Admittedly, it could be a legit food pantry run at the library w/ access to these prices. We don’t know! But even if it’s not a formal pantry, the library could buy with the same bulk pricing. Cash = flexibility to meet community needs.

(Context: I’ve done research and volunteered at pantries).

Because food pantries have access to special pricing and can buy things for PENNIES at costs we could never find, even when buying in bulk.

Having a giant waiting area is the biggest lab flex :)

Replying to this so I remember for when I’m in Denver again in 2026!

Let’s put it on the list for the follow up to that climate survey

How institutions pivot regarding this for current employees might say a lot about whether they’re really “good places to work.” Reminds me of my institution’s Covid policies, which were pretty outstanding

They are senior level undergrads mostly. If you think that would work for them, I’m all ears!

Ooh if you have any materials to share (readings exercises etc) that your students have found helpful, i'd love to hear them! my class assumes prior methods exposure - its run grad seminar style, but they do their own study as well. a lot of fear + assuming they left apa papers behind!