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Kellerman Details the History of the Catholic Church’s Involvement in Slave Trade

Luke Bellaud February 24, 2023
The Catholic Church and Society of Jesus played a influential role in the origination and continuation of the transatlantic slave trade, according to Rev. Christopher J. Kellerman, S.J. Kellerman discussed the history of the Catholic Church and the Society of Jesus’ involvement in the transatlantic slave trade at an event co-sponsored by the Boston College history department, the Institute for the Liberal Arts, and BC’s interdisciplinary minor in Catholic studies on Feb. 21.
Sajdi Receives Two Grants, Plans for Podcasting Studio

Sajdi Receives Two Grants, Plans for Podcasting Studio

Sofia Laboy December 12, 2021
Dana Sajdi, an associate professor of history at Boston College, received two grants—the Teaching, Advising, and Mentoring Grant and the Innovations in Graduate Education Grant—this past May, with plans to change the way we learn about history.
Editorial: Boston College Should Permit Professors To Require Masks In Their Classrooms

Editorial: Boston College Should Permit Professors To Require Masks In Their Classrooms

The Heights Editorial Board September 12, 2021

Boston College should allow professors to implement mask mandates in their classrooms. A professor’s classroom is their own space, and the University should support its faculty by allowing them to make...

Digital History Project on Boston Area Immigration Launched

Digital History Project on Boston Area Immigration Launched

Myroslav Dobroshynskyi February 4, 2018
The website discusses the histories of various ethnic groups, as well as shifts in demographics in different parts of the Boston area.
Sarah Ross

Do the Fandango in Ross’ History Class

Shannon Kelly January 22, 2017
Once an aspiring dancer, Sarah Ross channels her performative side in the classroom as director of the history core, where she meshes "Bohemian Rhapsody" with Galileo.
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Lu Pin Discusses Her Role in Feminist Activism in Her Native China

Chris Russo April 7, 2016
On Wednesday evening, Lu Pin spoke about how Chinese feminists use social media to spread their message of gender equality.
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