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Today is BC Spirit Day, and this afternoon, over what was reportedly a less-than-enthralling fireworks display, Barnard announced the new name of the Nexus, its new ominous-sounding student center. The Nexus' new moniker? The Vagelos Center—the name was kindly spelled out in fireworks for all to see.

"We're going to go to THE VAG," said one exasperated Barnard sophomore.

UPDATE: Today's ceremony featured the word "Vagelos" spelled with fireworks, sending mixed feelings of anger and bemusement throughout the Barnard crowd. According to an official Barnard source, the fireworks honored the family of Diana Vagelos, who has been the project's largest donor. Barnard has also previously stated that the namesake of the building will come from its major donor—hence the natural assumption that the fireworks spoke to both donor and new name. However, as of yet, it's not been set in stone. (Pun intended.)

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Posted by WTFOMGZ: [#1] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:03 PM ) (from campus)
i love THE VAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by oh and btw: [#2] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:04 PM ) (from campus)
re: the fireworks display

i was completely and utterly enthralled.
Posted by I see: [#3] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:09 PM ) (from campus)
I thought that was like automatic weapons firing or something. Jesus.

Also, did they really name it the Vagelos Center? Jesus, they had to know what that would lead to.
Posted by Heh: [#4] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:12 PM ) (from campus)
This is simply too good... YES! Yes to The Vag!
Posted by MAN: [#5] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:15 PM ) (from campus)
I didn't get into Barnard, but I will be the first to enter the Vag
Posted by UGH: [#6] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:17 PM ) (from campus)
i'm transferring.
Posted by News: [#7] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:17 PM ) (from campus)
There will be a library devoted to Kant in the Vag
Posted by HAHAHAHA: [#8] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:21 PM ) (from campus)
that is too amazing! Thank you Barnard for giving us the VAG!!!
Posted by Why??: [#9] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:24 PM ) (from campus)
Oh, you enter the Vag through those wide double doors.

I lost my pen in the Vag.

Why are all those boys going into the Vag?
Posted by Do you need: [#10] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:29 PM ) (from campus)
a CUID to get into the VAG? or can anyone enter?
Posted by The King of Spain: [#11] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:29 PM ) (from campus)
The Vag does have severe camel toe in that picture there.
Posted by Anchor Nobler: [#12] [reply] [track] (in reply to #7)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:31 PM ) (from campus)
Kant in the Vag is redundant, now some Balzac in the Vag could be kinky.
Posted by Shaking head....: [#13] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:31 PM ) (from campus)
And the fod court in the Vag will be called Va-John-Jay....

This must be some horrible pun by someone with too much money.
Posted by seriously now: [#14] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:37 PM ) (from campus)
let's get something straight:

the name of the DONOR is diana vagelos. they HAVE NOT named the building yet.

i refuse to let it be called "the vag". if we get a say in it, i vote "the diana".
Posted by My high school: [#15] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:39 PM ) (from campus)
had the following buildings

The Wood building

The SAC (Shimada athletic center)

The Fannie Cox Center for S&M (science and math)
Posted by ha ha ha: [#16] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:48 PM ) (from campus)
this has to be a joke; it's too perfect.
Posted by Jack: [#17] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:50 PM ) (from campus)
How many fing-er, people, can the Vag fit? Is it structurally sound? Prone to leaking? Nasty smells emitting from the area? Tight spaces or very spaced, tight territory?

I'm no architect, but I have questions.
Posted by I wonder...: [#18] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:53 PM ) (from campus)
T'what do we owe the name Vag? Did someone Snatch up all the better names?
Posted by Fireworks?: [#19] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 6:56 PM ) (from campus)
I guess it was a Vagsplosion.
Posted by BC:: [#20] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM ) (from campus)
ITS THE DIANA!!!!!!!
Posted by Vanessa: [#21] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:08 PM )
I heard there's going to be lots of carpet at this place.
Posted by Any VA students?: [#22] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:08 PM ) (from campus)
This is the logical continuation of Diane's Vagina.

