Hi, I’m the Answer Wall! I’ve been perched in the O’Neill Library lobby at Boston College since February 2017, except for a year in 2020 when I went fully online. Ask me a question by posting a post-it on me in O’Neill Library. I’ll answer within a day on weekdays. I snooze on the weekends, because answering questions is hard work!
Is there a list of all past commencement speakers?

I don’t know of a list, but the University Archives are held by Burns Library — I bet they could help you find some names! You might also what to check with the Office of University Commencement to see if they have records of past speakers: https://bit.ly/bc-commencement
Dear Wall, did you support Trump or Harris and who is better?
Why do we love Tip O’Neill so much

BC highly regards Tip O’Neill because he was a graduate who had a very distinguished career in state and national politics, including US Representative for Cambridge and Boston for sixteen terms and Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987. There are numerous anecdotes of people who called his office and were surprised to hear him answer. He is also remembered as someone who listened and addressed his constituents’ problems as best as he could. BC has honored him many times, and he attended the opening of this library in 1981. I recommend visiting the Burns Library Reading Room to see an exhibit of items from his life and career.
I hate you
Why do you have to lock the last stall in the boys bathroom (lower level)?
I love you A—
I will miss BC
Hi
Happy Birthday To You!
I love you [smiley face]
meowl and friends
What’s your favorite fan fiction ship
BC’s #1 suicide prevention method? asking 4 a friend

Have your friend visit the counseling center (or call 617-552–3310, extension 2) right away and ask for a Psychological Emergency Clinician (PEC). More info: bit.ly/bc-pec. If you’re interested in longer-term skills & training for suicide prevention, this mental health & wellness page has strategies and training opportunities: bit.ly/bc-mental-health-wellness.