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Sesquicentennial

150TH ANNIVERSARY
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Sesquicentennial forum tackles thorny issues of immigration
“Migration: Past, Present and Future," an academic symposium sponsored by the Center for Human Rights and International Justice, featured a speech by memoirist Richard Rodriguez, a series of panel discussions, and an address by history professor James M. O’Toole about the role of immigration in the founding of Boston College in 1863.

Taking the Sesquicentennial on the road
Join fellow Eagles in seven cities for family-friendly events celebrating the 150th anniversary of Boston College.

In the beginning
A special report from Boston College Magazine: Inside the 150th anniversary celebration.

Perform 150 minutes of community service
Eagle Volunteers coordinates community service projects in honor of the University's Sesquicentennial celebration. Share your experience

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Law School symposium features Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
VIDEO FROM MEDIA TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor joined deans of distinguished law schools during an academic symposium at the Boston College Law School on April 2, 2013.

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Anniversary moments
SLIDESHOW FROM @BC
Service projects across the country and beyond, renditions of music old and less so, and echoes of the University’s roots were among the Sesquicentennial events of February and March.

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"A Lincoln Portrait" with Chris O'Donnell '92
VIDEO FROM NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Alumnus Chris O'Donnell '92 shares his thoughts on reading "A Lincoln Portrait" by Aaron Copland during Boston College's 150th Anniversary Celebration at Symphony Hall. Watch concert

Events
Academic Symposium
September 26, 2013
 
Academic Symposium
Fall 2013
 
Academic Symposium
November 13, 2013