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Grainger Hall
Located prominently in the very center of the UW–Madison campus, Grainger Hall is home base for the Wisconsin School of Business.
Inspired Learning Resources
This student-friendly learning and gathering space is one of the most visually appealing and technologically advanced business school facilities in the country—and a favorite study location for students from many campus disciplines.
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The Multicultural Center
2250 Grainger Hall
The Multicultural Center is an inclusive gathering space. It supports students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, particularly students of color, and strives to center student voices. The center celebrates diversity, facilitates dialogue, and fosters belonging and community building in the Wisconsin School of Business.
State-of-the-Art Learning Commons
The bright, contemporary, 35,000-square-foot Learning Commons is the physical center and dynamic heartbeat of the Wisconsin School of Business. Its vibrant, “human-centered” architectural design reimagines business education, providing cutting-edge learning and study spaces loaded with supportive technology.
First Floor
![BBA student studying for his finals on the first floor of the new Learning Commons.](https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WSB_LearningCommons_StudentOpenHouse_0518_PN20467-1024x702.jpg)
Huber Undergraduate Computing Lab
Flexible resources serve a wide range of options for instruction, study, or research.
- Generous work spaces
- Latest hardware and institutional software
- Convenient onsite printing
- Extensive power access
- Projection features
![Paul Leff talks to students in the Learning Commons Finance and Analytics Lab.](https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WFAA_Applied-Learning-Market-Research-Class_0219_PN25680-1024x717.jpg)
Finance and Analytics Lab
This technology-rich space offers the high-caliber resources students will use in the workplace.
- Real-time market data via Bloomberg Terminal
- Capital IQ, and other essential institutional business software
- Recessing computer monitors for full-view interaction
- Wireless connectivity to wall-mounted monitors
- High-end web conferencing and audio equipment
Second Floor
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Active Learning Classrooms
State-of-the-art “active-learning classrooms” offer flexibility to take learning to new levels.
- Configurable furniture and ample computer and display capability
- Spacious, informal seating for study, relaxation between classes, or meeting with instructors
- Service desk for assistance with Business Library information resources
Third Floor
![Students grab an opportunity to study for their finals on the third floor of the Learning Commons](https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WSB_LearningCommons_StudentOpenHouse_0518_PN20738-1024x669.jpg)
Quiet Study
The third floor of the Learning Commons is a welcome haven for students to review notes, complete assignments or catch up on assigned reading.
- Eight breakout rooms for small group study
- A diverse mix of seating and microenvironments, noise-reduction features, and conducive lighting options to reduce eye-strain
- Ubiquitous power options for personal devices
- 25,000-volume print collection
Building Hours
Grainger Hall
For students, faculty, and staff*:
Sunday: | 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. |
Monday: | 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. |
Tuesday: | 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. |
Wednesday: | 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. |
Thursday: | 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. |
Friday: | 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. |
Saturday: | 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
*Hours may vary during Winter/Summer breaks. See Facilities Services for more information.