Dear Members of the Boston College Community: In honor of the 150th anniversary of its founding, Boston College will host a three–semester celebration of programs, events, and initiatives. At the beginning of each academic semester, you will receive a Sesquicentennial E–Newsletter containing information on the semester’s activities. The newsletter will also offer the opportunity to register for these events. We hope that you will join us in celebrating this very special milestone. For additional information, please visit our website at bc.edu/150. Sincerely,
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September 15, 2012, 4:00 p.m. The Sesquicentennial Celebration officially begins with a Mass at Fenway, open to all members of the Boston College community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and their families—and concelebrated by members of the Jesuit community and alumni priests. A reception will follow Mass. Cosponsored by Boston College High School. Rain date: September 16. Read more » Register »
October 5, 2012 Lynch School of Education professors Marilyn Cochran-Smith and Dennis Shirley lead an academic symposium on the role of public education in democratic societies. Read more » Register »
October 10, 2012 Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust will address the Boston College community as part of the Sesquicentennial Speakers Series. A noted Civil War historian, Faust will be awarded a Sesquicentennial Medal in recognition of her commitment to teaching and scholarship. Read more » Register »
November 8–9, 2012 Education professor Henry Braun and adjunct assistant professor of theology Erik Owens lead a conference on the unique contributions religiously affiliated colleges and universities can make to higher education. Read more » |
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COMMEMORATIONS Visit the GPS–guided “Tour of the Heights” on a mobile device or computer for an on–campus or virtual tour, or download the free app from the iTunes store later this month Check out Day by Day, an interactive calendar chronicling Boston College history Participate in the Boston–area student volunteer community service project Relive 150 great moments in Boston College sports View newly digitized issues of student publications including 93 editions of the Boston College yearbook, Sub Turri, and back issues of the student newspaper, the Heights, dating to 1919 Explore a collection of historical Boston College images on Flickr, and add your comments Shop the Boston College Bookstore’s 150th Anniversary Gift Collection
MORE AT BC.EDU/150 Check the Sesquicentennial Celebration website for announcements, updates, and special digital features
BOSTON COLLEGE MAGAZINE ARTICLES “Class warfare” Winter 2012
All events are open to Boston College faculty, staff, alumni, students, parents, and their families. Registration is required. |
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Mass at Fenway Park
Education and Its Role in Democratic Societies
Sesquicentennial Speakers
Religion and the Liberal