Facilities

The I School's home is South Hall. Built in 1873 and situated in the heart of campus, South Hall is Berkeley's oldest building. Its charming architectural style and spacious hallways create an atmosphere that encourages faculty, students, and staff to mingle and interact, giving the I School the feel of a small school in the center of a vibrant world-class public university. A wide array of facilities are available to the I School community within South Hall and across the campus.

Teaching Facilities

The primary classroom is 202 South Hall, also known as the FlexLab. Tables and chairs can be quickly reconfigured in this room to accommodate a variety of scenarios, including lectures and group collaboration. Large-screen projectors and an audio system are built in. Ethernet network jacks and power monuments are distributed throughout the seating area. A number of smaller classrooms are also used. Wireless networking is available in all classrooms, including the FlexLab.

Computing Facilities

Computing & Information Services (CIS), comprising several full-time and student staff members, provides computing support for the I School community. A wide range of applications and services are available to meet the diverse needs of faculty, students, and staff. A number of shared computer workstations are available in South Hall for students to work individually or collaborate on group projects. Wired and wireless networking are available throughout the building.

CoLab

The CoLab (210 South Hall) is a flexible space to support community, collaboration, and computing. The room includes a lounge area with armchairs and coffee tables, as well as movable tables, chairs, and white boards, to support informal meetings, group work, and individual study. The room also includes four high-end computer workstations (two PCs and two Macs), two printers, and other shared computing equipment.

Libraries

South Hall is adjacent to Doe Library, the main branch of Berkeley's library system, which contains one of the finest research collections in the country. More than 20 subject specialty libraries spread across campus are also available to members of the I School community.