5 Places to Get Creative
1. Lassonde Studios
Opening in fall 2016, the $45 million Lassonde Studios facility will be the new home for student entrepreneurs and innovators at the U. All students are welcome in the one-of-a-kind building that will merge spaces for making, startups and living. The first floor will feature a 20,000-square-foot "garage" with 3-D printers, laser cutters, prototyping tools and lounge space. Above that will be four floors of mixed residential and creative work space. An international campaign is underway to attract the "400 best student entrepreneurs" to live here. Apply to live here and learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
2. Marriott Library
The central library at the U has a lot more than a trove of books and reference materials. It has 3-D printers, a recording studio and many experts with knowledge of intellectual property and more.
3. Student Union
Students at the U naturally congregate at the Student Union, which sits in the heart of campus and serves as headquarters for student government and a broad variety of activities.
4. Synapse (Eccles Library)
The Center for Medical Innovation and the Eccles Library have teamed up to create a space for faculty and students interested in health-care innovation to collaborate and access important resources.
5. Anywhere You Choose!
Inspiring places come in all shapes and sizes. Lock yourself in your bedroom. Sit under a tree. Work on the train. Find a place that frees your mind and drives you forward.