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Added all the info about the CSC, because I'm awesome like that. -That was me --okieman1200 09:04, 11 November 2005 (UTC)
I think it would be great if someone could add a section about BU's beanpot dominance. --Thekoshinator 06:36, 21 Feb 2005 (UTC)
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I added a to-do list, since it pains me to see how underdeveloped my alma mater is in comparison to some of the other university pages out there. Helpful contributions would be most welcome. --MC MasterChef 12:26, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- As a current student, I'm happy to hear that. I don't have a whole lot of information of my own, but I'll see if there's anything I can add. --Dirk Gently 11:58, 22 July 2005 (UTC)
- I just redid the Academics section a bit. I think the list format is a little easier to read. If someone is feeling abitious, they could write articles for each of the colleges, with a list of majors offered. I also mentioned the study abroad programs, but I don't have all of the information for that. With a little work, we could turn this around quite a bit. Jon Seitz 05:21, August 24, 2005 (UTC)
- I bumped with West Campus information down to the dorms section where it belongs, but with a few photos and some more details on the other dorm options, you could probably spin off a sub-page Boston University student housing with the info from Warren Towers and some of the StuVi section. The most glaring omission to my eyes right now is the lack of Silber's history in shaping the university, but my internet connection is too spotty right now for me to do much research on that at the moment. --MC MasterChef 05:44, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
The mention of BC has been removed. I guess it wasn't really necessary, but a lot of people I talk to get BU mixed up with BC. What do other people think? (Also, thanks for your contributions, MC.) --Dirk Gently 20:16:37, 2005-08-30 (UTC)
^ I think it's important to keep the BU/BC line. Along with being hockey rivals, people who know be but don't go to BU constantly mix it up and say I go to BC. Also I don't think that it's all that important to go into too much detail on the individual majors and such, as that kind of information can easily be found on BU's website. Just my $0.02.
I added another photo of the beach. I'll try and dig through my photos and find some more to upload. Metaomni 23:18, 2 February 2006 (UTC)
Moved from article page
Question from User:65.96.188.220: Where did Howard Stern or Martin Luther King Junior live while in attendance?
Howard Stern I don't know, as for MLK in my dorm, Myles Standish Hall, there is a plaque denoting him as a famous resident at one time or another. --Okieman1200 08:47, 25 September 2005 (UTC)
Where is that plaque? I lived in Myles two years ago and don't remember ever seeing it. --Masoni 23:21, 26 September 2005 (UTC)
It's in the first floor lobby, right at the bottom of the stairs. It's a framed picture of Myles as a hotel and has a lot of written information on it. There's also a similar thing denoting info about Myles Standish himself. --okieman1200 06:05, 27 September 2005 (UTC)
Is the section about Grade deflation really NPOV? Where are the statistics. I mean I'm a student and I can tell you the rumors exist, but are they sufficient to write about here, I doubt it. --168.122.241.73 08:05, 11 November 2005 (UTC)
there was a boston globe article about it last year. i believe both the bu and bc student papers have published articles as well. Thepedestrian 21:30, 15 November 2005 (UTC)
Campus and facilities
This section is getting quite well-developed, particularly the student housing parts (though more can probably be said about facilities -- Marsh Chapel, the GSU, the labs at the Photonics Center, for example). Should it be split off to a separate article, a la Boston University athletics? If so, Warren Towers should probably be merged in to the Boston University campus and facilities (or whatever title) article. — MC MasterChef :: Leave a tip — 08:56, 11 November 2005 (UTC)
I have just added a little section about the Castle and the Pub. (CAS 2001, GRS 2004 here) I remember the tale of the castle from the campus tour, but i cannot find information to back it up. However, i still find it to be a bit of interesting info to be included. With the Castle section, i added a bit of info about the Pub as well (i think it is the only official on campus bar, correct me if i am wrong). I also added a more detailed description of the Bay State and South campus areas (i lived in the Common ground (156-8 BSR) and South Campus myself). Last time i visited campus, the new Hillel is going up. I wonder if it is finished yet. --Bud 06:54, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
- the new hillel is definitely finished (i'm editing from Bay State Road right now). i'm not sure when it was completed, but i know it's been in operation for a while now.--Alhutch 06:58, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
- thats cool. I liked that little patch of grass though. it gives a lot of light. There used to be a fountain there too, but was removed a while back. Oh god. i am getting old. Is the Common Ground renovated yet? It has been promised ti be redone ever since i started living there in 1998 (i lucked out and got a single there as a freshman). It is still kinda a mess when i left in 2000. BTW, i dont know why they called it Common ground house. Everyone seem to develop intense dislike of each other when i lived there. By the time i leave, no one talk to each other, LOL--Bud 07:49, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
i just read the BU official Hillel page. you guys got a JP Licks now? Damn i am jealous.--Bud 07:57, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
- I highly doubt the common ground house has been redone. i'm at 172 bay state, so i walk by there a lot. yeah, JP licks right in the hillel, which is a pretty nice place. life is good on bay state road.--Alhutch 08:01, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
- 172 BSR.... Why is it so familar. i think i used to know someone there. We used to party a LOT in the French house (pre-renovation) and have weekly poker nights (where Poker is not really the main objective). ahhh. memories. So which school are you at?--Bud 08:05, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
- 172 is the russian house. I'm in CAS for history. what did you major in?--Alhutch 08:11, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
- I did International Relations. BA IR 2001, MA IR/COM 2004. History, you got Keylor?--Bud 08:14, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
- I haven't had Keylor, but I've heard very good things.--Alhutch 08:18, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
- take him. you would LOVE it. I had him all through both my BA and my MA.--Bud 08:43, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
BU ranking re: US news and World Report
I remember hearing that BU is never ranked high on the US news campus report because it is Bu policy not to fill out the form required by the magazine. I can never confirm it, if anyone know anthing about that, let me know. --Bud 06:54, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
BU first's
I came across some interesting information about BU, do you think it should be added?
