A pub will offer a full menu from breakfast through dinner. “WE’RE TRYING TO CREATE A MUCH, MUCH MORE WELCOMING EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE RANGE OF PEOPLE WHO USE THE BUILDING AND TO CREATE the third foor, in the space currently known as the Asa Packer Room, which A WHOLE SERIES OF MORE will be turned over to student use for INVITING SPACES.” game nights, movie nights and other recreational activities. —JANETTE BLACKBURN “Students are always in a constant ARCHI TECT AT SHEPLEY BULF INCH cycle, so a building like this has to be ultimately fexible because students’ tastes and needs are going to change,” Mohr said. “Our mantra has been ultimate fexibility and adaptability of the building.” “What we’re trying to do, just overall in a nutshell, is to create a much, much more welcoming experience for the whole range of people who use the building and to create a whole series of more inviting spaces,” said Blackburn. The CUC also will continue to house ofces that serve students: the Ofce of First-Year Experience, which helps frst-year, transfer and international students transition to Lehigh; the Ofce of Student Engagement, which provides opportunities for student involvement and leadership education; the Ofce of Multicultural Afairs, a safe space for students to engage in cross-cultural dialogue; the Pride Center, where all are welcome and encouraged to be their authentic selves; and the Center for Gender Equity, which provides a space for education and activism around gender issues. Additionally, the building will house the Community Service Ofce, which connects students, faculty and staf who are interested in volunteering with local agencies; the Ofce of Fraternity and Sorority Afairs, which develops programs that support student development, leadership and service within Greek life on campus; Student Center Facilities, which manages the building’s events; the Health Advancement and Prevention Services Ofce, which enhances institutional health and safety through education; and Gender Violence Education & Support, where support advocates are trained to support survivors of gender violence. “The CUC is and has always been an iconic structure, with the exterior serving as a memorable work of art and architecture,” said Vice President of Student Afairs Ric Hall. “With its renovation, the outer beauty will be matched with interior spaces that will provide a warm setting for socializing, ample and fexible spaces for club meetings and programs, and updated dining experiences that align with students' evolving tastes and busy schedules. The CUC will, in many ways, serve as our campus living room, and the student experience will be a main priority.” L A NEW STUDENT EXPERIENCE Floor by foor, the renovations to the Clayton University Center promise to transform the student experience. THE FIRST LEVEL WILL FEATURE: ⊲ The “living room,” anchored by one of the building’s original freplaces, where students can gather and socialize. ⊲ A smart mart/retail space, where students can pick up meals on the go. ⊲ An open eatery, where students, regardless if they have a meal plan, can gather to share a meal, study or pick up essentials from the adjacent convenience store. Unlike a traditional dining hall, the eatery will be open throughout the day. ⊲ A renovated Gallery and meeting rooms. THE SECOND LEVEL WILL FEATURE: ⊲ A club hub for student clubs and organizations. ⊲ A lounge for quiet refection. ⊲ A multi-use space of the north balcony, where students can eat, study or relax. ⊲ An upper eatery that will ofer à la carte dining options. ⊲ Meeting/work spaces. ⊲ A renovated south terrace and porch. AMONG THE FEATURES ON THE THIRD LEVEL ARE: ⊲ A pub ofering a full menu from breakfast through dinner. ⊲ A lounge and game room (The Great Room, formerly the Asa Packer Room) with a temporary stage for entertainment. ⊲ A refection room located in the building’s original north bell tower. ⊲ A multi-use meeting space for executive meetings, conferences and large gatherings. SCAN TO FOLLOW UPDATES ON THE RENOVATION PROJECT. FA L L 2 0 2 2 | 2 9
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