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By: AJ Repinski

Author: McCormick, Mia/Friday, September 22, 2023/Categories: Home, Campus, Culture

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Located in the newly constructed Schlessman Family Hall building, study space 1001A is convenient for any student. Tucked away by the southeast entrance, the Terry R. Bacon and Debra Parmenter Study is a short walk from the clock tower.

 

Study space 1001A features two armless chairs and several electrical outlets for finishing homework, and is open during normal campus operation hours.

 

An art installation hangs above the study space.


 

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