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Seminar Room
The Seminar Room (Room 159) is located upstairs by the Piazetta. It is designed and used for special presentations and has a capacity of 100 people. Lectures, seminars and workshops intended to enhance the academic focus of the college create important interactions between faculty, student and staff.

To reserve this Room: Call 459-4792 or E-mail myaninek@ucsc.edu.

There is a fee for non-Kresge users

Computer Lab
For those students who do not bring computers, or for those students who enjoy the atmosphere of a lab environment, Kresge offers a complete computing center with printers and terminals. There are fifteen networked computers (PCs) available to students in the Computer Lab which is located in Building Three, Room 317 (under the rainbow).

They can be used for writing papers, checking E-mail and taking computer-based courses.

Hours are daily from 8:00 am until midnight, with printing available daily from noon until 6:00 pm. The CATS Computer Lab Coordinator can be reached at 459-5651.



Town Hall
The Kresge Town Hall is a well-known venue for providing interesting and lively entertainment. Previously the Town Hall has featured the Vagina Monologues, Women's Ensemble Theater, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Angela Davis, Taj Mahal, Linus Pauling, and the Talking Heads.

Lectures, student dances, plays, concerts and other events may be booked through the College Programs Office. To reserve the Town Hall, call 459-4434 or email pjack@ucsc.edu

There is a fee for use of Town Hall.


Classrooms
Students living at Kresge have the opportunity to walk mere footsteps to get to class.  There are many classrooms at Kresge with varying sizes designed to fit student needs.  While all classrooms have up-to-date multimedia equip-ment, many include systems which amplify instructor's voices.


Provost House
The Provost House is the residence of the current Kresge Provost and his or her family. It was designed, as a part of the college community to provide a comfortable place for both a family and college social gatherings.

To reserve the Provost House, call 459-4792 or Email myaninek@ucsc.edu.

There is a fee for use of the Provost House.



Study Center
Kresge provides a large room that serves as a haven for students who need absolute silence to study. This peaceful setting is filled with study tables and comfortable chairs. The study center is a quiet place for students to get away from busy households and is open from 8 a.m. until midnight everyday.


Other Study Spots
Lower Street Lawn, the Kresge Meadow, and the Kresge Piazetta provide students with a relaxed place to socialize, read, or just enjoy the sun.

The Owl's Nest Cafe, is a common meeting place for professors, TA's and students to enjoy a homemade dish while discussing a paper, studying or taking a break between classes.