Diane's Vagina can sneeze with its eyes open.
Posted by Nah...: [#23] [reply] [track] (in reply to #20)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:09 PM ) (from campus)
(Also BC)

I think we should embrace it. I think this pretty much makes up for the ridiculously long and inconvenient construction process.
Posted by barnard women: [#24] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:17 PM )
The Vag, with its steel frame and glass walls, is strong and beautiful
Posted by Tobias Funke:: [#25] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:28 PM ) (from campus)
THIS IS RIPE FOR PARODY! RIPE FOR PARODY!
Posted by this: [#26] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:39 PM )
is amazing!!! i
Posted by cc09: [#27] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:47 PM ) (from campus)
its not like i dont go into barnards vag every weekend already
Posted by 33 Soul: [#28] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:50 PM ) (from campus)
Don't put too much pressure on the Vag guys, you don't wanna rub it the wrong way.
Posted by dude: [#29] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:53 PM ) (from campus)
seriously, barnard? april fools was 2 weeks ago
Posted by More importantly: [#30] [reply] [track] (in reply to #21)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:55 PM ) (from campus)
Will the carpet match the drapes?
Posted by vagaries: [#31] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:56 PM ) (from campus)
will the carpets match the shades?
Posted by Vag: [#32] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 7:57 PM ) (from campus)
Right now the Vag is just a hollowed out orifice in Barnard's campus. Soon, it will be an edifice.
Posted by Vagtastic voyage: [#33] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:31 PM ) (from campus)
oh man, what's the vag going to look like in 50 years?

how many janitors to clean out this vag?

Posted by vag: [#34] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:31 PM ) (from campus)
i really have not laughed this hard in a long time!

i'm a little disappointed, though. new york magazine had been reporting in september that Victoria's Secret had the #1 bid on the name for the Nexus.

but then again, the VAG is a WAY better name than the Victoria Secret Student Center. each have their own fabulous ironic twists, but i'm a fan of the vag...
Posted by V-day: [#35] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM ) (from campus)
Bet none of y'all have ever seen a vag this big!
Posted by vagabond: [#36] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:36 PM ) (from campus)
i thought that place smelled like fish
Posted by tour guide: [#37] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:40 PM ) (from campus)
"...and if you step through those labia, er, i mean doors, right there, you'll see the..."
Posted by cokboi: [#38] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:41 PM ) (from campus)
It's awfully dry in the vag

i'm for sure bringing my grandma to the vag
Posted by do you think: [#39] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:42 PM ) (from campus)
we can expect a bit of the in out in the vag? maybe followed by some ludwig van?
Posted by nutter: [#40] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:45 PM ) (from campus)
there's a tasti-d-lite in the vag
Posted by owned: [#41] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM ) (from campus)
At least now there won't be anymore disputes about the biggest vag at barnard.
Posted by just: [#42] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM ) (from campus)
a few questions:

1. will they have monthly cleanings of the Vag?

2. will there be like a landing strip leading up to the Vag?

3. are they only letting women into the Vag, or can men enter as well? Is there a requirement on size?
Posted by shit: [#43] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:53 PM ) (from campus)
is this really true? I don't know what else to say
Posted by concerned student: [#44] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM ) (from campus)
wait... did anyone notice that vagelos sounds like vagina
Posted by M arcus: [#45] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM ) (from campus)
If one goes from the Heyman Center to the Vag, one must be sure to wear protection.

Posted by 'narded: [#46] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM ) (from campus)
"i am going to be the iron chef of pounding vag." - superbad.
Posted by ...: [#47] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:07 PM ) (from campus)
LOL
Posted by well: [#48] [reply] [track] (in reply to #40)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:10 PM ) (from campus)
it wont be the only live and active cultures in the vag.
Posted by you know: [#49] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:15 PM ) (from campus)
Now we have options... We can either do it in the Vag or do it in the But.
Posted by Jip: [#50] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:19 PM ) (from campus)
Wait, I just google this, and apparently the Vagelos Center already exists...it's an alumnae center @ Barnard. Sadly, the Bwog might be wrong on this reporting...
Posted by eventually: [#51] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:20 PM )
once its complete, youll be able to enter milbank either through the Vag, or slip in the back door
Posted by there are: [#52] [reply] [track] (in reply to #50)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:21 PM ) (from campus)
a couple barnard buildings/rooms named after diana vagelos
Posted by sadly: [#53] [reply] [track] (in reply to #50)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:22 PM ) (from campus)
this is true
Posted by meh: [#54] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:35 PM ) (from campus)
you are all putting this vag on a pedestal.
Posted by my question: [#55] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:46 PM ) (from campus)
is why someone who's probably been mistakenly called Vagina her whole life would want a building named after her.

At the least, I hope it's not overrun with douche bags.
Posted by oh no...: [#56] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:50 PM ) (from campus)
damn. and here i was thinking i was going to get a leg up on the Vag...

