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Lonergan Center Studies related to the work of the Jesuit theologian and philosopher Bernard Lonergan (1904-1984) are fostered and advanced in the Lonergan Center at Boston College. Inaugurated in 1986, the Center houses a growing collection of Lonergans published and unpublished writings as well as secondary materials and reference works, and it also serves as a seminar and meeting room. Boston College sponsors the annual Lonergan Institute, which provides resources, lectures, and workshops for the study of the thought of Bernard Lonergan, S.J. For more information, visit http://www.bc.edu/lonergan/. Mathematics Institute The Boston College Mathematics Institute was established in 1957 as a unit separate from the Mathematics Department to assist in the effort to improve the content and instructional practice of mathematics at school level. In the 1960s and 1970s the primary focus of the Institute was on providing veteran teachers with renewal programs and professional development opportunities to update and deepen their background in mathematics. The National Science Foundation was a major source of funding. Concurrently, Institute staff developed some supplementary instructional materials to use with students in grades K-12. At present, the Mathematics Institute offers professional enhancement courses for teachers in the summers at Boston College and other sites. Other current projects include research studies and content development related to school level mathematics concerns. For more information, visit http://www.bc.edu/centers/mathinst/. Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides managerial, financial and technical assistance, and training to small business people in the Greater Boston area. Prospective and active small business people can receive one-on-one counseling and consultative assistance in a range of business areas such as finance, marketing, planning, operations, accounting, and controls. The SBDC also offers specially designed small business management training workshops. Topics include writing a business plan, financial planning, marketing, strategic planning, cash flow, and general management as well as other varied topics. The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Massachusetts Department of Business and Technology under cooperative agreement 05-603001-0022 through the University of Massachusetts Amherst. SBDCs are a program supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. Reasonable accomodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance. For further information, please contact Boston College SBDC office at (617) 552-4091 or visit http://www.bc.edu/ centers/sbdc/. Weston Observatory Weston Observatory, formerly Weston College Seismic Station (1928-1949), is a part of the Department of Geology and Geophysics of Boston College. Located approximately ten miles northwest of the main campus, the Observatory is an interdisciplinary research facility of the department, and a center for research in the fields of geophysics, geology, and paleobotany. Weston Observatory was one of the first participating facilities in the Worldwide Standardized Seismograph Network and operates the 12-station New England Seismic Network that monitors earthquake activity in the northeast, as well as distant earthquakes. The facilities at Weston Observatory offer students a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects with modern, sophisticated, scientific research equipment in a number of different areas of scientific and environmental interest. For more information, visit http://www.bc.edu/westonobservatory/. STUDENT LIFE RESOURCES AHANA Student Programs (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) The overarching aim of the Office of AHANA Student Programs is to promote the academic achievement of AHANA students at Boston College especially those who have been educationally disenfranchised. The services available include the following: tutorial assistance, academic advisement, individual and group counseling, tracking of academic performance, and career counseling. In addition to these services, the office assists AHANA student organizations in developing and implementing cultural programs. The Office of AHANA Student Programs is located in the Thea Bowman AHANA Center at 72 College Road, 617-552-3358. Options Through Education Program Sponsored by the Office of AHANA Student Programs, this six-week summer residential program has as its objective the goal of equipping 40 pre-freshmen, identified by the Admission Office as being at an educational and economic disadvantage, with the skills necessary to successfully negotiate Boston Colleges curriculum. At the core of the programs curriculum is a focus on imparting skills in English and mathematics. In addition, the program seeks to introduce its students to the diverse resources available at Boston College and in the Greater Boston community. Athletic Association In keeping with its tradition as a Catholic and Jesuit university, rooted in a belief that seeks God in all things, especially in human activity, the Boston College Athletic Association offers a broad-based program of intercollegiate athletics, as well as intramural, recreation, and club sport opportunities. Through these activities, the Athletic Association provides an educational experience that promotes the development of the whole person intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually. Through its offerings, the Athletic Association plays an integral part in the personal formation and development of students, preparing them for citizenship, service, and leadership. The Athletic Association supports and promotes the Universitys goal of a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. In this spirit, the Athletic Association supports equitable opportunities for all students and staff, including minorities and women. Career Center The Career Center at Boston College offers an exciting program of services and resources designed to help students build successful careers. Through the Career Center, students may obtain advice and guidance regarding career and major choices, gain work-related experience, make meaningful connections with alumni and employers, and learn the latest job search techniques. The Career Centers Internship Program provides students in all classes with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a professional capacity, during the summer or school year. As part of a consortium of 14 prestigious universities nationwide, the Boston College Internship Program lists on-line internships in a wide range of professional settings and geographic areas. Students are encouraged to participate in at least two or three internships before they graduate. 12 The Boston College Catalog 2006-2007 ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE

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