The official end of the academic day means that students can now use computers for e-mail, if they have time before sports practice begins. The large computer lab is a popular afternoon stop. Highchairs come out for the newest babies, while those a little older crawl quietly in the front corner. Students stop at the faculty table to sign in and speak with a member of the evening duty team. Friends congregate after a very busy day.
Families catch up.
Everyone winds down before evening study hall. At one table, the evning duty team meets to exchange information. At another, a group of juniors continues their animated conversation. The dinner meeting of the Diversity Committee that has been taking place in the private dining room just inside the front door is coming to a close. Upstairs, on the Mezzanine level, the international students are meeting with their advisor to plan the international dinner during minimester.