Notable Features
As the first of the colleges to be built, Cowell is placed very strategically on the campus to have one of the best views of the Monterey Bay Area. The view from the Cowell Breezeway and courtyard extends to Monterey and Carmel to the south on a clear day. This open patio is home to several College Nights a year, and in 2002, was voted the Best Place to Study on campus by City on a Hill Press.
It is also home to the Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery, named in honor of the wife of Cowell's first Provost, Page Smith. Cowell's library, housing a small private collection of books, and another popular study spot, is named in his honor. An unofficial 24 hour silent rule exists in this space. In addition, Cowell owns many sculptures displayed around its campus, including the Cowell fountain and a statue dedicated to students who died in the Vietnam War. Cowell is also known for beautiful wisteria plants that bloom in the spring around the college. Cowell also has glass display cases that are used to display student and class art work. They are curated by a UCSC student.
Dating from the days of the old ranch, Cowell houses a Printing Press. A course is offered that teaches students about book making.
Cowell's coffee shop serves a variety of baked goods. Focaccia bread and focaccia bread pizzas are specialties. It also serves bagels and cream cheese from Santa Cruz's own Bagelry, and has some of the best muffins on campus. It recently opened to marvelous reviews.
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