BU Was the First to... Open all its divisions to women (1872) Open a college of music in the United States (1873) Admit women to its medical college, the School of Medicine (1873) University in America to award Ph.D.s to women (1877) Offer a college degree in public relations (1947) Establish a combined six-year liberal arts/medical degree program (1961) Open a graduate school in dentistry (1963) Combine cancer research and a teaching laboratory (1965)
from College Prowler's guidebook, Boston University - Off the Record
International Standing
I threw in the secton on international standing, info from http://www.thes.co.uk/worldrankings/ and from Shanghai University: http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/rank/2005/ARWU2005TOP500list.htm
endowment
anybody have a reliable source for info about BU's endowment? I have heard from some places that it has shrunk a great deal since 2000. I just wanted to know if anyone could confirm that, or has any other info about the endowment, which is not mentioned in the article as far as I can see.--Alhutch 06:07, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
controversies
I advocate the placement of certain actions from the university that has caused controversy, including Silber's tenure, his pay, and his stance on certain social issues that has affected university policies during his time as President/Chancellor. These include the refusal to include Sexual Orientation in the non-discrimination clause and the disbanding of the gay staight alliance of the BU academy (an affiliated high school). --Bud 06:36, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
Grade Deflation
Is the discussion on grade deflation NPOV? Do we have any sources for it? I know a lot of students think its happening, but what do we have to back it up for inclusion in the article? Metaomni 01:18, 8 February 2006 (UTC)
Grade deflation is not an official policy. Often, this is the result of faculty meetings and general administration directive, and up to the discretion of the professor. I dont think there would be an official memo for it. --Bud 05:54, 8 February 2006 (UTC)
- I don't know if it's an official policy or not, but I can tell you that at the beginning of my psychology 101 class last semester, the professor told us that out of a class of 200, there were going to be about 15 A's awarded, because "we have grade deflation at BU." this stuff definitely happens, but I don't suppose it would be an official policy. How would one word such a policy? sounds difficult --Alhutch 05:58, 8 February 2006 (UTC)
- I was there for 6 years. Many professors often tell the kids that there is only X-number of As available. Then they grade on the curve (so if 20 A are allocated, then the first 20, regardless of actual percentage, get A, and the rest get B, C and so on). Its not exactly unusual and not officially grade deflation.
- In a way, i understands BU's view. Whats the worth of a cum laude/Magna cum Laude/Summa cum Laude if everyone gets one?--Bud 06:05, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
- I've added an accuracy dispute box on the main page until we work this out. --Metaomni 19:52, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
- The thing is we might never know if it is official or unofficial policy. All grad deflations are debatable and disputed. --Bud 20:55, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
- I suppose my main objection to its inclusion in the present form is the unverifiability of it. All we have is a couple anecdotes about professors who said there was grade deflation. Whether it's "official" or "unofficial" is besides the point, as it's presented. Maybe we could change the language to something like "Many students believe..." or something along those lines? Unless we actually have some sort of verifiable information, it really ought not be included. --Metaomni 21:53, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
- I did not add the section, and i dont know who did, actually. But i suggest getting the entire section out and add a article examining the idea of grade inflation. --Bud 00:55, 10 February 2006 (UTC)
I moved the information on grade deflation to Boston University grade deflation, removed the info from this page, and removed the dispute template. I also found the mentioned Boston Globe article and added it as a link on the new page. Metaomni 03:13, 10 February 2006 (UTC) There is an article on Grade deflation already. Maybe Grade deflation would be merged with that section.--Bud 22:54, 11 February 2006 (UTC)