Are alumni able to access old canvas course documents and the Agora portal?

Are alumni able to access old canvas course documents and the Agora portal?
Are alumni able to access old canvas course documents and the Agora portal?

Unfortunately, no. Alumni do not have access to the Agora portal or Canvas courses, except for a brief grace period of a month or two after graduation. If you want to save materials from courses, download them now; don’t wait until just before graduation, because professors often either revise or turn off access to courses shortly after the course is over.

I just feel I am interested in nothing! Why?

I just feel I am interested in nothing! Why?
I just feel I am interested in nothing! Why?

It could be the onset of the Winter Blahs. Experts suggest sleeping a bit more, eating healthy foods and exercise. Or perhaps you have a lot of work to do that isn’t interesting (papers, reading, etc.) In this case, try to find a little time to do something you really enjoy. Having even a small choice in what you do can help lift your spirits. If you feel your lack of interest goes deeper, it could indicate the onset of something more serious. BC Counseling Services can help you determine if this is something you should get help with.

Why isn’t Bapst open 24 hours? Also, why does it close early on Friday and Saturday? I just wanna study man :( :(

Why isn't Bapst open 24 hours? Also, why does it close early on Friday and Saturday? I just wanna study man :( :(
Why isn’t Bapst open 24 hours? Also, why does it close early on Friday and Saturday? I just wanna study man 🙁 🙁

Bapst used to be open 24/5, but a few years ago it became clear that it just wasn’t big enough for all the late-night studiers. Also, Bapst only has one type of acceptable study space: Super Quiet. So, the decision was made to move overnight staff to O’Neill so that more people could study with more variety of study spaces.

How do you know when the right timing is for grad school?

How do you know when the right timing is for grad school?
How do you know when the right timing is for grad school?

You will not like my answer: it depends. It depends on your reason for grad school. To get an advanced degree that opens doors for job opportunities outside academia? Then the timing is based on some mix of practical questions (e.g., cost, loans) and your ambition. To plunge yourself into the study of a question you could spend a lifetime pursuing? Then the timing is based on your readiness to set aside a normal life, and defer ordinary pleasures (security, family, stability) perhaps for a decade or more.

Oh, I apologize for not knowing. –>I must say though, I’m enjoying this conversation. I don’t feel like I’m talking to a brick wall… wait.

Oh, I apologize for not knowing. -->I must say though, I'm enjoying this conversation. I don't feel like I'm talking to a brick wall... wait.
Oh, I apologize for not knowing. –>I must say though, I’m enjoying this conversation. I don’t feel like I’m talking to a brick wall… wait.

No need to apologize. Not knowing means you get to ask a question, and libraries exist for people with questions. And I must say, as the Answer Wall, I especially enjoy people with questions.

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My assistants and I have been unsuccessful in decoding this post. Maybe it’s time to crowdsource: What does this say? Make suggestions on post-its.

Brrp

Brrp
Brrp

I assume we’re not referring to the Bintec Router Redundancy Protocol or Bohemian Reformation and Religious Practice so pardon me! (or you?)

[drawing of alarmed Christmas ornament]

[drawing of alarmed christmas ornament]
[drawing of alarmed Christmas ornament]

My, that looks like a frazzled Christmas ornament. I’m glad you took a break to communicate with me. Hope it helped! And I hope you will be done with finals and exams soon, so you can devote your energies to more pleasant things, such as having a happy holiday season and a wonderful semester break!

Can we get therapy CATS too?

Can we get therapy CATS too?
Can we get therapy CATS too?

My helpers have asked about cats, small rodents, lizards… a whole menagerie! We were led to understand that the university prefers we stick to dogs. I know it’s not quite like actually having a purr-machine in your lap, but here are some kittens:
photo of two kittens cuddling

Whales?

Whales?
Whales?

Whales? Wonderful creatures. I have not seen one myself but I understand there are cruises that take you humans out on the ocean to look for them. And listening to whales is an amazing experience (even if just on a video). The NOAA has some information at bit.ly/noaa-whales about the many different kinds of whales. The Smithsonian has a fascinating article about Noc, a beluga whale who was captured and became part of a Navy program: bit.ly/noc-whale And of course the Libraries have books and articles (just type whales in the search box on the home page to see some of them).

I HATE WEDNESDAY

I HATE WEDNESDAY
I HATE WEDNESDAY

Whew! We made it through this week’s Wednesday, don’t have to worry about them for a while. Maybe it would help to plan something nice that you do every Wednesday to dispel the Wednesday miseries, a small thing you can look forward to every week?

KURT. Don’t forget it.

KURT. Don't forget it.
KURT. Don’t forget it.

OK, not sure why, but will remember KURT. Or are you speaking to KURT?  Presumably, he will know what you’re attempting to have him remember. Unless he’s already forgotten it. Or is KURT the name of the skunk in the mods?