Small change, big changes
Lauren Galinsky '09 is at the forefront of Small Change, Big Changes, a project that will teach middle and high school students about development efforts in poor countries and the use of microlending. Boston Globe
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Heights of excellence
The Lynch School's Mary Walsh - 'something of a study in perpetual motion' in her quest to make a difference in the lives of Boston schoolchildren - is featured in a 'Heights of Excellence' profile in the latest BC Chronicle. (story p. 5 / photo by Lee Pellegrini)
Alumna 'Hero of the Week'
Elizabeth McCartney, a 1994 graduate of the Lynch School of Education, is CNN's 'Hero of the Week' for her St. Bernard Project to help Katrina victims just outside New Orleans. More
University high in new ranking
Boston College has placed at #11 in a ranking of national universities by the Center for College Affordability & Productivity, a research group in Washington, DC. Center Director Richard Vedder writes on the rankings in Forbes | Chart
Partners in ministry
Amalee Meehan, a doctoral candidate in theology and education, writes on the role of women in Jesuit education in America magazine. More
Waiting for America
Professor of Russian and English Maxim D. Shrayer recently discussed his new memoir 'Waiting for America' on WBZ-AM's 'Jordan Rich Show.' Listen here
Green watch
The biggest U.S. home builders aren't fully embracing sustainable design and construction, according to a study co-authored by BC's Institute for Responsible Investment. Washington Business Journal | Orlando Sentinel | Greener Buildings | New Mexico Business Weekly
CEO Club
David Brennan, chief executive of the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, was the latest speaker at BC's Chief Executives' Club of Boston. Boston Herald | Reuters | Boston Globe
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Senior Week Game Night May 15
Rock out the libraries with GuitarHero and RockBand on a giant display, play Mario Kart Wii with a super sound system, and kick start the new video games collection. Hourly prizes! O'Neill Reserve Room, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. More
Baccalaureate Mass May 18
University President William P. Leahy, SJ will be the main celebrant for the annual Baccalaureate Mass for graduating students on Sunday, May 18, at noon in Conte Forum. Jesuit Community Rector Paul Harman, SJ, will give the homily. All are welcome.
Commencement Exercises May 19
Award-winning historian David McCullough will address the Class of 2008 at BC's 132nd Commencement ceremony May 19. More
Senior art exhibit
An exhibit of senior student art projects will be on display May 13-19 at the Devlin 4th floor studios. Reception on Sunday, May 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. More
'Al-Noor' Journal debut
The new Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies undergraduate journal 'Al-Noor' is now available on campus. More
Connell School dean named
NYU's Susan Gennaro has been named the next dean of the William F. Connell School of Nursing. More
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Flower purchases
BC has a new contract for flower purchases, providing reduced costs to the University and a comprehensive on-line ordering system for users. More
Papal address to Catholic educators
Read the text of Pope Benedict XVI's remarks to American Catholic educators here
Fall/summer '08 registration
Access www.bc.edu/courses to search for courses by keyword, semester, department or instructor. Other details, including registration dates, here
Final exam schedule
Students may now view spring exam schedules online by going to U-View on Agora Services and selecting 'Exam Info.'
New Agora Portal
Information Technology Services announces the beta release of Agora Portal, the replacement for Agora. Log in today to experience the power and flexibility of Agora Portal.