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Dee's favorite campus spots

1. Olin Library

900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO
College Library · Midtown · 5 tips and reviews

Drury UniversityDrury University: The Olin collection includes an original Picasso etching donated by Tom Whitlock, a former DU music student who won an Academy Award for writing “Take my Breath Away” from Top Gun. (Seriously).

Historic Washington Avenue Baptist Church is one of Dee's favorite campus spots.

2. Historic Washington Avenue Baptist Church

900 N Benton Ave (at Drury University), Springfield, MO
Church · Midtown · 3 tips and reviews

Drury UniversityDrury University: In the winter of 2000, this historic church - which was established as an African-American community church in 1885 - was moved brick by brick to a new spot just 200 feet from its original location. Read more.

Findlay Student Center is one of Dee's favorite campus spots.

3. Findlay Student Center

900 N Benton Ave (at Drury University), Springfield, MO
Student Center · Midtown · 6 tips and reviews

Drury UniversityDrury University: Visit the Drury Bookstore in the first floor to pick up your books (and Panther apparel!) before the start of classes, then head upstairs to grab a bite to eat in the Commons!

Philosopher's Table is one of Dee's favorite campus spots.

4. Philosopher's Table

900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO
University · Midtown · 2 tips and reviews

Drury UniversityDrury University: The perfect spot for group study on nice days!

5. Philosopher's Table

900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO
University · Midtown · 2 tips and reviews

Drury UniversityDrury University: Sit, study and be inspired by the great minds represented here. Names etched in the totem seats include Thomas Jefferson, Plato, Jesus of Nazareth, Albert Einstein and more.

6. Olin Library

900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO
College Library · Midtown · 5 tips and reviews

Drury UniversityDrury University: The Harwood Reading Room in the upper floor of the Olin Library offers a quiet, relaxing place to read and study. Students can also make use of the enclosed study rooms for group project work.

7. Findlay Student Center

900 N Benton Ave (at Drury University), Springfield, MO
Student Center · Midtown · 6 tips and reviews

Drury UniversityDrury University: Head down to the ground level to find the FSC Downunder, a student hangout area that features pool tables, ping pong, flat screen TV, couches & lounge area - perfect for rainy, snowy or just lazy days

8. Springfield Hall

900 N Benton Ave (at Drury University), Springfield, MO
University · Midtown · 6 tips and reviews

Drury UniversityDrury University: Visit the CX on the first floor for breakfast, lunch & dinner selections, including wraps, salads & speciality items. Cash or Panther Bucks only. (ATM is located at the entrance of Springfield Hall)

Washburn Observatory is one of Dee's favorite campus spots.

9. Washburn Observatory

7.3
1401 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI
Observatory · 3 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: The dome opens for free tours of the night sky on first and third Wednesdays. Observation (visibility) status provided via Twitter 30 minutes prior. Read more.

Union South is one of Dee's favorite campus spots.

10. Union South

8.2
1308 W Dayton St (at Orchard St.), Madison, WI
Student Center · 28 tips and reviews

11. Fluno Center

7.8
601 University Ave, Madison, WI
College Classroom · 3 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: An immersion learning & residence facility for executive education. Home to Wisconsin Executive Education. Open to the public, dining room serves a gourmet lunch weekdays. Study Pub for after class. Read more.

12. Center for Cooperatives (Torgerson Cooperative)

427 Lorch St (Taylor Hall, Room 106), Madison, WI
College Library · 1 tip

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Read up on all aspects of the cooperative business model, including development, finance, structure, and governance. Read more.

13. Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

330 N Orchard St (at University Ave & Campus Dr), Madison, WI
College Science Building · 10 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: This is where the magic happens. This sparkling new facility in the heart of campus houses two world-class biomedical research institutes bringing together researchers from across the sciences. Read more.

14. UW Arboretum

8.9
1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI
Park · 21 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: Runner? Bird-lover? Hiker? This advanced map is helping Arb fans get even more out of the place they love -- including tracking wild turkeys! Read more.

15. Memorial Union Terrace

800 Langdon St (at Wisconsin Union), Madison, WI
College Quad · 58 tips and reviews

UW-MadisonUW-Madison: 9 out of 10 UW-Madison grads agree, the Terrace is the most iconic spot on campus. Enjoy brats, beverages, sailing, canoe rentals and Babcock ice cream. Read more.