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Lissa Tsu '00
Lives in: San Diego, California
Major: Communications
Occupation: Educator
Favorite BC Memory: My favorite memory at Boston College is sitting in a Mod during senior year and seeing my future spouse walk through the slider smiling wide and carrying a football.
Why did you get involved in your local chapter?: I got involved with the San Diego Chapter because we had recently moved to the area and wanted to meet other alumni at a football game watch.
What are your local favorites?: Here in San Diego a few of my favorites are Balboa Park, any beach, Granite Lion Cellars winery out in Jamul, and kayaking in Mission Bay.
Fun Fact: A fun fact is that I studied abroad in Paris. I lived in my own place and had a blast!
Bill McDonald '68
Lives in: Fallbrook, California
Major: Political Science
Occupation: Retired from University Communications
Favorite BC Memory: Seeing old friends and classmates at my 50th reunion in 2018.
Why I got involved: I had been away from the area for many years and figured it would be a good way to connect with folks. I had been Chapter President almost 40 years earlier.
What are your local favorites?: I love local taquerias and especially like to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Fun Fact: I'm founding editor of Boston College Magazine.
Events
April 2025
San Diego Chapter Hike and Brunch
12 April 2025 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am PTJoin the Boston College San Diego Chapter for a hike at Crestridge Ecological Reserve on Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 a.m. This 1.6-mile, beginner-friendly hike follows three trails and features interactive elements along the way. First, hikers can stop by the reserve’s adobe kiosk, constructed by James Hubbell in 2005 and made entirely from recycled materials such as straw bales and natural plasters. Next, hikers can extend their visit by following the Storybook Hike, a trail marked by chapters of a short story that changes regularly. The reserve is home to numerous native species of flora and fauna, including Cooper’s hawks, coyotes, and the largest known population of Lakeside ceanothus, a beautiful flowering shrub. After the hike, brunch will be held nearby. We recommend parking at the end of Horsemill Road. 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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