Last month, the library announced a new area for students to take a break from study sessions and meet with librarians to receive help with research.
“The vision of Cupertino Corner is for students to have a study-break space in the library that promotes student well-being so that then they can return to coursework refreshed,” said Michelle Blohm, SFU’s Director of Institutional Effectiveness and the person who came up with the idea.
The space is named after St. Joseph of Cupertino, one of the patron saints of students. According to historical accounts, St. Joseph was an aspiring priest who only knew one of the questions that he would see on the exam to become a priest. He was asked only that question and passed the test.
Blohm said that she had an exam in college in which she only knew one of the six questions that could randomly be selected for her to answer. She prayed to St. Joseph of Cupertino, and the question she knew was the one that she received.
“I named Cupertino Corner after this saint who saved my university career,” said Blohm.
Students can build puzzles, use fidget toys, read or color while they take breaks from studying or completing homework.
Many students have already visited the space since it opened.
“I’m interested to see what the new space offers as a student who dedicates a lot of time to studying,” said sophomore Exercise Physiology major Delaney Urban.
A librarian can be found in Cupertino Corner on Monday through Friday, from 1-3 p.m. Students can use the space any time during the library’s regular hours.
