Light the World Campaign Newsletter of Boston College Summer 2013, Vol. 6, No. 2

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the campaign newsletter of boston college

world summer 2013, vol. 6, no. 2

Onward and Upward campaign crosses $1-billion mark in sesquicentennial year LIGHT THE WORLD—THE MOST AMBITIOUS campaign in the history of Jesuit, Catholic education—has reached an unprecedented milestone: $1 billion contributed by alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College to support the University’s vision for a dynamic future.

“Truly, this accomplishment is a testament to the extraordinary BC community, which has demonstrated its loyalty to the University at an historic level,” says Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71, chair of the Board of Trustees and campaign co-chair.

With every gift, the University has grown stronger—its Jesuit, Catholic mission burnished; its academic standing elevated; its commitment to financial aid solidified; and its campus enhanced by inspired building projects such as Stokes Hall.

The University now seeks to raise an additional $500 million to reach the campaign finish line successfully; a substantial challenge, but not an insurmountable one, says campaign leadership.

“The momentum is tremendous because the transformational impact that Light the World is having on BC is so clear,” remarks Campaign Co-chair William J. Geary ’80. “We still have a great deal of work ahead and, at two-thirds of the way to the goal, we certainly cannot rest. But I know that we are headed toward success.”

Campaign Co-chair Charles I. Clough, Jr., ’64, P’87, ’93, ’98, believes the BC family is making an investment that will shape the student experience for generations. “Now, we need to secure that

Light the World has already raised more critical funds than any other Boston College campaign and will continue to support students and faculty en route to its $1.5-billion goal.

investment by carrying the campaign to a robust close,” he says.

Turn to Pages 4–5 to learn how two key campaign priorities—financial aid and academic excellence— are impacting the Heights and how two families are helping to make Light the World’s bold vision a reality. ▪

by the numbers Light the World Impact to Date

100,000+

Alumni, parents, and friends in the BC donor family

15 Professorships

established across all schools and colleges

3,407 Scholarships provided to deserving undergraduates

36 State-of-the-art

classrooms built in Stokes Hall, BC’s new humanities center

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Truly, this accomplishment is a testament to the extraordinary BC community, which has demonstrated its loyalty to the University at an historic level.”

—Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71

inside Q&A with Father Leahy ▶ Discover how Light the World is touching lives at BC and around the globe

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On the Move Track the campaign’s momentum in student aid and academics

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2,000 PULSE

service learning placements created for Boston-area nonprofits

10 Sloan Fellows

supported in the lab and the library

Honoring Denise Learn how BC Law Professor David Wirth is keeping his wife’s legacy alive

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WWW.BC.EDU/LTW

LIGHT the WORLD campaign leadership Campaign Chairs Charles I. Clough, Jr., ’64 and Gloria L. Clough, MDiv’90, MS’96 William J. Geary ’80 and Kristi J. Geary Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71

coNvening Campaign Chairs

Q&A On the Campaign Trail with University President William P. Leahy, S.J. As Light the World passes the $1-billion fundraising mark, Father Leahy reflects on the campaign’s achievements to date and looks toward the finish line.

Margot C. Connell, H’09 John M. Connors, Jr., ’63, H’07, and Eileen M. Ahearn Connors ’66, MSW’95 Peter S. Lynch ’65, H’95, and Carolyn A. Lynch, H’09 Patrick T. Stokes ’64 and Anna-Kristina L. Stokes

Campaign Council Drake G. Behrakis ’86 Boston Region Peter W. Bell ’86 and Marilee Denelle Bell ’87 Boston College Fund Matthew J. Botica ’72 and Christine C. Botica Chicago Region Robert A. Ferris ’63 and Evelyn J. Ferris Northern California Region David T. Griffith ’68 Legacy Gifts Ronald W. Hovsepian ’83 Boston Region T.J. Maloney ’75 New York Region Stephen P. Murray ’84 New York Region

HOW IS THE LIGHT THE WORLD CAMPAIGN ADVANCING BOSTON COLLEGE? The campaign is having a tremendous impact in many ways. Two obvious examples are financial aid and faculty hiring. Because of our success, we have been able to maintain our need-blind admission policy and will increase need-based undergraduate financial aid to $97 million this year. And when I think about faculty hiring and some of the strengths we have added—not only in the sciences but across all eight schools and colleges— it is clear that we would not have had these opportunities without the campaign.

