January 10, 2017
Student Technology Center Opens
The College of Business’ new student technology center opened its doors Jan. 10, 2017. Located on Bate Building’s third floor, the nearly 5,300 square foot space will allow students to collaborate with other students and faculty or just hang out. The intent of the center is in lock step with the college’s goal of providing an environment of engaged learning for the college’s students.
What’s New?
The new interior design is based on student feedback and reflects current trends in the business workplace. Here’s what you can expect when visiting the center:
- Forty-two individual workstations
- Two boardrooms where students can practice and hone their presentation skills
- Robust wireless
- Student ambassadors that will provide services such as, but not limited to, production of materials, critique of presentations and equipment (laptops, charging cables, cameras, etc.) checkout.
- Tech support for the college’s students, faculty and staff
Dean Eakins speaks with the center’s first user, Junior Morgan Rose, a finance and accounting major.
Junior Morgan Rose of Richmond, Virginia likes the new center. In fact, Morgan was the first student to use it. She’s a finance and accounting major and says the center is a big upgrade from what the college had before. She said, “It will make it easier for group meetings.”
The center is not hard to find. You’ll notice it once you step off the third-floor elevator. Please feel free to use it and spread the word about it. And, if you have any ideas, please share those.
Go Pirates!