BOSTON COLLEGE
Graduate and Professional Student Newsletter:
December 2011
Message from the Associate Dean/
Director of Graduate Student Life
Dear Graduate Students,
In this issue:
As exams approach, papers are done and you make your plans
for the break, we wish you a happy and restful holiday
season. We would like to introduce you to one of our favorite
groups on campus, the University Chorale. This faculty, staff
and student group provides wonderful music year-round for the
campus community. However, they really excel at Christmas
time. I hope you enjoy this brief selection of holiday music. We
look forward to seeing you in the spring.
http://at.bc.edu/yuletidecarols/
Upcoming Events,
Programs &
Announcements,
including
Graduate Term
Examination
Resources

Graduate Student
Spotlight: CSOM
MBA students
meet Warren
Buffett
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All the best,
Carole Hughes
Associate Dean/Director
Office of Graduate Student Life
Administrator
Spotlight: Maryellen Jordan, Director of
Operations –
Graduate
Management
Programs
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Important Dates

Who was John
Courtney Murray,
S.J.? Part 2
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
Coaching Corner

Life in Boston:
Discounts with
your Eagle ID

December 14: Access to posted grades for students who complete all
of their course evaluations
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December 23: Grades available to all students
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Monday January 16: Martin Luther King Day — No classes
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Tuesday January 17: Classes begin
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Campus calendars
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December 5 - 22: Online course evaluation period
For a full list of BC Academic Calendars visit:
www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/academic/current/calendar/
Upcoming Events, Programs & Announcements
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8
5
6
7
11-5: BC's Red
Cross Blood
Drive
11-5: BC's Red
Cross Blood
Drive
11-5: BC's Red
Cross Blood Drive
9
RA Final
application
deadline
12:30-2:30
Study Break at
Murray House
7pm Movie
Monday at
Murray House
12-1pm: GISA End of Semester
Celebration
Murray House
5pm Wii
Wednesday at
Murray House
12
13
7pm Movie
12:00-6:00
Monday at
Study Break at
Murray House Murray House
14
15
16
12:30-2:30
Study Break at
Murray House
12:00-6:00
Study Break at
Murray House
5pm Wii
Term Examinations December 14 - 21
Wednesday at
Murray House
Study Days - No class
19
Friday
20
21
22
23
Winter Break:
December 22 - January 16, 2012
Term Examinations December 14 - 21
Have an event or announcement that you
would like posted in next month‘s newsletter?
Email us at gradnews@bc.edu
View & download the Google Calendar
of GSL Events on our website:
http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/offices/gsc.html
Boston College Graduate Term Examination Resources
Wanna Get Away?
Murray Munchies Finals Breaks
On December 7th and 14th from 12:30pm-2:30pm the
Murray Graduate Student Center will be hosting a study
break to refresh from those countless hours of studying!
There will be various FREE snacks, fruits, sweets, drinks,
and coffee to reenergize. We will also have Wii, board games, and pool to for added bonus, and
distraction!
Feel free to stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. It is all about you!!!
Hope to see you there.
Brought to you by the Office of Graduate Student Life
The GSA also wants to help you make it through finals one bite at a time.
Join your fellow students:
When: Dec. 13th and Dec. 15th
Where: The MURRAY House!!
Pizza will be available served at 12:00 pm and again at 3:00 pm.
There will also be snacks (chips, drinks, candy, etc.) available in Murray from 12:00 to 6:00pm
FREE TEXT BOOK RAFFLE
During the Murray Munchies finals event on December 13th and Dec 15th, grad students can enter
their name into our raffle box and have a chance to win a free text book for next semester!! The
GSA will buy one text book each for three lucky Grad School winners. The text book must be for
the program they are currently enrolled in through Boston College and the price cannot exceed
$100.00. Winners will be contacted by Dan Arroyo the GSA Vice President over the winter break.
Increase in Library Hours!
Beginning the evening of Monday November 28, and
continuing through the night of Tuesday, December 20, the
O'Neill Library and Gargan Hall in the Bapst Library will be
open 24 hours a day. The 24/7 study hours have been
extended an additional one week this year in each location.
Study days are December 12/13 and exams run from
December 14 through December 21.
As in the past we are also opening up additional study space during the 24/7 hours in O‘Neill. At 6
p.m. each day these rooms will be available for quiet study until 7 a.m. in the morning. Signs will
identify each room for students.
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Conference rooms 413 and 406 (both have flat screens)
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Classrooms 211 (tablet arm chairs, subdued lighting!)
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Classroom 307 (pc‘s at each workstation, printing to Pharos)
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Connors Family Learning Center (seating at round tables)
In addition to these 100+ seats, the renovation of the reading room has also added additional seating
to the building since the majority of the older furniture in the reserve reading room was relocated to
other parts of the O‘Neill building.
List of librarians by subject expertise: http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/libraries/help/askalib.html
Celebrate the Holidays the
BC Way!
You’re Invited! Nine Lessons
& Carols Concert with a Twist
Check out our website for campus
wide holiday events!
Saturday, December 10th,
Church of St Ignatius of Loyola, 1:30pm
Join some of the best musicians from Boston
College and the St. Ignatius parish community as
we present, for the third year in a row, a
traditional Nine Lessons & Carols concert with a
twist: everything in Romance Languages! Lessons
from the Christmas story read in Latin, French,
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Carols and
instrumental pieces from plainchant and 17th and
18th century European sources, including
favorites such as ―Riu Riu Chiu‖ and ―Veni, veni
Emanuel,‖ and a chance for everyone to sing
along in your preferred language to ―Silent
Night‖.
MBTA Discounted Pass
If you are interested in obtaining a MBTA
pass at an 11% discount, please visit the
Student Services website
<http://www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/
mbta.html> for more information and to
sign up.
The deadline is January 4, 2012 and
spring semester passes are activated on
February 1st.
Presented in collaboration with the St. Ignatius
Music Ministry, Romance Languages and
Literatures Department and Graduate Student
Association, Boston College Office of Residential
Life, and the Maison française and Casa
hispánica at Boston College.
FREE (suggested donation of $5 for production
BC’s Financial Literacy Program
Sponsored by the Office of
Student Services

Curious what you can afford on your post-graduation salary?

Want to know what your student loan payments will be?

Wondering what your credit report looks like?
Connect with a Money Mentor!
Meet with a Mentor to establish a budget, learn about credit and debt, and set realistic savings goals.
Mentors are available for graduate students.
Visit our website to get matched!
http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/offices/stserv/financial/succstart/peer_money_mentors.html
Research Help?
Get Involved at BC!
Attention classical musicians!
New Library Guide
on Research Data
Management Practices
Are you a graduate or professional
student? Do you play an instrument? Are you
interested in playing chamber music? If you answered yes to all of the above, there may be
opportunities for you to be part of a chamber
ensemble! Practice and
performance space on campus will be
offered.
Funding agencies (the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health,
among others), publishers (Science, Nature)
and others are increasingly attuned to the
importance of sound data management and
curation practices for research data. The
Boston College Libraries have a new guide
<http://libguides.bc.edu/dataplan> that can
help graduate students in learning funding
agency guidelines, writing data management
plans, identifying suitable data repositories
for sharing of data, and citing data.
Please contact Young (hahmy@bc.edu) for more
information.
Call for Research Abstracts
Reminder: Abstracts are due in one month, January 6, 2012
Students and Faculty from the Connell School of Nursing, Graduate School of Social Work & Lynch
School of Education Are Pleased to Present the Third Annual Multidisciplinary PhD Research
Development Day Friday March 16, 2012 8:30-1:00pm Heights Room.
This conference brings together doctoral students and recent alumni from three schools (CSON,
GSSW, and LSOE) to share their doctoral research with one another and engage in multidisciplinary
dialogue around their research.
We invite you to submit an abstract describing your in-progress or completed work for presentation
at this year's Multidisciplinary Research Development Day. Both qualitative and quantitative research
abstracts are encouraged.
Abstracts will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee of faculty. Abstracts will be evaluated on
the basis of problem significance, conceptual framework, study design and methodological rigor, innovation, and the degree to which the paper stimulates multidisciplinary scholarly dialogue.
One submission from each school will be chosen for oral presentation.
Please fill out the attached abstract submission form and submit it to Emily Keen
at emily.caskey@bc.edu no later than January 6, 2012.
Graduate Parents:
Check out the newly updated Family & Parent Resources website for interesting things to do on campus and around Boston! Let us know if there's something you'd like added or you have a recommendation for other graduate parents! Click here to go directly to the Family & Parent Resources link:
http://www.bc.edu/offices/gsc/gradorgs/gsa/activities/grad_parents/links.html
Graduate Campus Ministry Presents
On Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and
Thursdays at noon a
group gathers to
celebrate liturgy in
Cushing Chapel next
door to Room 326. If
you‘re free, join us for a
quiet liturgy that lasts about
30 minutes.
15 Minutes of Peace and
Quiet and Prayer also
takes place in Cushing
Chapel on Thursdays,
4:00 – 4:15 PM. It‘s a great
way to re-focus. We share a
Scripture reading, quiet, and
some time for intercessory
prayer
Growing through Grief is
a group for Boston College
students who are grieving
the loss of a loved one. If
you could use some support
and, at the same, would like
to help other students, meet
at the Service Building,
Room 205 B on
Mondays at 5PM
Please visit the Campus Ministry‘s website for additional information www.bc.edu/ministry
Relay for Life
Join the GSA‘s graduate team in our supporting efforts to fight cancer.
The GSAhas formed an all graduate students team and will help raise money
at this year‘s Relay for Life at Boston College on Feb 24th, 2012.
Simply click here to join the team. Registration cost $15.00 to join the team
in the fall semester and goes up to $20.00 to join in the Spring semester.
For more ways to help out the Graduate Relay for Life Team please contact
our team leader Heather Slugaski at SLUGASKI@bc.edu
Part-Time Job Opportunities
Kaplan is hiring Part-Time GRE and GMAT Instructors.
This is a great opportunity for grad students to earn some money while developing teaching and
presentation skills.
If any BC Grad Students are interested in a great part-time position as they complete graduate
school, or after, they should consider applying to teach for Kaplan! Individuals who have scored well
on the GRE or GMAT can enter our paid training program to learn classroom skills that will continue to pay off well into the future.
You can apply at www.kaptest.com/teach, and those in the New England area can email Sergio directly at sergio.frisoli@kaplan.com for more information.
Instructional Design and eTeaching Services
Graduate Instructional Designer, GSSW International PhD Program
The Instructional Designer (ID) for Boston College‘s Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) will
be responsible for developing and supporting hybrid/online courses for the GSSW International
PhD program. The ID will provide pedagogical support to transform traditional face-to-face courses
to ones delivered and taught in an online environment. This person will oversee the design, development and implementation of the courses associated with this program by providing overall management and guidance for the project team, and ensuring that project timelines and budget are on
track, issuing regular status updates and reports.
The ID will report into the Boston College‘s Instructional Design and eTeaching Services (IDeS)
department, but is also responsible for interacting and communicating with the GSSW principal investigators.
Click here for more information
To apply, please contact Cristina Joy: cristina.joy@bc.edu
Graduate Student Spotlight:
The Carroll School MBA students meet Warren Buffett
October 21, 2011
The Carroll School of Management‘s Senior Lecturer
Professor Robert F. Radin hosted his fourth consecutive trip
