Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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r— I Right: Martin Kelley, a 1950 chemical engineering graduate and the man who donated S20 million for the building of the Kelley Center, speaks at the building’s grand opening about a vision being realized. Photo by Dylan Boyle Above: The Kelley Engineering Building opens to students and researchers for the continuation of their collaboration and diverse programs. The building is in the running for being the most environmentally friendly building on the west coast. Photo by Josh Maguire Above middle: People of all ages fill the main atrium of the Kelley Center. Students, alumni and Benny Beaver are celebrating a momentous occasion in OSU engineering history. Above right: The Meistersingers. an OSU men's choral group, sings favorite OSU songs to fill the audience with school spirit. Photos by Dylan Boyle Kelle Center

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keliey center OrPU movedon s e ) closer to oecorn my on o 'tl toA- 26 cm teen uy sc oo s The (College of Engineering opened its newest edition, the Kelly 1 Engineering Building, in Sept. 2005. It was a building with high expectations due to the fact that OSl was striving to lx- one of the top 25 engineering departments in the nation. Another goal was to win the Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design award. In 2005 no school on the west coast had yet received this award. To become a “green” building, construction and design were monitored with great care. I Each aspect was analy zed anil reviewed before it was put into the plan to lx- built. Everything from the materials of the building to the use of alternative transportation such as buses to get there were taken into account to help the building be energy efficient and lxttcr for the surrounding environment. Martin Kelly, a 1950 graduate alumnus for whom the building was named, made the ultimate personal contribution by giving the gift of $20 million to the College of Engineering to help fulfill the dream. That was then matched by $20 million from the state of Oregon and another S5 million in smaller private contributions came in to complete the $45 million project. “During construction, the college set out to make the first appearance a ‘wow’ factor, said Chris Bell, the Associate Dean. “A better environment to work and interact with peers.” The building achieved its “wow” factor with four stories and 153,000 square feet of space. Each floor as a result contained atriums, alcoves and lounges, as well as faculty and student offices. There was also the Ilea fe, another place where people could meet and share ideas. Terri Eiez, Director of Electrical I Engineering Computer Science, believed that collaboration was key to the success of all the programs that were currently under way. Those programs, such as harnessing the ocean’s energy, the creation of transparent electronics and many others, would build a bet-ter future for Oregon and the world. The buildings official grand opening was held on Oct. 29 with a large turnout from the community. People of all ages including students, alumni. Benny, and engineers came to celebrate a momentous occasion in OSl' engineering history. Story by Izabella Chamot vents . 7rtu 'ons

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draa Z c (j a , ( ( ( c h t c a Zenyexlcocry-onc o 'Sco e (oo Zlfro n a new je sftec wo Both men anti women participated in the Rainbow Continuum’s fourth annual Drag Competition in the MU Ballroom on Oct. 28. A mere SI2 could get a person a Friday night that included glitter, glam ami gender. Before the show, the chairs filled up with a chattering, excited audience. Cameras were readied, places were taken, and shocks were in store for the evening. Drag queens were walking around talking with friends, family and new people while the audience waited for the show to start. It was a great opener of what to expect. Senior l.uke Sugie, also known as I.ucilla, was the co-director of the Rainbow Continuum and the former 2003 and 2004 queen. She and Mona, another former queen, honored their memories by hosting this years Drag Competition. A lot of preparation went into the show. The performers had to find clothes that tit and were glamorous while learning the aura of being a woman. Dan Nguyen (Riki) commented that it took four weeks for the trans- formation from masculinity to femininity to become complete. “We have to walk the walk and talk the talk which doesn’t come easily,” he said. l;or the show, it only took about three hours to prepare everybody in their makeup ami costumes for their skits. latcilla and Mona introduced each performer with funny wit and creative outfits, spotlighting the great shows and shocks. Seven people competed on stage for the king and queen of the show. Fach danced and played out their act to the top dance music of the 1990s ami 2005. The crowd responded positively. Dollar bills were flying, a nice tip especially for those that were performing for their first time this year! The king and queen were chosen after each performer presented two separate routines. During intermission, the audience voted on their favorite male and female drag performer. The show then went on to provide more entertaining, somewhat scandalous exhibitions before the crowning. More skin was revealed, a total eye opener for the audience! Towards the end of the night, each vote was taken into account ami totaled to reveal the audience’s love for the 2005 Drag Competition king and queen: Brock and Lady Rcmcdios! What a night students could have for only SI2! Since the Drag Competition was a success, the Rainbow Continuum planned to host a spring drag show where professional drag queens from Portland would perform. Also, other just as enjoyable events promoting the queer pride at OSL' were planned. Story by Izabela Chamot vents . Trot Cio fX