Keith A. Francis AHANA Experience

One of the highlights of Boston College's programming for admitted students is always Keith A. Francis AHANA Weekend. Unfortunately, the pandemic precluded any in-person KAF in 2021.  However, as you will see below, we planned for some robust virtual planning on April 10th and 11th, and this allowed admitted AHANA students to not only learn much more about Boston College, but also connect with many members of the BC community!

Saturday, April 10th

9:30 AM - 10:25 AM - Keith A. Francis AHANA+ Weekend Kick-Off - Grant Gosselin, Director of Undergraduate Admission, along with other members of the Admission Office, looks forward to greeting attendees to Boston College. Come listen to Adin Henderson '21, the Student Admission Program's AHANA+ Outreach Coordinator and his committee set out the events for the virtual weekend and give you a sense for what to expect. (Webinar Format - for parents and students)

10:30 AM - 12:55 PM - Check-Ins with Team Leaders - When you register for any Keith A. Francis AHANA+ Weekend (KAF) events, you will be matched with a current Boston College student who will be your Team Leader at BC for the weekend and throughout April. Once you register for any KAF events, your Team Leader will provide you with their personal Zoom account so you can check in at any point during this time period. (Meeting - for students)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Choose from one of three options:
- Dance Workshop with Fuego Del Corazón, Boston College's Latin Dance Team - Whether you have dance experience or just want to learn from some of BC's best, this is a great opportunity to watch Fuego in action! (Meeting - for students)
- Academic Life Panel - This webinar is an opportunity for both students and parents/guardians to learn more about academic experiences of AHANA+ students at Boston College. (Webinar - for parents and students)
- One-on-One Discussions - Are you looking to connect in a smaller setting? If so, you will have an opportunity to connect with your Team Leader for a one-on-one discussion. If you have difficulty making a choice here between the three options, please know that there will be more opportunities for one-on-one the following day. (Meeting - for students)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Cultural Organization Mixer - Boston College has close to 300 student clubs and organizations. Many of them celebrate the vibrant cultural community that exists on campus and we want you to get a chance to meet them. Sign up for this event and once you enter the main Zoom meeting, you can be sent to the breakout room(s) of your choice to meet with the groups that most interest you. (Meeting - for students)

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Small Group Debrief with Team Leaders - Connect with your Team Leader to reflect on the day. The Zoom ID will be the same for all of your team meetings. (Meeting - for students)

Sunday, April 11th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - One-on-One Discussions - Are you looking to connect in a smaller setting? If so, you will have an opportunity to connect with your Team Leader for a one-on-one discussion. (Meeting Format - for students)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Student Leader Panel - There are many opportunities to become a leader on the Boston College campus. Come hear from some of our student leaders discuss their experiences working with peers, faculty members, administrators, and others. (Webinar - for students)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Class with Karen Miller, Asociate Professor of the Practice, History Department - Attend virtual class with one of Boston College's most popular faculty members, Professor Karen Miller, who teaches Afro-American history and the history of Black women in the United States. (Meeting - for students)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Choose from one of two options:
- Check-In with Team Leaders - When you register for any Keith A. Francis AHANA+ Weekend (KAF) events, you will be matched with a current Boston College student who will be your Team Leader at BC for the weekend and throughout April. Once you register for any KAF events, your Team Leader will provide you with their personal Zoom account so you can check in at any point during this time period. (Meeting - for students)
- SAP AHANA+ Outreach Committee Office Hours - Both admitted students and Team Leaders may attend this check-in. It is an opportunity for attendees to pop in and ask questions from students who volunteer for the Student Admission Program. (Meeting for students)

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - Current Student Panel for Parents - This is an opportunity for parents to ask current BC students any questions they may have. (Webinar - for parents)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Current Student Panel for Admitted Students - This is an opportunity for you to ask BC students any questions you may have. (Webinar - for students)

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Alumni Panel - Come listen to a panel of AHANA+ alumni talk about their experiences at BC and life as BC alumni. They will also answer any questions you may have. (Webinar - for students)

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM - Keith A. Francis AHANA+ Weekend Closing - Wrap up the weekend with members of both the SAP AHANA+ Outreach Committee and the Boston College Admission Office as we thank you for joining us this weekend. While the conversation can continue in the days and weeks to come, feel free to bring any final questions you may have for the weekend. (Webinar - for students)

All you need to do is log in to your Applicant Status Portal and then click on the "Register for Admitted Student Events" button. Once you are there, you will see tabs for events such as our month-long "Experience Boston College" program and of course, Keith A. Francis AHANA Weekend.

Once you choose the KAF tab, all of the options will be listed and you can register for any of the ones you would like. Registering for each event is a very simple process and you will receive a reminder prior to each event.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to use the contact information further down this page. We look forward to connecting with you on April 10th and 11th!

The Student Admission Program (SAP) is one of the largest student organizations at Boston College. One branch of of SAP is the SAP AHANA+ Outreach Committee. The following eight students are the ones who have planned out your virtual KAF experience from beginning to end, and they will be a very visible presence on Zoom throughout the weekend. They are:

Adin Henderson '21 - Coordinator / henderao@bc.edu
Kaylee Arzu '24 / arzuka@bc.edu
Winnie Chan '21 / chanwr@bc.edu
Emily Hanley '21 / hanleyem@bc.edu
Zarah Lakhani '24 / lakhanza@bc.edu
Sabrina Ng '23 / ngsr@bc.edu
Gianna Russi '22 / russi@bc.edu
Daniela Vazquez Loriga '22 / vazquedb@bc.edu