Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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Approximately 6,000 students, faculty members and friends of the college daily visited the new Student Union building which was opened October 27. The Student Union, built at a cost of S2,500,000, provides the living room on campus for the student body. The Art Gallery also served as an impressive entrance to the Spanish Dining Room, which seats 64 patrons, and carries out the Spanish theme in its furnishings which in- clude: high-backed chairs of dark wood covered with black leather and studded with ornamental brass and imported from Spaing tables for four which are of a wood grain design, and a large hand-carved breakfront and service-chest imported from Mexico. The walls are covered with dark beechwood paneling and the electric-eye doors opening into the ultra- modern kitchen are also covered with black leather and stud- ded with brass. Small brass chandeliers designed in Mexico hang from the ceiling of the Spanish room. Guests enter and leave via a 12-foot wrought iron gate. One of the most popular rooms used by the students was the Snack Bar with seating capacity of 400. The gaily decor- ated Snack Bar features several booths in the traditional purple color and several tables and chairs scattered through- out the dining area. Throughout the year students made use of the 'sshort orders and refreshments available in the Snack Bar. Directly across the concourse from the Snack Bar is the beautifully furnished Quiet Lounge which provides a re- laxing and comforting atmosphere for students desiring to study or just take it easy. Adorning the Quiet Lounge are several lounging couches and soft chairs of modern provential styling. Three large brass chandeliers hang high above the carpeted Quiet Lounge iloor. The west wall is highlighted by a decorative marble fireplace. The ground floor of the Student Union features the Games Room which was opened for approximately 100 hours each week throughout the year. Students made continuous use of the 14 billard tables, table tennis facilities, the eight lanes for bowling and games tables. The brightly decorated Spanish Room 4' Student Union

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