Campus Center Fireplace Tour - North Side
BuckyBall
A BuckyBall is a particle of 60 carbon atoms arranged as a hollow ball that resembles a soccer ball. BuckyBall is named after American architect Buckminster Fuller who designed geodesic domes.
Osprey
The osprey, one of New Jersey's largest raptors, can be spotted soaring over Lake Fred prowling for fish. The Osprey is the College's official mascot.
Supply & Demand Curve
This etching of a supply and demand curve embodies the investigative initiatives initiated by the School of Business and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Prime Spiral
Mathematics can reveal surprising patterns and lead to unpredicted discoveries. Mathematician Stanislaw Ulam made this discovery in 1963 while doodling at a scientific conference.
Silicon
Silicon, which second to oxygen is the most abundant element found in the Earth's crust, is the primary material used in the composition of the solar panels on campus.
Heartbeat
If you ask fireplace-etching artist Larry Kirkland "How did you sign the fireplace," he will answer, "with my heart." The heartbeat that is etched onto the fireplace is Larry's own heartbeat.
Mandelbrot Fractal
A branch of broccoli is a miniature version of the larger bunch. It serves as an example of a fractal. This etching demonstrates the intriguing repetitive nature of fractals.
Map of the Social Network
Have you ever tried to trace your social network? "lmagine yourself as one of the dots," said etching artist Larry Kirkland. Each surrounding dot is a friend or family member.
