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Stanford Graduate School of Business
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Video Summary
A tour of the graduate school of business residence halls, specifically Jack McDonald Hall and the Schwab residential center, is presented. Jack McDonald Hall, opened in 2016, is named after an esteemed professor who taught for over 50 years. The Schwab center opened in 1997.
The residence halls serve NBA 1s, NBA 2s, MSX class of 2026 students, and executive education participants. There are over 20 study lounges available, and the director of hospitality services aims to create a home away from home for residents. Jack McDonald Hall is described as modern, while Schwab is seen as more refined.
Together, the residence halls contain 480 rooms, with 202 in Jack McDonald Hall and 278 in Schwab. The halls process over 60,000 packages annually. The upcoming year is anticipated with excitement, emphasizing new and exciting opportunities for students.
Short Highlights
- A tour of Jack McDonald Hall and the Schwab residential center, part of the graduate school of business residences.
- Jack McDonald Hall, opened in 2016, is named after a professor who taught for over 50 years.
- The residence halls house NBA 1s, NBA 2s, MSX class of 2026, and executive education participants.
- There are over 20 study lounges, and the goal is to create a home away from home for students.
- The residence halls contain a total of 480 rooms and process over 60,000 packages annually.
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Key Details
Jack McDonald Hall Tour [00:14]
- The tour begins in Jack McDonald Hall, part of the graduate school of business residences.
- Jack McDonald Hall was named after an esteemed professor who taught for over 50 years and never missed a day of class.
- The hall has been part of campus since 2016.
- One resident mentions owning over 200 bow ties, starting to collect them in 2016 when Jack McDonald Hall opened, appreciating their professional and elegant look.
The tour provides a glimpse into Jack McDonald Hall, highlighting its namesake and opening year, while a personal anecdote about bow ties connects to the hall's establishment.
No, none of my ties are clipons. We don't do clipons. Clipons are for rookies.
Residence Hall Population and Amenities [00:52]
- The residence halls are occupied by NBA 1s, NBA 2s, the MSX class of 2026, and executive education participants during the non-academic year.
- There are over 20 study lounges available in the GSB residences.
- The role of the director of hospitality services is to create a home away from home for all residents.
This section details who lives in the residence halls and highlights the availability of study spaces, emphasizing the goal of fostering a comfortable living environment.
Schwab Residential Center and Hall Personalities [02:13]
- In addition to Jack McDonald Hall, the Schwab residential center is also overseen.
- Schwab opened in 1997.
- Jack McDonald Hall's personality is described as modern.
- Schwab's personality is described as more refined.
The discussion contrasts the two residential halls, defining their distinct personalities and providing their opening years.
Residence Hall Capacity and Move-In Excitement [02:52]
- There are a total of 480 rooms across the GSB residences.
- Jack McDonald Hall has 202 rooms.
- The Schwab residential center has 278 rooms.
- There is a palpable excitement in the air as move-in week approaches every year.
This part quantifies the room capacity of the residence halls and captures the anticipation surrounding the start of the academic year and student arrivals.
Premier Living Environment and Package Processing [03:09]
- A lesser-known fact about the residence halls is that they represent a premier living and learning environment.
- There is a dedicated package room where all packages are processed in-house.
- Over 60,000 packages are received annually.
This section emphasizes the quality of the living and learning experience offered and reveals the significant volume of packages handled by the residence halls.
Advice for Students and Future Outlook [03:32]
- One piece of advice given to students is to "See your family."
- The excitement for the upcoming year stems from its new and exciting nature.
The video concludes with a simple yet poignant piece of advice for students and an optimistic outlook for the year ahead.
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