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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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IN THE NEWS
Boston College Official Statement on DACA
"The decision to rescind DACA is such a mistake, and so conflicts with our values and heritage as a nation of immigrants. It is essential that Congress resolve this unfortunate situation as soon as possible.
In the meantime, Boston College will continue assisting DACA students in its community."
William P. Leahy, S.J.
President
Read here for the full statement and list of resources BC provides.
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The Woods College is pleased to announce the following new staff additions for the 2017-18 school year:
Undergraduate Recruiter & Academic Advisor
Colin
started as a part-time Academic Advisor and Recruiter for Woods College in June of 2016. He graduated from St. Anselm College in '09, and is a fall 2014 graduate of the Boston College Philosophy PhD program.
Colin
has held a variety of positions at BC ranging from Adjunct Faculty member in the Philosophy Department to Personal Trainer in the BC RecPlex. He is also currently teaching a Practical Logic course in the Woods College and also an Enduring Questions class in BC's Core Renewal Program.
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Samuel Hay
Academic Advisor, MS in Sports Administration;
MS in Leadership & Administration
Sam comes to us with experience in instructional design and student formation. He first came to Boston in 2006 for his bachelors degree at BC. While an undergrad, he developed
a strong sense of mission in service to others, and following graduation he serve
d with t
he Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Peru for two years. In coming back to Boston, he pursued a MA in theology and ministry while working at BC in various departments over the last 4 years. Sam is oldest of 5 children and hails from Charlotte, North Carolina where he grew up an avid sports and barbeque fan.
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Debra Doroni
Executive Coach, Master of Healthcare Administration program
Debra Doroni brings to Woods more than 25 years of experience as an executive, having held strategic and operational leadership roles in large and small physician practice, academic hospital and for-profit healthcare settings.
Her most recent work experience includes 2 ½ years as Regional Vice President - New England for Surgical Care Affiliates, a national ambulatory surgery center company and 19 years at Mass General Hospital where she was Executive Director for Department of Surgery, Transplant Center, and Digestive Healthcare Center at Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts General Physicians Organization.
She completed her coach training the Gestalt International Studies Center in Wellfleet, MA. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA and her Masters in Business Administration in Finance from Boston College.
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ave the Dates
Upcoming Fall BC & Woods Events:
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Welles Crowther Red Bandanna 5k, Saturday,
October 15, 9:00 a.m.
Join the Boston College community for a
5k in honor of Welles Crowther
, subject of the Woods Manresa Experience Common Read,
The Red Bandanna.
The Woods College has its own team participating in the run - Register today and join "Woods College Red Bandanna Team"!
We'll gather at St. Mary's at 8:30 a.m. to head to the race start together.
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Psychology and the Other Conference, October 14 - 16
Along with Lesley University, Harvard University, BU, and other academic institutions, the Woods College will be hosting the Psychology and the Other Conference in Harvard Square. The mission of the Psychology and the Other is to enrich responses and languages for human suffering, identity, and potential by promoting and facilitating interdisciplinary conversation between the disciplines of psychology, theology/religious studies, and philosophy.
Stay tuned for more information.
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For a full list of Important Dates and Deadlines:
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Woods College & NABE Collaborate for
MS in Applied Economics Reception
On August 31st, the MS in Applied Economics program collaborated with NABE (National Association for Business Economists) to hold its fall 2017 MSAE program reception.
Lisa Emsbo-Mattingly, CBE, Director of Research - Global Asset Allocation at Fidelity Investments and immediate past president of NABE spoke at the event. (far right).
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Lisa Emsbo-Mattingly with
MSAE student, Elliot Tobin
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She was joined by Ellen Hughes Cromwick, CBE (above, left) the Interim Associate Directo
r, Social Science and Policy, Senior Eco
nomist, at the University of Michigan Energy Ins
titute. Ellen is also the former Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Commerce and former Chief Global Economist at Ford Motor Company.
(Photos by Christopher Huang).
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ISACA Officially Recognizes
Boston College Student Group
ISACA (Information Systems Audit & Control Association) formally recognized Boston College's Student Group as an official ISACA Student Group (ISG).
