See what's cooking in Dickinson!

Last spring we talked to residents of Dickinson through their Complex Coordinating Council about what they really would like to see in the Complex that would improve the experience of living in that area of campus. The concensus was that Dickinson was the only complex around campus that did not have the option for students to use a public area kitchen to make special meals or just as a once in a while break from the dining hall. We had to work with the University Fire Marshall, Kevin McSweeney, in order to make sure that we created a safe and efficient kitchen. We spent last fall working out the details and during January we were able to make the new kitchens a reality in the A/B, C/D and E/F Commons areas. The kitchens make the most efficient use of a small space with a new over the counter microwave, a 20" stove with Safe-T-Element burners, and a new countertop with larger sink. In addition, there are full size refrigerators in the next door lounge area to use with the appliances. As the photo shows, we packed a lot into a tight space. The work on designing and creating the new kitchens was all completed by our Housing Carpenters, Senior Mechanics, and Painters.