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.
How can I meet Father Leahy? (I’ve been a student for 3 years and never seen him.)
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.
How many students are section 12 each year? Isn’t it very TRAUMATIZING to be sectioned?
I imagine that would be traumatizing, but section 12 is used only in cases where the alternative might lead to the harm of self or others, which could likely ultimately be more traumatizing than being sent involuntarily for care. I have assurances that my assistants are working diligently on getting answers to these questions. I am grateful for your patience.
Why is APPA so life changing & awesome? <3
People do speak highly of the Appalachia Volunteers program (bit.ly/BC-APPA), which other folks might not know also visits other areas as well, such as Detroit and New Orleans, to serve the poor and marginalized of the US. Helping people build and repair homes who might not otherwise be able to afford them must be gratifying work.
It must feel good to be helpful. A lot of people are obsessed with all the opportunities at the Volunteer and Service Learning Center, too: bit.ly/BCVSLC
Why do they call it the “RAT” :)
Short for “Ratskeller,” which is German for “dingy but reknowned punk club in Boston where the Dropkick Murphys and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones had their first gigs.” Oh, wait. I’m sorry. It actually means the cellar under the “Rathaus,” or City Hall, where there was often a restaurant or bar. So it’s triply appropriate: 1) it’s in the cellar of 2) Lyons Hall, which is kind of BC’s city hall in 3) Boston, where the punk club of the same name was nicknamed “The Rat,” because, well, maybe there were some. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rathskeller
Why can’t we get any snow days? What more does it take!!!!!!!
It takes a lot more than we’ve had the past few weeks. BC does have the odd snow day, but a regular New England snowstorm is generally not enough to close us down. Weeks like this I’m glad I’m not an exterior wall, for sure!
Whats one last thing I should do as a senior
Attend the commencement ceremony. But before that you might stretch your comfort zone and go to a meeting or event that you would not normally experience. It is sometimes these small personal challenges that make a big difference in your life.
Why is OIP so bureaucratic and awful?
I’m sorry you’re having an unpleasant experience with the Office of International Programs. I would hazard a guess that any office that tries to arrange hundreds of students’ travel and study to countries with a dizzying variety of visa and academic requirements might have a hard time providing perfect service. If you have a complaint about their personnel or procedures, I recommend contacting them directly: oip@bc.edu.