May 2014 Page 3
FEATURES
The Honors Herald
An Open House for an Open Space Catherine Weening ‘17 Since its opening at the start of the semester, the Honors Lounge has been occupied by collaborating and working students with books in tow. On April 14th it was occupied by the same crowd, but with a different vibe- a partying vibe. To celebrate the new Lounge all Honors students and professors were invited to eat, drink, and be merry at an Open House Party, where those same books were soon replaced with plates filled from the hot buffet and dessert table. Professors and students alike sat side-by-side and enjoyed each other’s company in a sense of unity, which ended up being the theme of the evening. In his brief - yet moving - speech, Provost Uday Sukhatme remarked how the Lounge can be used as a new tool to bring Honors students closer together. After thanking everyone who was involved in planning the lounge, he encouraged the Honors College to “use this space to the utmost.” “This is your special space,” he continued, “Hang out here, think and talk deeply, and once you get familiar with each other, good ideas will come to you.” Afterwards, Dr. Dupont noted that, come fall, the Lounge will be opened 24/7 so that students can do just that. Needless to say, Honors students are excited about the next academic year’s lounge hours, or lack thereof.
“[The Honors Lounge] is a comfortable and inviting place to do work and socialize with other honors students,” said first year Honors student Liz Lombardi. “It’s very swanky! It’s going to be so useful to have it open all the time.” Though the Open House has ended, that does not mean the open environment from the Lounge is gone. Stop by today for some coffee, tea, and company!
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