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 5:00 p.m., except during special events listed below.

Events

Resource Library

In collaboration with the Libraries at Lafayette College, the Global Resource Lounge now offers a full shelf of books from the following genres:

  • Fiction
  • Politics, Government & Law
  • Textbooks
  • English Language Learning
  • Academic Success & Pedagogy

You can view the full list of books here: Global Resource Lounge Books

Students can borrow books from the Global Resource Lounge (Jenks 100) for up to 2 weeks. The checkout form can be found here: Checkout Form 

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 international engagement
  • Students themselves (movie nights, birthday parties, anything that centers home and joy for international communities!)
  • International faculty members hosting classes or events that promote global learning

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