Living in the College
Rooms
The student rooms in Snyder-Phillips have been renovated, restoring some of the original ambiance of these classic residence halls while making important updates. The ceilings have been restored to their original heights. At the same time sprinkler systems have been added for fire safety and each room is furnished with completely new furniture, including cherry-colored desks, lofts, and dressers. In addition, the community bathrooms have been completely redesigned to add privacy features such as individual shower stalls, kiosk-style sinks, and lockers for each room.
Dining Hall
"The Gallery," as the dining hall is named, is new in both concept and construction. To provide students, faculty and staff with a wide range of options, it is arranged similar to a food court with venues or "action stations". Each of the six venues features a different style of cuisine; for instance, Ciao! features pizza by the slice and subs, whereas Latitudes offers international foods such as stir-fry and pasta. Other venues focus on salads, desserts, new versions of traditional foods, and grilled items such as grilled tuna or chicken as well as burgers. The style of service is also customer-centered: Rather than serving themselves, customers enjoy food prepared and plated for them.
Coffee Shop
Located on the first floor adjacent to the dining hall is Aromas Borealis, a spacious but intimate retail coffee shop featuring baked goods, salads, and prepared sandwiches in addition to a full range of coffee beverages.
Art Gallery
On the second floor, a beautiful art gallery overlooks the dining hall. Designed with flexibility in mind, the gallery can divided and used as three separate spaces or opened up to be used as one larger exhibition space.
Performance Space
Perhaps no space in the RCAH is as versatile and exciting as the multi-purpose performance room. Featuring upholstered auditorium-style seating for approximately 140 people and theatrical lighting, high-tech digital video equipment, and special acoustical treatments, the room is an intimate setting for recitals, films, theatrical performances, and classes.
Music Practice Rooms
There are three music practice rooms located on the terrace level, giving RCAH students the opportunity to pursue their musical interests in a convenient location. The rooms range in size from a room designed primarily for one or two musicians to one that can accommodate up to ten musicians. Each room is equipped with a piano, music stands, and music practice chairs.
Art Studio
The RCAH has its own art studio space located on the terrace level across from the Language Proficiency Center. This large studio (24'x60') will be the home for many of our creative workshops as well as studio space for our visiting artists.
Language Proficiency Center
The Language Proficiency Center is located across from the studio on the terrace level. The Center includes spaces and equipment designed to assist students in the acquisition of a second language. Both printed and audio-visual materials are readily available, including three plasma-screen televisions on which students can watch foreign-language television programming and videos. The Center also features special technology to assist students in writing and the development of multimedia projects.