last month to attend a two hour Q&A session with the
famous investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett. Twenty
MBAs from the Carroll School along with MBAs from other
selected programs met with Buffett on Oct. 21 and Radin says
the trip was fabulous. ―Meeting Buffett never gets old. You
learn something new from the man every time,‖ he says.
The Carroll School MBA students
with Warren Buffett, 10.20.2011
Changing lives
The Carroll School MBA students echoed this— many say their lives feel changed. Holly-Ann Paiva,
‗12 is a part-time MBA student with a concentration in Financial Reporting and Controls and was one
of the two MBAs chosen to sit next to Buffett at lunch.
Paiva says she learned more about Buffett, beyond his knowledge of finance and business. "I found
him fascinating, different from what you‘d expect," she says. ―Buffett is rare — he doesn't let his vast
wealth dictate his happiness like so many others in the business world do. He chose a simple lunch of
a root beer float and chicken parmesan. I felt humbled by how down to earth he is,‖ she says.
"Buffett told me to
pursue work I love
and feel passionate
about. He is excited
about going to work
every day; not because of the money
but because he truly
loves his job.”
Greg Jones, ‘12 not only sat next to Buffett at lunch, he drove with him
in his famous Cadillac. Jones, who is pursuing his MSW/MBA dual program degrees through the Carroll School, says Buffett was like a caring
grandfather. "Buffett told me to pursue work I love and feel passionate
about. He is excited about going to work every day; not because of the
money but because he truly loves his job,‖ he says. ―He spoke about his
love for his wife and family and how important they are to him. It was an
incredible insight.‖
Eric Butler, ‘12, whose concentration is in Marketing Informatics and
Product and Brand Management, was so inspired by his time with Buffett he blogged on the event.
Coming from a philanthropic background himself (Butler worked as Director of Annual Giving at
Saint John‘s High School in Shrewsbury, MA), he knew all about Buffett‘s background.
Even still, when meeting Buffett, Butler felt overwhelmed by Buffett‘s warmth, charm and breadth of
knowledge. ―Buffett speaks intelligently on everything from finance to baseball statistics. He‘s able to
use very concrete accessible examples of topics in a way where everyone gets it and relates,‖ Butler
says.
Click here to read the full article on the CSOM website,
including gems offered by Buffett that day
<http://www.bc.edu/schools/csom/graduate/news/2011/WarrenBuffettTrip.html>
Administrator Spotlight: Maryellen Jordan,
Director of Operations –
Graduate Management Programs
Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - Regis College, Weston, MA
Brief History of Professional Background:
Before joining Boston College, in November, 2000, I spent the prior 15
years working in Human Resources-related roles in a variety of
industries. In my current role, I am responsible for overseeing student
services and general program operations for the MBA, MSA, MSF and
PhD programs in the Carroll School of Management. Though no two
days are ever the same, my time is generally spent managing programs,
services and advocacy efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of student
life for graduate students in the School of Management; advising
student organizations on matters related to University policy and
access to University resources; providing operational support to
CGSOM students, faculty and staff; and acting as the CGOSM liaison
with many departments throughout Boston College.
Advice to grad students:
It is so important (yet extremely difficult) to strive for balance in life. Though I do not believe it is
truly possible to ―have it all‖ all the time, I do find that the most personally fulfilled people are
those who nimbly shift gears and adapt to life‘s changing priorities. You can work hard and have a
successful career but still make time for fun. You can be a devoted spouse/parent/employee/friend
but still make time for yourself. A one dimensional life will never make you happy so remember to
dispense your time, energy and resources amongst all facets of your life.
Outside interests:
Reading, decorating, gardening and real estate
Favorite Boston restaurant:
My favorite restaurant is Square Café, in Hingham, MA (though I‘m more often found at CPK
because that‘s my kids‘ favorite!)
Fun fact about yourself:
I was on Boston‘s version of the children‘s television show, Romper Room, for two weeks when I
was four years old.
Who was John Courtney Murray, S.J.? Part 2:
Excerpt from ―Necessary Adjustments to Overcome Practical Difficulties‖
by John Courtney Murray, S.J.
―The formal object in colleges and universities is the livability of the Word
of God as kept and given us by the Church; in other words, that our
courses of theology must be wholly orientated towards life. Theology deals
with truth, it is true, but the truth that is an inspiration for the clan of the
soul to God. That should be our purpose. I suggest the fact that the course
must be reformed in some fashion, otherwise it will not be blended to the
other courses in the colleges and universities.‖
http://woodstock.georgetown.edu/library/Murray/1940b.htm
The John Courtney Murray, S.J. Graduate Student Center is dedicated to the support and
enrichment of graduate student life at Boston College. Its primary purpose is to build a sense of
community among the entire graduate student population and cultivate a sense of belonging to
the University as a whole.
Coaching Corner
As you begin the final stretch of the semester, remember to break
large assignments into small, attainable action steps. Not only will you
feel less overwhelmed when you think about everything that‘s due, but
you will also feel much more accomplished as you cross tasks off your
list one by one.
“Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.”
-Henry Ford
Jessica Moore Crowley
Certified Professional Coach
MA Higher Education Administration '13
Life in Boston:
Student Discounts
Do you know what your Eagle ID can do for you?...
Boston is the ultimate college town and there are a surprising
number of stores, restaurants, museums, sports events, etc. that
offer amazing student discounts! Here are a few...
Sports

