Category Archives: BC History

Fields, Rinks, Courts, & Diamonds: Historic Locations of BC’s Athletic Contests from the University Archives

Posted on September 13, 2022 by burnslibrary

Boston College has opened several new athletic facilities over the last few years, investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the Margo Connell Recreation Center, the Harrington Athletics Village, the Fish Fieldhouse, and the (soon-to-be) Hoag Basketball Pavillion.  In the … Continue reading →

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The Campus of the Future? The Chestnut Hill Campus, Real and Imagined

Posted on September 13, 2021 by burnslibrary

The Chestnut Hill campus of Boston College (BC) has beautiful architecture, views, greenspaces, and recreation areas. Construction projects occasionally add less peaceful notes to the scene, but the resulting disruption is a sign of growth. As the university develops, new … Continue reading →

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Remembering Brian Burns: A Lasting Legacy at Burns Library

Posted on September 7, 2021 by burnslibrary

As we begin this new academic year, we are saddened by the recent loss of our primary benefactor, Brian P. Burns, and fondly recall his warm friendship and the vital roles he played in establishing Burns Library and providing ongoing … Continue reading →

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Community Connections: Young Men’s Catholic Association of Boston College records, 1875-1941

Posted on January 25, 2021 by burnslibrary

The YMCA of Boston College was not “the” YMCA, nor was it an official part of Boston College. It organized in 1875 when Boston’s Catholic newspaper, the Pilot, published a letter from Boston College President, Robert Fulton, SJ, proposing the … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of “Senior Week” at Boston College: A Toast to the Class of 2020

Posted on May 4, 2020 by burnslibrary

Communion breakfasts, clambakes, casino nights, parent receptions, and booze cruises are just a few of the traditional events that have marked Boston College seniors’ final days as students. Student staff are an important part of the work at Burns Library, … Continue reading →

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John Louis Bonn, the Bard, and Boston College Theater in the 1940s

Posted on March 16, 2020 by burnslibrary

      John Louis Bonn, SJ, who taught theater at Boston College between 1930-1949 and directed the School of Dramatic Arts from 1937-1943, made a lasting impression on Boston College’s theater culture. Bonn directed many student plays and documented … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Excellence: Boston College’s Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center

Posted on August 26, 2019 by burnslibrary

This summer, the Boston College Options Through Education Program (OTE) celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Alumni from the OTE Program, including all the way back to its early days as the Black Talent Program in the 1970s, returned to BC’s campus … Continue reading →

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Second Spring

Posted on February 18, 2019 by burnslibrary

Springtime at Boston College is almost magical. The bitter cold and looming darkness that cast over the winter months melt away into the season of warmth and renewal. The howling winds on the Heights calm to a mild spring breeze … Continue reading →

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The Beanpot: A Midwinter Staple

Posted on January 29, 2018 by burnslibrary

The start of the second semester at Boston College means the illustrious Beanpot Tournament is right around the corner. On the first two Mondays of February the 66th Beanpot tournament will take place at the TD Garden. Students and fans … Continue reading →

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Fenway Park: Boston’s Bandbox

Posted on November 13, 2017 by burnslibrary

Fenway Park is one of the long-standing treasures of New England, that contains within it the history and tradition of many generations and their beloved baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. Nestled on the intersection of Lansdowne and Yawkey Way, … Continue reading →

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