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NEW GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT
ORIENTATION
2010
SPONSORED BY
THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE, THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
AND THE GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
BOSTON COLLEGE
NEW GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION 2010
www.bc.edu/offices/gsc/programs/orientation.html
Dear Incoming Graduate and Professional Students:
Welcome to Boston College! As a new graduate or professional student,
you join a community of scholars that comprises one third of the student
population at Boston College.
New Graduate and Professional Student Orientation is for you to
become acquainted with university and Boston area resources, meet faculty
and staff, and get to know students from other schools and disciplines.
We have an exciting orientation program planned for Thursday,
September 2, 2010, as well as many activities throughout the first weeks of
the fall term. Please join us for any or all welcome events as you settle into
your new life as graduate and professional students at Boston College!
Sincerely,
The Office of Graduate Student Life
The Office of the Provost
The Graduate Student Association
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Schedule of Orientation Events 3-5
Additional Activities 6-8
Practical Matters to Attend to ASAP 9
Contact Information 9
Campus Services at a Glance 10
Boston Neighborhoods Information 11-13
Getting Around Town 14
Academic Calendar 15
Resource Fair Participants 16
Notes 17
Maps 18-19
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SCHEDULE OF ORIENTATION EVENTS Thursday, September 2, 2010
Graduate and Professional Student Interfaith Prayer Service
9:00am, Murray Graduate Student Center (MGC) Please join us as we gather together in prayer to welcome one another and greet the new
academic year. In an effort to honor the diversity among us, this prayer service will draw from
the wellsprings of a variety of religious traditions. ___________________________________________________________________________
Office of Graduate Student Life Coffee Hour
9:30am, Murray Graduate Student Center (MGC) Drop in for coffee, breakfast munchies and conversation with other incoming graduate and
professional students. While you‘re here, explore the Murray Graduate Student Center and fa-
miliarize yourself with the study areas, computer lab, dining and living room facilities, GSA of-
fices and the Office of Graduate Student Life.
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Program Check-in Station
10:00am-3:00pm, Higgins 300 Please check-in with our graduate student volunteers to pick up your Information Packet. All
events are optional, so please join us when you are able. The Murray Graduate Student Center
will be open all day for you to relax and enjoy refreshments between sessions. ____________________________________________________________________________
Welcome Session and Returning Student Panel
10:30am, Higgins 300
At this session the Office of Graduate Student Life, the Office of the Provost and the Graduate
Student Association (GSA) will formally welcome you to Boston College, and a panel of veteran
graduate and professional students will give you a first-hand sense of what you can expect at BC. ____________________________________________________________________________
Graduate and Professional Student Resource Fair & BBQ
12-1:30pm, Murray Function Room, Yawkey Center A fair to introduce new graduate and professional students to BC and Boston area services. Sign
up for services and meet representatives from offices and groups throughout the BC community
(a list of participants can be found on page 16). BBQ Lunch will be provided. ____________________________________________________________________________
Campus Tour
12:30pm, departs from the street entrance to Yawkey Center ____________________________________________________________________________
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SCHEDULE OF ORIENTATION EVENTS, CONT. Thursday, September 2, 2010
Getting to Know BC: A Crash Course!
1:30pm, Higgins 300 (concurrent session; repeated in afternoon) At this session, returning graduate and professional students will whisk you through the basics of
what you need to know about BC! Learn about libraries, graduate student computer labs and
study spaces, the BC shuttle, where to eat on campus, and much more. ____________________________________________________________________________
Getting to Know Boston: A Crash Course!
1:30pm, Higgins 310 (concurrent session; repeated in afternoon) At this session, returning graduate and professional students will take you on a whirlwind virtual
tour of what you need to know about your new home in Boston: where to shop, where to eat,
how to get around, and of course, where to have fun! ___________________________________________________________________________
Getting to Know BC: A Crash Course!
2:15pm, Higgins 300 At this session, returning graduate and professional students will whisk you through the basics of
what you need to know about BC to survive your first weeks, months, and years here! Learn
about libraries, graduate student computer labs and study spaces, the BC shuttle, where to eat on
campus, and much more. ____________________________________________________________________________
Getting to Know Boston: A Crash Course!
