An Irish Christmas
Video from @BC
Invited to create a gift of music, fiddler Séamus Connolly, the Sullivan Family Artist-in-Residence, chose these two Irish Christmas pieces, one traditional, the other contemporary.
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Faculty books of 2015
Interactive feature from @BC
Titles by Boston College faculty published in the past year.
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Pop quiz: Merry measure
Video from @BC
With the O’Neill Plaza Christmas tree as a backdrop, Boston College Magazine’s Zachary Jason ’11 asks students about their holiday traditions and what they are most looking forward to giving.
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Campus gains
Article from Boston College Chronicle
The foundation of University Trustee Mario Gabelli recently donated $10 million to improve the University's outdoor spaces.
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Googled: Alex Truesdell, M.Ed.’82
Research from @BC
New MacArthur fellow designs individualized, low-cost furniture for disabled children.
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Primary sources
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Supervised ministry
Video from the School of Theology and Ministry
Profiles of students who, with faculty guidance, choose ministry placements from Dorchester to Rwanda that reflect their personal and professional interests.
Cruise control
Video from the Carroll School of Management
Uber founder and CEO Travis Kalanick speaks before Boston College’s Chief Executives Club about the ride-sharing behemoth’s success and future (including driverless cars).
Curious behaviors that can ruin your retirement
Interactive media from the Center for Financial Literacy
Mini quizzes demonstrate how “your DNA gets in the way” of sound financial planning, with advice on how to delay gratification, prepare for costly events, and work for a younger boss.
Elements
Undergraduate research journal of Boston College
The Fall 2015 issue includes student writings on colonial-era cartography of the Caribbean, the political theology of rapper Kendrick Lamar, and gender barriers to AIDS prevention in India.
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Associate Professor of Chemistry Dunwei Wang’s solar energy advance among innovations that may help climate change. CBS News
Carroll School studies: Associate Professor Jonathan Reuter on broker-sold mutual fund performance. Wall Street Journal | O'Connor Family Professor Michael Pratt on loneliness of working remotely. Boston Globe, Money
Essays: Gasson Professor Pierre de Charentenay, S.J., on lessons of the Paris terror attacks. America | Latin American theologians, visiting fellows Rafael Luciani, Félix Palazzi on roots of papal theology. America (three parts, with links)
Law School Professor Ray Madoff among guests discussing charitable giving. NPR “On Point”
Studies: Associate Professor of Sociology Sara Moorman on benefits of grandparental ties. Boston Globe | Assistant Professor of Psychology Katherine McAuliffe: role of cultural differences in kids and fair play. Sampling of coverage: The Atlantic, Washington Post
School of Social Work Associate Professor Tiziana Dearing outlines how to connect with at-risk Boston youths. WBUR “Learning Lab”
Op-ed: Cambodian refugee, alumnus Kuong Ly '08, recipient of Truman and Marshall scholarships, on debate over refugees. Boston Globe
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