The BCaring Campaign fosters a deeper sense of community and embodies the spirit of our shared Jesuit legacy. We facilitate events and activities that center on self-reflection, respect, and cultivating care for the BC community.
BCaring Week (10/27 - 11/2)
Inspired by the Jesuit mission of being “students for others,” BCaring Week will highlight respect and care across the BC community. Through programs and messaging, students are encouraged to reflect on the impact of their words and actions, look out for one another, and help foster a culture of care.
Timed around Halloween on Friday, October 31, and the Notre Dame game on Saturday, November 1., BCaring Week will serve as an essential reminder to celebrate responsibly, look out for one another, and be considerate of the broader on and off-campus community.
BCaring Gratitude Cards
Kick off BCaring Week by stopping by the Maloney fourth floor between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to write a note to a friend, family member, or faculty/staff member who has supported you. We will stamp and mail the cards. Food is provided at this event.
Professional Clothing Drive
The Career Center is collecting professional clothing donations throughout the week (10/27 - 10/31). Students can drop off donations at 38 Comm Ave (Southwell Hall). Please ensure the clothes are professional in nature, freshly cleaned, and in good wearable condition with no stains, tears, or damage.
Thank a Mentor
The Career Center is encouraging students to publicly thank their mentors on LinkedIn (using #BCaring) and highlight the valuable career guidance and personal support they have received. This campaign not only strengthens the mentorship bond but also showcases the importance of community and care within the BC network.
Rolling Recognition
Students are encouraged to nominate friends and classmates who demonstrate care for the community. Each nominated student will receive a BCaring t-shirt.
Bus Stop Breakfast
To celebrate BCaring Week, Deans and Donuts is coming to you! Drop by the South Street shuttle stop between 8:30 and 10:00 AM for free coffee and donuts brought to you by the Office of the Dean of Students! While you are there, write a BCaring gratitude card, and we will mail it to the recipient.
Sustainability Fair
Stop by the academic quad between 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM to paint a pot, plant a succulent, and engage with students from Ecopledge to learn about the important of sustainability and keeping our beautiful campus clean.
Pop-Up Gratitude Card Stations
From Tuesday (10/28) through Friday (10./31), the Office of the Dean of Students will have pop-up tables throughout campus, offering students the opportunity to write a note to a friend, family member, or faculty/staff member who has supported them. We will stamp and mail the cards.
Digital Wellness Day
Wellness Coaches from the Center for Student Wellness will be in surprise locations around campus throughout the day to distribute t-shirts and engage in conversations about health and social media use.
Mission Moments
Step up to the microphone and record yourself answering the question, "What does it mean to care for the community?" The Mission Moments microphone will be in a surpise location at an undisclosed time.
Rolling Recognition
Students are encouraged to nominate friends and classmates who demonstrate care for the community. Each nominated student will receive a BCaring t-shirt.
Spread the Word to End the Word
UGBC's Council for Students with Disabilities is hosting a "Spread the Word to End the Word" campaign from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Academic Quad. This event is to encourage folks to commit to not using the "f" slang word. By signing the campaign flag, students will commit to avoiding the use of the word and acknowledging the harm it can cause.
Restorative Practice Training (Graduate Students)
Graduate students are invited to a professional development workshop from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Murray House, focusing on the principles of non-violent communication and how to apply this approach when addressing conflict.
Reverse Trick-or-Treating
Wellness Coaches from the Center for Student Wellness will be in surprise locations around campus to distribute trick-or-treat bags filled with candy and positive messaging about how to BCaring.
Off-Campus Reverse Trick or Treating
Begining at 4:30 PM, staff from the Office of the Dean of Students, Government and Community Affairs, BCPD, and the Boston Police Department will visit off-campus apartments from Lake Street through South Street, distributing candy and safety messages about the Halloween and football weekend.
BCaring RD Office Hours
All Resident Directors are hosting BCaring office hours from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will have cards and envelopes in their office for students to write letters to their friends, roommates, family, or faculty/staff to express care and gratitude. We will stamp and mail your letters.
Trivia Night at Hillsides Cafe
The Office of First-Year Experience, VSLC, and ResLife are hosting a trivia night from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Hillsides Cafe. The Director of First-Year Experience, Chris Darcy, will be hosting! Food is provided.
Deans and Donuts
Join the Office of the Dean of Students in Maloney Hall 450 between 9 AM and 11 AM for our monthly Dean's and Donuts event! This month, we are featuring the Center for Student Wellness and safe pouring exercises.
Meet the Orgs Club Fair
Missed the Student Involvement Fair? Still looking to join a club? The Office of Student Involvement is hosting a fair to connect with clubs and organizations from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Plaza at O'Neill.
Modster Mash
Baldwin will be joined by staff from the Office of the Dean of Students and the Office of Residential Life, who will visit the Mods at 3:00 PM to distribute pizza, candy, red bandanas, and information about Halloween and football tailgating expectations.
Love and Football Tailgate
Need a tailgate spot? Join the Women's Center, Campus Ministry, and the Office of the Dean of Students on the lawn outside the Comm Ave garage for a football tailgate! The event begins four hours before kickoff.
BC v. Notre Dame
Boston College takes on longtime rival Notre Dame. We encourage all students to arrive early, cheer loudly, and represent BC with pride. Please be respectful of all fans and families, look out for one another, and follow the guidance of stadium staff to help create a safe and spirited atmosphere. Before the game, remember to follow all tailgating guidelines and be especially considerate of our off-campus neighbors.
Sprinked with Kindness
Stop by the O'Connell House between 8 PM and 10 PM to create your own affirmation board and enjoy a cupcake while spreading positivity! This program encourages students to reflect on how their words and actions can impact others, and to bring that positivity into their own spaces. By decorating a personal board with uplifting messages and affirmations, students can remind themselves and those around them of the power of care, encouragement, and kindness.
BCaring Breakfast Club
Wrap up BCaring week by volunteering with the BC Breakfast Club to pick up trash in the community on Sunday. Volunteers meet outside Greycliff Hall at 10:30 AM and will be given a BC Breakfast Club t-shirt, gloves, and a trash bag to spend an hour cleaning up the off-campus neighborhood. The cleanup is followed by a FREE meal at Eagle’s Deli, courtesy of the Office of the Dean of Students.
Cultivating Care at Boston College
The BCaring Campaign is an ongoing initiative led by Boston College’s Office of the Dean of Students, designed to foster a deeper sense of community and reflect the university’s Jesuit values, including attentiveness, reflection, and care for others. Central to the campaign is encouraging members of the BC community to recognize and appreciate acts of care and compassion across campus, especially on game days and during major events.
What It Means to BCaring:
- Live out the call to be “students for others” by making choices that reflect empathy, responsibility, and a commitment to the common good.
- Foster a shared understanding of our Jesuit tradition by embracing attentiveness, reflection, and love in all aspects of life at Boston College.
- Model integrity by aligning values with actions, demonstrating consistency, accountability, and character in every setting.
- Promote shared expectations by reporting behavior or campus accessibility issues through the resources available at bc.edu/report.
- Recognize and respect the contributions of frontline and facilities staff, whose work helps ensure that our campus remains safe and clean.
Rolling Recognition
The BCaring Campaign is an ongoing initiative led by Boston College’s Office of the Dean of Students, designed to foster a deeper sense of community and reflect the university’s Jesuit values, including attentiveness, reflection, and care for others. Central to the campaign is encouraging members of the BC community to recognize and appreciate acts of care and compassion across campus, especially on game days and during major events.