Is it OK to pray for the Red Sox? Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam turns to BC's Rev. William Neenan, SJ for some insight on intercessory prayers for the Old Towne Team. What does Curt Schilling think?

Boston mosque controversy: BC political scientist Dennis Hale is interviewed by WBUR-FM regarding the continuing impasse in relations between some Jewish, Muslim, and other civic leaders surrounding a Boston mosque alleged to have ties to extremist groups.

History's perspective: The process of closing Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of Boston may be following an earlier pattern of urban renewal in the city, writes BC historian Thomas O'Connor in the Boston Herald.

Call of the Roaming Umpire: CSOM senior Alex Skandalis '05 has sights set on a different kind of baseball career.

Clearing Land: Writing in the Chicago Tribune, Assoc. Prof. Carlo Rotella (English) reviews the latest work from author Jane Brox, who offered a reading from her memoir at BC last year which was captured by Front Row.

BC wins fourth straight over ND: Paul Peterson throws a late TD pass to Tony Gonzalez, who makes the catch of his career to give the Eagles a 24-23 win. Coverage: Boston Globe * Chicago Tribune * Chicago Daily Herald * ESPN * MSNBC

Head of the Charles Regatta: As if the World Series and BC-ND weren't enough, the Head of the Charles is this weekend, and BC Crew will be competing.

BC among best student Fulbright producers: Boston College ranks among the top 20 research universities in the nation in student Fulbright awards won this year. More.

Infusing religion with cultural light: A revival in spiritual belief is sparking new scholarship on the interplay of religion and culture, writes BC's Alan Wolfe in The Chronicle of Higher Education Review.

ACC Names Football Divisions, Adopts New Seal: The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the names of its two football divisions and issued a new seal to better represent recent additions to the league. More.

Helping couples cope with cancer: BC Social Work Prof. Karen Kayser is helping couples deal with breast cancer through 'Partners in Coping,' a program she developed and implemented at two Boston hospitals. More.

Alumna novelist courting success: Former Essex County Assistant District Attorney Margaret McLean Barcomb '88 JD '91 has sequestered her court room experiences in a new novel.

Historian reflects on cultural changes in Boston: University Historian Thomas O'Connor, who delights in his work as observer of three centuries of local history, is interviewed in the Cambridge Chronicle.

CEO Club: Bank of America chief executive Kenneth D. Lewis speaks at Boston College Chief Executives Club luncheon. Coverage: Boston Globe * AP

Mad about the Mouse: Though they only have the ability to make small head movements, a pair of disabled siblings is having fun learning about the world, thanks to the Camera Mouse system developed by BC researchers. More.

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Museum Exhibition
The McMullen Museum of Art presents Fernand Khnopff: Inner Visions and Landscapes from September 19 through December 5, a retrospective of over eighty paintings and works on paper by this key figure in the European Symbolist movement. Included are Khnopff’s most important works from the Royal Art Museums in Brussels and private collections in Belgium, Switzerland, France, and the United States. Museum hours are Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. More...

Lecture
"F. Holland Day and 'Men Against an Epoch:' Symbolism & Decadence in the 1890's Boston," presented by Elizabeth McDonald Bischof, on Thursday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m., in Devlin 101. Sponsored by the McMullen Museum. 617-552-8100. More...

Performance
Sylvia, by A. R. Gurney, directed by Stephanie Marquis '05. Thursday, October 28, through Saturday, October 30, at 8:00 p.m., in Robsham Theater. Tickets: $8.00. 617-552-4002. More..

Lecture
Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, on Friday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m., in Gasson 100. Part of the Patrick Kavanagh Conference October 29-30. Sponsored by the Center for Irish Programs, and Irish Studies. 617-552-3938. More...

Lecture
"Democracy Matters," presented by Prof. Cornel West, Princeton Univesity, Religion Department and African American Studies Program, on Saturday, October 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in Robsham Theater. 617-552-3490. More...

Lecture
"The Poetry of Terror: Padraic Fiacc and the 'Northern Troubles,'" presented by Prof. Gerry Dawe, Trinity College, Dublin, on Wednesday, November 3, at 4:00 p.m., in Burns Library. Sponsored by Irish Studies. 617-552-3938. More...

Concert
BC bOp! Lower Live! On Wednesday, November 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in Corcoran Commons. Sponsored by the Music Department. 617-552-3018.

Lecture
"Dostoevsky, Camus, and the Problem of Suffering," presented by James Wood, author of The Broken Estate and The Irresponsible Self, on Wednesday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m., in Devlin 101. Sponsored by the Lowell Humanities Series. 617-552-3705. More...
 
Film and Lecture
89 Seconds at Alcazar, a video project and lecture by Eve Sussman, on Thursday, November 4, at 4:00 p.m., in Devlin 010. Sponsored by the Fine Arts Department. 617-552-4295.

Lecture
"The Call to Lead: Reflections of a Reluctant Leader," presented by Beverly Daniel Tatum, president, Spelman College, on Thursday, November 4, at 4:45 p.m., in Robsham Theater. Sponsored by the Lynch School of Education. 617-552-6244. More...

Readings
"Symbolism and Decadence: Selections from French Literature and Poetry," presented by Prof. Ourida Mostefai, Prof. Sabrina Stackler, Prof. Kevin Newmark, and students of BC's Maison Francaise, on Friday, November 5, at 2:00 p.m., in the McMullen Museum. Sponsored by the McMullen Museum. 617-552-8100.

Concert
University Chorale of Boston College presents Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, conducted by John Finney, on Friday, November 5, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in Trinity Chapel, Newton Campus. Sponsored by the Music Department. 617-552-2306. Tickets: $10.00, $5.00 with BC ID. More...

Concert
Boston College Concert Band presents their fall concert, "Music of Faith," with selections by Bach, Randall Thompson, and Brahms, on Sunday, November 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Gasson 100. Sponsored by Boston College Bands. 617-552-3018. More...

Film and Lecture
"The Christian Response to HIV/AIDS in Africa," presented by Chris and Mercy Isichei, founders of the Faith Alive Clinic, on Sunday, November 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in Devlin 008. Sponsored by the Undergraduate Government of Boston College. More...

Lecture
"The Morning After," presented by Bill Schneider, CNN senior political analyst, on Tuesday, November 9, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in Cushing 001. Sponsored by the Undergraduate Government of Boston College. 617-552-3490. More...

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