BC IS TWO-THIRDS OF THE WAY TO THE CAMPAIGN GOAL. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY? It is another sign of progress, momentum, and enthusiasm. It doesn’t mean we are done by any stretch of the imagination—but it is a milestone worth celebrating. We have never raised a billion dollars in a Boston College campaign and, within Catholic higher education, very few schools have raised a billion dollars.

David P. O’Connor ’86 New York Region

HOW HAS THE BC COMMUNITY EMBRACED THE CAMPAIGN?

Thomas P. O’Neill III ’68 Gasson Society

I have seen rising aspirations and expectations among our alumni, parents, and friends. They want BC to succeed—to be a leader—and understand that their financial support is vital to making our vision for the future a reality. Boston College has also stressed the importance of volunteer service as part of the campaign and has asked our community to remember the University in their estate plans. I think the campaign has caused people to think about BC in a different way.

Vincent J. Quealy, Jr., ’75 Boston College Alumni Association

credits Editor: Matthew Bellico Contributors: Melissa Baern, Jack Dunn, Betsy McLain, Shannon Parks, and Craig Schroeder Designer: Bob Monahan Photographers: Kerry Burke, Gretchen Ertl, Yajaira Gabin, Gary Wayne Gilbert, Rose Lincoln, John Quackenbos, and Scott Wynn The Light the World campaign newsletter is published three times a year and distributed to selected Boston College alumni, parents, and friends by the Office of Advancement Communications & Marketing. uacommunications@bc.edu

university president william p. leahy, s.j.

WHAT ELSE ARE YOU HEARING FROM ALUMNI AS YOU TRAVEL AND ATTEND SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS? Alumni always talk about their educational experience. Most have lifelong friends from their Boston College days. The campaign and its activities have really reinforced ties to the University and pride in Boston College. I also hear gratitude. So many alumni say they would not be where they are today without BC; that the faith and ethical principles

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they learned here have guided them throughout their lives.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST VISIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CAMPAIGN SO FAR? The building and construction projects are probably the most visible accomplishments that the campaign is making possible. Stokes Hall, for example, has had major symbolic importance on campus. With 36 new classrooms and offices for key departments in the humanities, it offers a model for studentfaculty engagement. Stokes also heightens Boston College’s role in American academic culture and specifically within the Catholic intellectual tradition.

WHY IS REACHING THE CAMPAIGN’S ULTIMATE $1.5-BILLION GOAL SO IMPORTANT? Light the World reflects the Jesuit, Catholic dimensions of Boston College, which have been strengthened by this campaign’s very name. There is a call to “light the world,” to be individuals who invest in wider society, who share talents, and who think about their mark in the world.

I’m incredibly grateful to our donors for their support of these and all our campaign priorities.

Boston College has only achieved what it has because of their unwavering commitment. And thanks to this community of support, our campaign goal is now in sight. ▪

A New Campus Cornerstone Stokes Hall Wows in Inaugural Semester Stokes’ West Lawn

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tokes Hall has become a hot spot on campus.

From the day its doors opened in January, BC’s beautiful new center for the humanities has been buzzing with activity.

Its 36 technology-rich classrooms are in constant use. The new Performance and Lecture Hall rings with lively discussions and events. And with warmer weather, students now socialize on the Campus Green and study on the West Lawn’s amphitheater.

Stokes Hall is made possible through the campaign support of University Trustee Patrick T. Stokes ’64 and his wife, Anna-Kristina “Aja” Stokes, P’91, ’94, ’97. It is much more than a building—serving as a tangible expression of the University’s mission. Stokes Hall raises the academic experience to a new level and, as the home to key programs such as PULSE and First Year Experience, strengthens BC’s deep commitment to student formation. ▪

A 20-Student Classrooom

Join the Stokes experience at www.bc.edu/buildstokes.

Stokes Commons

Stokes Hall and the New Campus Green

Making a Sustainable Impact Flynn Fund Gifts Keep Eagles Flying High CHRIS QUINCY ’85, P’12, ’16, RECALLS HIS TIME at the Heights as the peak of Boston College football. He knows firsthand the positive effect a competitive athletics department can have across campus. Today, as a volunteer with a nonprofit sailing organization, he also knows the costs that are required to create and maintain a championshipcaliber program.

“When my daughter joined the Eagles sailing team, I knew there was a significant price associated with upkeep and equipment,” says Quincy. “In order for them to achieve at a high level, they need the best equipment and coaches. They don’t need to be worried about holding bake sales to raise money for regattas.”

