For the past few months the Wesley J. Howe Center has been only open from 7 a.m. to midnight. Previously the building was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This change occurred after the removal of the security desk that used to be in the first floor lobby of Howe. Once the desk was removed it was judged unsafe for the building to be open continuously and was thus closed after midnight, just like the majority of other buildings on campus.
However, concerns were raised over the need for a space to be open at all times for those who live off campus, as well as a secure indoor space to use at night. Because of this, RFID sensors compatible with Stevens ID were added to Howe doors. From now on after hours, only Stevens students, faculty and staff will have access to the building. Furthermore, the Stevens community has been asked to only hold the door open to fellow Stevens people to ensure the safety of the space.
