The building is intended to be the hub of outreach and public scholarship in:

• Service learning for students to become involved in the community
• Civic engagement aimed at building community on campus and throughout the area
• Radio programming that provides intellectual stimulation and enlightening entertainment
• Life-long learning through credit and non-credit instruction for ages youth through +55
• A variety of production experiences, ranging from musical comedy to innovative contemporary drama, that link to the larger campus curriculum and make a valuable contribution to the broader community discussion of vital ideas and issues.