Bwog goes and takes the carpet right out from under me...

I feel queef coming on.
Posted by come on people: [#57] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:52 PM )
Come on people, do your research. Let's set the record straight:

The name of the DONOR is Vagelos, but the administration has made it very clear that the center itself HAS NOT been named yet.

They understand what the implications of naming it the "Vagelos Center" would be, and are trying to come up with a suitable and appropriate name.

Posted by WINNER: [#58] [reply] [track] (in reply to #49)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:53 PM ) (from campus)
HAHAHA
Posted by there is: [#59] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:54 PM )
already a building on campus called the Vagelos Alumnae Center, so they are trying to figure out a different name for the Nexus.
Posted by lolz.: [#60] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 9:59 PM ) (from campus)
this is just too great...
Posted by FYI: [#61] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 10:06 PM ) (from campus)
There used to be a college in PA called Beaver College...They later changed the name to Arcadia University
Posted by Wouldn't : [#62] [reply] [track] (in reply to #13)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM ) (from campus)
it be better if the eatery inside the Vag was called Va-JJs place instead of Va-John-Jay?
Posted by Barnard Senior: [#63] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 10:42 PM ) (from campus)
I'm proud of our Vag =)
Posted by sigh.: [#64] [reply] [track] (in reply to #55)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 10:43 PM ) (from campus)
Don't be thick, her HUSBAND'S last name is Vagelos. He is also the president of Merck.

[ external link to en.wikipedia.org ]

Posted by Aloe Nickel: [#65] [reply] [track] (in reply to #64)
( posted April 15, 2008 at 10:56 PM ) (from campus)
You must mean the president of Merkin
Posted by red: [#66] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 11:16 PM )
That was a very stupid display. Fireworks should be set at night, not in the middle of the day like demolition explosives.
Posted by There : [#67] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 11:22 PM ) (from campus)
will be a green space on the roof. The question is, will the lawn be neatly manicured, or will they put bushes?
Posted by LoL: [#68] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 11:42 PM ) (from campus)
VAGINA
Posted by hmm: [#69] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 11:46 PM ) (from campus)
VACHiNA?

(get your permanent markers ready!)
Posted by dear bwog: [#70] [reply] [track]
( posted April 15, 2008 at 11:53 PM ) (from campus)
please summarily delete all references like the above

THANKS
Posted by what about: [#71] [reply] [track] (in reply to #55)
( posted April 16, 2008 at 12:16 AM ) (from campus)
Alfred Lerner? I'm sure he got made fun of his whole life, and now his name's etched in stone.
Posted by wait,: [#72] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 12:19 AM ) (from campus)
i don't get the pun.
Posted by i mean: [#73] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 12:19 AM ) (from campus)
the "set in stone" pun. i get the vag thing, obvi.
Posted by oh wait: [#74] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 12:20 AM ) (from campus)
yeah i get it. that's not funny. i was hoping for a pun that related to vaginas. because, you know, vaginas are funny.
Posted by shit: [#75] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 12:53 AM ) (from campus)
I just read a story about vaginas for class.
Posted by are they: [#76] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 1:13 AM )
going to paint the walls red for a week every month?
Posted by booyah: [#77] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 1:15 AM ) (from campus)
i'm going to go leave a rooster in the vagelos center, and a bag of peanuts in butler.

cock in the vag, nuts in the but
Posted by Seriously: [#78] [reply] [track] (in reply to #76)
( posted April 16, 2008 at 1:49 AM ) (from campus)
Ew. Gross.
Posted by think about it: [#79] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 1:49 AM ) (from campus)
It may be true that the building isn't officially named, but it might as well be at this point. I mean cummon. They set the name Vagelos on fire with pyrotechnics. Seriously? Seriously...

And, why didn't Judy mention the fact that the building hadn't been named yet in her remarks? It certainly would have saved me walking away in utter disbelief/hysterical laughter...

vag or but vag or but... decisions decisions...
Posted by why are : [#80] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 1:56 AM ) (from campus)
school houses red?

you would be too if you had nine periods a day!
Posted by fire: [#81] [reply] [track] (in reply to #79)
( posted April 16, 2008 at 2:32 AM ) (from campus)
the vag was on fire, eh?

somebody must have left the yeast out in the kitchen
Posted by someone: [#82] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 2:53 AM )
better buy me a kevlar vest.

you should always wear protection when entering the Vag.
Posted by XJE: [#83] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 3:02 AM ) (from campus)
Talk about life imitating art. The BC administration is lifting a concept that CUMB outlined in the Orgo Night script of May 2007.

