Spaces and places

The newly renovated Hugel Welcome Center in Markle Hall is ready for visitors. Made possible by a bequest from Charles “Charley” Hugel ’51 and his wife, Nina, the space received a major refresh inside (i.e., modern furniture, video screens) and outside (i.e., floor-to-ceiling windows, gardens with native landscaping). “The Hugel Welcome Center serves as the front porch for the College, and we can be proud of the first impression this facility offers,” says Forrest Stuart, vice president for enrollment management. (The renovations also created direct access to the center via the Markle parking deck.)

Across the Quad, there’s a new “Leopard’s Lair” student lounge in the basement of Farinon, which has a cozy fireplace. (This space was formerly the Lafayette College Store.)