2:15pm Higgins 310 At this session, returning graduate and professional students will take you on a whirlwind virtual
tour of what you need to know about your new home in Boston: where to shop, where to eat,
how to get around, and of course, where to have fun! ____________________________________________________________________________
Educational Tools to Get You Started at BC
3:00pm, Higgins 300 Lean how students stay plugged in at BC. This session will introduce you to the university‘s
MyFiles virtual hard drive system, Library research tools, and Blackboard Vista. ____________________________________________________________________________
Money Management for Graduate and Professional Students
3:00pm, Higgins 310 Get insider tips about how to manage your finances while in graduate school. ____________________________________________________________________________
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SCHEDULE OF ORIENTATION EVENTS, CONT. Thursday, September 2, 2010
Catholic Liturgy
4:15pm, 9 Lake Street (School of Theology and Ministry Chapel, Brighton Campus) All are welcome. ____________________________________________________________________________
Campus Tour
4:15pm, depart from the check-in station in front of Higgins 300 and ends at 2101 Common-wealth Avenue ____________________________________________________________________________
Welcome Reception
5:00pm, 2101 Comm. Avenue, First Floor (Former Cardinal‘s Residence, Brighton Campus) Faculty, staff and members of the GSA, and special speaker Professor Seth Jacobs will welcome
you to BC. Enjoy food and drink, and meet members of your new community. . ____________________________________________________________________________
Grad Nite Out
7-9pm, Joshua Tree
Join new and returning graduate and professional students to watch the Sox and of course to eat
free food! Take B-line to Griggs Street. Cross the street on the right. Joshua Tree is at 1314 Commonwealth Avenue right before Griggs Street. ____________________________________________________________________________
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Friday, September 3, 2010 Graduate Fellows and Teaching Assistants Orientation Sponsored by the Connors Family Learning Center
Begins at 9AM. Contact Sue Barrett at [email protected] for more information. ____________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
University Libraries‘ Reception for Graduate Students 4-6pm, O‘Neill Library Reserves Reading Room
The Boston College Libraries will host a reception for new graduate and professional students.
This will be an opportunity for students to meet Tom Wall, University Librarian, as well as the
subject librarians who are liaisons to the academic departments and schools. Students will also
learn about the array of resources and services the Libraries offer. Food and drink will be
served. ____________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Graduate International Student Association (GISA) Fall Welcome Party 6:00pm John Courtney Murray, S.J. Graduate Student Center
The Graduate International Students Association extends a warm welcome to all of you. Building
on its yearly tradition, GISA has organized a wide range of interesting social and cultural activities
for everyone this year. Your support and participation makes these events more memorable. So
to kick start yet another exciting semester, come join us and enjoy some great food, relaxation
and sharing of summer stories with your peers from different disciplines! ____________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Graduate African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American Student Association
(AHANA) Fall Welcome Reception 5:00-7:00pm, Devlin Patio
All BC graduate and professional students are invited to join the Graduate AHANA Student
Association, faculty and staff in welcoming a new school year with great conversations and food at
the Devlin Patio. This is a great opportunity for new and returning students. Graduate AHANA
wishes all new and returning graduate and professional students a wonderful academic
year! Come meet other graduate students, learn about Grad AHANA, and eat and drink some
delicious refreshments! Hope to see you there!
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
September 2010-March 2011 (Multiple Dates)
Whole Person Education Workshop Series Sponsored by the Center for Student Formation, and Office of Graduate Student Life, and the Office of the Provost
What does it mean to educate the whole person? The Whole Person Education Workshop Se-
ries is aimed at graduate and professional students who currently teach and mentor young adults,
or who will do so in the future. The objective is to help our graduate and professional students
understand how the complex human beings they will soon encounter as teachers and mentors
learn and develop through the undergraduate years, and to provide practical guidance for apply-
ing this knowledge in the classroom.
Workshops will be conducted seminar style and will be facilitated by veteran professors and
higher education administrators. Interactive discussion, hands-on learning activities and practical
take-aways characterize the sessions. For more information and to RSVP, please visit:
www.bc.edu/offices/gsc/about/programs/wholeperson.html.
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October 2010-April 2011 (Multiple Dates) Graduate Intersections Seminar Series (Application Required) Sponsored by the Center for Student Formation, the Intersections Project, the Office of Graduate Student Life, and
the Office of the Provost
What kind of life will you live? How do you connect your profession to your ethical or faith
commitments, your life with family and friends, your volunteer activities, and your responsibilities
as an informed citizen in a globalized world? The Graduate Intersections Seminars are designed
to help you think about the connections among your personal, social, spiritual, civic, and intellec-
tual lives, as well as to work with undergraduates who are going through a similar process of for-
mation and discernment.
Seminars will meet once a week for four weeks at the Murray Graduate Student Center. Lunch
and course materials will be provided. At the end of each seminar, participants will have the op-
portunity to apply for a small grant to fund projects related to seminar themes. Early application is
recommended since seminars are limited to 12 participants each. Each participant is limited to
one seminar per year. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.bc.edu/offices/
gsc/about/programs/Graduate_Intersections_Seminar.html.
