A couple of hours ago we had the blessing and dedication of the recently renovated outdoor residential quad.  Interestingly, the Quad has had five residence halls for over 30 years and we’re currently designing and seeking approvals for the sixth hall.  But it will always be the Quad to students, alumni, and the campus community.  For those who haven’t seen it, it’s spectacular.  New walkways, lighting, benches, gathering spaced, trees, plantings, and more make for an inviting place to be, with pathways laid out in a manner that facilities direct movement of people from point to point but also fosters community and intersection points for casual conversation and extended socializing, recreation, and “seeing and being seen”.