Okay, so maybe not Escheresque, but it does have a certain look to them from this perspective. If you were wondering, this photo (actually, series of photos - 3 possition with 3 exposures for the HDR) was taken using the Canon TS-E 24mm with the camera mounted over the railing looking down into the stairwell.

About the stairs: The main staircase in Dallas Hall has been ushering student to be world changers since 1915. The stair case, as well as the rest of the building, was designed by the architectural firm Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge.