SparkLunch is a luncheon series that provides you an opportunity to learn on the go. We provide a centrally located meeting space, a FREE catered lunch from an off campus restaurant, and an accomplished speaker who will share information that you will find both interesting and relevant to your life.
Examples of past SparkLunches:
Fall 2009
Your First Job, Not Your Last, Brendan Sage, BC '06
Brendan went from working at a big financial firm, to quitting and returning home for a year to discover what he really wanted to do.
Help or Hype: Celebrity Activism in Africa, Zine Magabane, Sociology
Celebrities have made Africa their charity of choice. While this has brought awareness to the many needs of Africa, are the celebrities just building their own brand names?
The Man Behind BC's Future, Gene DeFilippo
From a D1 football coach to athletic director at BC, Gene will share the process behind many of BC athletic's major goals for the future.
Spring 2009
Semester 8: Navigating your last semester at BC (Seniors only), Kerry Cronin, Lonergan Center and Mike Sacco, Intersections
From dating to counting "the lasts," a look at how to approach your last semester at BC.
Thinking Green at BC, Dr. Laura Hake, Biology
A Jesuit Life in Art, Dennis Leder, S.J
An up close look at Fr. Leder's social justice work in South America through the eyes of his own artwork.
Heroic Leadership, Chris Lowney, Author
The Gasson Tower, Dean Burns and John Romeo, Capital Construction
Along with lunch in St. Mary's students were given the opportunity to hear about the history of Gasson and makes it so special to the city of Boston.
Fall 2008
BusinessMan to MissionMan, Alum Brendan Kennealey, Mission Schools International
BC Alum and Harvard Business Grad Kennealey shared his transition to starting this non-profit in Africa.
Campus School 101, Dr. Don Ricciato
A background tour of the one of the lesser known spots at BC, the Campus School
Secret Spots on BC Campus, Fr. Jim Fleming
Looking for a new place to reflect? There are 28 secret spots!
BC Football Weekend, John Kane, BC Athletics
From the fencing going up to the last field goal, an insiders' look into what makes a BC game weekend so successful.
Rock the Vote, Dr. Alan Wolfe, Political Science
The polls were tight and there was no clear winner. Dr. Wolfe, world reknowned for his political commentary, explained the election and even gave his predictions!
From WNBA to D1 Coach, Sylvia Crawley, BC Women's Basketball
Coach Crawley has gone from star ACC player at UNC to playing in the WNBA to now coaching the Eagles, while maintaining her own clothing line, magazine and more.
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SparkLunch invitations are sent out via email two days prior to the event. Spots are always limited to the first 16 who apply…so be sure to register online as soon as you are able, if you would like to attend!