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Relocations Beginning of BC’s New Alumni Center

By Reid Oslin

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

University Advancement’s 175 staff members will relocate this month as Boston College takes initial steps toward the opening of a new Alumni Center more »

GSSW, Capstone Launch Social Innovation Effort

By Sean Smith 

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

The Social Innovation Symposium aims to foster interest in the growing field for Boston College students considering social justice and social responsibility in their post-college lives more »

Boston College Ranked 7th in Alumni Volunteers on 2012 Peace Corps 'Top Producers' List

By Office of News & Public Affairs 

Published: Jan. 25, 2012

Boston College is ranked seventh on the 2012 survey of top Peace Corps volunteer-producing colleges and universities in the 'medium size' category more »

News

Walk-on Story of Steve Aponavicius Has Legs
Strike Up the Band for a Green BC
'Doubt' Opens Robsham's Spring Season
YouTube Preserves a BC Professor’s Legacy
Deadline is Feb. 16 for Student Leadership Nominations
Biologists Find Key Protein in Parasite-Borne Diseases
Boston College Chief Executives’ Club Ranked Top Venue For Women Business Leaders
University Issues Reminder on Reporting Crimes
Keeley Named Interim Director for Office of International Programs
Mosquito Research Buoys Muskavitch

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looking ahead

  • To Be A Pilgrim Workshop
  • Beanpot, Feb. 6
  • Junot Díaz, Feb. 15

BC Scenes

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Voices united

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gathering, held Jan. 23 in Gasson 100, featured a performance by the United Voices of Freedom, (pictured) a joint musical effort comprised of Against the Current, the Liturgy Arts Group, the Voices of Imani and other Boston College campus singers. Conducting the group was Rashad McPhearson, a composer and musician who serves as minister of music for the Bethel AME Church in Jamaica Plain. (Photo by Caitlin Cunningham) For more BC Scenes visit the University Flickr stream.


Good Sports

For the past seven winters, members of the Boston College women's hockey team have taken part in a weekly Thursday night skating event for the special needs community sponsored by the Newton Parks and Recreation Department and held at the Fessenden School in West Newton (Photo by Justin Knight) For more photos, visit the Boston College Flickr page To see more campus events, check out the Boston College Chronicle YouTube Page

Features

A Unique Perspective

By Kathleen Sullivan 

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

He is a doctor, priest and moral theologian whose medical training and practice have enriched his understanding and study of bioethics.  more »

Days In The Lives

By Rosanne Pellegrini 

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

The lives of 19th-century Irish country people — how they worshipped, mourned, conducted business, arranged their homes, and educated and entertained themselves — will be the subject of a new McMullen Museum of Art exhibition opening Feb. 11. more »

Good Sports

By Reid Oslin

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

Without even putting a puck in a net, the Boston College women’s hockey team scores some big points with special needs children and adults in Newton every week.  more »

MLK Ceremony Expands Format for 30th Anniversary

By Sean Smith 

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

One of the University’s major annual campus events, the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Ceremony, will have a different format this year in celebration of its 30th anniversary when it takes place on Feb. 10.  more »

Q&A: A Few Minutes with Susan Gennaro

By Kathleen Sullivan 

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

A one-time NICU nurse, Connell School of Nursing Dean and Professor Susan Gennaro is leading a study to identify patterns in pregnant women who deliver early.  Q&A »

BCPD Promotes Three Officers to Sergeant

By Reid Oslin

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

The Boston College Police Department recently welcomed three new sergeants, two of whom will handle newly created assignments in the department more »

Boston College Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

By Reid Oslin

Published: Feb. 2, 2012

A recent Carroll School of Management graduate and a former municipal police dispatcher are the two newest members of the Boston College Police Department more »