The university has finally agreed to restore full access to the prayer room so students can practice their faith without these constant hurdles. Seeing the doors open again feels like a weight off my shoulders because I know how much this space means for our daily peace of mind. We …
January 22, 2013
Final supporters
Previously, the multifaith/prayer room had been open from 8am to 8pm.
However, for the last few months, the prayer room is now only open for a certain number of hours per day. The opening times are posted on the prayer room door and correspond with booked times for various faith groups.
The room is locked outside of the times booked. To
open the prayer room, designated volunteers request the key from security and
are responsible for ensuring the room is empty and locked after this time.
We feel this is a huge inconvenience, seeing as the
room must be opened 3-4 times each day, placing a difficulty upon students and affecting their well-being a great deal.
Some points below highlight why the current system is not feasible, and why this system is a huge burden upon students:
- People have lectures at different times, with many students unable to make the designated opening times
- The room needs to be booked regularly and managed, affecting the studies of those who open and close the room
- Approximately 200 students use the prayer room on a daily basis, many of whom find the prayer room locked at a time convenient to them
- Prayer forms an integral part of many individuals of various faith groups; such limited access can affect their university satisfaction.
We urge the university to restore the original opening times for students of all faiths to use as they need.
In the comments section, please indicate if you are an SGUL student, and we kindly request you use your full name.
Updates
November 13, 2012
I have been hearing from so many of you about how the current lock system makes it nearly impossible to find a quiet moment for prayer between lectures. The stress of managing keys and scheduling is taking time away from our studies and it is clear this burden is falling on the wrong people. I am currently preparing a formal proposal for the administration to explain why restoring open access is vital for our well-being.
November 13, 2012
Seeing the momentum behind this request is overwhelming because I know exactly how much it hurts to find that door locked when you need a quiet space to center yourself. These messages prove that I am not the only student struggling to balance faith with a grueling course load and a restrictive schedule. We are showing the university that this space is vital for our daily well-being.
Reached 100 supporters
November 13, 2012
6 Comments
The stress of uni is bad enough without having to hunt down a key every single day. Let us use the space.
Really inconvenient for those of us who have random gaps in our schedules. Just unlock the door permanently.
PLEASE fix this. It is impossible to keep up with daily prayers when the room is locked.
Why build a multifaith room if you are going to lock it up half the time? Totally defeats the purpose.
It was fine before they changed it. STOP making life harder for students.
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The university has finally agreed to restore full access to the prayer room so students can practice their faith without these constant hurdles. Seeing the doors open again feels like a weight off my shoulders because I know how much this space means for our daily peace of mind. We …
January 22, 2013
Final supporters
Previously, the multifaith/prayer room had been open from 8am to 8pm.
However, for the last few months, the prayer room is now only open for a certain number of hours per day. The opening times are posted on the prayer room door and correspond with booked times for various faith groups.
The room is locked outside of the times booked. To
open the prayer room, designated volunteers request the key from security and
are responsible for ensuring the room is empty and locked after this time.
We feel this is a huge inconvenience, seeing as the
room must be opened 3-4 times each day, placing a difficulty upon students and affecting their well-being a great deal.
Some points below highlight why the current system is not feasible, and why this system is a huge burden upon students:
- People have lectures at different times, with many students unable to make the designated opening times
- The room needs to be booked regularly and managed, affecting the studies of those who open and close the room
- Approximately 200 students use the prayer room on a daily basis, many of whom find the prayer room locked at a time convenient to them
- Prayer forms an integral part of many individuals of various faith groups; such limited access can affect their university satisfaction.
We urge the university to restore the original opening times for students of all faiths to use as they need.
In the comments section, please indicate if you are an SGUL student, and we kindly request you use your full name.
Updates
November 13, 2012
I have been hearing from so many of you about how the current lock system makes it nearly impossible to find a quiet moment for prayer between lectures. The stress of managing keys and scheduling is taking time away from our studies and it is clear this burden is falling on the wrong people. I am currently preparing a formal proposal for the administration to explain why restoring open access is vital for our well-being.
November 13, 2012
Seeing the momentum behind this request is overwhelming because I know exactly how much it hurts to find that door locked when you need a quiet space to center yourself. These messages prove that I am not the only student struggling to balance faith with a grueling course load and a restrictive schedule. We are showing the university that this space is vital for our daily well-being.
Reached 100 supporters
November 13, 2012
6 Comments
This is ridiculous. People need a quiet place to pray whenever they need it, not just when security decides to open the door.
The stress of uni is bad enough without having to hunt down a key every single day. Let us use the space.
Really inconvenient for those of us who have random gaps in our schedules. Just unlock the door permanently.
PLEASE fix this. It is impossible to keep up with daily prayers when the room is locked.
Why build a multifaith room if you are going to lock it up half the time? Totally defeats the purpose.
It was fine before they changed it. STOP making life harder for students.
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This is ridiculous. People need a quiet place to pray whenever they need it, not just when security decides to open the door.