His solution: Make annual

gifts to the Flynn Fund. Donations like Quincy’s serve as the lifeblood of BC’s Athletics Department—and such gifts are directed to where they are needed most. In 2011–2012, more than 4,000 donors made gifts to BC’s annual fund for Athletics, providing $6.96 million in support. The consistent generosity affords the players the opportunity to focus on obtaining a world-class education as they vie for championships.

As a former BC women’s soccer player, Trish Barrigan ’94 still benefits from her time as a student-athlete. The annual support she directs to her former team helps maintain the strong bond she formed with BC soccer during her time as an undergraduate.

“The success I’ve enjoyed in my career is a direct result of the lessons I learned at BC in my sporting endeavors,” says Barrigan, a senior partner at Benson Elliot Capital Management LLP. “I like

Help BC student-athletes soar at www.bc.edu/flynnfund.

BY THE NUMBERS Flynn Fund Gifts at Work

knowing I can provide that same opportunity to other young women.”

Through the generosity of donors like Quincy and Barrigan, both programs have seen a spike in fundraising and athletic accomplishments. Sailing has received more than $525,000 in support over the last five years and has won numerous national championships in both team and individual competition. Meanwhile, women’s soccer saw donations nearly double over a two-year period while advancing to the NCAA College Cup in 2010 for the first time. Barrigan personally believes the correlation between the two is no coincidence.

“To attract the best talent, from a playing and coaching perspective, we need to be competitive and provide stellar opportunities. I hope my donations can help support that in some small way—today and in the future.” ▪

$57,852

$35,000

$16,000

$9,500

$1,000

Supports a

Purchases one rowing shell for women’s crew

Funds an away field hockey trip, including flights, hotel, meals, and other needs

Supplies uniforms to the baseball team

Furnishes Kelly Rink with one ice hockey goal

full athletic scholarship

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Milestone

Light the World Eclipses $1 Billion,

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purred and stirred by the Light the World campaign, the Boston College community has secured more than $1 billion to date for priorities vital to the University’s present and future success. It’s a staggering accomplishment—more than double what was raised

by BC’s last campaign, Ever to Excel.

Yet, as BC celebrates this feat of communal power and purpose, the campaign continues to inspire those who give to—and benefit from—this transformative endeavor.

Read on for a fresh perspective on two of the campaign’s funding focal points, and learn how two families have answered the call.

targeting research IN RECENT YEARS, BOSTON COLLEGE HAS RISEN TO NEW HEIGHTS OF academic excellence—and Light the World donors have played a major role in that ascension.

Campaign benefactors have endowed faculty positions, provided undergraduate and graduate research fellowships, and funded specific investigations. Thanks to thoughtful investments like these, BC students are joining with leading academic researchers to detect cancers earlier and treat them more effectively; develop innovative teaching methods to engage urban teens in science; explore how infants comprehend their environments; and examine the smallest microparticles of matter.

The Sesquicentennial Challenge, launched in honor of the University’s 150th anniversary, now offers donors a special opportunity to create an assistant professorship, a critical academic role that shapes the student experience through meaningful research and thought leadership. The challenge—created by an anonymous benefactor who recognizes the power of faculty mentors—provides $500,000 in matching funds for any donor who commits $1 million to endow a $1.5-million assistant professorship at BC. ▪

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SUSAN AND MICHAEL WHITE ’74, P’95 HERMOSA BEACH, CALIF.

Top faculty are the key to a great education. …

College is a time in one’s life when mentors are enormously important.

I am still grateful to the professors who nurtured my development as a student and as a person.”

—Michael White ’74, P’95

Investing in Excellence

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ichael White ’74, P’95, explains the decision to establish the White Family Sesquicentennial Assistant Professorship simply: “Top faculty are the key to a great education.”

White and his wife, Susan, consider their Light the World gift both a tribute to the many faculty members who made White’s experience at BC memorable and an investment in the University’s continued excellence.

“College is a time in one’s life when mentors are enormously important. I am still grateful to the professors who nurtured my development as a

student and as a person, and I was thrilled to see my daughter, Larissa Booras ’95, JD’99, benefit from the same kind of committed, caring relationships at BC,” adds White, president and CEO of DIRECTV. The Whites’ gift, like others made through the Sesquicentennial Challenge, will support the appointment of outstanding tenure-track junior faculty members who are rising stars in their fields. Students working with these dynamic academic leaders gain invaluable experience in cutting-edge research and scholarship.

