Law School symposium features Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
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Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor joined deans of distinguished law schools at the academic symposium "Law Schools and the Education of Democratic Citizens," sponsored by Boston College Law School and the 150th Celebration committee on April 2, 2013.
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Anniversary moments
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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.

"A Lincoln Portrait" with Chris O'Donnell '92
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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

Fellow citizen: Chuda Rijal '16
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One freshman’s journey to a naturalization ceremony in Robsham Theater.

Naturalization Ceremony
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On March 21, 2013, Boston College was the scene of a federal proceeding where 94 new U.S. citizens took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. Watch the entire ceremony

Forced migration: Refugees and economic migrants
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Panelists Mark Raper, S.J., Karen Musalo, and Vincent D. Rougeau discuss how social service agencies work with refugees to attempt to ease their plight and advocate on their behalf. The panel was part of the academic symposium, “Migration: Past, Present, and Future.”

Race and class in U.S. immigration
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Panelists Mae Ngai, Michael A. Olivas, Stephan Thernstrom, and M. Brinton Lykes discuss if, and how, race and class considerations are important in understanding the current immigration situation in this country. The panel is part of the academic symposium, “Migration: Past, Present, and Future.”

Future of migration policy in the U.S.
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Panelists Peter Skerry, Peter H. Schuck, David A. Martin, Donald M. Kerwin, Jr., and Ray Suarez offer their thoughts on the current immigration situation in the U.S. today and their ideas for policy recommendations to address it. The panel was part of the academic symposium, “Migration: Past, Present, and Future.”

Boston College and the immigrant experience: The first 150 years
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James M. O'Toole recounts the University's history of serving immigrant populations, starting with Irish immigrants and then changing demographics of immigrant groups throughout the last 150 years. The lecture was delivered as part of the academic symposium, “Migration: Past, Present, and Future.”

Hope and challenge in the middle ground
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Wake Forest University president Nathan Hatch delivers the keynote address at the Religion and the Liberal Aims of Higher Education symposium.

Religion and a larger vision for liberal education
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Richard Morrill, president of the Teagle Foundation, delivers the second-day keynote address at the Religion and the Liberal Aims of Higher Education symposium.

The transformation of schools
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Pedro Noguera, professor of education at New York University, delivers the keynote address at the symposium “Education and Its Role in Democratic Societies."

Sesquicentennial Speakers Series: Drew Gilpin Faust
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Harvard University president Drew Gilpin Faust launches the Sesquicentennial Speakers Series, reflecting on “who and what” higher education is for.

Celebration begins with Mass at Fenway Park
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Nearly 20,000 attended the Mass in Fenway Park on September 15, 2012. View video of event