As the fall semester draws to a close and exam cramming season begins, there are few things more coveted than a study carrel in the Davis Centre Library. Now, thanks to a generous donation from the student Math Endowment Fund (MEF), the Davis Library will soon be equipped with an additional 10 carrels and chairs for student use.
MEF's donation, totally $14,040, is the second donation they have awarded to the Library for this purpose. Last year MEF's gift of $6,750 faciliated the purchase of 5 study carrels and chairs.
Funding the new carrels and chairs is an important opportunity for MEF to significantly improve the study environment in a spot frequently used by math students. As noted by MEF's Director, Morgan Grainger:
"Given the almost constant use of the study carrels in the Davis Centre, we could see a clear need to provide additional space. We knew that our contribution would have a tangible impact on mathematics students, by making it easier for them to study in a convenient location."
The ergonomically designed study carrels and chairs also make this study space ideal for long study periods, a feature that is particularly important during the extended hours around the exam period when many students make the busy Davis Library their second home.
For more information on MEF's gift, contact:
Manager, Library Communications & Development
Ext. 36019
University of Waterloo Library
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
519 888 4883
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