“We felt that this was an extraordinary opportu-

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nity to make a lasting impact for Boston College students, both now and in the future,” says Susan White.

As the Whites note, talented faculty are key to the University’s pursuit of academic excellence, a vital priority of the Light the World campaign. To recruit and retain the most talented scholars, Boston College must fund its academic priorities—and campaign donors like the Whites make it possible for the University to realize this commitment. ▪

Moment

, Surges Ahead with Eye on Impact

focus on financial aid THANKS TO THE UNIVERSITY’S BEDROCK COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AID, students from every background can benefit from the distinctive BC experience.

Boston College is one of only 21 private institutions in the country that admit students “need-blind,” evaluating their potential to succeed rather than their ability to afford tuition and, once accepted, pledge to meet each student’s full demonstrated financial need.

Raising essential funds for financial aid—particularly the endowments that ensure it will always be there for deserving undergraduates—is a primary Light the World goal that epitomizes the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission.

Campaign donors have already had a significant effect on today’s students as well as those who will come after them. Each year of the campaign, the University has increased need-based undergraduate financial aid to reach the $97 million that is earmarked for the 2013–2014 academic year. In order to continue to meet the financial demands of its students, the University must achieve its goal of raising $300 million dedicated to financial aid by the campaign’s close.

As long as talented young people are drawn to the rich educational environment of Boston College, the University remains dedicated to making it possible for them to become Eagles. Now more than ever, the donor community has a vital role to play in helping BC secure its mission. ▪

DANIELLE AND JOHN P. ESPOSITO ’88

WENDY ’87 AND MICHAEL P. ESPOSITO III

GREENWICH, CONN.

NEW YORK, N.Y.

ELLEN AND MICHAEL P. ESPOSITO, JR., P’88 LONGBOAT KEY, FLA.

The Family That Gives Together

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or John Esposito ’88, attending Boston College’s Carroll School of Management was a dream come true. He had sought an undergraduate business program that also provided a broader liberal arts perspective.

“I feel so fortunate to have received a truly great education that prepared me thoroughly for my career,” says Esposito, a managing director at Morgan Stanley and head of its North American Financial Institutions Group. “It’s wonderful to be able to give back now and provide those opportunities for others.”

Recently, Esposito and his wife, Danielle, established the Esposito Family Scholarship together with his parents, Ellen and Michael Esposito, Jr., P’88, to provide financial aid to a

deserving student at the Carroll School.

His father was happy to help. Now retired from his role as CFO at Chase Manhattan, Michael Esposito, Jr., is a founding member of BC’s Wall Street Council and a longtime University benefactor. “It’s a terrific school. I’ve always been impressed with the students I’ve met—I hired quite a few of them—and I can see the positive influence BC has had in my own family,” he says, adding, “The only time I root against BC is when they play my alma mater—Notre Dame!”

The family ties to Boston College remain robust.

John Esposito’s sister-in-law, Wendy (Wyrwa) Esposito ’87, is another proud Eagle whose own experience inspired her to extend a helping hand to others. “At BC, you get more than an education.

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You learn how to be a person who cares about others and tries to live well in the world,” she says.

Accordingly, she and her husband, Michael Esposito III, created the Wendy and Michael Esposito Goldman Sachs Scholars Fund through the Goldman Sachs Gives program. The fund offers assistance to Lynch School of Education students who would otherwise be unable to afford the cost of an education at the University.

With seven out of 10 Boston College students receiving some form of financial assistance, gifts like those made by the Esposito family are crucial to the University’s ability to maintain “need-blind” admission—an increasingly rare policy integral to the identity of Boston College, and a vital priority of Light the World. ▪

Celebrating a Life BC Law Professor Finds Meaning in Legacy Commitment

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avid Wirth was greeted with a chorus of cheers.

Rarely does a BC Law professor appear at

helped orchestrate the extraordinary moment when he first received news from Wirth about his wife’s passing, via an email the grieving husband sent to

ways, this is BC. This is what we do.”

Moved by the gesture, Wirth decided to make a legacy gift to Boston College—and he is one of an

commencement for the Carroll Graduate School of Management—and even more rarely does he pick up a diploma. But this was an exceptional scene that played out on Bapst Lawn that cloudy day in May 2011.

Fighting back tears, Wirth took the stage for his late wife, Denise, who was two courses short of receiving her MBA when she succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the year before. Looking out at the throng gathered to celebrate another joyous graduation at the Heights, Wirth, too, realized he had much for which to be thankful.

