News and Events
“we do make a difference — one way or the other. we are responsible for the impact of our lives. whatever we do with whatever we have, we leave behind us a legacy for those who follow.” —stephen covey, author
Sustainability Fairs Spring 2013
- April 18th - Newton Law School Lounge, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- April 29th - Stokes Lawn, 11 AM - 3 PM
The 2013 Sustainability Fairs will give Boston College students, faculty and staff an insight into what Boston College is doing to be green. Participating groups will have displays highlighting their sustainable practices. Stop by for a free water bottle and other give away items. Healthy and sustainable snack options will also be available.
BC Reads! & The Thirst Project
This semester, a portion of the proceeds from the BC Reads! Book Drive will benefit The Thirst Project. See the flyer for info on dates and drive locations/times!
PAST EVENTS
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BC Students
Grand Champion:
Edmonds Hall
Representing Ignacio/Rubenstein, one of the weekly winning dorms of the NRG Games, are (left to right) Mary Risigo, Peter Toporzycki, Kelly Schumacher, RD; Katie Beckett, Cindy Velasquez and Bruce Dixon, Energy Specialist.
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Keep your calendar up to date! Check out the Student Life Calendar for all the latest environmental and sustainability-related events, or keep reading to see what Boston College has done in the past and hopes to do in the future.
New Green Building Opens:
Boston College has opened a new 183,000 square foot academic building in January 2013.
The anticipated LEED Silver building is the new home of the University’s humanities departments.
Stokes Hall is built on the Middle Campus in traditional English Gothic style architecture befitting the surrounding campus buildings. It will house faculty offices for Classical Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Theology, the College of Arts & Sciences Honors Program, and other programs; as well as 36 new classrooms, a commons area, coffee shop, conference rooms and outdoor gardens and plaza.
Green features include achievement of high environmental quality standards, design of site and landscape features with enhanced outdoor space, a 20% improvement in energy performance and 34% reduction in potable water usage with efficient plumbing fixtures and irrigation control systems.