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Making Strides

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It's said the best way to get to know a new place is to walk it. After exploring locations far and wide, Odette Lienau is now applying that advice as she maps out the future of BC Law as the inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean.

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The Golden Ticket

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Endowed scholarships do more than bring talented students to BC, they open up a world of opportunities. Here is a look at how Jarvis Goosby ’24 made the most of his.

Having supported the scholarships of nearly 40 Eagles over the years, Sue Shea insists there are few gifts greater than a BC education.

I’m Investing in You.

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BC Trustee Sue Martinelli Shea ’76 has helped 38 students–and counting–find a home at the Heights through scholarships. “It’s a gift for me…I love looking at somebody in the face and saying: ‘I believe in you.’”

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Lifelong Gifts

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Every BC story involves a moment when someone first felt at home at the Heights. Janet and David Griffith ‘68, P‘00, ‘02, ‘06, love providing that feeling for the next generation of Eagles

A singer in a red suit captivates the audience at Pops 2022, performing on stage amidst a sea of lights that creates a starry effect. The arena pulses with energy as the stage glows in blue and purple hues, offering fans an enchanting glimpse behind the scenes.

Pops 2022 Behind the Scenes

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How does Boston College prep for its annual fundraising spectacular? Here’s a peek behind the curtain courtesy of a few key figures in the final hours before Pops.

In an atmospheric, dimly lit concert hall, a conductor leads the orchestra during the vibrant Pops Celebration. A single spotlight shines down, illuminating both the conductor and the sheet music stands of musicians. The audience is visible in the background, eagerly embracing every note.

Celebrating Pops on the Heights

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For the last 30 years, on one of the last Fridays in September, thousands of alumni, parents, and students have gathered in Conte Forum for dinner, dancing, singing, celebrating—and the biggest balloon drop on campus.