“I saw that the crowd was on their feet.

They gave me—but were actually giving my wife—a standing ovation,” says Wirth.

“That to me is the quintessence of Boston College. Any university can support you when times are good, but the BC community is there to support you when life becomes incredibly difficult.”

Carroll School Associate Dean Jeffrey Ringuest

inform the school that his wife would not complete her degree.

Ringuest quickly saw that her two courses could be awarded through advanced standing, which many students often request based on their prior academic and professional experience. Moreover, the associate dean recognized that Denise qualified for the renowned honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.

“Many people throughout the entire University came together swiftly to ensure Denise received the degree she deserved,” says Ringuest. “In many

increasing number of BC faculty and staff who are leaving bequests to the University.

As both a professor and a parent of a BC graduate, he knows more than most the heart behind a Boston College degree.

“There is a strong social justice component to a BC education,” explains Wirth. “It’s an understanding that there is a broader dimension to the learning process—that we are here to make a positive contribution to the wider world.”

Like many legacy giving donors, Wirth views his commitment as a way to enhance the University’s mission and make a gift he couldn’t otherwise afford in his lifetime.

“Boston College talks about itself in very altruistic terms, but it’s not just words. It’s the truth,” says Wirth.

“My family is the proof.” ▪ Leave a legacy at www.bc.edu/legacygiving.

Law Professor David Wirth with his children (from left) Allan, Elaine, and Philip ’12

Eagles in Demand Alumni and Parents Find Extra Value in Hiring BC Grads MANY BOSTON COLLEGE ALUMNI, parents, and friends share the strong conviction that there’s something special about Eagles—and those in the business community find that BC graduates bring an extra element to the table as potential employees.

“When you’re interviewing a Boston College student, you’re talking to a developing young professional,” says Lou Gaglini, associate director for employer relations and recruiting at the University’s Career Center. “The BC experience—whether through athletics and student government or volunteerism and internship opportunities—produces a graduate who is more than entry level; someone who’s already a step ahead.”

William LePage ’84, senior vice president of world wide sales and service operations at Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose, Calif., agrees. LePage has hired dozens of Eagles both as full-time employees and as interns

and finds that BC graduates have a maturity and self-awareness that sets them apart.

“I see a lot of resumes from graduates of prestigious universities; BC students continually impress me with their multifaceted backgrounds,” says LePage. “They are excellent students, but beyond that, the Jesuit influence is very significant. In the business world, character matters, and these are young people of character.”

Last year, more than 2,000 companies recruited new BC graduates, and the number grows annually. “A significant majority of those organizations already employ BC alumni, and most on-campus recruiters are themselves Eagles,” says Gaglini.

For Michael Sawyer, P’10, ’14, ’14, a managing director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in New York, hiring BC graduates simply makes good business sense. “These students are a value-added proposition

BC graduates are prize assets in the knowledge economy, with many alumni and parents seeking to interview and hire Eagles first.

for us,” he explains. “They’re bright, articulate, and well-rounded, and they work very hard. They’re exactly what we look for in the hiring process.”

From the University perspective, there is a natural affinity between BC alumni, parents, and new graduates.

The Career Center offers a number of programs that bring these groups together, both to broaden students’ understanding of the professional

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world and to afford companies recruitment opportunities.

Networking events, career fairs, and more take place all year long at the Heights, and companies worldwide can join externship and internship programs, host local events, and even post on the center’s blog. ▪ Learn more about hiring Eagles at www.bc.edu/careers.

REUNION LEADERSHIP

Q&A

Los Angeles Miami

Eagles for Others To Mark 150th Year, BC Community Packs 450,000 Meals for Hungry

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honor of the University’s 150th anniversary, Eagles in seven cities celebrated Boston College by bringing its mission of “men and women for others” to life.

Each 150 on the Road event was filled with fun and fellowship as BC alumni, parents, and friends partnered in a Helping Hands service project to fight hunger. In true Eagles spirit, these exuberant volunteers exceeded expectations, tripling the goal of 150,000 meals packed for families in need.

In a few cities, David Quigley, dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, presented the significant historical events of 1863, the year of the University’s founding.

“What an incredible day!”

Deborah Lyons ’84 said of the Los Angeles gathering. “In addition to connecting with old friends and helping the hungry, I was able to increase my knowledge of BC’s history.”

New York

Response to 150 on the Road was overwhelming—in Chestnut Hill, where the project was part of BC’s National Day of Service, so many registered that a second session was scheduled, filling Conte Forum with volunteers twice over.