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Fall 2010, TBD A Day of Wellness Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Student Life
Murray Graduate Student Center
Please join us for our first bi-annual Day of Wellness this November. This event is designed to
address the needs of graduate students not only as whole persons, but as human beings in need of
moments of peace. Through a day of mind-body exercises, gentle meditations, and breakout ses-
sions that encourage mental and physical nutrition, we will provide an opportunity for self-care
that is accessible and affordable to graduate students in an intentionally shaped space of gentle
and mindful leisure. Cost is $10.00 per student. Further information will be accessible via the Of-
fice of Graduate Student Life website in the coming weeks. ____________________________________________________________________________
Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Boston College Graduate Mentorship Program Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Student Life and the Learning to Learn/McNair Scholars Programs
Applications due by September 30th, 2010
Each year, the Graduate Mentor Program matches Boston College graduate and professional stu-
dents with Boston College undergraduate students from low income, first generation, or under-
represented backgrounds. The program is designed to help participants share experiences
around graduate studies, how the choice was made to pursue a particular discipline, and the chal-
lenges and rewards of being a graduate student. The ultimate goal is to have participants share
stories and offer support and guidance in exploring graduate work.
Any graduate or professional school student at Boston College is eligible to be a mentor. An un-
derstanding of issues facing first generation and underrepresented college students is essential as
is a willingness to share one‘s own experiences in applying for and attending graduate school. For
more information and to submit your application, please visit our website at www.bc.edu/offices/
gsc/about/programs/mentor.html.
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PRACTICAL MATTERS TO ATTEND TO ASAP
Obtain your Eagle-One Card (BC Identification Card) at Lyons Hall (for more
information, visit www.bc.edu/offices/id/about.html)
Visit your Agora account (portal.bc.edu) to confirm your student account
information including contact information, financial aid, registration, email, etc.
(Your username and password will be sent to you over the summer.)
Apply for your BC Parking Permit if you plan to drive to campus (for more
information, visit www.bc.edu/offices/transportation/parking/student.html)
Be sure you are aware of important deadlines (i.e. fall tuition is due on
September 15 and medical waivers are due on September 18) For more
information about tuition/fees, billing options, loan policies, and medical
insurance/waivers visit: www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/financial/home.html.
Check in with your department/school regarding program-specific orientation
sessions, program-specific policies, location of your mailbox, etc.
Submit the appropriate health documentation to Health Services (Cushing
Hall, First Floor) Health forms include documentation about required and
recommended vaccinations.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Office of Graduate Student Life is located in:
The John Courtney Murray, S.J. Graduate Student Center
292 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
GSL Phone: 617-552-1855 / GSA Phone: 617-552-1854
www.bc.edu/gsc
The Graduate Student Association offices are also located on the first
floor in the Murray Graduate Student Center.
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CAMPUS SERVICES AT A GLANCE
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Student Services, www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/
617-552-3300 or 800-294-0294 Student Services, located in Lyons Hall, is not just the place you go to obtain your BC ID card
and parking permit. Browse the ―academic services‖ webpage (www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/
academic/home.html) for information regarding courses, registration and drop/add procedures,
the academic calendar, final exam schedules, degree programs, curriculum information, the
University Catalog, the Schedule of Courses, online transcript request and much more. Visit the
financial services webpage (www.bc.edu/offices/stserv/financial/home.html) for information
regarding medical insurance, student employment, student loans, financial application deadlines,
tuition & fees, online tuition bills and payment, and much more. ___________________________________________________________________________
Bookstore, www.bcbookstore.com
The Boston College Bookstore is located on the first floor of McElroy Commons. The Hillside
Shop is on the first floor of 21 Campanella Way. The Law School Bookstore is located in Stuart
House on our Newton Campus. Shops in Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium are open during
certain athletic events. Visit the website for hours and directions, to look up your course books,
and for online shopping. ____________________________________________________________________________
Dining Options, www.bc.edu/offices/dining/home.html
Wondering what vegetarian options are available in the dining facilities on campus? Wondering
where the ―grab-n-go‖ dining places are around campus? To find out—and for information about
dining locations and hours throughout campus—visit the BC Dining website.
If you are planning to eat on-campus at least once a day then try the Optional Dining Bucks plan,
which gives you a 10% point of sale discount all day, every day at qualifying on-campus dining
locations. Check out the Dining Services website for a complete list of qualifying locations. ____________________________________________________________________________
Shuttle Bus, www.bc.edu/offices/transportation/bus.html
BC operates a shuttle service to the Newton Campus, Reservoir MBTA stop at Cleveland Circle
and areas near Main campus. Check out the website for routes and schedules. ____________________________________________________________________________
The Plex, http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/ath/plex/ The Plex, or the Flynn Recreation Complex, is the campus‘s largest gym and has facilities
including a pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, squash courts, volleyball courts and an indoor
track. It also has a wide range of cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Special rates are
available for graduate students.
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BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS INFORMATION A Non-Exhaustive List of BC Graduate and Professional Student Favorites!
NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTIONS _____________________________________
ALLSTON/BRIGHTON Allston/Brighton is connected to the rest of
the city by a narrow strip of land between Commonwealth Avenue and
the Charles River. Surrounded by Newton, Watertown, Cambridge, and
Brookline, this area is accessible via the B & C Green Lines and buses.
The Allston/Brighton area is very popular with students, as it is home to
both Boston College and Boston University. There are many local hot
spots along Commonwealth Avenue (―Comm Ave,‖) especially at its
intersection with Harvard Avenue and one block north at the
intersection of Harvard and Brighton Avenues.
BROOKLINE Surrounded on three sides by Boston, Brookline is
easily accessible by the C & D Green Lines, as well as buses. A mixture
of thriving urban and quaint suburban life, Brookline offers the
convenience of the city for those who don‘t want to live in it. There are
plenty of bars, restaurants, and shops, especially in the Coolidge Corner
and Washington Square areas.
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge is a city unto itself, located opposite Boston
on the Charles River. Known to many as the home of Harvard and
MIT, Cambridge is a fun area with lots to do in places like Central and
Harvard Squares, and is accessible via the Red Line and buses.
DOWNTOWN BOSTON/BACK BAY The Back Bay sits on land
reclaimed from water in the mid-nineteenth century. Downtown
includes the Financial District, Government Center, and the waterfront
between Long Wharf and Summer Street. The Green Lines run
through Back Bay, and Downtown is served by all the MBTA lines and
many buses.
NEWTON Six miles west of Boston and accessible through several D
Green Line stops, Newton is a quiet, affluent suburb. Bounded by the
Charles River, Newton has an award-winning library, museum, and is
home to Chestnut Hill and, of course, Boston College!
JAMAICA PLAIN Know as J.P. by locals, Jamaica Plain is one of
Boston‘s most hip and diverse neighborhood. Local businesses, such as
the many different restaurants which line Centre Street, reflect the
cultural mix in the area. J.P. is accessible by the Orange Line and
multiple buses.
GROCERY STORES _____________________________________
ALLSTON/BRIGHTON
Shaw‘s Supermarket: Large Grocery Store: 370 Western Avenue (from
Cleveland Circle take the #86 bus to Brighton Mills,) and 1065
Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton (take the B-line to Packard's Corner
or Babcock Street.)
Super Stop and Shop: Very large grocery store: 60 Everett Street
(Directly serviced by the #64 bus; the #86 and #57 buses provide service
to within walking distance of the store.)
Whole Foods: Pricey organic and specialty food; great for vegetarians:
15 Washington Street (take the B-line to Washington Street.)
BROOKLINE
Star Market: Small market: 1717 Beacon Street (take the C-line to
Tappan Street.)
Stop and Shop: Large grocery store: 155 Harvard Street (take the C-line
to Coolidge Corner)
Trader Joe‘s: Inexpensive, organic focused food, plus wine and beer: 1309 Beacon Street (take the C-line to Coolidge Corner)
CAMBRIDGE
Star Market 49 White Street, 20 Sydney Street, and 699 Mount
Auburn Street
Whole Foods 200 Alewife Brook Parkway
DOWNTOWN BOSTON/BACK BAY
Shaw‘s Supermarket 53 Huntington Avenue
Star Market 33 Kilmarnock Street
NEWTON
Whole Foods 916 Walnut Street
SHOPPING _____________________________________
BROOKLINE
Coolidge Corner The area around the intersection of Beacon Street and
Harvard Avenue. (Includes local Pier 1 Imports, Gap, Brookline
Booksmith, Zaftig‘s etc.)
CAMBRIDGE
CambridgeSide Galleria 100 CambridgeSide Place (Typical, large mall
with variety of well-known retail shops and restaurants)
Harvard Square The area around JFK Street and Massachusetts
Avenue; (Great place to hang out, enjoy the ambiance, do some
shopping; Finale, Urban Outfitters, bookstores galore, etc.)
Porter Square 1 Porter Square ( shops and restaurants)
DOWNTOWN BOSTON/BACK BAY
Copley Place and the Shops at the Prudential Center 100 Huntington
Avenue/800 Boylston Street (Shopping area connected by sky bridge
with large array of shops and restaurants including Niemann Marcus,
Banana Republic, Williams-Sonoma, and several upscale boutiques)
Downtown Crossing The intersections of Washington Street, Winter
Street, and Summer Street (Open air shopping area including Filene‘s
Basement, DSW shoes, H&M, etc.)
Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Market intersection of Faneuil Hall
Market Place and Congress Street, near Government Center T stop;
(Tons of restaurants and bars, great place to people watch)
Newbury and Boylston Streets, between Arlington Street and
Massachusetts Avenue; (Can get pricey, but great for window shopping
with lots of upscale boutiques, chain stores, salons, and restaurants)
NEWTON
The Atrium Mall 300 Boylston Street (Including J. Crew, Pottery Barn,
Borders Bookstore, Williams-Sonoma, The Cheesecake Factory, etc.)
The Mall at Chestnut Hill 199 Boylston Street (Including
Bloomingdale‘s, Crate & Barrel, Apple Store, etc.)
WATERTOWN
The Arsenal Mall 485 Arsenal Street, Watertown (Including Linens ‗N
Things, Home Depot, Filene‘s Basement, etc. Target is right across the
street!)
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RESTAURANTS _____________________________________
ALLSTON/BRIGHTON
Andalus Cafe 153 Sutherland Road (Sandwiches, wraps, frozen yogurt)
Boca Grande 336 Washing Street (Mexican)
Damoah Grill 117 Chiswick Road (Korean, Japanese, Sushi)
Eagle‘s Deli 1918 Beacon Street (A favorite for BC students; great
burgers and sandwiches, and huge portions!)
Fins 354 Chestnut Hill Avenue (Delicious and inexpensive sushi)
Moogy‘s 154 Chestnut Hill Avenue (Subs)
Pho Pasteur 137 Brighton Avenue (Inexpensive Vietnamese chain, large
portions!)
Presto Pizzeria 1936 Beacon Street (Including pizza, subs, salads; local
competition between it and neighboring Pino‘s)
Tasca Mediterranean Tapas 1612 Commonwealth Avenue (Spanish
tapas – an array of tiny tastes of food – plus great sangria)
The Stockyard 135 Market Street (Steak and grilled favorites)
Wings Express of Brighton 563 Washington Street (Great place for
chicken wings, delivers to Brighton area, inexpensive)
BROOKLINE
Anna‘s Taqueria 1412 Beacon Street (Inexpensive Mexican – a favorite
for BC students)
Chef Chang‘s House 1006 Beacon Street (Very popular Chinese
restaurant, eat in and take out)
The Creperie 278 Harvard Street (Crepes of every kind)
Finale 1306 Beacon Street (Amazing Deserts! Also located in Harvard
Square, Cambridge)
The Fireplace 1634 Beacon Street (Mid-priced New England fare with
wonderful fresh ingredients, the menu changes often, good place for a
date!)
Golden Temple 1651 Beacon Street (Chinese with a fun, surprising
interior design!)
J.P. Licks 311 Harvard Street (Great ice cream and frozen yogurt –
make it a meal!)
Mr. Sushi 329 Harvard Avenue (Reasonably priced sushi, known for
fresh ingredients and a large menu)
Rami‘s 324 Harvard Street (Israeli/Middle Eastern; great falafel and
shwarma)
Upper Crust Pizza 286 Harvard Street (Thin crust pizza with toppings
from ordinary to gourmet, very tasty!)
Zaftigs Delicatessen 335 Harvard Street (Popular Jewish deli with
colorful, interesting atmosphere)
CAMBRIDGE
Blue Fin 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 1 (Inexpensive, fresh sushi)
Border Café 32 Church Street (Inexpensive Mexican)
Cambridge Common 1667 Massachusetts Avenue (Inexpensive
traditional American/Californian)
Charlie‘s Kitchen 10 Eliot Street (The double cheeseburger king!
Inexpensive diner fare)
Emmas Pizza 40 Hampshire Street, near the Kendall Theater (flat
bread pizza—the taste and selection are DELCIOUS!)
Mr. Bartley‘s 1246 Massachusetts Avenue (A Harvard Square
landmark; A GINORMOUS selection of burgers, including veggie;
worth the trip!)
Pho Pasteur 36 JFK Street (Inexpensive Vietnamese chain, large
portions!)
Red Bones 55 Chester Street, Somerville, which borders Cambridge
(Barbecue joint with Texas-inspired atmosphere to match...YUM!)
DOWNTOWN BOSTON/BACK BAY
Bull & Finch Pub 84 Beacon Street (The original ―Cheers‖ façade,
serves bar fare, touristy, but fun)
The Elephant Walk 900 Beacon Street (French and Cambodian
cuisine)
Fajitas & Ritas 25 West Street (Huge portions, inexpensive, fun
atmosphere, and margaritas by the pitcher)
Legal Seafood 255 State Street (Local chain seafood restaurant, can get
pricey)
The North End Ok, so this is not a specific restaurant, but the best area
to go in Boston for Italian food. Tons of fun coffee shops, gelaterias,
inexpensive and fancy restaurants
Sonsie 327 Newbury Street (Mid-priced, interesting American cuisine,
great date place!)
