Empty and Full: The Soul of Campus

The pandemic emptied “Holy Hill” of its people, but not its spirit

Photographed by Paul Kirchner

Clockwise from top: A display case of religious artworks reflects the surrounding bookshelves; the North Building fireplace catches light from the window; an embellished Bible sits behind the library checkout desk.

Clockwise from far left: Stacks remain accessible through online services; a scenic window alcove sits empty; a statue catches the light; the central skylight of the Louis Kahn-designed library illuminates all the way down to the basement study desks.