Recent renovations at Boylston Hall focused on enhancing classrooms 103, 104, and 105, as well as Fong Auditorium. The furniture in Ticknor Lounge, located on the first and mezzanine floors, was re-upholstered, and significant upgrades were made throughout the building, including the installation of a new elevator and HVAC system.
In classrooms 103, 104, and 105, the goal was to provide instructors with greater flexibility and improved ease of navigation. Movable tablet armchairs enable students to quickly rearrange the room for a variety of group activities, while additional writing surfaces were added for both instructors and students. All audiovisual equipment was upgraded, and the spaces received new acoustical wall treatments, lighting, motorized shades, carpeting, and furniture. In Room 105, the teaching wall and projector were repositioned to the short wall, ensuring that the wide whiteboard remains unobstructed when the projection screen is in use.
Boylston 110 – Fong Auditorium
Overview
Fong Auditorium features a modern, flexible design that enhances both in-person and remote learning. The space includes an expanded teaching wall, whiteboard, and height-adjustable lectern, supported by a new ceiling and multi-zoned lighting system. Re-upholstered fixed seating, new carpet, and acoustical wall treatments create a comfortable, visually appealing environment. Large windows bring in natural light, with motorized shades for easy control.
The room is equipped with a ceiling-mounted motorized projection screen, high-definition projector, and wireless/wired laptop connections. Two wall-mounted displays, video cameras at the front and rear, and a room computer enable remote guests. Additional features include wireless and ceiling microphones and a portable confidence monitor for instructors and panelists. Fong Auditorium is designed for versatile, engaging teaching and events.
During the academic year, the FAS Registrar’s Classroom Office schedules Fong Auditorium and makes it available to any FAS faculty member for their course. The room can also be reserved through the FAS Roombook system for non-course meetings.
Room Information
- Renovated: 2024
- Room Capacity: 144 seats, with 4 wheelchair-accessible stations
- Room Characteristics: Expanded teaching wall and whiteboard; new height adjustable lectern; new ceiling and multi-zoned lighting; re-upholstered fixed seats, new carpet; visually appealing acoustical wall treatments, new motorized shades and large windows bring in natural light.
- Room Technology: Large motorized projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; two wall-mounted displays located on either side of the projection screen; video cameras positioned at the front and rear of the room to capture the instructor, audience, and whiteboard content, enabling remote participation for lectures and events; room computer; wireless microphones; ceiling microphones; and a portable confidence monitor located at the front for panelists or instructor. For additional information on the room’s technology, please visit the Education Support Services page for Boylston 110 (Fong Auditorium).
Room Photo
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View from the back of the room
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Bolyston 103
Overview
Boylston Hall 103 offers instructors a versatile learning space that accommodates a wide range of teaching methods, extending beyond traditional lectures. The movable tablet armchairs allow for easy reconfiguration, enabling seamless transitions between activities such as group work, discussions, and lectures. The room is also outfitted with modern, user-friendly technology to enhance instruction across diverse teaching modalities.
During the academic year, Boylston 103 is scheduled by the FAS Registrar’s Classroom Office and is thus available to any FAS faculty member for their course. The room can also be reserved through the FAS Roombook system for non-course meetings.
Room Information
- Renovated: 2024
- Room Capacity: 32
- Room Characteristics: Moveable tablet armchairs on casters are easily configurable for group work clusters; ample writing surfaces for instructor and students; height adjustable teaching station; visually appealing acoustical wall treatments; multiple/dimmable lighting zones and large windows bring in natural light.
- Room Technology: Electric projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; Assistive Listening System; wired lectern microphone; ceiling microphones; motorized light filtering shades; and touch panel media control system. For additional information on the room’s technology, please visit the Education Support Services page for Boylston 103.
Room Photo
Instructor view
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View from the back of the room
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Bolyston 104
Overview
Boylston Hall 104 offers instructors a dynamic and adaptable learning environment designed to support a wide array of teaching methods, extending well beyond traditional lectures. The room features movable tablet armchairs, allowing students to easily rearrange the seating layout for activities such as collaborative group work, interactive discussions, or more traditional lecture formats. Additionally, the classroom is equipped with state-of-the-art, user-friendly technology, providing seamless integration to enhance learning and accommodate a variety of instructional styles, from hands-on learning to multimedia presentations.
During the academic year, Boylston 104 is scheduled by the FAS Registrar’s Classroom Office and is thus available to any FAS faculty member for their course. The room can also be reserved through the FAS Roombook system for non-course meetings.
Room Information
- Renovated: 2024
- Room Capacity: 32
- Room Characteristics: Moveable tablet armchairs on casters are easily configurable for group work clusters; ample writing surfaces for instructor and students; height adjustable teaching station; visually appealing acoustical wall treatments; multiple/dimmable lighting zones and large windows bring in natural light.
- Room Technology: Electric projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; Assistive Listening System; wired lectern microphone; ceiling microphones; motorized light filtering shades; and touch panel media control system. For additional information on the room’s technology, please visit the Education Support Services page for Boylston 104.
Room Photo
Instructor view
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View from the back of the room
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Bolyston 105
Overview
During its recent renovation, Boylston Hall 105 was reoriented 90 degrees to improve the experience for both instructors and students. This change opens up the space, creating a more natural flow and better sightlines throughout the room. Movable tablet armchairs allow instructor and/or students to easily reconfigure the layout for activities such as group work, discussions, or lectures. With its flexible design and modern, intuitive technology, the room is well-suited to support a variety of teaching methods and enhance the learning experience.
During the academic year, Boylston 105 is scheduled by the FAS Registrar’s Classroom Office and is thus available to any FAS faculty member for their course. The room can also be reserved through the FAS Roombook system for non-course meetings.
Room Information
- Renovated: 2024
- Room Capacity: 34
- Room Characteristics: Moveable tablet armchairs on casters are easily configurable for group work clusters; ample writing surfaces for instructor and students; height adjustable teaching station; visually appealing acoustical wall treatments; multiple/dimmable lighting zones and large windows bring in natural light.
- Room Technology: Electric projection screen; high-definition projector with wireless and wired laptop connections; Assistive Listening System; wired lectern microphone; ceiling microphones; motorized light filtering shades; and touch panel media control system. For additional information on the room’s technology, please visit the Education Support Services page for Boylston 105.
Room Photo
Instructor view
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View from the back of the room
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