No desk, no problem! It serves as a standing desk too. :-) – Nina Bates, director of operations and strategic initiatives in the Office of the Provost
Fortunately, I was able to bring some work home with me. In this picture I'm working on making ground control points for my drone flights. My husband was helpful and helped set me up in the garage, which was a good idea since it rained! Not only did I get to be productive but I was also able to watch and enjoy the beautiful weather. – Rosa Bevington, media specialist at the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture
Don't tell the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture facilities manager, but I went in over a weekend and stole my office chair. With our sudden move to remote work, I'd been using the formal dining room chair topped by a pair of seat pads. I knew I had to take matters into my own hands if I wanted to, ahem, stay in the driver's seat. – Simmons Buntin, marketing and communications manager in the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
I have taken over the dining table. Brought my computer/desk riser from my office on campus and also pulled a screen into place, separating my "home office" from the rest of the house. I added personal pictures and some favorite things to make it a comfortable space. So far, so good! I hope everyone – students, staff and faculty – are settling in well. We'll get through this together! – Rachel Erickson, senior academic advisor in the Eller College of Management
(so I can stand up and work if I need)
I don't really use my standing desk at work that much, but after my first day at home, I began to appreciate its beneficial effects. Here's my own home rig, plus the bonus ingredient! – Ali Hupp, manager of finance and administration in the Division of Human Resources
I don't really use my standing desk at work that much, but after my first day at home, I began to appreciate its beneficial effects. Here's my own home rig, plus the bonus ingredient! – Ali Hupp, manager of finance and administration in the Division of Human Resources
Check out my makeshift standing desk. – Jennifer Lawrence, business and finance manager in the Department of Neuroscience and chair of the Appointed Professionals Advisory Council
I much prefer my home office to my office-office – which is a cube. When I get tired of working on my 2010 iMac , I take my 2018 MacBook Air, provided to me by work, out to the kitchen table. – Emily Litvack, science writer in Research, Innovation and Impact
(which is literally "vintage," if you ask the folks at Apple)
I was getting my much-needed Vitamin D for the day. It's amazing how much you get accomplished when you love where you work. Birds singing was a nice touch. Bird pooping on my papers I could have done without. – Elba C. Lorenz, program coordinator in the Pinal County Cooperative Extension office
This was taken on Wednesday, March 18, when it was raining and, as you can see, I was reading this week's issue of Lo Que Pasa. I posted this picture on my Facebook and I have received 30 "likes." – Maria-Lourdes "Marylou" Myers, senior program coordinator in Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs
This is the "lofftice." It is more of a loft for overflow visitors, and my wife was decorating it the last few weeks for more visitors. Plans changed when my daughter in the Peace Corps was told she had to head home, so that may be her room for a while. It's a perfect spot to hide out as my wife and kids are either spring breaking or staying at home, as they are college students. – Dann Niegocki, associate creative director in Enrollment Marketing and Communication
This is the "lofftice." It is more of a loft for overflow visitors, and my wife was decorating it the last few weeks for more visitors. Plans changed when my daughter in the Peace Corps was told she had to head home, so that may be her room for a while. It's a perfect spot to hide out as my wife and kids are either spring breaking or staying at home, as they are college students. – Dann Niegocki, associate creative director in Enrollment Marketing and Communication
My Week One home office setup. Since this may be a longer placement than originally planned, I'll be working on something better! – Jennise Taylor, executive assistant, Office of University Communications
Working from home is a much-appreciated precaution against the spread of illness, and it brings some interesting experiences to our work! This is uncharted territory for many of us, but as Dr. Silvertooth and Dean Burgess said: "Do your best." – Rhegan Derfus, senior program coordinator in the Cochise County Cooperative Extension office
An idea for turning your breakfast bar into a standing desk! – Martha Sesteaga, program manager in Academic Administration
Breakfast bars. Ironing boards. A garage. A "lofftice" (you'll see).
University employees have come up with some rather inventive ideas to make working from home a little more – sorry – workable.
Lo Que Pasa figured this would be the case, and we asked for your photos. Just like the pics of pets and kids, there was no shortage of shots of our colleagues' home offices.
We've collected them in this gallery. Have a look – you might get some ideas for renovating your own space.
And if you want to see how your work space measures up ergonomically, see this related article.
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