Participants everywhere echoed the sentiments of Ravi Ramnarain, MS’03, of Davie, Fla., who said, “Projects like this make me even prouder to be part of the BC community.”

The Sesquicentennial road show visited Los Angeles, Miami,

Chestnut Hill, San Francisco, New York, and Dublin, and wrapped in Chicago on June 15. These events were made possible in part by a gift from an anonymous donor and

by Suffolk Construction. ▪

Dublin, Ireland

Christina (Galmiche) Sliwa ’93, MBA’00, is one of many Boston College alumni who step up each year to help their classes reach their reunion fundraising goals. Below, Sliwa shares why she embraces her role as a BC volunteer leader.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO VOLUNTEER AS A CLASS OF 1993 REUNION COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR? I actually worked for the University Advancement office when I was a BC undergraduate. I stuffed mailers during the day and made calls for donations at night, so early on I was exposed to the idea of giving back. But more importantly, I feel so fortunate to have attended Boston College as both an undergrad and graduate student that I feel a great desire to share that BC spirit with others.

WHY WERE YOUR CLASS’S EFFORTS SO SUCCESSFUL? Focusing on participation was key for us. We wanted to show the greater BC community that classes in the 1990s can support Boston College in record numbers. As with all classes, BC’s new online fundraising application helped our committee members to quickly identify the classmates we wished to reach as well as to keep track of the progress made by fellow volunteers.

Beyond identifying your friends, the application enables you to find classmates who live in certain towns or work for specific companies, so you can easily make connections.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHERS ABOUT BEING A REUNION LEADER?

Chestnut Hill Relive the journey at www.bc.edu/150ontheroad.

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If you are passionate about Boston College, you will certainly enjoy this role. It is easier than you think to ask for gifts, especially when you truly believe in the institution. Serving on your committee is also a great way to reconnect with classmates as well as make new friends. I feel lucky to be part of my reunion committee. ▪ Get involved today at www.bc.edu/alumni.

Q&A At the close of its inaugural semester, Stokes Hall has already made an indelible impression on University life, says David Quigley, dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

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STOKES HALL SPRINGS TO LIFE

Dean David Quigley

WHY IS STOKES HALL A TRUE “HOME FOR THE HUMANITIES”?

We collaborated with the project architects to ensure that Stokes is filled with spaces for discussion and nooks for quiet study; settings that encourage consideration of the enduring questions at the heart of a liberal arts education. When I walk through the building, there are students and faculty gathered together in the Commons, and there’s an energy emanating from the PULSE Program suite—literally every corner of Stokes Hall bustles. It’s thrilling to see how this one building has quickly become a crossroads for the University.

HOW WILL STOKES ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF BC’S LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION? Stokes is a building worthy of our enterprise and, much as Gasson Hall did when it opened 100 years ago, it reflects Boston College’s values and ambitions. Today, BC aspires to leadership in liberal arts education among American universities. Housing 36 classrooms and five humanities departments, plus the Arts and Sciences Honors Program, Stokes is already helping to achieve that aim by providing a forum for interdisciplinary teaching and research. Stokes will help the University attract and retain leading faculty—and draw outstanding students as well.

WHY SHOULD THE BC COMMUNITY CONTINUE TO SUPPORT STOKES HALL NOW THAT IT IS OPEN? Stokes enables alumni, parents, and friends to participate in something that is transforming the BC experience. Supporting Stokes Hall—through either an annual or a naming gift—allows donors to be a part of BC history while also having an immediate impact on University life. I invite everyone to return to campus and tour the building; you’ll see how much Stokes means at the Heights. ▪

Learn more and go inside Stokes Hall at www.bc.edu/buildstokesvideo.

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the campaign newsletter of boston college summer 2013, vol. 6, no. 2

office of university advancement cadigan alumni center 140 commonwealth avenue chestnut hill, ma 02467–3808 www.bc.edu/ltw

your gift + sesquicentennial challenge = new professorship

IT’S YOUR HOME AT THE HEIGHTS Visit the Cadigan Alumni Center on Brighton Campus this summer.

Discover more at www.bc.edu/alumnicenter.

Make a $1-million gift today and receive a $500,000 match from an anonymous donor to establish an assistant professorship at Boston College.

Invest in the next generation of outstanding BC faculty.

To learn more, contact Beth McDermott, associate vice president for capital giving, at beth.mcdermott@bc.edu.