Chipotle Bruins Student Night:
After class, skate down to the TD Garden because Chipotle has
brought Student Nights back!
Located in select rows in Balcony Section 320, students with a valid ID can purchase discounted
tickets to select Bruins home games.
After the game, receive a free burrito: bring your Bruins student ticket to a Chipotle restaurant near you and redeem it for a free burrito (Offer expires 5 days after game)
Restaurants
Many restaurants have 10% student discounts (e.g., JP Licks) that aren't over advertised.
When you‘re checking out, just ask if they offer a student discount and show them your Eagle ID!
Stores
Just in time for the Holidays…many stores have ongoing or temporary discounts:
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The Apple Store (saved hundreds!)
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J. Crew has a 10% off the total purchase discount for students, regardless of whether or not an
item is full price or already on sale.
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Other: http://eagleionline.com/2010/10/28/that-eagle-id-can-get-you-some-money-back-studentdiscounts-on-clothing/
Theater, Symphony, Museums, etc.
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The Museum of Fine Arts is FREE with your ID!

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Adult tickets are $12, but your student ID will get you in for just $5!
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Aquarium
College students can get Aquarium admission tickets for $20.95 (normally $23), buy tickets for
standard presentations at the Simons IMAX Theatre for only $7.95, get an Aquarium/IMAX
combo ticket for $26.95, and get tickets for the New England Aquarium Whale Watch for
$35.95.
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artsboston.org
Great site to find info for tickets to the theater, symphony, museums, and high culture in the
Boston area. They also have student discounted tickets for some performances.
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Movie Theaters (depending on the theater, you might only get a $1 discount, but hey,
every little bit counts!)
Check out StudentUniverse.com and www.StudentRate.com
for more student discounts & info on:
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Plane tickets
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Activities
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Restaurants
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Barbershops & Salons
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Hotels
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Travel Guides
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Stores
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Storage Units
Links to various campus calendars:
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Go Eagles! Athletics Schedules
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Arts Calendar
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McMullen Museum of Art Events Calendar

Music Department Concert Calendar
Stay connected with us! This
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the beginning of each month.
Please email us if you have
questions, comments, or anything
that you would like us to feature
in future newsletters.
gradnews@bc.edu