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Science and Engineering Library

2020-09-02T21:26:48Z

Huang.hsinyen: added more details to noco library description

[[Image:NoCoLibrary.jpg|thumb|300px|Main level of the Science and Engineering Library. Additional study space and stacks are located on the upper level]]
The '''Science & Engineering Library''' is the newest library on campus, having opened in [[2011]] in the [[Northwest Corner Building]]. The library primarily focuses on research support in natural sciences and engineering. It's not to be confused with the [[Engineering Library|Monell Engineering Library]] in [[Mudd]].

The library is known as a great study space, as it has individual desks with flatscreen monitors, cubicle-esque spaces with benches for working in groups, powerful computers with multiple monitors, copious outlets, WiFi and ethernet jacks readily available. During the day, large windows let in an abundance of natural light and provide a great view of Barnard. At night, the library is illuminated by white lights that have an almost sterile quality to them, guaranteeing that one will not fall asleep completing homework. To top it all off, a prime location near many buildings where classes are held makes this library the ideal spot for finishing up work in between lectures.

The first floor is a collaborative space where talking is encouraged while the second and third floors are quiet areas with mostly individual seating. A lesser-known study spot is an area located next to the staircase leading to the second floor of the library, which contains a couple of small sofa chairs perfect for completing long reading assignments and taking naps. The library is considered "a library for the 21st century" because it houses very few books. One floor down in the [[Northwest Corner Building]] is the popular cafe [[Joe the Art of Coffee]], although only spill-proof drinks are allowed in.

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[[Category:Morningside Heights campus]]
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John Jay Dining Hall

2020-09-02T21:05:05Z

Huang.hsinyen: added bagel station

'''John Jay Dining Hall''' is located on the first floor of [[John Jay Hall]], a freshman residence hall. It is open Sunday to Thursday, 10:00am-1:30pm for brunch and 5pm-8pm for dinner. All first year students must have a meal plan, which they can use at John Jay.

John Jay has good vegan and vegetarian options as well as and edible kosher and halal options. Permanent food options include a salad bar, a pizza and pasta station, a desert station, and a sandwich station. Furthermore, there are also other dining options that change daily and for each meal: for example, cereal, waffles, and omelettes are available in the morning, but these are replaced by a grill and an action station (where a server prepares meals such as stir fry, burritos, or chili) for lunch and dinner.

John Jay is divided into three sections: the front dining hall, the kitchen in the middle, and the rear dining room (known as King's Table).

Until [[2010]], John Jay was Columbia's only full-service dining facility, in contrast to the many on-campus cafes. Despite its important role in (first-year) student life, the facility was unfortunately in very poor condition and long overdue for a renovation. The wood paneling in the main dining room had extensive damage and paint was flaking off the ceiling. The kitchen lacks an adequate ventilation system, resulting in suffocating heat in the summer.

[[Ferris Booth Commons]] was subsequently converted into a dining hall, along with [[JJ's Place]]. John Jay Dining Hall was renovated in [[2011]] and again in the summer of [[2013]].

In 2002, the Wall Street Journal rated John Jay 2/5 stars, saying, "Some of the nation's elite schools actually have some great food, but one Ivy League dining hall smelled like dirty dishwater. (OK, it was Columbia.)"[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1036711327163385908]

In 2013, it gained national attention for [[Nutellagate]]. One year later, [[Student-Worker Solidarity]] pushed to have the pizza ovens removed to lower kitchen temperatures. They were replaced with vegetarian sushi options.

==Bagel station removal==

In Spring of 2020, the bagel station was replaced by the smoothie station. Prior to its removal, the bagel station was an attractive option for breakfast as it provided many options for bagel customization, such as flavored cream cheese and a wide variety of toppings suitable for any palate. Now, students can enjoy freshly made fruit smoothies while asking for clumps of smoked salmon to put on bagels spread with pre-packaged cream cheese before sitting down and reminiscing about a time when bagels had their own dedicated space in the dining hall.

