University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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TEXAS UNION UNION ROOMS REFLECT UT TRADITIONS . The restaurants and conference rooms of the Texas Union were renamed to represent more than 40 years ot University history. Cactus Cafe a conversation-cocktail lounge availa- ble for private parties. (Related Story, page 224) Dillingham ' s Pasture the restaurant serving the out- door Union Patio and indoor Garden Room. Back in the 1930s, students were allowed to park undisturbed for a mere quarter at the Dillingham ' s 100-acre sheep farm 8 miles north of Austin. At about 30 minutes before the UT dorms closed. Farmer Dillingham began ringing a large bell, warning students to head back to campus. Eeyore ' s the Union ' s sweet shop open late for movie goers. (Related Story, page 560) Forty Acres Room non-alcoholic dining area near the food mall (Related Story, page 542) Maverick one of the four smaller meeting rooms of the Quadrangle. (Related Story, page 248) The Ranger another small meeting room of the Quadrangle named for a 1960s satirical publication which was also recently published by TSP on April Fool ' s Day. Round-Up the new dining mall, which makes it pos- sible to round-up a variety of food. (Related Story, page 432) Santa Rita Room dining room on the third level. (Rel- ated Story, page 536) Th MM March 21 aunring I of a tew iwrkwas seniors tc r The Union patio provides a relaxing place to enjoy the March sun. Furnished from restored pieces of the original Union furniture, the President ' s Lounge offers an atmosphere of peace and quiet. 230 Texas Union Reopening

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nion ittee ( jj TEXAS UNION J Construction scenes prevailed throughout most of the school year. After many months of anticipation, meeting rooms were finally available in March LEFT TO RIGHT: Mark Wayne Addicks, chairman. Helen T. Mohrmann, Patrick William Dugan, Dr. Charles T. Clark, Margaret Lynn Liddle, Dr. James W. Vick. Frank B. Bartow, Texas Union director, Dr. James C. Hurst, dean of students. Texas Union Board of Directors Texas Union Board of Directors 229

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The Union was ' home ' again When the restored Texas Union building opened on March 21 , students streamed through the corridors admiring the newly-decorated interior. After a three- year renovation period and expenditures totaling $5.7 million, students welcomed the opening as though they had rediscovered a familiar home. With the exception of a few shops and dining facilities, the remodeling work was completed as planned. To allow graduating seniors to see and to use the facilities, the Union opened. However, formal ceremonies and rededication were scheduled for fall, 1977 when all areas would be completed. Although the building ' s external structure remained essentially the same during the renovation, the interior of the Union underwent substantial alteration. Much of the work is handcrafted, and a great deal of natural wood detail contributes to a rough-hewn appearance. The Union ' s old furniture was taken from storage, re- upholstered, and installed in the new building. Recrea- tional centers on the first level include a dozen of the Union ' s original pool tables with leather pockets. Snooker, table tennis, bowling, foosball and an assort- ment of pinball machines and electronic games com- plete the recreational area. Continued The Garden Room of the Tavern, complete with skylights, gives students a refuge from the classroom. Texas Union Reopening 23 1