Forging Campus Relationships

A significant element in Fr. Monan’s creation of a large and supportive academic community was his engagement with faculty, staff, students, and friends of the University at every level, from state dinners to staff retirement parties.

Father Monan at the 1978 Faculty Convocation — Fr. Monan at the annual faculty convocation reception, 1978. View in BC Libraries collections.

Father Monan speaking with Tomas Cardinal O'Fiaich at a state dinner — At a state dinner hosted by Charles J. Haughey, T.D., the Taoiseach of Ireland, Fr. Monan speaks with Tomas Cardinal O’Fiaich, Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh, on November 17, 1988 (Senator Edward Kennedy in background). View in BC Libraries collections.

Father Monan with Dr. Mary J. Kinanne, April 23, 1976 — Dr. Mary J. Kinnane of the Boston College School of Education shaking hands with Fr. Monan at the Fulton Prize Debate, April 23, 1976. View in BC Libraries collections.

Father Monan receiving an award — Fr. Monan being presented the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce Annual Achievement Award, October 30, 1986. View in BC Libraries collections.

Father Monan at his induction into the Boston College Hall of Fame in 1985 — Fr. Monan being inducted into the Boston College Hall of Fame, with John Connolly, 1985. View in BC Libraries collections.

Fr. Monan posing with Boston College retirees in May 1976. View in BC Libraries collections.

Father Monan meeting with Boston College retirees — Faculty retiring after 25 years with J. Donald Monan in front of Botolph House, Spring 1975. View in BC Libraries collections.

Group portrait of Jesuits at Jubilee Day of Boston College, 1973 — Jubilee Day of Boston College, 1973. From left to right, Monan, Charles Barbe, Al Duncan, Joseph E. Glen, and unidentified guest. View in BC Libraries collections.

Father Donan with colleagues at the "Celebration of Scholarship" reception in 1991 — At the annual “Celebration of Scholarship” faculty authors’ reception, Fr. Donan speaks with Deans Robert Barth and Donald White, November 14, 1991. View in BC Libraries collections.