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The WCAS Eagle is a newsletter intended to provide you with the most up to date and important information from the Woods College.
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Professional & Academics Updates for
Woods College Students
We are proud of the many accomplishments of our students. Many congratulations to:
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Andreina Sanabria
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Master of Healthcare Administration student and executive coachee,
Andrein
a Sanabria
, who has won one of the David M. Kinzer Scholarships from ACHE-MA (American College of Healthcare Executives).
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Kevin Sullivan
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Kevin Sullivan
, an MS in Leadership & Administration student specializing in Executive Leadership & Organizational Development, who was recently
named
Senior
Analyst for Acute Inside Sales at Cardinal Health.
The posit
ion
provides Urology and Sharp Safety business solutions for
hosp
itals in Minnesota, North Dakota, & South Dakota.
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Elliot Tobin
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Ell
iot Tobin,
a student in our MS in Applied Economics
program
, who will be starting a position as a research associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
on
June 18.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is one of 12 regional
Federal Reserve Banks in Virginia working together with the
Board of Governors.
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Jang-Hyuk (Joe) Ra
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Jang-Hyuk (Joe) Ra, a 2017 Boston College graduate, currently in our MS in Applied Economics pro
gram, who will be starting a position as a Transfer Pricing Analyst at E
Y in Philadelphia.
EY is one of the largest professional services firms in the world and is one of the "Big Four" accounting firms.
Stephen (Ted) Hurley
, a student in our MS in Sports Administration program, who was named Head Coach of the Girls Volleyball team at
Noble and Greenough School
in Dedham, MA.
Michael Jerge, a student in our MS in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program, who has accepted a full time position with Draper (Cambridge, MA) on the Embedded Security Systems team. Michael will be a Cyber Policy Engineer within the Secure and Assured Systems Department, providing technical support and direction to the organization. The position involves the development and documentation of cyber security policies for strategic hardware and software platforms.
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Arwa Noorali
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Arwa Noorwali, also from the Cybersecurity program, who has accepted a position as an Information Security Analyst at Visa. She will be relocating to Austin, Texas for the position and will be reporting directly to the Director of Cyber Security. She gives the majority of the credit to getting the job to taking Professor Phil Aldrich's class: Organizational Effectiveness: Governance, Risk Management & Compliancy .
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Matt Maloney
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Matt Maloney, also a Cybersecurity graduate student, who has been named a Cybersecurity Research Scientist at MIT's Sloan School of
Management.
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Aastha Malhotra
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And finally, congratulations to
Aastha Malhotra, from our Applied Economics program, who has been accepted to Boston College's PhD program in Economics!
If you have a job or academic update
you would like to share with the community,
please forward to pouravel@bc.edu.
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We wish a fond farewell to members of the Woods College community who will be moving on at the end of the school year.
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Fr. Robert Farrell
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Fr. Robert Farrell, S.J.,
who began teaching two summer courses in the Woods Summer Session in 1984. Fr. Farrell would travel from Cheverus High in Portland, Maine and reside at St. Mary's Hall for six weeks to teach in the summer. He was assigned to Boston College full time in the summer of 1990 by Father
Provincial.
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Prof. Peter Kreeft
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Professor Peter Kreeft, PhD, who began
teaching Philosophy at the Woods College
when he first joined Boston College in 1965.
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Bill Boozang
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Bill Boozang, EdD,
our Associate Program Director of Certificates and Corporate Outreach,
who will be moving on to other opportunities
at the end
of the academic year.
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Colin Connors
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Colin Connors
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PhD
, who
will be leaving the Woods College at the end of May to begin a Career and Academic Coach position at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies. He will be advising students in various graduate programs, and looks forward to working on various projects related to student retention and engagement. We thank Colin for his great service to Woods and wish him the best!
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Alfred Hamilton
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Alfred Hamilton, PhD, Director of our MHA program, who, after sincere reflection and discernment, came to the decision to relocate back closer to home and focus his energies in other areas. While we will miss him we wish him all the best. He will remain with us as a consultant or similar for our MHA accreditation.
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Faculty Updates
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Jennifer Cole
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Congratulations to Professor
Jenn
ifer Cole, Ph
D,
on the release of a
new
book,
Strongly Sustainable Societies
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in which
she coaut
hored a chapter with an econometrici
an. The chapter deals with the sustainability, trade, social justice, and economic repercussions of meat consumption in China.
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A note from Professor Andy McAleer:
Earlier this month, WCAS professor and award-winning author of
The Charlestown Connection
Tom MacDonald, guest lectured to WCAS students in "Crime, Criminals, & the Courts." Prof. MacDonald discussed tips on crafting your first novel, mastering dialogue, setting, plotting, and pacing. He also spoke about his latest novel
The Revenge of Liam McGrew
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"You are never too old to reach for your dreams," MacDonald said,
"I did not believe I could write a novel until receiving encouragement from my professors here at Boston College while studying for my MBA. This was well into my professional career.
I can think of no better institution of higher learning to believe in yourself, challenge yourself and to pursue your dreams than the Woods College of Advancing Studies."