The student group offers additional resources and guidance for students pursuing the MS in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance. BC's group now joins the
New England Chapter of ISACA.
Congratulations to Professor Kevin Powers and Cybersecurity student, Marty Keogh for leading the efforts!
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In other news from the Cybersecurity Policy and Governance program, WCAS would also like to congratulate Prof. David Escalante for being elected as Chairman of the Board for the
REN-ISAC.
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Student & Alumni Spotlight
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Lily Sheng, Boston
University '17, BS in Business Administration & Management, concentration in Management Information Systems
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Congratulations to Li "Lily" Sheng who recently qualified to sit for the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification exam. Lily notes that she chose the Woods College because:
"I want to move beyond boundaries of disciplines and departments. I felt it was prudent to pursue a MS in Leadership and Administration as a pathway of enhancing my capacity to lead.
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Michael C. Giacone
CSOM '16, MS in Leadership '17
Senior Wealth
Strategist Associate,
Giacone Partners UBS Financial Services, Inc.
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Woods professor, Dr. Cathy Uzchneider recently heard from 2017 Woods College graduate, Michael Giacone, who shared his appreciation for the graduate program at Woods as well as how it is serving him professionally:
"Dr. Uzschneider, thank you for teaching such a great class. I constantly refer back to the lessons you taught in my day-to-day. Also thought you should know that Grit has been a major talking point for my clients and me since I have started work."
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Valuable Student Resources
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Cura - Christian Life Community (CLC)
Are you interested in exploring your spirituality?
Consider joining a CLC
group this year! Each group is made up of about 10 students who meet for one hour per week, forming a faith-based community. Students get to know one another as they practice reflection and commit to caring for
one
another and others.
For more information, see the Cura - CLC website or contact Christine Cichello in Campus Ministry.You may register for a group now.
Register before next Friday, September 22, and you can meet your CLC group and enjoy free pizza and ice cream at the Eagle's Nest from 6 p.m!
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The mission of the Connors
Family Learning Center is to enhance the quality of learning at Boston College. The
CFLC
offers instructional support for faculty and graduate students, special services to students with learning disabilities, and tutoring and skills workshops to all Boston College students.
- Boston College Career Center works with degree seeking students one-on-one and at events and programs throughout the year, coaching on everything from researching majors, writing resumes, building a network, and developing interviewing skills, to tips for negotiating one's first salary and more.
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Sarah Says
A piece of advice from long term BC Woods College employee, Sarah
Piepgrass,
Academic & Student Services Specialist:
As we begin another semester and year, it's good to look ahead and plan ahead, remembering to leave yourself open to all the new ideas and new people you will encounter. Some good advice comes from Williams College alum Ching Ho, executive and entrepreneur
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Take advantage of this time to develop and to become the most amazing version of yourself. If ever there's a time to experiment with your identity, this is it. You can think of college as an incubation period, where you can develop your skills and character. You are likely never again going to have as many resources, like-minded peers, and opportunities as you do in college - so use them wisely.
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Volunteers Needed for Hurricane Relief Collection
Boston College will conduct a collection
this Saturday at the Notre Dame football game to support those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Student volunteers are needed!
When:
Saturday, September 16,
2 - 4 PM
Where: At all Alumni Stadium gates
What: Help to collect donations to support relief in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and the Caribbean
WE WILL ACCEPT THE FIRST 60 VOLUNTEERS.
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Boston College
Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Join the BC Latino community
for an evening of dance showcases, entertainment,
prizes, souvenirs,
and the taste of Latino cuisine,
as we celebrate the
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Woods College Fall Football Tailgates
Be sure to catch one of the remaining Woods tailgates for the home football schedule:
vs. Central Michigan,
Saturday September 30th @ TBA
vs. Florida State, Friday October 27th @ 8pm
Woods College is offering students discounted tickets to each of the games as part of the Woods College
Tailgate Event. The discounted tickets are av
ailable by accessing the Athletics Ticket website
and entering the promo
code: WOODS
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Go Eagles!
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