2024 - 25 Annual Report
OACC CommUnity Lounge
Located in Building 379 at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine , the OACC CommUnity Lounge continues to serve as a dynamic , welcoming space that fosters connection , well - being , and a sense of belonging for medical students , faculty , staff , and community members . Over the past year , the lounge remained a trusted environment where individuals could recharge , collaborate , and access essential resources , including complimentary snacks , beverages , coffee , printing services , and real - time support from OACC staff . Throughout the year , the lounge served as the backdrop for a wide range of impactful programming . It hosted events led by Student Interest Groups , supported interactive sessions for the Medical Admissions Preparatory Program ( MAPP ), Mentor Mixers , and provided a welcoming space for the American Indian / Alaska Native Medical Professional Gatherings . Additionally , the lounge facilitated community - building events , wellness - focused study breaks , and informal gatherings that allowed for decompression during high - stress academic periods . These offerings contributed to a culture of peer support , professional exploration , and social connection .
What do you utilize the lounge for ?
Other 1 . 5 %
Socializing or networking 30 . 4 %
Snacks 30 . 4 %
Printing Services 4 . 4 %
Socializing or working on assignments 13 . 3 %
Administrative Support 3 %
Taking breaks between classes or meetings 17 %
AI / AN Medical Professional Gathering ( October 2024 )
Events Held in the Lounge 27
I enjoy the openness of the area . Sometimes classrooms can feel very enclosed and stuffy so I like how the lounge has an open are with big windows .
You guys are doing amazing work . We are lucky to have this space on campus .
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