The Samson Center is a convenient central gathering place that is open into the evening and on weekends.
The main building is home to the campus cafe, a great spot to grab a coffee or tea, heat up a quick lunch, and catch up with friends. Across the patio, there's quiet reading room with a conference room space, as well as a printer.
The Samson Center was constructed incorporating many green building principles designed to maximize its energy, water, and waste efficiency and was one of the first buildings of its kind in the Monterey area. In 2023, the Institute installed solar panels across the roofs of most buildings on campus that now generate 60% of the total campus electricity.