Student Life Spaces
Food Pantry
Located on the first floor of Wilson Commons, The Food Pantry is a ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é initiative dedicated to tackling the rising issue of student food insecurity on campus. Our mission is to meet the necessary food and personal care needs of our students so they can focus on their college experience. We are a need-blind food pantry and do not monitor nor require income information from our students.
Douglass Commons
Lactation Room
Douglass Commons houses a lactation room on the third floor for nursing individuals.
Douglass Commons
Ablution Stations
There are two gendered ablution (foot washing) stations adjacent to the meditation and prayer room on the third floor.
Douglass Commons
Meditation and Prayer Room
Douglass Commons houses a meditation and prayer room on the third floor that is open for individual prayer and meditation. The room can also be reserved for small group activities appropriate for the space.
Language Center and BIC
Douglass Commons is the home of the Language Center and Burgett Intercultural Center. Their area features a "living room" for students and a display of TV's that broadcast TV stations from around the world.
Welcome Wall
Located on the third floor of Douglass Commons, "Welcome" is translated into more than 80 distinct languages. These windows represent a snapshot in time of the diversity of our campus during the 2016-2017 academic year when Douglass Commons was renovated.
Douglass Commons
Family Restrooms
Family restrooms with a baby changing station are available on the third and fourth floors of Douglass Commons.
Student Life Buildings
All Gender Restrooms
All gender restrooms are located in Wilson Commons, Douglass Commons, Spurrier and Genesee Hall.
Community Kitchen
The Community Kitchen location on the fourth floor of Douglass Commons is a unique space designed to offer student organizations and departments the opportunity to host cooking demonstrations and food-based events. The space is often used to showcase cultural cuisine, host multicultural conversations, and for small team gatherings around food!
Frederick Douglass Information
References to Frederick Douglass including his accomplishments and connection to the University are located throughout the building. On the first floor, there is a statement and bust of Frederick Douglass. On the second floor, there is a display of the Frederick Douglass Medal which is awarded to acknowledge both scholarship and civic engagement that honor the Douglass legacy. On the fourth floor, there is a mural of Douglass featuring a quote regarding education.
