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(Nicole Vagra / Heights Senior Staff)

“We Choose What We Can and Cannot Do”: RJ Mitte Highlights Capability

Angelina Li and Grace Sullivan • February 22, 2024
After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a young child, RJ Mitte learned to view his differences as a source of strength rather than a setback.
CSD Highlights the Experience of Blind People at BC

CSD Highlights the Experience of Blind People at BC

Nina Khaghany • November 14, 2021
Dinner in the Dark, which was hosted last week and will continue this week, will allow participants to experience how blind people navigate everyday events like meals.
Student Assembly Approves CSD, GLC Chairs

Student Assembly Approves CSD, GLC Chairs

Brandon Kenney • April 16, 2021
The Student Assembly (SA) of UGBC confirmed Svea McNally, Lynch ’22, and Christopher Rizzo, MCAS ’22, to chair positions in the executive branch on Tuesday night.
CSD Chairs Plan to Expand Campus Programming

CSD Chairs Plan to Expand Campus Programming

Samantha Karl • September 18, 2019
Conor McCormick, MCAS ’22 and Nick Claudio, MCAS ’22, are planning to shake things up as the new co-directors for the Undergraduate Government of BC’s Council for Students with Disabilities.
New UGBC Budget Set at $343,225

New UGBC Budget Set at $343,225

Jack Miller • September 1, 2019
UGBC's budget for the upcoming academic year is set at $343,225, an increase of $14,087—or 4.3 percent—over last year’s allocation.

New Bus Stop Added Near Health Services

Nate Hiriak • January 22, 2019
An additional bus stop near University Health Services was added to the Newton Eagle Direct and Newton Eagle Limited routes on Jan. 14.
New UGBC Budget Set at $329,138

New UGBC Budget Set at $329,138

Jack Goldman and Samantha Karl • September 7, 2018
The budget for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College is set at $329,138 for the 2018-19 year, a $1,162 increase over the 2017-18 budget. The main goals for this year’s budget are to allocate and spend money more efficiently and reach as many students as possible during UGBC events, according to Annika Li, vice president of financial affairs for UGBC and CSOM ’19.
Frontis to Serve as 2018-19 UGBC VP of Diversity and Inclusion

Frontis to Serve as 2018-19 UGBC VP of Diversity and Inclusion

Cole Dady • March 21, 2018
“Overall, it’s good to see that Reed is living up to what he says with not having representation on his team, but making sure it’s shown through his VPs,” said Taraun Frontis, CSOM '19.
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At Town Hall, Students Share Accessibility Struggles

Sophie Reardon • October 6, 2016
CSD is working to improve Eagle Escort and make class syllabi available to students earlier in the year.
CSD Events Raise Awareness, Help Work Toward Change

CSD Events Raise Awareness, Help Work Toward Change

The Heights Editorial Board • October 6, 2016
"It can be easy to forget how students with disabilities are affected on campus, and the Council for Students with Disabilities does Boston College a service in ensuring that the issue is not forgotten."
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UGBC Finalizes Budget, Set at Over $320K

Taylor St. Germain • September 15, 2016
Although UGBC's total budget of $327,999 was not increased from last year, they did introduce plans to reallocate some of the funding.
BC Subject To Official Inquiry Over Accessibility Issues

BC Subject To Official Inquiry Over Accessibility Issues

Julie Orenstein • February 18, 2015
The federal and state governments are now investigating Boston College for potentially violating laws regarding accessibility.
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