Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

I’m biased when it comes to this review.
Yes, me, I really am. Why?
I work here!
I wish that this place was opened when I was going to school here, but noooooo. When I had to go to the library, it was the musty smelling stacks of Getchell for me.
Did Getchell have a place to get coffee and a bite to eat?
No!
Did Getchell have MARS to fetch books that I would need?
No!
But, Getchell did have asbestos!
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The Mathewson-​IGT Knowledge Center is a state of the art building located next to the Joe, not far from the Lawlor events center and a quick jaunt from the Whalen parking garage.
It has a beautiful grass covered quad in front of it and it’s back parking area has metered and permit parking which abuts Evans St.
The building has 5 floors, cable pulled elevators for expediency and reliability.
For those who want to feel the burn, stairs are provided!
The 5^th floor is the quiet study area. And, yes, it is enforced!
The 1^st floor is a huge technology floor. Filled with computers, media lab, technology check out, video library and if you like/​need, they also have some Macs for you to work with.
This large building has study rooms and meeting rooms that can be reserved utilizing a web based reservation system or simply ask someone at the front desk on the second floor.
There is even a large (Wells Fargo Room — First floor) auditorium that can hold over 100 people. Complete with audio, video and two large drop down screens!
I’ve been working here for several years and I say that if I have to work in a cube farm, this is the place I’d rather be.
From a student’s perspective, this blows Getchell out of the water.
If you’re a student here, reading this, make good use of the Knowledge Center.
There are quiet study areas, which for me would have been wonderful! I used to drive out to Lockwood for a quiet place to study!!!
Would I come back hear?
Heck ya, my paycheck depends on it!
And, it’s a nice building with great resources for students and faculty!