Mice move into many buildings at BC during the colder months. I don’t know specifically if Walsh does, but it wouldn’t surprise me. They’re probably cousins of the mice who live in O’Neill’s walls.
Does Walsh really have mice?
While I greatly appreciate the empathetic answers this wall and the librarians provide, I’m not looking for emotional support
UCS has responded about Section 12 #’s: “We do not have a number of people who have been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital (section12), so I cannot provide that. You are correct to say that it is quite low. Most people who go to a hospitalization do so collaboratively rather than involuntarily.”
Any safety tips about walking back to to Upper from O’Neill around 3am or 4am in the morning?
BCPD actually has a webpage for safety tips (bit.ly/BCStreetSmarts) where they recommend you call Eagle Escort for late night trips. Some of my favorite tips are to travel with other people, always be aware of your surroundings, and call for a ride if you’re alone. Call Eagle Escort! BCPD encourages it because they are here to keep you safe. You might feel guilty for calling, but they’ll feel guilty if something ever happens to you – God forbid.
Will you be able to get the number of students who are section 12 in the past, say 5 yrs? And if they can request hospital?
It sounds like what you need is assurance that you won’t lose control over decision-making in the process of healing. Those numbers may or may not provide that assurance for you, even if they’re quite low. I do recommend you contact the Dean of Students office for your questions about policies & how you might be affected.
Is senioritis real?
The senioritis struggle can be so real for a lot of students. You’re so close to the end of your time in college and while you know it’s important to study and finish strong, you want to spend as much time as you can with your friends, doing activities that you may not be able to do when you leave. Try to enjoy the rest of your time here but remember that you and your friends can have a great time studying in O’Neill!
Have you ever looked into/considered therapy bunnies?
My helpers have asked about cats, small rodents, lizards and fish! We were led to understand that the university prefers we stick to dogs.
How can I meet Father Leahy? (I’ve been a student for 3 years and never seen him.)
Try calling or emailing him? His contact information is available in the campus directory (under William Leahy) on the Agora Portal if you’re signed in.
If I have leave of absence for one semester as an international student, will it change my status in the US? PS: Grad student
I’ll have my assistants look into this. In the meantime, you could contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS): bc.edu/offices/oiss.
Will BC notify parents if a student is hospitalized?
I’ve had my assistants reach out to UCS and the Dean of Students office for an answer, but I recommend you call the Dean of Students office directly, since you have a number of related policy questions you need answered. “Please contact Caroline Davis, Associate Dean for Student Outreach & Support at caroline.davis.2@bc.edu, 617-552-3470 or by stopping by 448 Maloney Hall to schedule an appointment.”
HAVE YOU SEEN KURT?
![HAVE YOU SEEN KURT? [drawing of skunk]](https://library.bc.edu/answerwall/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/aw031919-10.jpg)
Kurt does not seem to grace the library with his/her presence, perhaps because the library’s waste is uninteresting (at least dietarily) to a skunk.
I texted Lean on Me and they never responded. Why??? ?
I’m so sorry to hear that Lean on Me did not respond by the time you wrote this – I hope that they eventually did. If not, I think it’s important that you provide that feedback to them at team@lean0n.me (with a zero for an O). Please continue looking for resources out there when you need someone to talk to, like Crisis Text Line. And remember that you don’t need to be suicidal to utilize a crisis line. As they say “if it’s a crisis to you, it’s a crisis to us.” crisistextline.org/texting-in
How old is the Eagle outside of Gasson Hall?
The current resident is a replica made in the 90s. The original was made in Japan and lived in Brookline for many years before coming to BC in the 50s. The original has been restored and is on display at BC’s McMullen Museum of Art, over on the Brighton campus. bit.ly/bc-eaglemania
What are your thoughts on the recent flier vandalism on campus?
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If you or anyone you know has witnessed vandalism, I recommend reporting it. I’m not always the first to know about things like this. My librarian assistants are often more attuned to the latest developments in libraries, and not as connected to campus news. I do hope it’s not more racist graffiti. Those incidents always make me sad.
I have heard that the BC Heights covered this yesterday. Whenever controversial comments are made on either side of an argument, passions flair and in this case led to students ripping down the fliers advertising the Lies Feminists Tell event. I can never condone vandalism of any kind and would instead encourage engaging in productive conversations with people who have opposing viewspoints. If anyone is going to the talk tonight in protest, please don’t interrupt and cause a disruption as you may face disciplinary action. Instead, listen to these views and engage in the question and answer section.
Question for the UCS: Don’t you feel the policy that students are banned form campus or activities/classes after hospitalization until they clear the record w/UCS PEC and the AOC, is sending a message that feels punitive and stigmatizing?
See the response from the Dean of Students office. This is apparently quite a rare circumstance. However, it seems like they would welcome your feedback about the issue. Please contact them.
Why is it so hard to find an off campus therapist?
UCS responds: “We recognize that finding the right fit in a therapist can be tiring and difficult, but also believe that it can be incredibly helpful once that connection is made. It sounds as though you have heard from multiple sources that a more intensive therapy would be recommended, which indicates that you should not just give up. Please know that you can continue to seek additional referrals from UCS, and can also contact the emergency clinician if you become overwhelmed. Additional web based resources can be found on the UCS website: bc.edu/offices/counseling/external.html, there is Lean on Me, an anonymous student run peer support text line, can be reached at 617-553-6655, and pastoral counseling can be sought through Campus Ministry: bc.edu/offices/ministry/pastoral-counseling.html.”
Best place to sleep in the library?
There is a seating area in the south end of the 4th floor that is ideal for taking a little nap: Soft seating, dim lights, window shades, and an entire section of 19th Century English Literature.
What’s happening with all the straws? At least gives us a paper straw instead of nothing. So annoying.
I will have my assistants make some enquiries.
Which is better: BU or BC?
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There’s only one answer to that.
I’m a Montserrat student and I can’t afford summer classes that I need. Is STR only for students of color? I am white, so can I not apply?
I will have my assistants make some enquiries.
Is there a dog walking job available on campus?
I don’t think there are any dog walkers employed by BC. And as a friend of exterior walls, I can say that I’m kind of glad about that. But if you’re looking to get into dog walking as a job, maybe offer your services on Rover (aka “Uber for Dog walkers”). If you only accept jobs around BC, I imagine you could walk the dogs around campus if you wanted. Just please keep them a good distance away from me & my friends when they’re doing their business.