NEWTON
Café Nicholas 740A Beacon Street (Great pizza, pasta, and sandwiches)
Legal Seafood 43 Boylston Street
Peking Cuisine 870 Walnut Street (Chinese eat in and take out)
Sapporo Japanese and Korean Restaurant 81 Union Street (Good food,
good prices, not usually crowded!)
Sol Azteca 75 Union Street (Fun atmosphere, award-winning Mexican
cuisine)
Union Street Restaurant 107 Union Street (Fun bar with a lengthy beer
selection, varied menu, and live music)
FOR LOCAL RESTAURANT TAKE-OUT MENUS, VISIT THE
UGBC WEBSITE:
http://www.ugbc.org/menus.asp
COFFEE SHOPS _____________________________________
Dunkin‘ Donuts Look around, there‘s practically one on every corner!
You‘ll find one across from the main entrance to BC on Comm. Ave.
ALLSTON/BRIGHTON
Angora Café 2153 Sutherland Road (Great frozen yogurt too!)
French Press Coffee 2201 Commonwealth Avenue (Conveniently
located across the street from campus)
Starbucks 470 Washington Street
Cafenation 380 Washington Street (Great music, amazing crepes, best
coffee in town)
BROOKLINE
Peet‘s Coffee & Tea 285 Harvard Street
Starbucks 277 Harvard Street and 1655 Beacon Street
CAMBRIDGE
Peet‘s Coffee & Tea 100 Mount Auburn Street
Starbucks 31 Church Street
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Toscanini‘s Ice Cream 1310 Massachusetts Avenue (Ice cream too!)
DOWNTOWN BOSTON/BACK BAY
Boston Coffee Exchange 32 Summer Street
Francesca‘s Espresso Bar 562 Tremont Street
Peet‘s Coffee & Tea 176 Federal Street
NEWTON
Peet‘s Coffee & Tea 776 Beacon Street
Starbucks 1154 Boylston Street and 70 Union Street
ENTERTAINMENT _____________________________________
ALLSTON/BRIGHTON
Big City 138 Brighton Avenue (Large selection of beer on tap, plus lots
of pool tables)
Brighton Beer Garden 386 Market Street (Huge beer selection)
CitySide Bar and Grill 1960 Beacon Street (Great happy hour specials,
low key atmosphere filled with students and young professionals,
restaurant too!)
Common Grounds Bar and Grill 85 Harvard Avenue (Great Irish pub
food)
Devlin‘s Bistro 332 Washington Street (Trendy)
Green Briar Pub and Restaurant 304 Washington Street (Irish pub
food)
Our House West 1277 Commonwealth Avenue (Fun dive bar, with
foosball)
Sports Depot 353 Cambridge Street (Sports bar, wall-to-wall flat screen
TV‘s so you won‘t miss any part of any game!)
Sunset Grill & Tap 130 Brighton Avenue (Bar with good food, 112
beers on tap and over 400 varieties available by the bottle)
Joshua Tree 1314 Commonwealth Avenue (Feel of a downtown bar/
lounge without having to go downtown, food too)
Wonder Bar 189 Harvard Avenue (Upscale bistro/jazz bar)
BROOKLINE
Coolidge Corner Movie Theatre 290 Harvard Street (Great mix of
unusual, independent films, and mainstream movies)
The Publick House 1648 Beacon Street (Irish pub serving the typical
selections plus fun and innovative food and lots of unusual beers)
CAMBRIDGE
Brattle Theatre 40 Brattle Street (In Harvard Square, showing classics,
independents, and world films)
Kendall Square Cinemas 1 Kendall Square (Great independent and
alternative movies; lots of good restaurants and pubs in close by!)
Lizard Lounge 1667 Massachusetts Avenue (Live music 7 nights a
week, great atmosphere)
Lowes Harvard Square 10 Church Street (Mainstream movie theatre)
Middle East Restaurant and Night Club 472/80 Massachusetts Avenue
(live music/entertainment EVERY night of the week! Food too…)
Miracle of Science Bar and Grill 321 Massachusetts Avenue (the menu
is written on the wall in the form of the Periodic Table of Elements—
need we say more?)
Ryles 212 Hampshire Street (Jazz on the first floor; salsa, meringue,
swing on the second depending on the night —if you‘ve got itchy feet,
head to Ryles!)
Temple Bar 1688 Massachusetts Avenue (Upscale Irish bar)
DOWNTOWN BOSTON/BACK BAY
AMC Theatres Fenway 401 Park Drive, Suite 7 (Mainstream movie
theatre)
An Tua Nua 835 Beacon Street (Popular bar with great dance music)
Avalon 15 Lansdowne Street (One of the most popular dance clubs in
Boston, also a concert venue)
The Black Rose 160 State Street (Fun pub; live Irish music)
Boston Beer Works 112 Canal Street & 61 Brookline Avenue (Great
sports bar)
The Cactus Club 939 Boylston Street (Fun bar with great margaritas,
food as well)
Jake Ivory‘s 9 Lansdowne Street (Request your favorite song at this
dueling piano bar)
Jillian's‘ Billiard‘s Club 145 Ipswich Street (Three levels of fun including
skee-ball, billiards, arcade games)
Kings 50 Dalton Street (Bowling, billiards, lounge, and great food too!)
