Bentley’s original Classroom Building — renamed in 1997 to honor the generosity of Gary Jennison ’66, H ’98 — went back online in January after a seven-month makeover. Some highlights:

• Spaces called “collaboratoriums” support interactive, team-based learning for courses that don’t involve working with chemicals.
• Three traditional science labs were built from scratch on the ground floor. Offices for Natural and Applied Sciences faculty are on the same level. Glass walls look in to many of the teaching and research labs, so passersby can see “science in action.”
• Some classrooms have an amphitheater layout; others, movable desks that support breakout sessions and similar types of group work.
• Lounges and group-study areas hit a welcoming note with stunning views and lots of natural light.
• Enclosing the building’s portico created office space for the Academic Services department.

Learn more about the renovation.