Dedication of ITEC Student Lounge

Offshore Energy Services, Inc. donates student lounge to ULL Industrial Technology (ITEC) department - University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Rougeou Hall.


Offshore Energy Services, Inc. unveiled a completely redesigned and renovated
 student lounge that was donated to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Industrial Technology (ITEC) department. Students in the ITEC department will now have a place to work, study and relax in between classes or any other time.



Created by Rodney Villarreal Design, the design focuses on the students’ needs and wants. Many student groups were questioned about what they would want in a student lounge and those desires were all met in a clean, functional design. The student lounge features key card access that will only allow ITEC students to gain entrance and use its’ resources. The renovation was able to provide resources which include a large conference table, computer stations with printer access and computer software used by the students in the department, a large seating area in the rear of the room, and storage lockers.

From left to right are Mrs. Joan Garber, wife of Charles Garber, Mr. Charles Garber, President & CEO of Offshore Energy Services, Inc., Dr. Joseph Savoie, President of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Mr. Jim Henderson, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Offshore Energy Services, Inc. redesigned and renovated study lounge focuses on offering ULL ITEC students a innovative place to study, work and relax

A large conference table allows students to meet and discuss class projects with additional seating in the rear of the room

Lockers are available for safely storing books and personal items. A microwave and storage cabinets are available for snack breaks

Computer stations with printing access as well as computer software used by the students in the department were incorporated in the renovation

Students already enjoying the study lounge

Large turnout for the unveiling of the student lounge

To the left in the green jacket, Mr. Charles Garber, Jr., Vice President Finance at Offshore Energy Services, Inc. with Mr. Charles Garber cutting the cake

Signed dedication announcement by the appreciative ULL ITEC students
 for Mr. Garber’s generosity