Is it because they cost a million dollars to build or because you deserve a million dollars for making it to the top? The world may never know…
Why do we call Maloney stairs “the million dollar stairs”?
Why do BC classrooms have chalk boards? …
Chalk boards have such dramatic potential, though. See: bit.ly/HitchcockBB and bit.ly/HiddenFigBB.
Can we please fix the water pressure on the water fountain left of the entrance? …
Thank you for bringing it to our attention. My assistants will see to it that it will get fixed!
Why Is BC a white-student school?
It sounds like you’ve had a bad experience here, and I’m sorry about that. A core Jesuit value is “cura personalis,” care for the person. If you’ve been subjected to racism you’ve felt the pain of that value failing you. Another core Jesuit value, Magis, involves striving to be better. To be better, we have to examine the places where we fail. BC is a school with thousands of people, each with their own feelings and experiences about race. It is likely there are individuals at BC who are racist. It is also likely that others participate unwittingly in structural racism. We all need to examine our own behaviors and rise to the challenge of caring for each other more mindfully.
There is a mouse (or mice!!) on the 4th floor!
I’ll report it to the library administration, thanks.
When people devour books, it’s metaphorical. Mice, not so much.
Last semester I’d asked why Allston Brighton residents are no longer allowed access to the gym free of charge.
I did answer, but sometimes the little post-its go off and hide! You can always see my answers on my blog: https://library.bc.edu/answerwall/. The answer was: 12/11/19 from Campus Rec: “Campus Recreation allows community members to purchase memberships during the Summer, but not during the academic year. We keep the facility foot traffic during the semester to the students and faculty/staff that are directly affiliated with BC.”
Why is B.C. housing such a pain?
BC housing… sigh… . Res Life knows, believe me. They do what they can to alleviate the pain. (Imagine having to find rooms for 8000 students in such a short period! Non-trivial problem, as engineers would say.) Solutions: Have all of your friends talk to their friends? Put up signs? Put the word out on insta/snap/fb/twitter? I’m sure you’ll find another likeminded person to join your group of friends. Make contingency plans for smaller groups, though, just in case the 8-man doesn’t work out.
Are seniors allowed to graduate their caps for graduation here at BC?
There’s an article from University Communications on the BC News site proudly showing off the decorated caps of Commencement 2018, so I expect it’s not forbidden. And they’re amazing! http://bit.ly/BCCaps.
Are there any notaries on campus?
Yes – surprisingly many! See: bit.ly/NotaryBC
Can you ask OHP to order some blankets for their Health Hub…
I will get the message to them – here’s hoping!
Why don’t we have a full week of study days…
Academic calendars are horribly complicated, but basically it’s a balancing act where you try to fit the number of instruction days required by accreditors into the space between or around Labor Day and Christmas, while accounting for holidays in between. Lots of schools start before Labor Day….
Are you allowed to answer Questions that Go against BC Views or Actions?
Yes. I aim to provide the best available information in answer to your questions, including ones critical of the University, or on topics that people might be critical of. Occasionally my helpers and I have a chat about how to answer a question, but not whether to answer one. I also redact personal names to protect anonymity and remove hurtful language in the rare instance it has appeared.
Why don’t UCS bring in some dogs? or maybe a hedgehog? =)
Dogs! Hedgehogs! What a great idea! I think UCS may be too busy arranging human care to spare time to arrange cuddle animals, and that’s why O’Neill Library steps in. Keep your eyes on the doggo schedule in the lobby (and on Insta, FB, and Twitter) and come for doggo love in the new 5th floor study space. (I wish we could bring kitties and hedgehogs, too, but for now we’re limited to pups.) Meanwhile, enjoy these cute animal pics!
Why doesn’t O’Neill have Video games to rent out?
This is an interesting idea! I will pass it on to the Library Administration for further analysis.
Why are the clocks gone from the walls of O’Neill?
It broke and will be replaced. No worries, the space-time continuum continues unruptured.
How do I divorce my direct roommate?
Sorry it’s not working! “Students with roommate concerns should first speak with their Resident Assistant, who will work with them to mediate roommate conflicts. If the mediation process is not successful, students should then speak with their Resident Director, who will evaluate the situation to determine if a room change is necessary and, if so, assist students with that process.” bit.ly/BCHousingProb
Why don’t I see enough dogs on campus?
How can there ever be enough doggos? I’m crazy about those fuzzy guys. Good news is, they’re on the way, very soon. Check out www.facebook.com/ONeillLibrary/ for details!
How does O’Neill stay open 24/7 for finals?
O’Neill Library has a special crew of student employees and full time staff who work overnights to keep the building open. I think they are fantastic and deserve a hearty thanks for all that they do.
Why did BC stop allowing Allston Brighton residents access to your gym?
I don’t know the answer to that question, but I will have my assistants attempt to find out. Update 12/11/19 from Campus Rec: “Campus Recreation allows community members to purchase memberships during the Summer, but not during the academic year. We keep the facility foot traffic during the semester to the students and faculty/staff that are directly affiliated with BC.”
Great to come back
Welcome back, my friend!