==Trivia==

*Actress [[Julia Stiles]] once caused controversy as a student by comparing workers in the dining hall to "mole people"
*Before [[2008]], when their use was discontinued, the [[John Jay trays|trays]] used in the dining hall were filled with etchings containing witty sayings, and were often used as sleds in winter

== Photos ==
<gallery>
Image:JJdininghallentrance.jpg|Entrance area, from a couple of years ago
Image:JJdininghallseating.jpg|Seating
</gallery>

== Map ==
<googlemap lat="40.806005" lon="-73.962313" type="map" zoom="16" width="500" height="300" controls="small">
40.806005, -73.962313, John Jay Dining Hall
</googlemap>

== External links ==
* [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/dining/docs/menus/index.html John Jay Dining Hall Menu]

[[Category:On-campus dining locations]]

John Jay Dining Hall

2020-09-02T21:03:27Z

Huang.hsinyen:

'''John Jay Dining Hall''' is located on the first floor of [[John Jay Hall]], a freshman residence hall. It is open Sunday to Thursday, 10:00am-1:30pm for brunch and 5pm-8pm for dinner. All first year students must have a meal plan, which they can use at John Jay.

John Jay has good vegan and vegetarian options as well as and edible kosher and halal options. Permanent food options include a salad bar, a pizza and pasta station, a desert station, and a sandwich station. Furthermore, there are also other dining options that change daily and for each meal: for example, cereal, waffles, and omelettes are available in the morning, but these are replaced by a grill and an action station (where a server prepares meals such as stir fry, burritos, or chili) for lunch and dinner.

John Jay is divided into three sections: the front dining hall, the kitchen in the middle, and the rear dining room (known as King's Table).

Until [[2010]], John Jay was Columbia's only full-service dining facility, in contrast to the many on-campus cafes. Despite its important role in (first-year) student life, the facility was unfortunately in very poor condition and long overdue for a renovation. The wood paneling in the main dining room had extensive damage and paint was flaking off the ceiling. The kitchen lacks an adequate ventilation system, resulting in suffocating heat in the summer.

[[Ferris Booth Commons]] was subsequently converted into a dining hall, along with [[JJ's Place]]. John Jay Dining Hall was renovated in [[2011]] and again in the summer of [[2013]].

In 2002, the Wall Street Journal rated John Jay 2/5 stars, saying, "Some of the nation's elite schools actually have some great food, but one Ivy League dining hall smelled like dirty dishwater. (OK, it was Columbia.)"[http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1036711327163385908]

In 2013, it gained national attention for [[Nutellagate]]. One year later, [[Student-Worker Solidarity]] pushed to have the pizza ovens removed to lower kitchen temperatures. They were replaced with vegetarian sushi options.

==Bagel station removal==

In spring of 2020, the bagel station was replaced by the smoothie station. Prior to its removal, the bagel station was an attractive option for breakfast as it provided many options for bagel customization, such as flavored cream cheese and a wide variety of toppings suitable for any palate. Now, students can enjoy freshly made fruit smoothies while asking for clumps of smoked salmon to put on bagels spread with pre-packaged cream cheese before sitting down and reminiscing about a time when bagels had their own dedicated space in the dining hall.

==Trivia==

*Actress [[Julia Stiles]] once caused controversy as a student by comparing workers in the dining hall to "mole people"
*Before [[2008]], when their use was discontinued, the [[John Jay trays|trays]] used in the dining hall were filled with etchings containing witty sayings, and were often used as sleds in winter

== Photos ==
<gallery>
Image:JJdininghallentrance.jpg|Entrance area, from a couple of years ago
Image:JJdininghallseating.jpg|Seating
</gallery>

== Map ==
<googlemap lat="40.806005" lon="-73.962313" type="map" zoom="16" width="500" height="300" controls="small">
40.806005, -73.962313, John Jay Dining Hall
</googlemap>

== External links ==
* [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/dining/docs/menus/index.html John Jay Dining Hall Menu]

[[Category:On-campus dining locations]]