Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Dave Conti, Kerry Tilden at an O ' Connell House volunteer meeting. ASA staff member Jon O ' Connor and O ' Connell House staff resident John O ' Rourke are caught here enjoying the refreshments at the annual Office of Student Programs and Resources ' annual Christmas party. OSPAR supervises the activities of ASA and O ' Connell House. 223

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O ' Connell House O ' Connell House has maintained a unique role in the history of the Chestnut Hill and Boston College communities. Built in 1 895, the house, one of the most fashionable estates in the Boston Area, was purchased by the Ligget family. In 1937, Cardinal O ' Connell acquired the estate and generously donated it to Bos- ton College. Since that time, the house has served B.C. both as a center for the School of Management and as a dormitory. In 1972, under the aegis of the Office of Student Programs and Resources, the stately mansion became Boston College ' s offi- cial Student Union. The general uses and operation of O ' Connell House have two foci. Monday thru Thursday nights, the House serves the student body in several capacities. Not only does the House act as a quiet refuge for study, it also welcomes student groups to use its ample space for organizational meetings or informal discussions. In addition, O ' Connell House is made available for special prog- ramming of an educational genre; lectures, documentaries and films are just a few examples. Sponsorship and co-sponsorship of events by other campus organizations are encouraged. In the past, O ' Connell House has co-sponsored ethnic nights with the UGBC Cultural Committee and has served as a site for social events sponsored by the resident dorms. On weekends, O ' Con- nell House becomes a focal point of cultural and social activity on the campus. The House staff strives to offer the B.C. community a rich panoply of cultural opportunities; music to suit every taste, theatre and dance. In addition, the House sponsors a Sunday film series every semester. Some of the most popular social events are presented at O ' Connell House, including the Harvest Moon Dance and the Middle March Ball. Some of the O ' Connell House staff and their friends; A. Fortin, K. Wind, J. O ' Rourke. Dave Conti, Andree Fortin, John O ' Rourke, Karen DeLaney, Keith Wind 222

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Association For Women in Management The Association for Women in Manage- ment is a pre-professional organization of female students whose purpose it is to encourage the maximum potential of its members. This association is unique be- cause it addresses the total growth of its members, not just their career path. A major concern of the group has been the future of its members in the professional world. During the 1980-81 academic year, AWM has sponsored various programs and activities which have contributed to both the knowledge and development of its members. Each activity has tried to focus on a particular theme. By presenting various speakers, AWM believes that students will gain from the day to day experience of women currently in the business world. Early in the year, AWM hosted an alumna speaker, Salli Moran, who provided great insight into the process of obtaining an entry level posi- tion in an organization. In second semes- ter, AWM held its Sixth Annual Seminar on Successful Women which presented female guest lecturers from prominent businesses. A reception following the pre- sentations allowed members to obtain in- depth information from the speakers. The AWM also worked on improving faculty relations this year. Several faculty dinners allowed students to casually in- teract and learn from their professors ' ex- periences. 1st row: M. Otto (Co-Pres.), E. DePaul (Co-Pres.) 2nd row: M. White (Treasurer), M. Conde (Faculty Relations). S. Higgins (Secy.), J. Mileszko (Publicity) Society for the Advancement of Management The Society for the Advancement of Management is a professional organiza- tion of management people in industry, education and government. It has been dedicated to the advancement of man- agement and managers since 1912, when the original Taylor Society was established. The Society is a world-wide organiza- tion composed of over 13,000 members, located in 76 Senior Chapters and 211 University Chapters. Its national, regional and chapter activities are notable forums of new management ideas and practices presented by outstanding leaders in in- dustry, labor, education and government. SAM ' s expanding program for manager development includes over 2,000 semi- nars. 1st row: L. Melkonian, J. Smith (Pres.). P. O ' Reily 2nd row: P. Reardon, W. Mera, M. Turner, C. Green, E. Biglow Missing: M. VanAuken, M.L. Kelly 224