Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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During the 1981-1982 school year, a few major changes took place in the Student Cen- ter. These changes were the result of the efforts of Norma Chamales, director of the Student Center, to make the building a more comfortable place for the students. Chamales has been director of the Student Center since January, 1981. Prior to this she served as assistant director of Student Activi- ties from September, 1979 to January, 1981. One of the most noticeable changes in the Student Center is the renovation of the televi- sion lounge. Chamales was very uncomfort- able with the old television area and said, “It was not a TV lounge, it was just a hallway with a TV.” The money used for the renovation was left over from the Student Government Asso- ciation budget. New carpeting, chairs, and a glass partition were installed in the area. Cha- males would someday love to have a giant TV screen put in the lounge. Another major change was the renovation of the Art Gallery which was done in cooper- The Student Center values the services of Jeanne Ade, ticket office director, (standing left) and secretaries Joan Higgins (seated) and Betty Murphy.

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RENOVATIONS MARE THE BUILDING A NICER PLACE TO VISIT

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“Upgrading the quality of life” is Norma Chamales’ main concern for the Student Center. (Above 1-r) John Russomano, Kevin Whitley, Phyllis Palisi, George Halbrunner, Dave Vederosa and Eugene Buerle chat at the main desk. (Right) Students were able to watch their favorite soap operas in comfort in the renovated TV lounge. ation with the art department. Dr. Chu and Ed Havas, members of the art department, worked very hard on the project. A new wall was installed in the gallery to make the hanging of shows easier, and a gate was installed for security purposes. In the past, art shows were not displayed at night because there was no way to secure the artwork. In past years, Christmas decorating in the Student Center was done by administrators. This year, Chamales suggested that a group of volunteer students might enjoy helping out. On December 8, a day when the university was offically closed, a group of students came in and spent the entire day decorating the Student Center, painting the front of the building, and stringing the lights. Everyone pitched in to deck the halls for Christmas. Another important change in the Student Center was the formation of the Student Cen- ter Advisory Board. The SCAB advised the director of the Student Center on implement- ing policies and gave her feedback from the community. The secretary of the Student Government Association, Chris Amalfe, chaired the SCAB. One of the major accomplishments of the SCAB was the extension of the Student Cen- ter hours for special functions. Each semes- ter, a group may apply for an extension of one hour. In the past, Student Center hours were not flexible. With one year behind her, Norma Cha- males has many plans for the future. Her main concern is “upgrading the quality of life in the Student Center, not only the physical needs of the student, but also the quality of the behavior of the students.” She feels that if students are given a well-kept place to meet, they will respect it.D 22