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Inside Gasson Tower
Boston College Consolidated Financial Statement: $6.509B
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Gasson Hall is a symbol of Boston College, representing the university’s commitment to academic excellence, spiritual values, and the pursuit of knowledge. It The hall continues to serve as an important part of the Boston College campus, housing administrative offices, classrooms, and the university’s Honors Program.
In “The Social Network,” Gasson Hall was used as a filming location for several scenes that take place at Harvard University, which is where Mark Zuckerberg attended college before he created Facebook. Specifically, Gasson Hall was used as a stand-in for Harvard’s Memorial Hall, which is a large Gothic Revival building that houses a dining hall and a chapel.
The scene in “The Social Network” that was filmed in Gasson Hall shows Mark Zuckerberg (played by Jesse Eisenberg) and Eduardo Saverin (played by Andrew Garfield) attending a disciplinary hearing in front of the Harvard administration. The hearing takes place in a large ornate room with stained glass windows and a high vaulted ceiling, which is actually the Reading Room on the third floor of Gasson Hall. The filmmakers made some minor changes to the room, such as adding a portrait of John Harvard and replacing some of the furniture, but overall, the space is very recognizable as Gasson Hall.
John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
2022 IRS 990 Filing: President And Fellows Of Harvard College
NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments
The University continues its expansion in Allston, Massachusetts. The Harvard Business School and many of the university’s athletics facilities, including Harvard Stadium, are located on a 358-acre (145 ha) campus in Allston, a Boston neighborhood across the Charles River from the Cambridge campus. The John W. Weeks Bridge, a pedestrian bridge over the Charles River, connects the two campuses. Intending a major expansion, Harvard now owns more land in Allston than it does in Cambridge.
A ten-year plan calls for 1.4 million square feet (130,000 square meters) of new construction and 500,000 square feet (50,000 square meters) of renovations, including new and renovated buildings at Harvard Business School; a hotel and conference center; a multipurpose institutional building; renovations to graduate student housing and to Harvard Stadium; new athletic facilities; new laboratories and classrooms for the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; expansion of the Harvard Education Portal; and a district energy facility.
Allston Planning and Development
Harvard Research Summary 2023:
- Alleviating depression with yoga
- Using Machine Learning to Listen to Whales
- Considering the genetics of musical ability
“Taking charge: Black electoral success and the redefinition of American politics”
“Mass in B Minor”
Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor is respected as one of the masterpieces of Western classical music. The Mass, also known as the “Missa,” is a large-scale choral composition that Bach worked on intermittently throughout his life. Noteworthy:
The Mass showcases Bach’s compositional skill and mastery of counterpoint, harmony, and orchestration. Its intricate structure and complex polyphony demonstrate the pinnacle of Baroque musical achievement.
Written by a Protestant for the Catholic Church the Mass is a sacred choral work, and its text is derived from the Latin Mass liturgy. Bach’s setting of the Mass text reflects his deep religious devotion and a profound understanding of liturgical music. It has been described as a summation of his sacred music output.
One remarkable aspect of the Mass is its incorporation of various musical styles from Bach’s time. It brings together elements of Renaissance and Baroque music, combining diverse forms and techniques into a cohesive and unified whole.
Beyond its religious context, the Mass in B Minor is seen as a reflection of the human experience. Its emotional depth and spiritual resonance transcend religious boundaries, resonating with listeners on a profound level.
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