Lowes Theatre Boston Common 175 Tremont Street (Mainstream
movie theatre)
The Roxy 279 Tremont Street (Trendy dance club with hip hop, salsa
nights, etc.)
NEWTON
AMC Chestnut Hill 5 27 Boylston Street (Local movie theatre)
Swing City 133 Centre Street (Dance the night away with live swing
music and swing lessons)
Union Street Restaurant 107 Union Street (Fun bar with a lengthy beer
selection, varied menu, and live music)
PLACES OF WORSHIP _____________________________________
For information about on and off-campus worship opportunities, which
include but are not limited to Buddhist, Catholic, Greek Orthodox,
Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, check out: www.bc.edu/offices/gsc/
boston/spirituality_resources.html.
(Note: this is only a partial list, because there are so many worship op-
portunities in the local Boston area. Many communities have their own
websites, so browse the web if you don‘t see what you are looking for
here!)
FOR MORE BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION,
CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES:
www.Boston.com
www.Boston.CitySearch.com
www.BostonUSA.com
www.VisitNewEngland.com
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GETTING AROUND TOWN
As a student at Boston College, you will find that the most convenient
transportation hub to start your trips into or around Boston is Cleveland
Circle. From Cleveland Circle you can catch the BC Shuttle, walk to
the B line, catch the C, or hop on the D line or the 86 Bus at the
Reservoir T-Stop. Below are some important stops on each route.
B-Line
Washington St: From here you can walk to the Whole Foods two
blocks south of the stop.
Harvard Ave: Along Harvard Ave and one block north at Brighton Ave
are a number of local hot spots, including Big City, where Grad Nights
Out are held, Sunset Bar and Grill, the Kells, Whitehorse Tavern,
Common Grounds, Wonder Bar and other places. There is also an
Economy Hardware Store that sells affordable furniture.
Packard‘s Corner: This is the main stop for the Shaw‘s Supermarket on
Commonwealth Avenue, just one block away. This is a large Shaw‘s
with a wide selection.
Babcock St. and Pleasant St. Stops: after Packard‘s corner these are
good stops for local food including Brown Sugar, a notable and well-
reviewed Thai restaurant and T‘s Pub. Also here are City Sports,
Eastern Mount Sports and Enterprise Rent-a-car.
BU Central: If you are ever cross-registered for a course at BU, this is
probably the stop you will need to get off at. This is the ‗main‘ campus
and it is also the stop for the Mugar Library.
C-Line
Tappan St.: This is the stop for the Star Market on Beacon St. While
the store is small, it is very convenient for groceries if you don‘t have
time to take another route to a larger store.
Washington Square: You can find some fine and affordable dining and
drinking here with the Fireplace, the Public House, Washington Square
Tavern, the Golden Temple and Athan‘s Bakery.
Coolidge Corner: This is the center of Brookline with a number of
different shops, bookstores, bars and restaurants along Harvard Avenue
in both directions. A great place for a date or a distracting afternoon.
D-Line
Newton Center: You can check out the shops and restaurants of
downtown Newton, which many BC students never make it to. A good
selection of eateries including the Union St. Bar and Grill. This is also
a stop accessible to the Newton Campus, although it is a bit of a hike.
Chestnut Hill: This is another stop to get to BC by Hammond St.
Convenient if you are working at the Murray Graduate Center or on
Upper Campus.
Brookline Village: A nice area with a wide selection of shops and
eateries, including the Village Smokehouse.
Fenway: As the name suggests, this is an alternate way to get to Fenway
Park, but there is also the Monument Center Mall with Bed Bath and
Beyond, Best Buy, Long Horn Steak House and an AMC Theater.
Underground Stops (on the Green Line)
Kenmore Square: This is Red Sox Central, Fenway Park only being a
couple of blocks away. Kenmore also has a number of trendy bars and
restaurants, such as Eastern Standard, the Foundation Lounge and
Great Bay. Reliable favorites also available are Pizzeria Uno and
Bertucci‘s.
Hynes Convention Center: Newbury St. ends or begins (depending on
your POV) at this stop, so if you want a day of shopping, you can walk
the whole length beginning here. Also nearby on Boylston St are a
number of hot nightspots, including the Pourhouse, and one block over
on Dalton St you can find Jasper White‘s Summer Shack and King‘s
Bowling Alley.
