For nearly three decades, the Student Resource Center has been the hub for Rausser College of Natural Resources undergraduates seeking a welcoming environment on a bustling campus.
The cavernous room overlooking the Mulford Hall courtyard offers students ample space to spread out and study, use the computer lab, or unwind and meet with friends outside of class. Bulletin boards and displays share information about clubs, student groups, and job or internship opportunities, while wildlife photos by recent alum Vishal Subramanyan liven up the environment.
“Whether they’re seeking academic advising or just a place to relax between classes, our team takes great pride in offering an approachable, cheerful, and safe atmosphere for all students,” says Craig Crossley, the College’s intake advisor and one of the first faces students see when they enter the Resource Center.
This summer, the College was able to breathe new life into the space thanks to a collective $142,000 gift from the Rausser College of Natural Resources Advisory Board, which is composed of distinguished alums and friends of the College. Campus facilities crews spruced up the walls with a fresh coat of paint. Modular rolling tables with foldable tops replaced the room’s large wooden reading tables, one of the last vestiges of the Forestry Library that once occupied the space. New couches and chairs will help students feel more comfortable during study sessions.
