand the value of color consciousness Thursday, Nov. 9 | 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. | McElroy Commons, Campus Ministry Join The Ignatian Society in their Weekly Examen reflections on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 9:45pm at the Manresa House on College Rd. Email any questions to ignatian@bc.edu Boston College Athletics Monday, November 6 Thursday, November 9 Saturday, November 11 BC Arts | McMullen Museum Art After Dark: International Open-Mic Night at the McMullenThursday, November 9 at 6:00pm to 8:30pm | As part of International Education Week, the McMullen Museum, Global Engagement, and BAIC invite students to celebrate international culture and experiences through spoken word, music, song, dance, stories, and more at the Museum’s International Open-Mic Night. The Museum will also be providing international foods, mocktails, and games throughout the evening, along with an opportunity to enjoy its current exhibition, Gateway to Himalayan Art. Looking for more events or ways to get involved? Visit MyBC and the Division of Student Affairs |