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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Facilities - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Facilities

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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 1,147
Campus Size 2,730 acres
Student Centers
  • Coffman Memorial Union
  • St. Paul Student Center
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Magrath Library
  • Walter Library
  • Wilson Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • Coffman Memorial Union
  • Espresso Royale
  • The grassy knoll
  • Northrop Mall
  • Superblock
  • Wilson and Walter libraries
Bar on Campus None
Bowling on Campus There is bowling located downstairs in Coffman Memorial Union and in St. Paul Student Center.
Coffeehouse on Campus There are Starbucks and Java City shops scattered throughout campus.
Movie Theater on Campus Yes; one on the first floor of Coffman Memorial Union and one in St. Paul Student Center.

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The University of Minnesota facilities are well rounded to help students. The campus itself is well-maintained and provides good energy. There is the University Recreation Center on East Bank, and St. Paul has its own gymnasium, too. The Rec is big and offers facilities such as a weight room, swimming pool, diving pool, sauna, basketball and volleyball courts, and an indoor running track, to name a few. However, it is always crowded, and students often have to wait for machines to open up. Currently, it is under construction for expansion. St. Paul gym is smaller and offers less facilities, but it is easier to get access to the machines. Thus, many students enjoy the outdoors for cardio workouts. The STSS (Science Teaching & Student Services) building was reconstructed in 2010. It contains many active learning classrooms (ALC), which feature large round tables, switchable laptop-based technology, fixed flat-panel-display projection systems, and a 360-degree marker board around the perimeter of the room. The building has retained some of its foundation, which allowed for less demolition cost and landfill waste. In terms of art buildings, the Weisman Art Museum won a prestigious Progressive Architecture Design Award in 1991 for its intriguing and innovative design, as well.

Walter, Wilson, and Magrath are the main libraries of East Bank, West Bank, and St. Paul campuses, respectively. They are usually very busy and crowded. The lack of space in libraries is usually subsidized by having other study areas around the campus. Most buildings have study rooms, as well. Coffman and St. Paul Student Center serve the dual purpose of being the hub for student activities in addition to being study facilities; both house a University bookstore, too. Coffman houses Goldy's Gameroom, which holds a 14-lane bowling alley, pool tables, pingpong tables, and an arcade. There is also a movie theater and many eateries. U of M offers just about most of the facilities the students might need in their day-to-day life.

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Facilities at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition '14

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Great Facilities for Students

The recreation center at the University of Minnesota is currently expanding. The new addition with have even larger locker rooms, gyms, lifting centers and more workout equipment and studying areas. The rec center is a great place for students to get healthy and study. With over 15 libraries located on campus, there is a perfect place for everyone to find a quiet place to research and get ahead on school work. Also, at the student union (Coffman), there are many quiet areas to study, multiple places to eat (Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Panda Express, Einstein Bagels, ect), and the book store with school supplies and clothes.

May 21, 2012

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Facilities at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Journalism '15

4.6
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Wonderful Campus

Aside from the enormous amount of construction going on at the moment, the campus is beautiful and very well-maintained. It's the perfect mix of being in a big city, while still having easy access to things like lakes and parks. The student union is a great atmosphere to go study, grab lunch at the food court, or to see a movie on the weekends. Also, the rec center s very state-of-the-art as it is, but there are huge additions in the coming year. All in all, the U has a fantastic campus!

Apr 29, 2012

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Facilities at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Anthropology and Archaeology '14

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Upgrades

They are just upgrading the recreational center, and it's going to look great. We also just had a dome built for soccer and other sports!

Jan 29, 2012

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"Green" Initiatives

The U of M is an environmentally-conscious college campus. Trash cans and recycling bins are all over the campus. There is a recycling facility on Como Avenue in between East Bank and St. Paul campuses, and the U of M recycles its own materials, as well. St. Paul campus is known for its environmentally-friendly area with organic meat production, milk products, and many other items. Every dorm offers locally-grown food, as well. The Civil Engineering Building on East Bank won the LEED Certified Gold Award for being self-insulated against the weather. The building is underground below its first floor, and it keeps the temperature naturally well-balanced.

Favorite Things To Do

There is really a lot to do, actually. Just by going to Coffman Union on the East Bank, Minneapolis campus, a student can find "the hole," which is a concert venue where mostly free or cheap concerts take place. Additionally, the student can get food, book a flight, study, buy books, type out a school paper, or take a quick nap at Coffman. There is the recreation (or the Rec) center, where a student can get in shape and burn off extra energy or stress. Then, there are computer labs all over the place that make it easy for students to get their papers done in between classes, check their email, surf the Web, or update their Facebook or Twitter statuses.

Weather permitting, students enjoy sitting in the mall area doing their homework while sipping on some cool drinks. Students play ultimate Frisbee or throw around a football or play flag football when they get a chance to, as well.

Did You Know?
  • Andersen Library houses the world's largest collection of Sherlock Holmes literature, artifacts, and memorabilia.
  • There are 135 buildings buildings on East Bank, 26 on West Bank, and 104 on the St. Paul campus.

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