In its extended effort to bring more awareness to the importance of mental well-being at BC, UGBC is working on a campaign called Every Mind Matters. Every Mind Matters is a mental health awareness campaign which aims to destigmatize struggles with mental health for BC students. Our purpose for this campaign is to normalize reaching out to the many services BC provides to help cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Our goal is to achieve this by photographing members of the BC community with a written message relaying their experiences and messages of hope. The photographs will be posted around campus and on social media by the start of the second semester. We hope to have a diverse group of students supporting this campaign, from all areas of campus life. Visit tinyurl.com/UGBCeverymindmatters to sign up for the photo session on Sunday, February 9th. If you are unable to attend the information session, please reach out to Ryan Bates at batesry@bc.edu for more information.

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! You can still register for Leadership Day 2020 happening TOMORROW in Gasson Hall from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. REGISTER NOW AT tinyurl.com/BCLD2020

Congratulations to the Sharps for winning Boston College Dance Marathon’s 2nd Annual Riff-Off which benefited Boston Children’s Hospital

Audition to compete in Sing it to the Heights! JANUARY 21, 2020 JANUARY 23, 2020 JANUARY 28, 2020 JANUARY 30, 2020 All auditions will take place in McElroy 237 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. What do I need to prepare? Just 1-2 minutes of a song of your choosing. Do I need background music? It's up to you. You can play background music on your phone, bring an instrument, or sing a capella. Will there be judges at the audition? No. Members of the Emerging Leader Program (ELP) will be present to record your audition (and cheer you on), selections will be made on a different date. Prizes? Yes! There will be cash prizes at the show for the first place ($300), second place ($200), and third place ($100) winners. Questions? Email the Emerging Leader Program (ELP) at elp@bc.edu

Register now for Leadership Day 2020: Empowering Generation Z! The Office of Student Involvement is excited to host the second annual Leadership Day on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM in Gasson Hall and Lyons Dining Hall. Leadership Day is a one-day leadership development conference open to all undergraduate students. Whether you're a first-year student wanting to learn more about your personal leadership style, a seasoned student leader hoping to enhance your current development, or a senior about to embark on your professional journey, Leadership Day is a good fit for you! Highlights of the conference include a keynote speaker, leadership development sessions, and peer-to-peer interaction. To register, visit tinyurl.com/BCLD2020

Submit a nomination today for the Ever to Excel Awards! Each year, the Office of Student Involvement through the Division of Student Affairs presents 16 awards to members of the Boston College community who have made significant contributions to campus life. The Ever to Excel awards recognize students, student organizations, faculty, and staff for excellence in leadership and service at the University. Consider nominating a leader within your class year, an impactful student organization, or a mentor or friend who has fostered your formation. For more information and to submit a nomination, visit bc.edu/awards.

Are you stressed about finals week? Take a quick break tomorrow night and "Finesse the Stress" at the O'Connell House with hot chocolate, DIY stress balls and more!

Support men’s basketball TONIGHT and enjoy all the holiday fun before the game from 3 to 7 pm! ❄️

The Emerging Leader Program was honored to host Schindler’s List Holocaust survivor, Rena Finder, last evening. We would like to thank all members of the Boston College community who came to hear her story. Together we can carry on her legacy and ensure that the lessons she shared with us about courage, faith, and love are not forgotten. If you are interested in seeing a recording of the event, please contact elp@bc.edu.

Stop by the O’Connell house on Friday Nov. 1 for some fall festivities!

Congratulations to our student organization survey winners!! bcstudents4soldiers won $250 to purchase club swag, and two of our first year students, Grant and Madeleine, won swag bags full of Boston College gear!

The Connell Recreation Center will be open on game day from 9 am to 11:30 am and 6 pm to 8:45 pm ‍♂️