Eicher Student Commons

Photo of Eicher Student CommonsThe $9 million Eicher Student Commons ($5.9 million construction and equipment, $3.1 million endowment) was completed and opened for use on January 8, 2001.  The Student Commons is the first completed building project for the Fort Wayne campus from the $75 million Taylor Tomorrow capital campaign. Project funding came from a combination of capital campaign monies and a nearly $8.4 million gift ($4.88 million of which is designated for the Student Commons) from Lilly Endowment, Inc. of Indianapolis.

The Student Commons is located behind Witmer Hall and includes a cafeteria, general student lounge, post office and student mailboxes, bookstore, campus safety office, recreation area, commuter lounge, prayer room, student development offices, conference rooms, workroom and office space for student organizations.

The cafeteria provides space for general seating, two private dining areas and a President’s dining room. A grill will remain open in the evenings. The commuter lounge is designed to give non-residential students a place to call their own. This lounge includes: lockers, a kitchenette, soft furniture, and tables and chairs. Additionally, it provides access ports to the network connection for students with laptop computers. A prayer chapel will be located in the lower level and be utilized by individuals and groups for worship and prayer.