About the Commons
The Danielle N. Ripich Commons is the central meeting space on the 色香视频 Biddeford campus for all students. The Commons provides a variety of spaces for students, faculty, and professional staff to meet in both academic and social settings.
Some spaces in and around the Commons are available to be reserved for events. Please see Commons Usage Policies (PDF) before requesting an event. A calendar of events will be posted on the video displays in the Commons so you can plan accordingly.
Building Hours
- Monday鈥揊riday, 7 a.m.鈥搈idnight
- Saturday鈥揝unday, 8 a.m.鈥搈idnight
Hours are subject to change. for break hours.
Offices and Services
The following offices and services are located in the commons:
Welcome and Solutions Desks
The student building managers can help with:
- Directions
- Lost and found items
- Student printers
- Event tabling
- Fireplace/fire pit use
- Battery and toner recycling drop off
Contact
- Solutions Desk: (207) 602-2434
- Welcome Desk: (207) 602- 2934
Take a Virtual Tour of the Ripich Commons
First Floor
- Large living room with comfortable seating
- Pub with food and drink options
- Game room
- Commuter kitchen/lounge
- Day-use and long-term lockers
Second Floor
- Study and meeting areas ideal for group projects, meetings, and study sessions (not a quiet study area)
- Quiet Reflection Room
- Student Success Offices
Third Floor
- Main dining services room on the Biddeford Campus
- Commons 320, private dining/meeting room, available to reserve through
Reservations
Study/meeting rooms in the Commons are first come, first served. Student clubs and organizations can reserve Commons 227 for meetings by emailing the Welcome and Solutions Desks Manager at ripichcommons@une.edu.
Club/Organization/Department Promotion Table Reservation
If you would like to reserve a table to promote your 色香视频 club/organization/department event in the Commons, complete the .
All questions concerning the reservation of spaces and tables should be emailed to ripichcommons@une.edu.
Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Certain spaces inside and outside of the Danielle Ripich Commons are available for events that meet guidelines set forth in the Commons Usage Policies (PDF).
Reserve an Indoor Space
The following indoor spaces can be reserved through :
- 103 Commons: The Atrium
- 104 Commons: The Living Room
- 110 Commons: The Game Room
- 203 Commons: The Overlook
- 204 Commons: The Great Room
- 320 Commons: The 3rd Floor Conference Room
Reserve an Outdoor Space
The following outdoor spaces can be reserved through :
- Amphitheatre Patio (near the Main Entrance)
- Commons Green (lawn in front of the building)
- Commons Riverview Patio (Including Pub Patio and Fire Pit)
- Jordan Point Kiosk
- Riverside Tent and Fire Pit
- Woodland Green and Performance Pavillion (lower level)