I’d love to except for the, you know, marching part. One of the best things about the library in August is listening to band practice down the hill.
Be the spirit join the band
What is the best dorm on campus? Do you like your life as a wall??? :)
Though as a wall I’m predisposed to think walls make the dorm, I suppose it’s actually the occupants who make any dorm the best dorm. IOW, I’m guessing that award would change from year to year. Students do heartily wish to get into the “mods,” though (bit.ly/BC-mods), perhaps because they’re a little more like houses than dorms. Yes, I love my life as a wall, especially now that I get to express myself and answer questions. (You know the expression “if walls could talk”? Let’s just say few buildings would be very quiet.)
Is there somewhere on campus where I can pick up old newspapers/Chronicle issues to use for packing & moving?
I’m sorry to report that there is nowhere on campus that stockpiles newspapers, because BC’s custodial staff is very efficient about making sure all newspapers get recycled.
What does the Gasson Hall mean to BC students?
I cannot tell you how students feel about Gasson, as they have not divulged that information to me, but I can tell you a bit about Gasson and you can perhaps infer its meaning. Gasson was the first building built on this campus, in 1913. It houses many classrooms and department offices and a few very special places as well. One is room 305, the Fulton room (actually an amphitheater) and home to the Fulton Debating Society, with a Gothic arch ceiling adorned with a variety of oratorical quotes. Painted on the walls is the list of all Fulton debate winners, from 1890. Another notable place is the big function room on the first floor: Gasson 100 (aka “the Irish room”) was originally used as an assembly and lecture hall and now hosts everything from concerts to parties to Irish dancing. Just outside this room is the rotunda, with a very large and impressive white marble statue of the Archangel Michael overcoming Lucifer. And, finally, let’s not forget the Gasson Tower and its four bells that chime the passing day. I can hear them here and they certainly remain in my memory!
How to get enrolled in Boston University?
I would recommend going to the Boston University website for admissions: bu.edu/admissions. Or did you really mean Boston College, which is where this wall is located? Don’t worry, it’s a common mistake. The two institutions are totally unrelated (except by a major ice hockey rivalry), even though the names are so similar. Here is a link to BC admissions: bc.edu/bc-web/admission. I hope you find the information you’re looking for there, because I’d like to meet you when you enroll!
Why some staff members, front desk are not polite?
One of the Library’s main objectives is to provide users with professional, courteous and timely service. If you feel that our customer service needs improvement, please contact Rodrigo Castro, Head Librarian for Access Services at 617-552-4834, or at castrord@bc.edu.
Why the A/C is so COLD?
It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. The cool temps in libraries are a side-effect of the primary reason for the A/C: to keep books from getting moist. Mold & mildew thrive in moist environments, and when they thrive, they destroy paper. Too keep the books dry, libraries run the A/C a little more than humans like. Keeping paper dry, in fact, was the reason behind the invention of the first A/C by Willis Carrier – read about it here: bit.ly/Atlantic-AC. Ever notice how the stereotypical librarian image involves a cardigan? Brrr! Librarians agree!
When does Gasson ring?
There is a description of the bells of Gasson (did you know there are four of them?) in “The Spirit of the Heights,” a history of BC written by University historian Thomas H. O’Connor and published in 2011. Here’s the part about the ringing: “… from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the bells would announce each quarter of the hour, and every 60 minutes they would toll the exact hour. At noon and again at 6 p.m., the Gasson Tower bells sounded the Angelus as an invitation to all who heard it to pause for a moment of prayer or reflection. The works originally required a twice-weekly hand-winding, but the bells went automatic in the 1960s.
Is there any bookstore on campus where we are able to use Eaglescard to pay?
Yes, you can use it to pay at all of the BC bookstores, see details bit.ly/TakesEagleBucks.
What is the best way to spend all the money in Eagles card?
You can using Eagle bucks, but not Optional Dining Bucks in the bookstore. Other places you can use them are detailed here: bit.ly/TakesEagleBucks. Some types of funds roll over to next term or are posted to your student account at graduation. For more info see bit.ly/EagleCardFAQ or contact Student services (2-3300 or studentservices@bc.edu).
Why is everything in the bookstore so expensive?
It seems to be the way with the college bookstores The Wall knows of. The best advice seems to be to wait for the end-of-season sales.
CAN YOU PRETTY PLS ACCEPT MY APPLICATION IN THE FALL? XO
Admissions does not confer with The Wall on their decisions, but I sure hope they accept you! BC’s acceptance rate of 27% (chosen from an outstanding applicant pool) means that many qualified, fantastic people will not be offered spaces in the class of 2023. If that happens to you, please don’t take it as a reflection on you. While I am super-attached to BC (um… literally), I firmly believe there are many places you where could thrive. Keep your options open.
Why don’t the BCE students not have printing privileges?? It’s been weeks!!
I’m sorry you’ve had a bad experience with printing. My Library and ITS colleagues are working on a solution with BCE to make printing during the rest of your experience less troublesome.
Does anyone ever refill the stapler on the 3rd floor printing center?
Sorry for your trouble! Our staplers do seem to grow legs of their own, and have been found all over the library during round-ups. I will have my assistants speak with the stapler wranglers about increasing the frequency of round-ups and stapler refills. In the meantime, you can also find staplers at the reference and circulation desks.
How many students at Boston College in 2017?
This is another great question for the BC Fact Book (bit.ly/BC-FactBook)! According to the 2017-2018 edition, the total number of students enrolled at Boston College in fall of 2017 across all programs was 14,419. However the book does note that this number included students who were studying abroad, so the total number actually at Boston College was 14,165.
How many books are in O’Neill?
954,044 as of this morning. We have a similar number of ebooks, but most of those do not live here, coming only when called upon by you from the vast and mysterious Cloud.
Wall, So long as one comes prepared, the temps are fine.
It is true that being prepared comes with experience. All of my helpers have an array of fleeces and sweaters and such in their offices.
Wall, How many students take summer courses at BC?
According to the 2017-2018 BC Fact Book (a scintillating treasure trove of data, http://bit.ly/BC-FactBook), it’s about 3500.
BC –> NBA!
Congratulations to the LA Clippers’ newest player, and Boston College’s first ever NBA lottery draft pick, Jerome Robinson! Go Eagles! Read about it: bit.ly/BC-Jerome
Is there a place to study on campus that is not freezing…? T^T The library is too cold!
Sorry about the temperature! We’ve had this complaint before, and I will send it again to the folks who oversee temperatures. The problem is this: the temperature is more for the sake of the books than for humans. Books like it best in a pretty narrow range of temperatures and humidity that unfortunately is a little lower than is comfortable for some humans sitting and reading. (Did you ever wonder why the stereotypical librarian is wearing a cardigan? Wonder no more.) Try any classroom building, or if you don’t mind a little activity, one of the dining areas. Or bring a cardigan?