With so many amazing places to study, hang out with friends, and explore at KU, some go more unnoticed than others. For a quieter place to study, or a new place to explore, sometimes visiting the lesser-known places on campus is the way to go.
1. The Moore Reading Room
Located in Smith Hall, the reading room is the perfect place to study. It has several printers and scanners, nearly 15,000 books to reference, and a beautiful stained glass window to stare at when you need a quick study break.
2. The Bee Tree
Ever wondered where the trashcan bees that swarm campus around spring come from? The answer: a tube outside of Dyche Hall that leads to an entire colony of bees on the sixth floor of the building. Have no fear: they’re just honey bees, so you won’t get stung if you go check them out.
3. Jayhawk Collection
Nothing will get you more nostalgic and heartfelt about being a Jayhawk than over 1,000 KU-related items on display on the second floor of the Kansas Union. From a 20-year-old bottle of whiskey with a Jayhawk on the label to a 1914 KU pocket watch, there are enough items to make any Jayhawk proud of their school’s history.
4. The East Asian Library
With a variety of rotating exhibits, The East Asian Library on the fifth floor of Watson Library is a dynamite place to learn more about Asian cultures. With minimal foot traffic, this part of the library is also a great place to study quietly.
5. The Wescoe First Floor Restrooms
Easily the cleanest restrooms on campus, these commodes can be found by taking the East elevator in Wescoe to the first floor. Everything about the restrooms seems new, from the toilets to the tile. Bonus: the women’s stalls have several places to hang your belongings, including hooks specifically for backpacks.
6. Hawks Nest
Located well-outside of the Jay on the first floor of the Union, Hawks Nest is the perfect place to go with a study group. A variety of seating options will accommodate a group of any size, and there are several charging stations located around the room. The perfect view of Memorial Stadium doesn’t hurt, either.
