This event has reached capacity. If you would like to join the waitlist, please contact chapters@bc.edu. Join Boston College alumni, parents, and friends as they bring the Heights to Austin, Texas. At this event, hosted by Rebecca Rooney ’89, you will have the opportunity to learn about Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, and how you can get involved. The event will take place at Soho House Austin on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. This event is free to attend, though space is limited and advanced registration is required. RSVP by March 24 to secure your spot. Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.

Join us for a delightful evening at Late Start Brewing as we come together to celebrate our Boston College community on Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy great conversations, and create new memories. This event is free to attend. Light bites will be provided and drinks and additional food will be available for purchase. Space is limited, so please register today to secure your spot at this event. We can’t wait to see you there and share in the Eagle spirit! Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.

Join the Boston College Energy and Environment Alumni Network and Associate Professor Richard Sweeney ’04 as we explore energy and environmental policy at the Cadigan Alumni Center on Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. This presentation, titled “The Economics of Energy: Policy and Innovation,” will explore what recent economic scholarship has to say about a variety of energy policy questions, including: What is the best way to promote renewable energy? What drives energy innovation, and what is the role of government in spurring energy cost declines? What are the environmental costs associated with the clean energy transition, and how can regulation help mitigate them? This event will offer an opportunity to network with other members of the BC community. A cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres will be available. Cost: $35 for alumni, parents, and friends $25 for graduates of the last decade (Classes of 2015–2024) Please note that registration is nonrefundable and nontransferable. The deadline for registration is Monday, April 7, 2025. Questions? Please email envrn@bc.edu.

Registration has closed and all the volunteer slots have been filled. Join fellow Boston College alumni, parents, and friends on Saturday, April 12, for a rewarding morning of volunteering at the LA Regional Food Bank. Help us support our community! Important Details: Individual Registration Required: All volunteers must register separately. Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 18 or older. Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing are mandatory. Parking: Onsite parking is available. Waiver: Electronic waiver signing is required (group name: Boston College LA Chapter). Registration Deadline: Monday, March 31. Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.

Join the Boston College San Diego Chapter for a hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve on Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 a.m. This 1.6-mile, beginner-friendly hike follows three trails and features interactive elements along the way. First, hikers can stop by the reserve’s adobe kiosk, constructed by James Hubbell in 2005 and made entirely from recycled materials such as straw bales and natural plasters. Next, hikers can extend their visit by following the Storybook Hike, a trail marked by chapters of a short story that changes regularly. The reserve is home to numerous native species of flora and fauna, including Cooper’s hawks, coyotes, and the largest known population of Lakeside ceanothus, a beautiful flowering shrub. After the hike, brunch will be held nearby. We recommend parking at the end of Horsemill Road. Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.

Gather with BC alumni, parents, and friends for a special Easter Celebration filled with family-friendly fun! The Boston College Alumni Association invites you to join us on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a morning of festivities including outdoor egg hunts, crafting, and a photo booth. We're excited to offer two Easter egg hunts at 11:00 a.m.! Children 5 and older will hunt for eggs on the main lawn. Children 4 and under will hunt on the side lawn outside of Cadigan. The eggs will be filled with non-food items like small toys and temporary tattoos. BC will provide bags for the egg hunt. We’re also collecting new school supplies to donate to Cradles to Crayons. If you’d like to contribute, please bring your donations with you. In the event of rain, each child will be able to take home a personal bag of Easter eggs to do a hunt on a sunnier day! Registration will close on Thursday, April 10, at 5:00 p.m. However, we welcome you to register on-site once you arrive on Saturday. Pricing $10 for adults and children 4 and over. Children under 4 are Free. If you have any questions, please contact bcaa@bc.edu.

The Newton College and Boston College Alumnae of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., invite you to their 28th Annual Spring Tea. Join fellow alumnae on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hamilton House, located at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. Space is limited, and registration is required. Due to anticipated high demand, similar to last year, the event is expected to reach capacity quickly. Register and pay online to secure your spot. Pricing$45For more information, please contact Patty Prince, BC’80, at 301- 661-4676 or 84prince@comcast.net, or Pat Winkler Browne, NC’60, at 301-881-4136 or enworb1@verizon.net. The alumnae gratefully acknowledge the Stone Ridge Community for their generous hospitality in providing the venue.

If you can’t be in Boston for Marathon Monday, the next best place to be is Garage - Rittenhouse! The Philadelphia Chapter invites you to join fellow Boston College alumni, parents and friends for a social on Monday, April 21, 2025. Registration is $5 and includes light appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase. Advanced registration is required as this event is expected to reach capacity. If you have any questions, please contact chapters@bc.edu. Registration is nonrefundable and nontransferable. We hope to see you there!

Join fellow Eagles on Wednesday, April 23, to cheer on the Red Sox as they take on the Seattle Mariners at our annual BC Night at Fenway! Alumni, students, fans, and friends of Boston College who purchase tickets through this special offer will receive a limited-edition Boston College maroon and gold Red Sox pullover windbreaker. Windbreakers will be available in sizes ranging from adult small to extra-large, with sizes distributed on a first come, first served basis. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated by the Red Sox to financial aid at Boston College. We invite anyone who has purchased tickets to the game to join fellow Eagles on the Sam Deck from 5:40 p.m. through the first pitch. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the bar. The game at Fenway Park begins at 6:45 p.m. For questions or groups of 15 or more, please contact Matt Tieri at mtieri@redsox.com.

