Global Resource Lounge

Celebrating Multiculturalism:

The Global Resource Lounge is a dedicated space for Lafayette College’s international communities.

Purpose

The Global Resource Lounge seeks to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for international students, faculty, and staff; promote global engagement and intercultural communication within the Lafayette community; and provide academic support to the needs of international students.

Study/Break

The Global Resource Lounge is a great place to study, chat with friends, enjoy free drinks and snacks, catch up on your favorite TV shows, read a book for fun, or scroll through your phone when you need a break.

Access

The Global Resource Lounge is located in Jenks Hall, Room 100. It is open to all members of the community from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., except during special events listed below.

Events

• EAP Mentor Lounge Hours: Every Friday from 3 -5 pm. Click here to read more about the EAP Mentor Program.
• Conversation PARDner Group Chats: Saturdays (9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, & 11/15) from 1 to 2 pm. Click here to read more about the Conversation PARDner Program.
• International Faculty and  Staff Community of Practice (IFSCP): Tuesday, 9/23, from 12 to 1 pm and Thursday, 10/23, from 12 to 1 pm. Click here to learn more about the IFSCP.

Get in Touch

The space is also bookable! You can book the space for a variety of reasons. Here are some examples:

• Affiliated student organizations hosting an event
• Offices at Lafayette for programs that specifically support the international community or global learning
• Students themselves (movie nights, birthday parties, anything that centers home and joy for international communities!)

Enquiries and bookings can be made by emailing: kangt@lafayette.edu

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