The Rhode Island Chapter has over 6,000 alumni, parents, and friends. The chapter enjoys gathering for game watches, community service events, and more.
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Meet Your Chapter Leaders
Robert E. Maher '71
Lives in: Wakefield, RI
Major: Marketing
Occupation: Retired Software Industry Executive
Favorite BC Memory: My fondest memories include meeting so many new students from around the country and making lifetime friendships. I had come from a small parochial school (St. Mary's High School in Brookline, Massachusetts) and so it was all quite a new experience for me.
Why did you get involved in your local chapter?: My wife Carolyn and I moved to South Coastal Rhode Island during the summer of 2018 and I wanted to maintain contact with BC and meet fellow alums who live in our new home state. I learned that the Rhode Island chapter had gone dormant and volunteered to restart it.
What are your local favorites in your city?: A few local favorites:
1) Great seafood restaurants: we have many to choose from with the freshest seafood and spectacular ocean views!
2) Running and biking on the beautiful South County Bike Path.
3) Facilitating my Cancer Support Group at our Parish adjacent to URI campus.
John '09 and Joslin Olerio '11
Lives in: Providence, RI
Major: John, Communications; Joslin, Master's of Accounting
Occupation: John, Higher Education Administration; Joslin, Business Strategy & Financial Services
Favorite BC Memory: We traveled to USC for a BC football game with our BC friends in 2013. Getting everyone together again after we had graduated was such a great experience.
Why did you get involved in your local chapter?: We love Rhode Island and we love BC and we are really excited to have the opportunity to bring together people who love these two places in the same way that we do.
What are your local favorites in your city?: Our favorite restaurant is Pane e Vino and our favorite place to spend time together with our two kids is the Providence Pedestrian Bridge.
Fun Fact: We are both second generation BC alumni!
Events
March 2025
Exploring the Journey of Military Families
27 March 2025 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ETJoin the Boston College Veterans Alumni Network for a special presentation on the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of being a member of a military family. Dr. Julie Canfield will highlight some of the significant experiences that are unique to military families including how different family members experience the transition into and out of the military culture in distinct ways. Our all-volunteer military families experience incredible stresses through peace and war unlike those experienced by the greater civilian population including the ever-present threat to families during wartime service. Learn some of the ways in which military families adjust and adapt to these experiences and thrive in the midst of them. Julie Canfield, Ph.D., LICSW, is a clinical instructor in the BC School of Social Work and a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in the Boston area where she specializes in providing behavioral healthcare to service members, veterans, spouses, partners, military children and families impacted by military service. She has been a strong military advocate on campus for student veteran success in higher education and recently authored and published a book on resilience in military family life. Deadline for registration is Friday, March 21, 2025. Questions? Please email bcvets@bc.edu.Rhode Island Chapter Wine Tasting & Networking Night
27 March 2025 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ETJoin fellow Boston College alumni for an unforgettable evening at the picturesque Gooseneck Vineyards in North Kingston, Rhode Island. Reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and enjoy a delightful evening of wine, cheese, and BC camaraderie. Event highlights: Guided wine and cheese tasting: Enjoy a tasting session where a renowned wine and cheese expert will guide you through four exquisite pairings. Savor the flavors and learn about the nuances of each pairing. Networking hour: After the tasting, take advantage of an hour dedicated to networking. Mingle with fellow alumni, share stories, and expand your professional and social circles. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase during this time. The price to attend is $55. Space is limited, so advanced registration is required. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a sophisticated evening in a beautiful setting while strengthening your alumni connections. Secure your spot today! Tickets are nonrefundable. Questions? Contact chapters@bc.edu.
May 2025
Pray It Forward Continues!
17 May 2025 – 13 September 2025 • Registration ClosedPrayer is powerful! We would like to invite our Boston College Alumni family and C21 Center community to spend a little time together each week to reflect and recharge. All are welcome! Join us Wednesdays from 4–4:15 p.m. (EST) on Zoom for a brief time-out to pray. We’ll read the day's Gospel, listen to a brief reflection, offer prayer intentions, and share a group prayer relevant to the week. Please register to receive the Zoom link information for all sessions and a weekly reminder email one hour prior to Pray It Forward.Questions? Contact church21@bc.edu.
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