The Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (GVMSB) expands Hatfield’s footprint by 72,000 square feet, providing much-needed space for research, meetings, classes and conferences. The addition of the GVMSB allows Hatfield to build capacity, a diversity of labs and expand student programs anchored on the Oregon coast. This new space contains:
The design of the GVMSB is an engineering model for coastal communities, providing an evacuation spot for up to 920 people in the event of a tsunami.
The iLab offers the space and equipment needed to take a project from the idea phase to production and on to market.
A 250-seat auditorium will increase the capacity for scientific programming and community events.
The MSB adds much-needed lab space to the Hatfield campus. This setting will offer additional opportunities for scientific collaboration and student engagement.
A cafe, the first ever on the Hatfield campus, is in the sunlit atrium. It is operated by UltraLife and their menu offers coffee, lunch and snacks featuring local food. Open M-F, 7:30 am-2:30 pm.
Three new classrooms will support the interdisciplinary and experiential program for students in the emerging Marine Studies major.
Murals and sculpture from regional artists adorn the halls of the MSB.