Giving opportunities

From its historic entryway to newly-created reading room, common spaces within Altgeld Hall will be enjoyed and frequented by students, faculty, staff, and alumni alike for many years to come. By naming a common area, you will be supporting thousands of people across campus, regardless of department or affiliation.

Entryway

The north entryway to Altgeld Hall has welcomed guests and students to campus since 1896. Defining features, such as mosaic tile flooring, will be restored. Proposed upgrades include improved accessibility and energy efficiency. Space named

Library spaces

Renovation of the library will restore the historic detail of the original design while integrating updated technology to enhance the ability of students and researchers to access and utilize library resources.

• Library lobby and dome, Space named
• Library group study
• Library director/preservation staff, Space named
• Library reserves
• Library staff area, Space named
• Library pre-shelving area

Library Stacks

The project will create much-needed spaces where students can study or collaborate on group projects including a reading room in the library stacks. In addition, the iron support system in the stacks — that is both structural and used to support shelving — and the original translucent glass floors will be cleaned and restored.

• Stacks
• Reading room in stacks
   

"My favorite part of the building is probably the library: especially standing in the middle of the stacks. Here, I know, is maybe 95 percent of mathematical knowledge within a few dozen feet of me above and below, left and right, front and back." – Bruce Reznick, mathematics professor

Main reading room

The project will restore and illuminate the historic significance and rich detail of the original design, such as intricate woodwork and painting. The proposed renovation plan will make this space available for department and campus events with wireless presentation capabilities. Space named

Chime room

"The chime room is teeming with history. I couldn't keep myself away; it was my favorite spot on campus, and I can say with absolute certainty that I am not the only one who feels this way." – Liam Flood, student in chemical and biomolecular engineering, Space named

Students from all colleges attend class in both Altgeld and Illini Halls, which serve together as home of the departments of Mathematics and Statistics. Each year more than 18,000 undergraduate students, or 53% of all undergrads on campus, take classes in Altgeld and Illini Halls.

Student spaces

• Undergraduate lounge – This flexible space will be available for students to work and build community with a mixture of lounge and work space. Space named
• Illinois Risk Lab – Undergraduate and graduate student members of the iRisk lab conduct practical research in all areas of risk analysis and advanced analytics and provide solutions to real-world business problems for corporate partners with mentorship from faculty advisors. Space named
• Illinois statistics office – Here consultants from the Department of Statistics will discuss work being completed for clients including individuals and organizations.
• Registered student organization office – Student leaders will use this space to meet in small groups to discuss the work of their organizations. Space named
• Illinois Geometry Lab – Maker equipment, such as a 3D printer, will support student team members completing a diverse portfolio of research projects that contribute to many fields within both pure and applied mathematics and enhance community engagement efforts of the Department of Mathematics. Space named
• Undergraduate research lab – This space will enhance research and collaboration experiences for undergraduate students by providing flexible seating options, computers, and collaboration technology. Space named
• Library spaces – View all library naming opportunities under "Common spaces" above.

Study spaces

Common study areas will include tutor spaces and a study exhibit area that may include group tables with wireless connectivity options for laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.

• Study exhibit - Space named
• Tutor space
• Study space - Space named

Instructional spaces

Throughout the building, state-of-the-art classrooms will serve lecture and discussion sections focused on sharing and creating knowledge in the areas of mathematics, statistics, data analysis, and machine learning. Classrooms will be reserved for math and statistics courses, which benefit students from many majors across campus.

• Lecture Hall
• Active learning classroom
• Large classroom
• Medium classroom
• Small classroom, Space named, but more available

Altgeld Hall serves as the home and common area for the departments of Mathematics and Statistics, including over 300 faculty and staff members. By naming a faculty and staff space, you will help them conduct ground-breaking research and supply a world-renowned education for students.

• Library spaces – View all library naming opportunities under "Common spaces" above.
• Instructional spaces - View all instructional naming opportunities under "Student spaces" above.

NetMath spaces

NetMath is an innovative, self-paced distance learning program of the Department of Mathematics that brings online academic resources from one of the nation’s top public universities to students around the world.

• NetMath open office
• NetMath shared office
• NetMath reception
• NetMath storage
• NetMath proctor room

Mathematics and statistics shared spaces

Shared spaces will provide faculty and students in the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Statistics with additional resources and dedicated spaces for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.

• Open offices
• Large conference room
• Small conference room, Space named, but more available
• Lactation room, Space named, but more available

Faculty spaces

• Faculty office, Space named, but more available
• Break room
• Pantry