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What is The Scoop?=
Th= e Scoop is our student facing bi-weekly newsletter that is created by you, = for you (the students)! We want students to have a voice at our institution= and to stay in the loop about our events and offerings, so we decided to c= reate The Scoop.

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Schiller Team Member Spotlight

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Meet The Scoop Editor! = ;
Hi! My name is Charlotte and I am a graduate student at the School = of Social Work at Boston College. I work at the Schiller Institute as gradu= ate assistant. My role is to assist with administrative tasks regarding res= earch grants, COP (an annual climate change conference hosted by the UN), t= he Eagles Sustainability Competition (ESC), and, now, The Scoop!
I am from New Jersey and went to University of Maryland to study Psycholo= gy and Criminology & Criminal Justice as an undergraduate student. I am= interested in prison mental health policy reform and am hoping to pursue t= his line of work once I graduate in 2026 with my Master of Social Work.&nbs= p;
I am so excited to be = working with the Schiller Institute of Integrated Science and Society as th= e editor of The Scoop!

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Meet our team!

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What Are Schiller Students Up To?

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In October, one of our = undergraduate assistants, Dominique Williams, attended a BECMA expo. The Bl= ack Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), was created due to the disco= very of a shocking racial wealth gap. Black Bostonians' median net worth wa= s found to be just $8 compared to $247,500 for white Bostonians. The counci= l advocates for supporting Black businesses as key drivers of wealth and em= ployment to address these disparities.

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At the expo, Dominique hea= rd stories from different Black-owned business owners and entrepreneurs tha= t spoke about the lack of wealth accumulation in black communities, as well= as the potential the green economy has to alleviate decades of environment= al racism while increasing economic growth for marginalized households.&nbs= p;
When reflecting on the ex= perience, Dominique wrote:
=E2=80=9CIt was a little overwhelming at first being at the expo. I wasn=E2= =80=99t expecting to be the only college student in rooms full of experts a= nd professionals. As the day progressed, however, I began to feel more like= I belonged. I enjoyed listening to the panelists as they discussed the rol= e of black-owned businesses in uplifting their communities. I also enjoyed = meeting professionals from across different fields. Overall, it was scary, = because I=E2=80=99d never done anything like this before, but in the end I = think I gained confidence in myself to navigate unfamiliar spaces.=E2=80=9D=

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Read more about her experience

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Our Poet Laureate

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"Poetry is a beautiful for= m of written expression that transcends interdisciplinary boundaries=E2=80= =94this is what I try to encompass in my role as Schiller=E2=80=99s inaugur= al Poet Laureate! I speak with faculty and students about their experiences= with Schiller, such as innovative coursework or trailblazing research. The= se conversations inspire me to communicate their experiences through figura= tive language and prose." - Jesse Julian

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"My poem (read aloud as = =E2=80=9Cpilot is to poet as poet is to pilot=E2=80=9D) reflects on my role= . I thought of this one movie quote: an astronaut in Contact is launched in= to space, looks outside the ship, and utters, =E2=80=98They should have sen= t a poet.=E2=80=99 The indescribable beauty of science is difficult to conv= ey, yet the humanities offers a relatable, down-to-earth perspective. In th= is =E2=80=98pilot=E2=80=99 edition of the newsletter, I draw attention to t= he similarities between the pilot/scientist/engineer/researcher, and the po= et=E2=80=94both complementing each other in their work." - Jesse Julian

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Read more from our Poet Laureate

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The Schiller Institute's Student Board

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The Schiller Institute's S= tudent Board is a multidisciplinary group of 15 undergraduate and graduate = students from across the university. It is the mission of the student board= to help facilitate campus involvement with the Schiller Institute and its = mission of addressing society=E2=80=99s most challenging problems, in the a= reas of energy, health, and the environment. The student board plans and co= mmunicates about events and is working to establish networks to aid student= s in finding and connecting with research opportunities on campus. To help = inform their spring research seminar, the Student Board is seeking input fr= om undergraduate and graduate students.

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In January, applications will open f= or new members! Students from all programs and class years are encouraged t= o apply! Being a board member is approximately a 1-3 hour a= week commitment with additional opportunities for board members to run for= elected positions and take on leadership roles as well.
This is a great opportunity to engage with the= campus community, connect with faculty, and work on complex problems. We l= ook forward to reviewing your application and learning about your unique pe= rspectives and interests!

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Recent Events

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热点爆料入口 Sends Delegates to COP29

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Boston College is an offic= ial Observer Organization for the United Nations Climate Change Conference = (COP). COP plays an active role in global climate change policymaking. This= November, Boston College's COP29 delegation included 18 members=E2=80=94fo= ur faculty, six graduate students, seven undergraduate students, and one st= aff member. These individuals traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan!

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Meet our Delegates!

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Listen to the Live from Baku Broadcast

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Upcoming Events

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COP29 Symposium

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The COP Symposium at Bosto= n College is an annual event organized by the Schiller Institute that showc= ases the experiences of 热点爆料入口=E2=80=99s delegation at the most recent Conferen= ce of the Parties (COP), the UN's largest annual international conference..= The event includes student and faculty panels, interactive exhibits, and d= iscussions on climate change topics like health impacts and sustainable urb= an design.
Delegates r= eflect on COP outcomes and design the symposium to replicate the actual COP= event. The symposium highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collab= oration, diverse perspectives, and 热点爆料入口's unique inclusion of undergraduate a= nd graduate=20 students in global climate discourse.

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Save the Date for = the COP29 Symposium:
February= 21, 2025

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Last Year=E2=80=99s Symposium

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Eagles Sustainability Competition

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=E2=80=8B=E2=80=8BThe Eagl= es Sustainability Competition is an opportunity in the Spring semester for = students to showcase their academic interests and knowledge while encouragi= ng sustainability on Boston College's campus. In interdisciplinary teams of= 2-3, students craft innovative recommendations to address sustainability.<= /p>
The winning idea will incorp= orate campus data, solid research, and creativity to bring a fresh perspect= ive to how our campus partner can reduce its environmental footprint and en= hance its overall sustainability. The top three teams will win a cash prize= with the winning team receiving $3,000 and the opportunity to have its pro= posed ideas=20 implemented.

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Eagle=E2=80=99s Sustainability Competition Website

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Be on the lookout for the = new prompt for the Eagles Sustainability Competition coming out January 2025!

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Self-Care During Finals & Winter Break

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As we enter the end of the= semester and the start of finals, we encourage you to take care of your ph= ysical and mental health. Finals and the holiday season can be a very stres= sful time, but you don't have to go through it alone.
If you are in need of extra support, know t= hat you can always reach out to University Counseling Services or any of th= e resources below! Additionally, we invite you to text or call a trusted fr= iend, family member, or mentor to talk about these feelings.
Remember that just like your physical heal= th, your mental=20 health is extremely important and impacts things like mood, academic abilit= ies, energy levels, relationships, and decision making.
Self-care is not selfish! It's necessar= y to ensure good mental health. Below we have some resources you can c= heck out if you're interested in mental health or self-care.

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University Counseling Services

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热点爆料入口 Lean on Me Anonymous Text Line

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Managing Stress Worksheet

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Remembe= r to practice self-care after the semester is over and enjoy winter break.&= nbsp;
The= Scoop will see you all next year in the Spring semester.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

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