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Message from the Associate Dean/
Director of Graduate Student Life
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Greetings!
As we approach the end of the academic year, I hope you are feeling that your work this year has moved you closer to your personal and professional goals. Congratulations to those of you who are graduating in May and thank you so much for your contributions to Boston College.
For those returning in the fall, I hope you enjoy the summer and return to us in the fall with your remarkable energy and enthusiasm. We have an exciting year planned next year and we invite you to join us as we continue efforts to improve graduate student life at Boston College.
All the best, Carole Hughes, Ph.D. Associate Dean/Director Office of Graduate Student Life |
Important Dates
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May 21: Commencement May 25: Law School Commencement August 1: Last date for master's and doctoral candidates to submit signed and approved copies of theses and dissertations for August 2012 graduation August 30: New Graduate and Professional Student Orientation 2012
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Other Events & Announcements
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Graduate Student Volunteers Needed
for Fall Orientation!
New Graduate & Professional Student Orientation will take place on August 30, 2012.
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact
Jenna Sattar: sattarj@bc.edu
Murray Munchies Finals Breaks
Date and Time: May 9th and 10th from 12:00 pm-1:00pm
Location: Murray Graduate Student Center
Take a study break to refresh from those countless hours of studying! There will be various FREE snacks, fruits, sweets, drinks, and
coffee to re-energize. We will also have Wii, board games, and
pool for added bonus, and distraction!
Feel free to stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time.
It is all about you!!! Hope to see you there.
Brought to you by the Office of Graduate Student Life and
Graduate Students Association
Campus Ministry Events: Click here for more information on the following events
Service of Remembrance for Our Departed Loved Ones
Date and Time: Monday, May 7, at 5:15
Location: Shea Room of Conte Forum
Re-Center Yourself with
15 Minutes of Peace and Quiet and Prayer Date and Time: Every Thursday 4:00-4:15
Location: Cushing Chapel, next to Room 326
in the School of Nursing
eTeaching Day
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, presentations and workshops throughout the day; technology fair open from 10 to 11 am
Location: Various locations; see website for complete schedule:
https://events.idesportal.bc.edu:1443/node/2024 Save a Life - Join the Facebook Campaign The path to completing a graduate degree can be difficult. The pressure of personal and academic responsibilities can build beyond one's ability to cope. The National Graduate Student Crisis Line (800-GRAD-HLP) is available 24/7 to listen, connect and assist you right now. Grad Resources is available to support you throughout the year as well. Check out our website: www.gradresources.org or find us here on Facebook Grad Appreciation Week was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week festivities at the Murray Graduate Student Center! Congratulations to the lucky student who won a new LCD HDTV at our raffle!
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Recurring Events
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We have a Wii, and Wii want you to play!
Come to the Murray House to play the Wii anytime after 12pm and choose from our library of games including Mario Cart, Rock Band 3, Guitar Heroes, and FIFA 2012. Or bring your own favorite game to play on our brand new Wii system and Google TV!
Wii Wednesdays - Join us at 5pm on Wednesdays for Wii tournaments at the Murray House.
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Jobs & Assistantships
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Graduate Assistantships and Employment Opportunities
Click here to view on and off-campus opportunities
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Career Counseling for Graduate & Professional Students
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According to a report recently released by the Council of Graduate Schools and the Educational Testing Service, graduate and professional degrees are more important than ever, and graduate schools should help better prepare students for a range of careers and tracking where they work.
Read the "Pathways Through Graduate School and Into Careers" Executive Summary or the Full Report.
"The new study examined how much graduate students knew about their career options before entering graduate school, during their time in their programs, and upon completing their degrees. After looking into how students learned about viable career options and the role that graduate programs played in guiding students into careers, the report found that there is a lack of transparency about career options, especially at the doctoral level." Click here to read the full article about Graduate Schools and Career Counseling
BC's Career Center offers a number of helpful resources for grad students. They can help with everything from resume critiques, practice interviews, career assessments, job hunting, advice & information by program, and much more!
Schedule an appointment with Dom DeLeo, M.Ed., M.B.A., Associate Director. He works specifically with graduate students: deleo@bc.edu
*If you are an MBA, MSF or MSA Student - please contact the Graduate Career Center in Fulton Hall at (617) 552-8833.
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Coaching Corner
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Life in Boston... Things to do Before You Leave Boston
| You know all the words to "Dirty Water," have been singing the lyrics "Boston you're my home" since you arrived in Boston, but how well do you really know your city? Boston.com put together a list of the absolute must-sees in Boston before you graduate and move away. So get out your student ID and take advantage of some student discounts (where available) while you still can.
Take a Duck Tour Experience Boston by land and by sea, all in one ride. The best part of the tour? You may even have a chance to drive the "Duck." Use your student ID for $28.99-$32.99 for adults, $25-$27 for students, $10-$22 for children.discounted ticket prices. Tour Fenway Park Red Sox fan or not, this is a Boston must-see. And what better time than during the 100 year anniversary of Fenway Park? Don't forget to bring your student ID for a discounted price.
Visit the Boston Harbor Islands Boston Harbor Islands are one of Boston's best kept secrets. Starting May 5, grab some friends, pack a cooler, and spend the day fishing, swimming, kayaking, or just soaking up the scenery. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $12 for students, children, and military. Tours run 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, every hour on the hour. Click here for more ideas, including Kayaking on the Charles, Riding the Swan Boats, and relaxing on a Rooftop Pool! |
President Obama on Higher Education
| President Obama recently "Slow-Jammed the News" with Jimmy Fallon, jamming about keeping Higher Education affordable. If you haven't seen it, check it out!
| Jimmy Fallon - Slow Jam The News with Barack Obama: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
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Links to various campus calendars
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Congratulations to everyone who is graduating!
| All of your hard work has paid off, and the time has come to celebrate your accomplishments! We hope you had a positive experience at Boston College, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
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