Previously, students had to sign a waiting list to use the computers, causing stalled projects, according to Harris. Now classes can carry over from the classroom into the lab, and students and faculty can do collaborative research. It's made it much easier to research on campus. If a new woman comes in, she'll see the resources and will be more drawn to the biology department. The lab, which is located next to the biology office, is presently not staffed by an appointed person.
Faculty members open the lab doors when their schedules allow.
While recognizing the need to establish set hours, the department has yet to make a decision, said Harris. With the loss of its conference room, the department may resort to using the computer room. However, Professor Gemma Nierman said that having the new lab was worth the minor inconvenience. By Margele Gifford Alumnae readers helped bridge the gap between Mills students and the real world at an event hosted by The Place 4 Writers on Wednesday, September 10. The event featured graduates of the writing program reading their work to current graduate and undergraduate students.