Frey Foundation Learning Commons (2024)

Visiting

  • Frey Foundation Learning Commons is on the second floor of the DeVos Center for Interdisciplinary Health on the Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Study spaces are available whenever the library is open.

Parking

  • Student parking is available on Levels B2, B1, G of the parking ramp, accessible off Lafayette behind the Center for Health Sciences (CHS).
  • Guest parking is available at Pay-to-Park spaces in the parking ramp behind CHS and at Raleigh Finkelstein Hall.

Hours

View more hours

Address

DCIH 205
333 Michigan St., NE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Contact

(616) 331-5933
[emailprotected]

At Frey Foundation Learning Commons

Reading Room

Frey Foundation Learning Commons (1)

The Frey Foundation Reading Room has a variety of seating options for both group and solo work, great views, and a colorful fireplace.

Learn Labs

Frey Foundation Learning Commons (2)

Two flexible spaces for active learning and student collaboration. DCIH 220 is a traditional classroom, and DCIH 205Blab has a cart of laptops and display screens for classroom use.

Study Rooms

Frey Foundation Learning Commons (3)

The Frey Foundation Learning Commons has two first-come, fist-served study rooms for group work.

Amenities

Restrooms

  • Single-gender restrooms are available on the 2nd floor of DCIH in rooms 273 (Men) and 274 (Women).
  • Accessible, Gender-inclusive restrooms are available in DCIH rooms 002 and 126. Additional Accessible, Gender Inclusive restrooms are available in the Center for Health Sciences, connected to DCIH, in rooms CHS 239C and 331A.
  • Both single-gender restrooms 273 and 274 have baby-changing tables.

Wellness Rooms

  • A room for nursing mothers is available in DCIH 125.
  • AnInterfaith Reflection Room is available in the Center for Health Sciences, room 166.

Technology

Collections

Physical Circulating Collection

Frey Foundation Learning Commons (4)

Browse the collection of medical texts, reference materials, graphic medicine collection, and anatomical models. You can check outbooks in the Frey collection, including reference materials!

Browse Frey's Collection

Graphic Medicine

Frey Foundation Learning Commons (5)

Graphic Medicine is "the intersection between the medium of comics and the discourse of healthcare" (Dr. Ian Williams) Graphic Medicine helps patients understand conditions and treatments, destigmatizes conditions using personal experiences, gives caregivers ideas for communicating with patients, and creates emotional and impactful connections.

Browse the Graphic Medicine Collection

E-books and journals

Frey Foundation Learning Commons (6)

Healthcare information changes quickly, sometimes faster than physical books can be printed. The University Libraries provides online access to thousands of e-books and health-science journals, available anytime.

Browse e-Books and Journals


Page last modified September 10, 2024

Frey Foundation Learning Commons (2024)
Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Ray Christiansen

Last Updated:

Views: 6240

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (49 voted)

Reviews: 80% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Ray Christiansen

Birthday: 1998-05-04

Address: Apt. 814 34339 Sauer Islands, Hirtheville, GA 02446-8771

Phone: +337636892828

Job: Lead Hospitality Designer

Hobby: Urban exploration, Tai chi, Lockpicking, Fashion, Gunsmithing, Pottery, Geocaching

Introduction: My name is Ray Christiansen, I am a fair, good, cute, gentle, vast, glamorous, excited person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.