New Outdoor Spaces Create Additional Learning Venues
Spaces include classrooms and break/study areas
To reduce the density of our community, Shenandoah has established outdoor spaces throughout campus where students can study, learn or take a break.
These spaces are categorized as either Break and Study Spaces or Outdoor Classrooms and include gazebos, tables with umbrellas, and tents in sizes from 900 to 2,500 square feet. Each space will be equipped with tables, chairs, hand sanitizer and Wi-Fi. Capacity for these spaces ranges from eight to 30 people.
Currently, we have set up seven Break and Study Spaces on the main campus and one at the Health Professions Building on the Winchester Medical Center campus. These are spaces where students can hang out or study, all while adhering to social distancing and wearing a mask if six feet apart is not attainable. Students taking classes remotely through ShenFlex can use these spaces to virtually participate in their courses. Break and Study Spaces located near the Allen Dining Hall may also be used for overflow dining.
We’ve also created several large outdoor classrooms: five spaces on main campus (four tents and an area of gazebos outside Smith Library) and one tent at the Health Professions Building. The outdoor classrooms on main campus are located near the Armory Building, Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, Sarah’s Glen, Smith Library, and Lot D near the Brandt Student Center.
Signage will help students, faculty and staff to determine which spaces are classrooms and which are Break and Study Spaces. These spaces will be available throughout the semester. Faculty can reserve outdoor classrooms starting next week at EMS.
Breaking it Down:
Break and Study Spaces
- What are they: Tents, tables with umbrellas, or gazebo
- Purpose: Studying, taking a break and/or overflow dining
- How Many: Seven on main campus, one at HPB
Outdoor Classrooms
- What are they: Tents, gazebos outside Smith Library
- Purpose: To hold classes
- How Many: Five on main campus, one at HPB
Reserve Your ShenFlex Study Pod
In addition to these outdoor study spaces, students can reserve study spaces (good for ShenFlexing) in the Wilkins Athletics & Events Center. ShenFlex Study Pods are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting on Monday, Aug. 24. Spaces will only be available with prior reservation so they can be properly sanitized before and after use.
To reserve your space, please email athleticsres@su.edu with the following information: name, SU email address, and day and time requested.
You will receive an email confirmation for your booking.
