In this episode of Discover Boston College, host George Kaparis ’27 sits down with Peter Kwiatek, Assistant Dean of Community Engagement, and Ben Ziemke, Administrative and Program Specialist from the Dean of Students Office. Together, they explore the origins of the BCaring campaign, its mission to foster compassion and respect across campus, and the exciting launch of BCaring Week. From trivia nights and sustainability fairs to community cleanups, the initiative shows how small acts of kindness can create a lasting culture of care at BC.

0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with George Kaparis ’27.

0:18 | Meet Peter Kwiatek (Asst. Dean, Community Engagement) and Ben Ziemke (Admin & Program Specialist).

0:45 | What the BCaring movement is and how it began.

1:14 | The launch of BCaring Week and its purpose on campus.

1:58 | Rolling Recognition — how students are nominated and celebrated.

3:52 | Signature events during BCaring Week (Trivia Night and other collaborations).

4:35 | Sustainability Fair and Eco-Pledge activities.

5:00 | Breakfast Club — neighborhood cleanup after the game.

5:42 | University-wide collaboration: how departments are working together.

6:50 | How students can stay updated (newsletter, website, social media, flyers).

7:43 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!

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