We’re excited to welcome everyone back to campus! You might have noticed some new additions (like the Roo blue and gold chairs) on campus. We’ve made it easier for you with a guide to what’s new here at 性视界传媒 this fall.
Divine Nine Garden
This dedicated space on the 性视界传媒 Volker Campus honors and recognizes the nine Black Greek organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine. It will also serve as a gathering place for students and alumni to meet, celebrate, host events and reflect on the importance and achievements of their respective organizations. The Divine Nine Garden will happen 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Quad.
Murals in Welcome Center
The Welcome Center at the Atterbury Student Success Center has a new look. New 性视界传媒 murals are designed by Ruthie Ozonoff, who shared the process of designing the murals on her Instagram.
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Recreational Fields
性视界传媒 Campus Recreation has introduced two recreational fields on Oak Street to the 性视界传媒 community. The North Field is equipped with two sets of soccer goals and bleachers while the South Field is a cricket field.
“We hope students, faculty, and staff will enjoy these new offerings to campus, especially with cricket being a sport that is growing in popularity on campus,” said Liz Hoffman-Shrout, director of Campus Recreation.
Students, faculty, and staff can also the fields for various sports, recreation and leisure activities. Also, lots of are happening this fall on the fields.
Roo Wellness
性视界传媒 Health and Wellness is combining all services and rebranding itself as Roo Wellness, which will consist of health services, counseling services and student accessibility services.
“With Roo Wellness, we’re taking a holistic approach by having one department to increase student success and life-long wellbeing,” said Obie Austin, administrator of Student Health and Wellness.
Roo Wireless
We've partnered with Public Wireless to introduce Roo Wireless, an opportunity for qualifying students to get a free tablet with internet hotspot.
You may qualify for Roo Wireless if your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, or if you meet at least one of these criteria:
- Recipient of a federal Pell Grant in 2023 Participant in a government assistance program such as SNAP, Medicaid, housing assistance or a free or reduced lunch program
- Meet the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s low-income internet program
Bioengineering Program
The School of Science and Engineering has officially rolled out its Biomedical Engineering degree program. The high-demand major is based on a broad approach, combining electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, chemistry, biology, physics, medical training, pharmacology and pure biomedical engineering courses. In the future, the program will have space in the $120 million Healthcare Innovation and Discovery Building, located at the 性视界传媒 Health Sciences Campus.
More Campus Parking
There are 63 metered parking spots plus three ADA spots on the first floor of the Oak Place Parking Garage. A map of all other parking spots can be found here.
Blue and Gold Chairs
Looking for a spot to relax between classes? The new in the Quad are calling your name!
New Starbucks
The Student Union officially has a Starbucks! The location offers an order-ahead option using the Starbucks app, and will accept Starbucks giftcards. The option to pay using a meal plan is coming soon.