Join us at the Cadigan Alumni Center for our annual veterans networking event on Thursday, April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Organized by the Boston College Veterans Alumni Network (BCVAN) with Student Veterans Association, and Veterans Affinity Group for faculty and staff, this event is open to all BC alumni, students, staff, and faculty who are active duty service members or veterans. Additional guests are welcome. At this event, we will socialize, recognize the Class of 2025, and celebrate the accomplishments of our community this year. We invite you to build new relationships, strengthen old ones, and connect with graduating seniors. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. “Smart casual” attire is requested. Questions? Please email us at bcvets@bc.edu.

Join Chicago Boston College alumni, parents, and friends on Saturday, April 26, for a morning of volunteering at Kilbourn Greenhouse. We will have a morning full of gardening and greenhouse maintenance. Please complete the liability waiver prior. Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.

Please join Stanton Wortham, Ph.D., Charles F. Donovan, S.J., Dean of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, for the 2025 Boston College AERA Cocktail Reception on Saturday, April 26 at Done Deal Cocktail Bar. Appetizers and drinks will be available. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is the largest and most prominent interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning. There is no fee to attend this event; please RSVP by Friday, March 28. We hope you can join us! Please contact Timothy Andre at andret@bc.edu with any questions.

Join us on Sunday, April 27, for a special Young Alumni Mass and Mingle, hosted by the Church in the 21st Century Center and St. Ignatius Parish, in partnership with the GOLD Leadership Council and Boston College Alumni Association. Mass and Mingle is a social opportunity for 20- and 30-somethings in the Greater Boston area to meet new friends while also engaging with Catholic faith and spirituality. Once a month, young adults are invited to attend the 5 pm Sunday Mass at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, followed by a one-hour social. Each Mass and Mingle has food, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), trivia, prizes, and a “big question” to spark conversation about how we can “find God in all things.” Mass is at St. Ignatius Church at 5 pm, followed by a reception from 6-7:30 pm in Vanderslice Hall, Cabaret Room. This event is open to all BC young alumni and guests. While there is no fee for this event, we ask that you please register in advance. If you have any questions, please contact classes@bc.edu.Mass and Mingle is an initiative sponsored by the Boston College Church in the 21st Century Center, in partnership with the Boston College Alumni Association and the Jesuit Parish of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Join David Goodman, PhD, the newly appointed dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies, for a special evening of conversation, networking, and celebration of the impact our alumni have on the Boston College community and beyond. We are thrilled to welcome Woods College alumnus Martin “Marty” Walsh ’10, former Mayor of Boston and United States Secretary of Labor, who will share insights on the importance of a Woods College education. We hope you can join us!RSVP by Wednesday, April 23. $30 per personAll events are non-refundableQuestions? Please email affinity@bc.edu.

Join the Westchester Chapter on Tuesday, April 29, for its speaker series featuring Jack Dunn ’83, P’18, ’20, ’23, ’29. For more than 26 years, Jack has served as the associate vice president of University Communications and University spokesman at Boston College. As AVP, he oversees all aspects of marketing and communications, including news and information, media relations, social media, web development, video production, print publications, digital media, and marketing communications. In addition, Jack also teaches a popular undergraduate course, Advanced Public Relations. Jack has spent his entire career in service of others, with a lifelong commitment to supporting Jesuit education through his work with Boston College High School, Catholic Charities Boston, and Boston College. Jack and his wife, Hazel, are the proud parents of four children: Siobhan ’18, John ’20, Sinead ’23, and Brian. At this event, Jack will share some of the exciting updates and new strategic initiatives taking place at the Heights. We invite you to gather with alumni, parents, and friends and to connect with the BC community in Westchester. The cost to attend is $25. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Advanced registration is required.If you have any questions, please contact chapters@bc.edu.

Join the LGBTQ+ Council and the NYC Chapter for a day of service. Be a volunteer to participate in the dinner service for clients of SAGE - an organization that provides advocacy and services for LGBTQ + Elders. Volunteers will help with food preparation, serving the meal, and clean up. Questions? Contact lgbtqalumni@bc.edu.

The Boston College Alumni DC Chapter and the AHANA Alumni Advisory Council (AAAC) invite all DC BC alumni, parents, and friends for the first stop of the Regional Networking Night Series in DC with special remarks by Wynndell Bishop MCAS'00,CGSOM'07, board president, Boston College Alumni Association. Socialize with the local BC community for an evening of networking at Royal Sands Social Club in the Palm Bar on May 1. Heavy appetizers will be provided and beverages will be available to purchase. Pricing$15 and registration is required. Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.

Join the Minnesota Boston College Alumni Chapter for a day of local community service on May 3 at Basilica of St. Mary from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Basilica has lots for Eagles to do, including gardening, outdoor clean-up, and general landscaping. Tools and such will be provided, though bringing own work gloves, eye protection, etc., is appropriate. Everyone is welcome, including children and teenagers. Bottled water and boxed lunches will be provided. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. We hope you can join us for a meaningful day of volunteering. Advanced registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact chapters@bc.edu.

Join alumni, parents, and friends of the Boston College St. Louis Chapter on Saturday, May 3, for our spring social! We will meet at the beautiful Noboleis Vineyards to enjoy community and live music from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no cost to attend, and food and beverages will be available to purchase. Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.

Join fellow alumni, parents, and friends in the Chicago area for an alumni Mass on Sunday, May 4, at Loyola Academy Chapel in Wilmette. The Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Gregory Ostdiek, SJ’13, and brunch will be hosted by Bob and MaryAnne O’Keefe P’27 immediately after. This event is free to attend but advanced registration is required. All are welcome. Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.