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during the academic year to discuss a variety of fiction and nonfiction works, such as Run by Ann Patchett, The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, and This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War by Drew Gilpin Faust. Alumnae nationwide can join in via conference call. For more information, visit www.bc.edu/newtonbookclub or e-mail Ann Connor, senior associate director of classes, at ann.connor@bc.edu.
Eagles in China The Alumni Association’s international scope took another continental step forward with the recent formation of the China Chapter. Kevin Meenan ’06, MA’08, English instructor at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and Deborah Ehrlich ’07, a freelance arts project manager in Beijing, established the group to provide a BC base for the growing number of alumni working and studying in China. The China Chapter’s first social gatherings were held in Beijing this past fall, and an event in Shanghai is planned. The chapter has already helped connect BC alumni in Hong Kong, Nanjing, Xiamen, and Dalian. Alumni attending chapter events thus far represent such industries as finance, education, technology, accounting, and consulting. “China is an incredibly exciting place to be right now,” says Meenan. “Boston College is still
relatively unknown here, so we’re looking forward to spreading the good word and furthering its mission as BC grows as an international university.” Alumni interested in joining the China Chapter may contact chinabceagles@gmail.com.
Going Green Alumni in the ever-expanding “green” realm of industry, education, and government are invited to participate in a new affinity group, the BC Energy and Environment Alumni Network (BCEEAN). More than 50 alumni attended BCEEAN’s inaugural event in December in Washington, D.C., cosponsored by the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore chapters. The discussion, “Transition to a Green Economy” was moderated by Patricia Randolph Williams ’77 and featured panelists Frances Dubrowski NC’70, P’09; Doreen Hope ’80; Elliot Oxman, JD’04; and Susan Schruth NC’71. Dubrowski, an environmental attorney and educator, and Williams, attorney advisor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, are co-chairs of the network. Another event was held in New York City on Wednesday, May 26—a networking night and panel discussion, titled “Financing the Transition to a Green Economy.” To join the network, e-mail envrn@bc.edu.
By the Numbers Summertime at the Heights 350 | Beds expected to be made at the Boston College Summer Guest House, open to BC community members visiting campus
215 | Dollars for alumni to join the Plex on a summer membership
37 | Consecutive summers that BC’s Lonergan Workshop—to be held June 20–25—has fostered an international dialogue on issues of society, culture, and spirituality
150 | Children of alumni anticipated to attend BC’s Recreational Day Camp during July and August
TechTrek West On March 4, members of the West Coast Technology Council held a reception for the 25 undergraduates who traveled to the Bay Area for Associate Professor John Gallaugher’s “TechTrek West” course, which provides students with a firsthand look at the technology industry. From left: Professor Gallaugher, West Coast Chair William McKiernan ’78, and student guest speakers Christopher Miceli ’11 and Sophia Monroe ’11. For more on upcoming council activities, visit www.bc.edu/techcouncil.
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3,720 | Collective miles to be logged at the Vision 5K road race on June 20—organized by Joseph Quintanilla ’98 and run on campus to benefit the visually impaired
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