The Thea Bowman Intercultural Center supports the undergraduate community—with a particular focus on students of color, LGBTQ+, and historically marginalized students — in navigating college life and fulfilling their potential.
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Caring for the Whole Person
Programs
The BAIC provides a variety of student engagement opportunities throughout the academic year including the Bowman Mixer, LGBTQ+ dinners, Lavender Graduation, and Cultural and Affinity-based Clubs and Organizations.
The BAIC strives to support students as they embark on their academic life through programs including, the Summer Tuition Remission, Community Advocacy and Research Engagement Program, and Dialogues on Race.
The BAIC collaborates with Campus Partners including Mission and Ministry to offer students opportunities to pause, reflect, and explore their faith.
The BAIC provides students with support programs and resources including Academic Mentorship Opportunities, Discussion Groups, and Resource Guides to help them navigate challenges during their time at BC.
Events
Who was Sister Thea Bowman?
Our work is inspired by the life and philosophy of Thea Bowman, a Catholic nun of the Franciscan Sisters of the Perpetual Adoration, who “helped people everywhere she went to explore their identity and to find their deepest humanity.”
