Eagles for Others
to mark 150th year, bc community packs 450,000 meals for hungry
In honor of the University’s 150th anniversary, Eagles in seven cities celebrated Boston College by bringing its mission of “men and women for others” to life.
Each 150 on the Road event was filled with fun and fellowship as BC alumni, parents, and friends partnered in a Helping Hands service project to fight hunger. In true Eagles spirit, these exuberant volunteers exceeded expectations, tripling the goal of 150,000 meals packed for families in need.
In a few cities, David Quigley, dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, presented the significant historical events of 1863, the year of the University’s founding.
“What an incredible day!” Deborah Lyons ’84 said of the Los Angeles gathering. “In addition to connecting with old friends and helping the hungry, I was able to increase my knowledge of BC’s history.”
Response to 150 on the Road was overwhelming—in Chestnut Hill, where the project was part of BC’s National Day of Service, so many registered that a second session was scheduled, filling Conte Forum with volunteers twice over.
Participants everywhere echoed the sentiments of Ravi Ramnarain, MS’03, of Davie, Fla., who said, “Projects like this make me even prouder to be part of the BC community.”
The Sesquicentennial road show visited Los Angeles, Miami, Chestnut Hill, San Francisco, New York, and Dublin, and wrapped in Chicago on June 15. These events were made possible in part by a gift from an anonymous donor and by Suffolk Construction.
Relive the journey at www.bc.edu/150ontheroad.