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Campus Center

Portal & Piazza

Campus groups and units used the Portal and Piazza as a resource, platform, and space to showcase their work in Fall 2024. The shipping container transformed into an outdoor space that hosted performances, activities, and small-scale events that could be seen and heard from the cafe outside the Green Library.

TopicPortalPiazza
Programming Idea Examples
  • Casual pop-in/pop-out (e.g. DJ), with optional “open house” outside
  • Small group conversations w/ people across the globe about topics you care about
  • Performances + Q&A with the performers

Shared Studios’ sample educational programming: https://sharedstudios.notion.site/Programming-49e3de0a12334def90e086af3947b719 

100 Ready-to-deploy educational and cultural programs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YdOfciT0Nnm0DcbOmJ2m9VZm4K9oBySB/view?usp=sharing 

Events and gatherings, such as:

  • Book talks
  • Faculty discussions
  • Poetry readings
  • Acoustic musical performances
  • Comedy and theater
  • Silent dance parties
  • Mixers
  • Live art
HoursTues/Wed/Thurs: 9am-12pm or 3-5pmThurs/Fri: 11am-1pm or 3-5pm
CostsPortal only = no cost. Hosts cover and arrange additional catering or rentalsHosts are responsible for all event-related costs
FacilitationShared Studios facilitator; hosts work with them to decide rolesHosts facilitate event; OCE staff able to help with space prep and promo

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