Master Plan letter
A letter from University President William P. Leahy, SJ, to Boston College alumni and employees in Allston-Brighton regarding the Institutional Master Plan. Text
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'Freedom's Trial'
Just in time for Independence Day, a new Boston walking tour led by long-time adj. faculty member Horace Seldon focuses on the quest for equality in the city's 19th-century African American community. Boston Globe
Service a slam dunk
With more than 40 alumni serving overseas, BC this year entered the top 10 on the Peace Corps Top Schools List. For volunteer Ben Simms '04, service in Costa Rica has been a slam dunk. More | List
Heroes and hope
The 'Fighting Irishmen' exhibit on Celtic boxing legends ongoing at Burns Library 'is about heroes and hope and pulling yourself up by your own boxing bootstraps.' Boston Globe | MetroWest Daily News | Irish Emigrant | ESPN.com | Video
Alumnus named Boston Educator of Year
When fifth-graders at Brighton's Hamilton Elementary School shared their best memories, more than half cited music class with Christopher Grammer '80, one of Boston's Educators of the Year. More
SPICE 2008
This year's Selected Programs for Improving Catholic Education national conference, co-sponsored by the Lynch School of Education, has drawn a record-number of educators. More
Americans and religion
BC faculty members comment on a survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, which found that most Americans consider themselves religious, yet non-dogmatic in their approach to faith. More
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In memoriam
BC Vice President for Facilities Management Thomas F. Devine died June 20 following a long illness. Obituary
Burns Stairs closed
The Burns Library stairs will be closed for extended repairs, likely to last through July 4. Please use the Bapst Library entrance on the south side of the building for access.
Seasonal safety tips
Find tips for staying safe during seasonal thunderstorms and the 2008 hurricane season on the University's emergency preparedness web site BC/Prepared
BC and sustainability
Help BC be part of the solution -- learn what you can do to assist campus efforts toward conservation and sustainability here
Children's Center openings
BC employees and students with young children: BC Children's Center has two openings for 9/2008 for preschoolers 3 years 9 months to 5 years old. For details email krakow@bc.edu
Keep BC 'green'
Three new 'Big Belly' solar-powered trash compacters are now on campus. The BC community is urged to deposit trash in the new receptacles to help keep our campus 'green.' 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
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.
AuditNews
Read about BC's data security policy, minimizing the effects of 'malware' and phishing, cash/check handling tips, and more in the Spring edition of AuditNews.
Direct deposit for expenses
BC now offers expense reimbursements deposited directly into your bank account - no more waiting for checks! Details