Georgia Southern University - Reflector Yearbook (Statesboro, GA)

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When students arrived in the Fall, they found several changes had occurred about the campus. Much prepara- tion took place over the summer to accommodate the growing student popula- tion. Facilities were relocat- ed, buildings renovated, and a multitude of parking spaces were added. In addition, many new plans were imple- mented. One of the most evident changes was the expansion of the dining hall located at Landrum center. With an ad- ditional entrance, another serving line, and an expand- ed dining area, students can now enjoy faster service and better convenience. However, the growth of the cafeteria forced mail ser- vices to move down the road to University Plaza. This relocation was prompted by the expansion of classrooms in the Technology Annex. Several other buildings also underwent notable ren- ovation. Winburn Hall re- ceived new carpeting and paint, as did many apart- ments located at the Pines. Buildings were erected next to the Newton building for developmental studies and political science depart- ments. Landrum expanded into the area previously occupied by postal ser- vices The Pines snackbar was closed all summer to under- go remodeling. The parking area on Lake Drive adjacent to Sarah ' s Place was converted to Fa- culty Staff parking and sev- eral student parking lots were completed near the Newton building. Student parking at Landrum Center was extended to include ad- ditional parking near Dor- man Hall. Plans for a new student center located in the area that is now the Landrum parking lot and Sarah ' s Place were put into full swing in the early weeks of winter quarter. The student center is to have a layout similar to that of a shopping mall. The highly modern center will house all student activities offices as well as a theater and a bookstore. The addi- tion of a ballroom will pro- vide a location for many im- portant, social functions. There is but one question that still remains unan- swered. What will happen to the ever-popular and the ever-present ROCK? 12 Campus Improvements Student Life