Woods College News and Notes - December 2019 Edition

DECEMBER 2019

Be 'lighthouses' for others »

Alumnus, diversity champion, bestselling author Steve Pemberton spoke on fortitude, faith, and the power of small kindnesses as part of the Woods College Manresa Experience Fall Lecture on November 19.

His message to those present: believe in your dreams, strive not to be defined by obstacles but to rise above them, look for similarities that unite rather than differences that divide, and work to create opportunities for others.

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FinTech & C ybersecurity Panel Discussion and Networking Event »

Over 170 attendees made it to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to attend our Boston College - Woods College of Advancing Studies & Boston College Law School FinTech & Cybersecurity Panel Discussion and Networking Event on November 20.

Panelists included Robert Bench , Director of Applied FinTech Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston; Cindy Begin , Deputy Commissioner, Massachusetts Division of Banks; Julie Thurlow , President & CEO, Reading Cooperative Bank; Special Agent Doug Domin , Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division - Cyber Crime Program; and Thomas Shola , Vice President, Risk and Information Security, Global Wealth & Asset Management, John Hancock. Thank you for providing such great insight & advice re: FinTech, security, and regulatory matters.

Alumni Spotlight »

Woods College congratulates WCAS alum and Lynch Leadership Academy board member Antonelli Mejia Cuevas , left, as he has been recognized as one of Boston’s “30 Under 30” Most Influential Young Latino Leaders .

A native of the Dominican Republic, Antonelli credits his family for instilling the importance of education in him at an early age. Even though he immigrated to the US without knowing a word of English, he went on to earn his degree from BC and embark on his career as an educator and community coordinator.

In recognition of Antonelli's efforts to empower recent immigrant families through education, Univision selected him as one of three participants in its national campaign " Nuestros Maestros ," a program dedicated to inspiring a new generation of young Latino educational leaders.

Antonelli is also the co-founder of Herramientas Del Saber, a nonprofit that works to promote and cultivate a love for education in his native Dominican Republic. The program serves nearly 500 children, with hopes of breaking generational cycles of poverty through education.

We commend Antonelli for his commitment to enriching the lives of others, and congratulate him on this tremendous accomplishment.

Student Spotlight »

Congratulations to BC MS in Leadership & Administration student, Gregory Ly , who recently accepted a position at Havas Health & You as an Account Executive where he will support clients in the Pharmaceutical and Rare Disease space with their advertising and marketing needs. Gregory is concentrating in Corporate Communications & Marketing.

Congratulations to MS in Applied Economics student, Nicole Niedringhaus , who has accepted a position as Audit Analytics Specialist Assistant at Deloitte. Nicole shares, "My classes at Woods have equipped me with practical data analytics skills that I look forward to applying in my new role."

Faculty Spotlight »

Congratulations to Woods College MS in Applied Economics adjunct Esin Sile, PhD , who was awarded The Bronze Stevie Award for the Female Executive in Consumer Products at the Stevie Awards. Esin is the Chief Executive Officer at CollegeFindMe.com .

Graduating in May 2020? »

If you plan to graduate in May 2020, you must complete a few steps that are outlined in our webpage Graduation Process .

For details about Commencement events and logistics please visit bc.edu/woodscommencement

Questions about Graduation eligibility? please contact your advisor.

Career Paths, Experiences, and Advice:

Conversations with Women of Woods College »

Join us for monthly meet-ups to hear from faculty, staff, and alumnae of Woods College, and other senior practitioners from various industries.

Presenters will share their:

Career background and trajectory
Specific experiences or stories navigating their career as a woman
Tips for breaking into industry jobs
Most rewarding/challenging aspects of their professions

Upcoming sessions and subjects:

Writing and Theatre

Thursday, February 6

Science and Sustainability

Thursday, February 6

Sessions will be held in the Woods College Conference Room,

St. Mary's Hall South, Ground Floor

5:30 - 6:30 PM

For detailed information and to see a list of scheduled sessions by subject click here .

RSVP

Study Days at St. Mary's Hall South »

Prepare for finals in a quiet study space.

Coffee, hot chocolate, and treats will be served!

Monday, December 9 | Tuesday, December 10

3:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Woods College Conference Room, St. Mary's Hall South Ground Floor

Chat with the Library 24/7 »

Studying after work?

Try the 24/7 library chat !

Ask a question and a librarian from BC or another institution will help you.

Visit library.bc.edu

New Resources for Graduate Students »

The Office of Graduate Student Life serves as the hub to connect graduate students to the vast array of services, support, and opportunities at Boston College.

If you haven't taken a look at the new Graduate Student Life website , we would recommend it. There is a new page called " Campus Life " that has links to a number of good services for graduate students.

This is also the place where students can find links to the Assistantships listing and to the New Student Checklist .