The Sheehan Student Lounge is vibrant and inviting, says third-year psychology and criminology student Alexandra Bolozan.

Located on the first floor of Chrysler Hall Tower, the lounge provides comfortable seating, a collaboration table, and an interactive whiteboard for students in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

“FAHSS has never had a space like this before. This space is special because it allows us to make connections and provides a venue for events that everyone can participate in,” Bolozan says. “It is an open space — vibrant and inviting. That was one of the first things I noticed. I am excited to see the diversity of FAHSS represented in this space.”

With the support of donors — in particular, the estate of Teresa D. Sheehan and estate trustee Carolynn Clark — the Sheehan Student Lounge allows students to gather, socialize, study, or simply unwind between classes. The faculty collaborated with the student society on a series of engaging events aimed at fostering community spirit during the last week of March and the first week of April.

Hundreds of students participated alongside faculty and staff who joined in the festivities. Attendees were encouraged to leave their signatures on the lounge’s new whiteboard, transforming simple names into an artwork filled with colour and creativity.

“This lounge is a beautiful and inviting space for FAHSS students to connect and foster a closer FAHSS community,” says Isabella Tinamisan, a third-year psychology major. “I am excited for all the events I can attend there and for the people I will meet.”