The lot of the Civil War sketch artist
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On assignment, these artists sent scenes of war to their newspaper editors, who sometimes saw—and printed—things differently.
Portfolio
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October 2009 | From the arrival of the Class of 2013 to construction of a new memorial on campus, images from the fall semester’s first weeks.
Welcome Wagon
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With handcarts, humor, and heavy lifting, 250 student volunteers move in 2,000 freshmen.
Special friend
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Images from 1966 to 2008 recall the long and wide-ranging relationship between Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Boston College.
Googled: Laura Sen ’78
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The new CEO guides BJ’s Wholesale Club through a challenging economy.
Commencement POV
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Commencement Day, from sunrise over the reservoir to the awarding of degrees, as captured by four graduating seniors.
Visionary
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Blind runner Joseph Quintanilla ’98 raises awareness of obstacles and opportunities for the visually impaired.
Googled: David Lynch ‘89
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In magazines, books, and fine restaurants across the country, he chooses the wine.
Portfolio
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June 2009 | Performances, ceremonies, and other memorable moments from the last month.
AHANA Reconnect 2009
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View photos from the reunion and read stories and historical documents about the AHANA experience.
Supporting evidence
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Biology Professor Thomas Seyfried and a team of scientists take a fresh look at an 80-year-old theory on cancer.
Portfolio
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May 2009 | From the Jesuit Olympics to spring planting along Linden Lane, images from the last month at Boston College
Here’s looking at me
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Self-portraits from the students of introductory Painting and Drawing.
Googled: Julie Anne Kelly ’01, pugilist
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Following a bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, this former art history major took up boxing “for fitness.” She is now a New York State Golden Gloves champ
Student Bards
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Undergraduates from 25 Boston-area colleges and universities participated in this year’s Intercollegiate Poetry Festival at Boston College.
Rite of spring
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Heading for a vacation week of service in needy communities, undergraduates talk about the challenges and why they go.
Portfolio
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April 2009 | From marathon hopefuls to a lesson in television forensics, images from the past month.
Googled: James Balog ’74
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A nature photographer documents the changing arctic scene.
Inquiring minds
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Award-winning undergraduate researchers reflect on what their projects taught them about their fields and about themselves.
Portfolio
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March 2009 | From a recital of classical compositions written by students and faculty, to the annual Appalachia volunteer trip, images from the last month’s events and activities.
Panned in Boston
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So what if Edgar Allan Poe hated Boston? Students and faculty celebrate the native-born master of the macabre’s 200th birthday with lectures, readings, skits, and coffin cake.
Portfolio
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February 2009 | Recent photos of campus life, from sorting fruit flies to watching the Obama Inauguration on library computers
Freshmen faculty
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Two historians, an information systems specialist, and the new director of graduate programs in Hispanic Ministry are among newcomers who discuss their interests.
Googled: Harry Markopolos, MS’97
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The “Madoff whistleblower” testifies before Congress.