Wow, Molly is getting big! We could all use a little love from Molly these days.
Molly on the quad is still around!
What other pics would you like to see?
Shout out to the piece by piece workers who worked pass 1am last week when students moved. (And ResLife Staff who worked really hard) 🙂
Shout out to everybody working hard right now, and to everybody who’s still feeling a little wobbly. I’d love to see some pictures of other walls in your life. And I’m curious how the Million Dollar Steps are holding up.
Hi Wall! While others may have left BC, I am here to stay w/ you! -A stranded Int’l student
I’m glad to have had some corporeal company! Now that the library is closed and empty but for a few stalwart staff members, I am redoubling my efforts to push my assistants to build me a temporary online home. I hope you remain safe and well in your stranded state.
Will the 2020-2021 academic school year be affected?
| Decisions about 2020-2021 have not yet been made, and the course and duration of the pandemic is highly unpredictable at this point – much will depend on what responses governments and individuals make. We’ll have to hope for the best at this point. |
2020?
I’m sad for your class., and I’ll miss you. You’ll certainly have stories for your grandchildren, like those who lived through polio quarantines & closings in the 1950’s.
Love you Class of 2020 <3
I ❤️ the class of 2020, too. I wish it hadn’t had to end this way. ?
I will miss the O’Neill Library so much.
I totally get you. This is my home and I understand why it feels like a home to you, too. Stay well and come back when you can!
Are we going to get refunded for housing???
Yes! The most up-to-date information can be found on BC’s Coronavirus FAQ page: bc.edu/coronavirus
hm…… and ppl start partying?
Everyone processes things differently. For seniors, this is their last chance to have fun and blow off steam before entering the “real world”. But seriously, the University can’t require that students be gone from their dorms with less then 24 hours notice – that would be cruel to those that will already struggle to find housing and/or transportation. Some students don’t have to worry about these things and suddenly find themselves with plenty of free time and the need to blow off some steam. Thus, partying.
Why is BC SLOW at responding to CRISIS?!
BC is a conservative institution (not necessarily in the political sense, but in the adaptability sense). It is the nature of conservative (again, not necessarily in the political sense) institutions to be slow. They follow rather than lead, they look to what other institutions are doing first and copy them only when that change is deemed necessary. That is a function of the leadership/institutional culture at the top. Sometimes that works to their advantage, but it is not an ideal leadership style in crisis situations. I will say that opinions about the quality and nature of the administration’s decision-making process vary significantly from person to person amongst BC faculty and staff as well.
Will I get closure?
BC is a tight community, even among grads, so I’m sure you will get some closure, but you may have to augment the solutions BC is able to create in these circumstances. Perhaps you will be able to gather a group of BC friends in your region after the worst of the pandemic passes. Or maybe you can gather with friends online in some way if waiting until post-crisis will be too long. Keep an eye on bc.edu/commencement. I’m sure they’re working hard on new plans, and will post updates as they can.
Make the most out of every second!
You did! You’ll have had a strange and abrupt end to your senior year, but you’ll still have all memories and learning and friendships that came before. Class of 2020, The Answer Wall salutes you and wishes you a brilliant future.
Why do we have to leave? :(
It’s very sad, especially for you seniors. It’s been decided this is the best way to protect the health of the most people, and we’re all going to be missing out on some things for the good of all. I will miss you – please come back and visit if you can when the danger has passed.
Will BC cancel classes because of coronavirus?
It’s too early to say. I’m sure you can trust BC to make decisions informed by the most current advisories by the CDC & for the health of the whole community. For updates, monitor the BC Coronavirus page: bit.ly/bc-corona.
Why the fuck does this college bother employing someone to put useless leaflets on your desk but not with basic fucking sexual health?
Your frustration is evident and shared by others (although always not with such strong language). BC has determined that some aspects of sexual health conflict with its Jesuit Catholic mission (see Health Services policy at: bit.ly/UHSservices). Over-the-counter products are available in nearby stores, and there are physicians and clinics in the area that can provide reproductive health counseling and services.
There are rats in O’Neill library.
My helpers and I have only seen mice, not rats – are you sure they’re rats? In any case, Facillities is aware of the problem and taking what measures they can.
No worries, they assure me they were not offended.
Can you put more tissues in O’Neill?
I’ll make sure those in the library who control these things will hear your request.
I suspect there’s still mice on the 4th …
I had a nice chat with those in the know about our resident rodents. Basically, O’Neill is open 24/5, is very well-used, and allows snacks. Under these circumstances, mice are going to feel encouraged. Facillities is aware of the issue and does what it can. There are certainly ghosts on the 4th, though – I found 51 results in just the Ghosts in Literature subject heading…
Are unions rackets?
There really aren’t any large organizations involving humans that are free from corruption. It’s also relevant in reading things about unions that there are people with money and influence (usually business owners) who would see them as evil whatever they did. Pope Francis sees them as an important safeguard for the human dignity of workers. http://bit.ly/bc-labor2. A scholarly source like this Companion to the American Labor Movement can give you some context on why unions formed: http://bit.ly/bc-labor1
The grad student union cites a variety of Catholic social teaching in its own support: bit.ly/bc-cst. BC’s stated position is that “graduate student unionization in any form undermines the collegial, mentoring relationship among students and faculty that is a cornerstone of this academic community” That’s a quote from a longer statement by Provost David Quigley. bc.edu/bc-web/sites/unionization
Why does Commencement Ball have so limited tickets for the senior class?
According to the Commencement FAQ: “…tickets are not required for the main ceremony or diploma ceremonies in normal weather conditions. In case of severe weather, some diploma ceremonies are held inside or under tents requiring tickets.” That is surely because of space limitations in tents and indoor venues.
My apologies! I mis-read the question. (I’m only human… well, I’m not, but I do have very occasional lapses of attention.) I will have my assistants look into the limit. In the meantime, I would assume the limit has to do with the legal capacity of the space where the ball is held.