[third main joke, immediately below "She Blinded Me With Science]

[ external link to cumb.org ]
Posted by every: [#84] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 3:08 AM ) (from campus)
now and again christmas comes in a mid-april to a jew as it has today.

praise the lord for the vag - i love you barnard.
Posted by 12312312311: [#85] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 4:45 AM ) (from campus)
Lerner is "Alfred Lerner Hall."

Vag Hall?
Posted by Sprinkles: [#86] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 5:36 AM )
I love this.

Thought "The Temple of Artemis" could be a way for Barnard to save face.
Posted by one more: [#87] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 6:53 AM )
Any truth to the rumor that a new International Undergraduates Division will be located deep inside the new building?
Posted by hmm: [#88] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 10:24 AM ) (from campus)
I heard they're building a new lounge for graduate students called the "G-Spot" but it's gonna be really hard to find.
Posted by VAAAAGGGGGGG: [#89] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 10:46 AM )
LLLOOOOLLLLL

barnard is such a joke!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by jake: [#90] [reply] [track] (in reply to #88)
( posted April 16, 2008 at 10:46 AM ) (from campus)
ROFL, that was awesome!

Posted by Definitely: [#91] [reply] [track] (in reply to #44)
( posted April 16, 2008 at 11:30 AM ) (from campus)
My favorite post so far
Posted by yyyYESssss: [#92] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 12:02 PM ) (from campus)
I was so concerned they were just going to name it 'The Nexus'.
Posted by Architect: [#93] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 1:58 PM ) (from campus)
This building has some problems and might sag with age and use
Posted by vag: [#94] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 3:33 PM ) (from campus)
you're a tool. barnard is such a better school than columbia and you're just jealous you couldn't get in. and consequently, you'll never get into the vag.
Posted by bc student: [#95] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 5:31 PM ) (from campus)
Can we all please be respectful of the fact that this couple just donated $15 to our school, in hopes that this building would improve our experiences here? We should be thanking this family, not making fun of their last name.
Posted by annoyed : [#96] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 6:11 PM )
This is the most immature article I've ever read. I can't believe there are so many students who think making fun of someone's name is amusing.
Posted by 333333300: [#97] [reply] [track]
( posted April 16, 2008 at 9:36 PM ) (from campus)
Will CU ugrads have access to this building?
Posted by uhh: [#98] [reply] [track] (in reply to #95)
( posted April 16, 2008 at 9:39 PM ) (from campus)
this couple either 1) knew this was coming or 2) are so stupid we should feel no obligation to respect them!
Posted by really?: [#99] [reply] [track] (in reply to #94)
( posted April 17, 2008 at 1:12 AM ) (from campus)
how can you say that barnard is a better school than columbia with a straight face? have you taken a class there?
Posted by yes.: [#100] [reply] [track] (in reply to #99)
( posted April 17, 2008 at 1:17 AM ) (from campus)
plenty of people have taken classes on both sides of the street. in my experience, and many others, I have had multiple amazing educational experiences and classes at Barnard. Columbia has been just okay. How many Barnard classes have you taken?
Posted by from wikipedia: [#101] [reply] [track]
( posted April 17, 2008 at 1:19 AM ) (from campus)
Pindaros Roy Vagelos better known as P. Roy Vagelos or Roy Vagelos (born 1929 in Westfield, New Jersey) was president and chief executive officer (1985) and chairman (1986) of Merck
Posted by Femnst Arch. Student: [#102] [reply] [track]
( posted April 18, 2008 at 11:19 PM ) (from campus)
Too Many Buildings Look Like the Penises. VIVA LA VAG
Posted by whyme: [#103] [reply] [track]
( posted April 22, 2008 at 8:32 PM )
i go to barnard and i think this is hilarious. i'm just saying...
Posted by 08 grad: [#104] [reply] [track]
( posted July 5, 2008 at 10:22 AM )
So, I know this is a bit delayed ... but I was on campus recently and was thus reminded of the Vag.

THIS IS THE GREATEST NAME EVER.

To my fellow alumnae and all the classes below us, keep the Vag alive and healthy.

For those of you other Barnard girls with your heads up your vags, give it a rest!! Stop taking yourselves so goddamn seriously.

Viva la Vag.
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