Atrium

The COUNTRY Insurance and Financial Services Atrium serves as the central core for the College of Business community.

Easily the most popular spot in the building, it was designed to reflect the modern, strategic focus of Corporate America. Those entering the building are greeted by a six story, 1,000-plus square foot open area.

A five-story glass wall fills the area with natural light and offers a view of the courtyard. Two staircases lead from the main entrances to the lower level student lounge/study area. Artist Gary Justis was selected to create the artwork for the Atrium space as part of the Illinois Capital Development Board's "Art in Architecture" program. Justis named the artwork "World Engine (pdf)."

The Atrium also serves as the crossroads between the classroom wing and the faculty/administrative wing of the building. Here students interact with each other, faculty members, and visitors to the college. Always full of activity, The Atrium is home to team projects, study sessions, lunch and meetings from morning until late at night.

Business Bistro food service and vending machines are available and adjacent to the student lounge/study area located on the lower level of the atrium. And as with all other areas in the college, upgraded wireless Internet everywhere.