Copley Square: Copley Square is a sight to behold in itself with the local
architecture, but you can also find the Boston Public Library as well as
the Prudential Center Mall. From this stop you can catch the E-line to
check out the trendy South End, or walk several blocks along
Huntington Avenue. Nearby is also the Backbay Commuter Rail and
Amtrak Station, which you can use as an alternative to South Station.
Arlington, Boylston and Park St.: At these stops you can visit the
Boston Public Garden and the Common, as well as some high end
shopping and night life. Park St. is also the key transfer point to hop on
the Red-line, which can take you to Cambridge and Somerville going
North to Alewife.
Government Center and Haymarket: You can get off at either of these
stops (they are, in actuality, surprisingly close together) to get to Faneuil
Hall or the North End.
North Station: If you are a commuter or have Celtics‘ or Bruins‘
Tickets, this is your stop. The TD BankNorth Garden is built over this
stop.
86 Bus Route
Brighton Center: Brighton Center is an oft overlooked area to eat and
hang out. Here you will find Devlin‘s and the Green Briar, as well as an
Athan‘s Bakery, Cafenation and other eateries. This is also the
place where you can catch the 57 Bus, which you can take West to
Watertown Square in Watertown or East to Kenmore Square.
Western Avenue at Mackin St: This is the stop to get off at to transfer
to the 70 or the 70A Bus which can take you to the Arsenal Mall or all
the way to Watertown Square.
Western Avenue at Brighton Mills: Another convenient shopping
center also home to Pet Smart.
Harvard Square: Harvard Square is a great place to go even if you don‘t
wear the crimson. There are literally tons of small specialty shops like
Common Scents (imported cologne and perfume), Leavitt & Pierce
(tobacconist), Schoenhof‘s Foreign Books (books in every language),
and the Harvard Book Store. Also in Harvard Square are John
Harvard‘s Brew House, the Red Line Bar, Grafton St. Pub, and Hong
Kong, as well as many other places to eat and drink. Harvard Square is
also accessible on the Red Line, but the 86 Bus is a faster and more
direct route from BC, since you do not need to take the Green Line to
Park St. and transfer.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Semester 2010
August 30 Classes begin for second and third year law students and first year, full-time M.B.A.
students
August 31 Classes begin for first year law students
September 6 Labor Day—No classes
September 7 Classes begin
September 15 Last date for graduate students to drop/add online
September 15 Last date for all students who plan to graduate in December 2010 to verify diploma
name online.
September 16 Mass of the Holy Spirit
October 11 Columbus Day—No classes
November 24-26 Thanksgiving Holidays
November 29 Last date for official withdrawal from a course or from the University
December 14-21 Term Examinations—Posted grades (non-Law) available online
Spring Semester 2011
January 17 Martin Luther King Day—No classes
January 18 Classes begin
January 26 Last date for graduate students to drop/add online and last date for all students who
plan to graduate in May 2010 to verify diploma name online.
March 7-11 Spring Vacation
April 1 Last date for master’s and doctoral candidates to turn in signed and approve copies of
theses and dissertations for May 2010 graduation
April 18 Patriot's Day—No classes
April 21-25 Easter Weekend—No classes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Monday (except for
any class beginning at 4:00 p.m. and later)
**May 3 Last date for all students who plan to graduate in August 2010 to verify diploma name
online
May 10-17 Term Examinations—Posted grades (non-Law) available online
May 23 Commencement
May 27 Law School Commencement
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RESOURCE FAIR PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Graduate Student Groups
BCCSSA (Boston College Chinese Students and Scholars Association) BCSUSA (Boston College Student Union for Social Justice in Africa) Jewish GSA
GISA (Graduate International Student Association) Grad-AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American) GSA (Graduate Student Association) Murray Circle - Community of graduate and professional students, rooted in the Catholic intel-
lectual tradition, who reflect on and respond to issues of common concern from environmental
sustainability to immigration
RealFoodBC - A student group that strives for the establishment of a more sustainable food sys-
tem
GSA Scholarship & Excellence Committee - Develops initiatives and organizes programming
related to intellectual, scholarly and academic life
Boston College Offices and Resources
BC Counseling Services
BC Health Services
BC Libraries
BC Police
Church in the 21st Century Center (C21)
Campus Ministry
Career Center
Connors Family Learning Center
Dining Services/Eagle One Card
Episcopal Chaplaincy/The Gathering
Financial Aid/Student Services
Inter-faith Programs
Neighborhood Center
Off-Campus Housing
Office of Graduate Student Life
Office of International Student Programs (OISS)
Transportation & Parking
Volunteer & Service Learning Center
Boston Area Resources
Gesher City
Graduate Consortium in Women‘s Studies - A pioneering effort by faculty at institutions in the
Boston area and MIT to advance women's studies and scholarship
Zipcar
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