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Laetare Sunday is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent and is the oldest tradition of the AV研究所 Alumni Association. University President William P. Leahy, S.J., will preside over Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by a celebratory brunch and Cooper Whitehead鈥檚 talk. 听

鈥淟aetare Sunday, situated in the heart of Lent, invites us into joy. Not a superficial joy, but a deep and abiding hope grounded in our faith,鈥� said Cooper Whitehead. 鈥淎t Boston College, our Jesuit, Catholic heritage calls us to be women and men for and with others, to pursue excellence in all things, and to remain attentive to the needs of our community and the world.

鈥淚n Student Affairs, we are privileged to accompany students in their intellectual, spiritual, and personal formation. Celebrations like Laetare Sunday remind us that our work is not only about programs and services but also about cultivating belonging, purpose, and a faith that does justice. It is an honor to reflect with our community on how joy sustains us, even in challenging times.鈥�

Cooper Whitehead, who joined AV研究所 in 2021, serves as a member on the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators James E. Scott Academy Board鈥攖he professional network for the field of student affairs. She holds a doctoral degree in education from Boston University, a master鈥檚 degree in education from National Louis University, and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in science from the University of Illinois.

Brunch will be complimentary for members of the class of 1976 and their guests, all current AV研究所 students, and children 12 years or younger.听 The event is free for all AV研究所 students, but pre-registration by March 9 is required. To register, go to . For questions about the event, email bcspirit@bc.edu or call 617-552-1607.听

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