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   Touring the Brighton Campus

Jim O’Toole, History Department

Curious to know what’s on the Brighton campus, across Commonwealth Avenue, that BC has recently acquired? What are those buildings and what were they used for? Join Prof. Jim O’Toole of the history department, former archivist of the archdiocese, for a walking tour of the former seminary property and learn about its history and lore.

 

Plan to meet at the entrance to the property at the corner of Lake Street and Commonwealth Avenue ten minutes before start of tour. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

 

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

10-11

Corner of Lake Street and Commonwealth Avenue

 

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   Introduction to Meditation and Mental Rehearsal
Ann Ide, Trainer, and Life Coach, New possibilities Coaching

 

Are you aware of the benefits of meditating, but can’t get yourself to do it, or you think it’s too difficult? Research proves that meditation can

  • reduce your stress, inflammations and pain, blood pressure and risk of heart disease; and it reverses aging
  • increase your creativity and mental abilities, focus and concentration, and your general health and longevity
  • also relieve anxiety and emotional problems, help you make better decisions, and give you improved mood stability

The list goes on, but would any one of these be reason enough to give it a try?
In sum, meditation can be one of the easiest and most effective means to living with greater harmony, happiness and well-being. And, you don’t have to sit in silence for long periods of

time to gain the multitude of emotional and physical benefits You’ll learn

  • some simple techniques you can do for yourself for any length of time that is comfortable for you
  • how to easily get into a meditative state and create pleasurable feelings
  • tips and techniques to help you succeed at meditating, as well as how to use mental rehearsal for improving performance and to influence how you will behave and respond in future situations

 

We will not be doing traditional silent meditations.  The class will consist of two to three guided meditations. All you have to do is let go and listen to the facilitator’s voice as she leads you through the process, like listening to a good story.

You’re sure to leave feeling totally relaxed and in a great mood. Come to experience how simple and delightful meditation can be.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
9-11:30
Walsh Hall Function Room

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   Taking the Mystery Out of Subagreements and Service Agreements and Other Procurement Procedures
Offices of Sponsored Programs and Procurement Services
In this workshop, OSP and Procurement Services will reveal improvements in processing subagreements and service/consultant agreements and other procurement procedures.  You will learn how to determine the appropriate use of these agreements and why specific terms and conditions are required.  Related procedures such as signature authority, the bidding process and invoicing will be discussed.

 

University-wide Competencies

Continuous Learning

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

10-12

Walsh Hall Function Room

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   Meet Your Colleagues: Jennie Purnell

Director, Center for Student Formation

 

In keeping with its mission to educate men and women for others, Boston College has created the Center for Student Formation with Jennie Purnell as its newly appointed inaugural director A member of the Boston College faculty since 1993, Dr. Purnell will oversee efforts to coordinate University programs and activities that foster, and integrate, students' intellectual, spiritual, social, and moral development. The Center will sponsor lectures, presentations and workshops for faculty and administrative staff who interact with undergraduate and graduate students. We invite you to learn more about the Center’s work and aspirations. Please join Jennie Purnell, as she shares her journey from the classroom to academic administration and her vision for this new endeavor. Lunch courtesy Employee Development.

University-wide Competencies

Big Picture Perspectve and Continous Learning

 

Friday, October 23, 2009

12-1:30

Walsh Hall Function Room

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   Meet Your Colleagues: Patrick Rombalski

Vice President, Student Affairs

Did you know that students have a standing invitation every Friday afternoon to stop by Patrick Rombalski’s office to discuss their ideas, thoughts, and concerns? that he has worked at three Jesuit Catholic institutions prior to joining the Boston College? that the mission of the Student Affairs Division is to facilitate student learning and formation in its fullest sense? Learn more by joining Patrick Rombalski, Vice President for Student Affairs since 2008 for an informal conversation as he shares his vision and challenge. Lunch provided courtesy of Employee Development.

 

University-wide Competencies

Big Picture Perspectve and Continous Learning

 

Friday, Novembetr 13, 2009

12-1:30

Walsh Hall Function Room

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   Meet Your Colleagues: Thomas Wall

University Librarian, Office of the University Librarian

 

Eight libraries fall under the umbrella of Boston College Libraries with over 2,504,600 volumes and offer a huge array of services and resources. As the new university librarian, as of March 2009, Tom Wall shares his vision for University Libraries in its partnership with the BC Community to create “a library environment that facilitates research, scholarship and student formation.” Please join him over lunch in an informal setting and learn more about University Libraries, its future, and challenges in, his words, ‘achieving greatness.’

University-wide Competencies

Big Picture Perspectve and Continous Learning

 

Friday, December 11, 2009

12-1:30

Walsh Hall Function Room

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    Be Prepared: An Overview of the University’s Emergency Management Plan

John Tommaney, Director, Emergency Management and Preparedness

 

Be prepared is not only a scouting motto; it is a necessary requirement toward creating a safe and secure university community. How prepared are we as individuals and as a University to respond to and recover from a range of emergency situations? Do you know what hazards can occur in an area and what you should do if they occur? Creating a culture of preparedness is a team effort requiring planning and leadership. Learn how you can be ‘alert’, ‘informed’ and ‘prepared’ in the event of a campus emergency

 

University-wide Competencies

Big Picture Perspective and Continuous Learning

 

Thursday, October 15, 2009

10-11:30

Walsh Hall Function Room

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   Fraud: A Guide to Protecting Yourself and Boston College

Shay Atar, Manager, Compliance Audits, Internal Audit

 

Fraud is “hot” topic in today’s world, and it is not likely to fade any time soon. The challenge for us, as Boston College employees, as well as in our personal life, is taking preventative action so that it doesn't happen. In this interactive session, we focus on fraud issues, the appropriate actions to resolve each concern, and maintaining the University’s integrity.

 

Among the topics discussed:

  • common types and warning signs of fraud,
  • ways in which you can identify risks that may result in fraud,
  • the appropriate actions to deal with fraud issues,
  • the appropriate actions to resolve each concern, and maintaining the University’s integrity

University-wide Competencies

Big Picture Perspective and Continuous Learning

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

10-11:30

Walsh Hall Function Room

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