2026 edHealth Walking Challenege
05-13-2026
Boston College offers its Harvard Pilgrim medical plans in conjunction with edHEALTH, a consortium of about 30 schools that joined together in an effort to help contain health costs.
The edHEALTH schools, working with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, are sponsoring the 9th Annual edHEALTH Walking Challenge with prizes to be raffled for individual achievement and best performance by school. This year it will again be a 5-week event. Each school will be a ‘team’ composed of its employees who enroll in the Challenge. There is no limit to the number of employees who can participate on the Boston College Team, and you don’t have to be a member of our Harvard Pilgrim plan to be eligible.
What’s New: This year is that each school will have its own Team Captain, who will have the ability to adjust situations where people register with good intentions but then don’t actively participate and don’t record steps. Jan Lent from Human Resources has graciously agreed to be the Captain for the Boston College Team.
This summer’s Walking Challenge will run from Monday, June 1 through Sunday, July 5.
edHealth Walking Challenge Details
Mental Health Awareness Month | May 2026
05-01-2026
Mental health is an essential part of overall health, shaping how we navigate challenges, build relationships, and support one another. This month, we invite the Boston College community to take time to learn, engage, and prioritize care, whether for yourself, your colleagues, or those you support. This newsletter offers a range of resources and support services designed to foster awareness, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of compassion and resilience across our campus. 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month Resources
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | May 2026
05-01-2026
As we have stepped into May, we invite you to join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a time to honor the rich history, diverse cultures, and invaluable contributions of AANHPI communities. We encourage you to explore a variety of resources that highlight the remarkable achievements and impact of AANHPI individuals throughout history. Through those resources, we can deepen our understanding and appreciation of AANHPI heritage and create a sense of belonging for all. 2026 APIE Heritage Month Resources
Fidelity Spring Retirement Workshop Series
04-23-2026
Fidelity will be hosting a Spring retirement workshop series. The next sessions will be:
Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning
Tuesday, April 28th
Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy
Thursday, May 7th
Register
May Retirement Counseling Sessions
04-22-2026
Fidelity and TIAA will have retirement planning consultations available onsite, virtually and by phone.
Fidelity
To schedule a session with Matt Greeke or Paul Bolles
- call 800-642-7131 or
- visit their site below, click "schedule a time to meet," search for "Boston College," select your appointment type preference, then scroll through the calendar to book your appointment.
Schedule a Fidelity Counseling Session
TIAA
To schedule a session with Elvia Galicia (all virtual meetings) or Rina Discepolo (virtual and in-person meetings);
- call 800-732-8353 or
- visit the site below. Click the "Schedule" button under Discuss your financial situation with a TIAA consultant, log in to your TIAA account and follow prompts under Let's get your meeting scheduled, starting with Choose your Employer (Boston College).
Rina Discepolo will have in-person meetings on May 5th, 12th and 19th next to the Benefits Office at 129 Lake Street. To schedule an in-person meeting, when you register online select "In-Person at My Employer." Once you've made your selection, click the Confirm button.
BJ's Spring 2026 Discount
04-16-2026
As we’ve done in the past, we are again providing a BJ’s Wholesale Club membership offer to Boston College employees and their families. This is for new memberships and renewals and is available through May 31, 2026. A one-year new membership costs $15 (regularly $60), and a renewal is $50 (regularly $60).
To take advantage of this offer you need to call 1-800-313-8887 and use the Promo Code 500023. New members can also go to www.bjs.com/bostoncollege but renewals must use the 800 number.
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Celebrating 2026 Women's History Month
03-01-2026
OVPHR invites you to join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with the theme Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. By engaging with these materials, we can deepen our understanding and appreciation of women’s history, and continue to build a sense of belonging for all. 2026 Women's History Month Resources
Spring 2026 Newsletter
02-06-2026
Explore the Spring 2026 OVPHR Newsletter! This edition highlights educational programming, faculty research, and campus initiatives designed to strengthen our community. Discover how we’re fostering a culture of belonging and professional growth at Boston College. We invite you to click and see how we’re fostering a culture of belonging and a hope-filled community together.Spring 2026 OVPHR Newsletter
February 2026: Black History Month
02-03-2026
As we enter February 2026, we invite you to celebrate Black History Month, marking a century since the first national commemoration in 1926. This is a vital time to honor the history, culture, and invaluable contributions of Black communities. By reflecting on these profound impacts, we embrace a rich legacy that helps us build more inclusive environments for all. Black History Month Resources