So, as you all might be wondering, and as some of the residents are asking…what am I doing with my time at Westminster? The answer to that question will look a little different for every student that comes through this program. Natalie is a social worker and her focuses while at Westminster will look a little different than mine. This is one of the cool parts of this program, that different students with different backgrounds will be able to experience this program from a multitude of different perspectives— hopefully keeping it interesting for residents! Since, I am a city planning student, I’m always interested in how we interact with physical spaces, and how they help or maybe sometimes hinder our quality of life. My first project that I’m working on is The Crossings. The Crossings is the restaurant on the first floor of Thurber Tower. The acoustics are poor and it is extremely difficult to hear while dining, especially when it is busy. I’ve been tasked with improving this space! I’m holding a couple meetings with residents to hear their opinions and ideas about what exactly is the problem and where hearing is the hardest. I’m also speaking with a couple students and professors who know more about this than I do, to consult their expertise. I’m excited to co-investigate with residents how this space can be improved so residents, visitors, and families can better hear each other while dining.
The Crossings Meetings will be held at:
Saturday, October 19 from 9:30-10:30am
Friday, October 25 from 9:30-10:30am