It's Not The Same Lounge It Was Before

Humanities 254, that is. After an often times hectic summer during which many members of the department found themselves involved in switching around offices, packing and unpacking countless boxes, and moving, cleaning, and even assembling furniture, perhaps in no place are the major changes made over the past few months more evident than in Room #254.

Many of you have no doubt made use of this space during prior semesters, or at the very least passed through it on your way to visit the offices of Professors Blum, Hargett, or yours truly. But in contrast to the previous layout, when you enter the room now it should appear much more open. The bookshelf has been relocated slightly to make way for a sofa. And gone is the moveable dividing wall that previously made the room appear so much more narrow and confined.

The most noteworthy alteration, however, is the replacement of our three old computers with five brand new machines and the addition of a printer. Yes - and let me reiterate this in bold, eye-catching font - a printer! Just as the computers are intended for student use, so too is the printer available for students in the department provided that they bring their own supply of paper. It's not a hard thing to do and this, we hope, will encourage even more students to make use of this and the many other resources available to you in Humanities 254.

After all, it is supposed to be your space, and whether that means typing up and printing out homework on the computers or gathering around the main table for language practice, you are always welcome to stop by. So long as one of us with an office adjoining Room 254 are around we will do our best to keep the door open and the place accessible. This semester, keep your eyes out for an open door on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons.