NDSU business students will see some changes when they return to Barry Hall as fall classes begin.
The former first-floor bookstore space is converting to a new coffee shop area with enhanced seating. Additional improvements to the area will be coming soon; a bookstore vending machine containing high-demand items such as "opscans" and bluebooks will be placed near the coffee shop counter in the vending machine area.
The space previously occupied by Bison Connection is now an information desk staffed during busy times, including the beginning of semesters. Student workers will be available to assist visitors with directions or questions. The information desk also will have a courtesy phone with a directory of pertinent numbers when assistance is needed during off hours.
"We are really excited about the enhancements to this space that will allow us to engage and invite the community in to see what we're all about," said Jane Schuh, interim dean of the College of Business. "We want it to be a collaborative place to meet over a cup of coffee, to brainstorm class projects, to pitch an idea, to meet with partners and to work toward solutions.”
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