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Off Campus Housing Fair - Save the Date!
Friday, June 15th, 2018 11am-2pm
McMullen Museum
Free
Save the date for this year's Off-Campus
Housing Fair!
At the Fair, you will have the chance to meet with local rental agents who will be prepared to show you apartments in close proximity to BC's Main Campus and
Law School.
Staff from Off-Campus Housing, Graduate Student Life, and the Law School look forward to meeting you!
For more information, check out the Off-Campus Housing Website.
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Summer Registration now OPEN!
Boston College offers students two Summer Sessions:
Summer Session I: May 15th- June 22nd, 2018
Summer Session II: June 25th- August 3rd, 2018
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Volunteer & Job Opportunities
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Boston College Neighborhood Center (BCNC)
The
BCNC is looking for a Tutoring Program Co-Coordinator:
START AND END DATE:
Academic year position (preferably available for two or more years starting September 2018)
HOURS PER WEEK:
10-12 hours/week
COMPENSATION:
Hourly Rate
Description of Position and Duties:
Our tutoring program matches students from the Allston-Brighton community with Boston College Neighborhood Center volunteers for one-on-one tutoring with their school work.
Please email resume to pouravel@bc.edu.
Or consider tutoring:
The BCNC Volunteer Tutoring Program matches students from the Allston-Brighton community with Neighborhood Center volunteers for one on one tutoring with their school work. The students range in age from elementary school through high school. A commitment of two hours of tutoring per week is required. Most tutoring takes place late afternoon in on campus.
Additionally, as a participant in the BCNC Volunteer Tutor Community, you will have the opportunity to connect with other tutors and reflect on your tutoring experience in bi-monthly gatherings.
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Sign Up To Be An Graduate Student
Orientation Guide!
Training: Tuesday, August 21st, 2018- 5:30-7pm
Orientation:Thursday, August 23rd, 2018
The Office of Graduate Student Life is looking for volunteers to serve as Orientation Guides for 2018 Orientation this year! Volunteers are needed for tours, assisting with check-in, crowd control, set-up, greeters, student panel facilitators, and welcoming new grad students to BC!
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Commencement Information
Commencement Main Ceremony, Alumni Stadium
The Boston College Commencement Exercises are a two-part ceremony.
The University Commencement (main ceremony), will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Alumni Stadium.
The Woods College of Advancing Studies Diploma Ceremony, will take place in St. Ignatius Church immediately after the University Commencement Ceremony, around 12:00 noon.
Timeline:
8:15 a.m. All graduates should be in the assembly areas
(BA - Linden Lane in front of Gasson Hall. MS -
Conte Forum,
North
Stands,
Rec Plex Side)
9:05 a.m. The academic procession for the University Commencement will begin
9:05 a.m. Family and guests should be seated in Alumni Stadium
10:00 a.m. The University Commencement begins
11:45 a.m. All graduating students should be at St. Ignatius Church lawn
to line-
up
for
the Woods College procession
12:00 noon Diploma ceremony begins in St. Ignatius Church
Cap and Gown:
Cap and Gown Headquarters will be in the lobby/bookstore in McElroy Commons and will be open on the following days:
- Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 17, 2018, 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 18, 2018, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cap and gown distribution will NOT be available on Saturday and Sunday.
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Undegraduate Assembly, Linden Lane
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For detailed information about Commencement and the Woods College Diploma Ceremony please visit
We look forward to seeing you on Monday, May 21st!
It will be a wonderful day for all.
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Sarah Says
A piece of advice from longtime
WCAS Administrator Sarah Piepgrass:
To paraphrase American clergyman
George Washington Burnap (1802-1859):
"The three grand essentials of happiness are: Something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."
I believe that students find all three at Woods College. WCAS embodies the indomitable spirit of Fr. Woods, the innovative progress of Fr. Burns, the wide-ranging knowledge of our faculty, and the caring guidance of our advisors. The choices you make, the friendships you cultivate, the networks you build, and the self-knowledge you gain will determine the directions you take when you leave BC. How exciting to know that when you graduate from Advancing Studies you will leave ready to share that same spirit, innovation, knowledge, and caring as you continue to grow and mature in the world.
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Woods College Undergraduates
2018-2019 Merit Scholarship Applications
NOW OPEN
Apply for summer or fall 2018!
Deadlines for Woods College Merit Scholarship Application:
Materials include the
BC Application for Financial Aid, the Woods College scholarship form, and the Woods College 500 word scholarship essay addressing the question:
Why is a Jesuit education important to you?
Any questions you may have can be discussed with your advisor, program director or submitted via email to wcasscholarship@bc.edu. Emails should have the word SCHOLARSHIP in the subject line.
*Summer session will be funded ONLY under the following conditions:
1. The student is in final semester (summer) needed to complete degree. Up to 2 courses will be funded.
2. Courses being taken are only offered in the summer term
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Boston College | The Woods College of Advancing Studies | (617) 552-3900 woodscollege@bc.edu | ww.bc.edu/woods
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