Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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m million quietly invested A construction worker welds rafters on the library addition. The projected completion date was set for 1991. In 1987, it would have been fine to put your feet up and drink a soda in the Student Union Build- ing's quiet lounge. Last year it underwent a $1 million renovation, ac- cording to Campus Plan- ning Doug Winicker, and therefore food and drinks were no longer allowed. Students had mixed feel- ings about the lounge s new look. It's elaborately deco- rated, but I think it's more for show than for studying, freshman riikki Gibson said. Mew carpet, couches, chairs, fresh paint and bigger tables added to the lounge s new look. ' I walked by and when it first caught my eye it reminded me of what a quiet lounge would look like at Harvard, sopho- more Doug Ott said. Winicker said the furni- ture was not purchased to impress people. The furniture was ba- sically bought for its du- rability and also because it goes with the tradition of the building,” Win- icker said. Potted trees were ad- ded to create a feeling of seclusion for those using the lounge. Winicker ex- plained the other reason for the trees. They were placed in there to divide up the lounge because it is so big,” Winicker said. The lounge ceiling is too high to add a wall.” The trees, however, presented a new prob- lem. The lighting system that provides the nour- ishment for the trees in- terfered with many stu- dents' studying. ”1 don't mind the trees. but it really bothers me when I'm studying and ihe timer control for the lights clicks off,” senior Chris Brown said. Despite the new rules enforced in the newly re- modeled room, the lounge was busier last year than in years past. Senior James Robin- son, a student manager at the SUB, noticed more people taking advantage of the lounge. There has been a big increase, Robinson said. I work Tuesday nights and it's always packed.” negative feelings about the new lounge and the new rules were summed up by sopho- more John Schmitt. If you can't go in there and relax it's a waste,” Schmitt said.i

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I Pickier expands, study area created Missouri taxpayers provided approximately $14,275,000 for the Pickier Memorial Library addition, which was due to be completed in 1991. The gymnasium in Ophelia Parrish had been made into a temporary study hall due to the lack of study space in the library. The study hall, which held 84 seats, was projected to still be In use after the library was completed. When the library is done the study hall in Ophelia could be used as an art gallery or lec- ture hall. It's not permanent, Campus Planner Douglas Win- icker said. The renovation of the new study hall cost approximately $110,000. Dr. George Hartje, library di- rector, said the new computer system in the library cost about $60,000. Last year stu- dents received new library cards for checking out the li- brary’s books. If you are not currently en- rolled, you’re not in the cur- rent data base, so you can't borrow anything from the li- brary as a student, Hartje said. Hartje said library workers found the new system worked quicker. It provides us with more administrative informa- tion. We get an automatic printout of overdue notices so all we need to do is pop them into an envelope and mail them. he said. Some students, however, were skeptical. ”1 study in Ophelia all the time, fresh- man Tcrcssa Gardner said. I can study a hundred times bet- ter there than I can in the li- brary.” Pam Borage A parallel perspective vai iiotppno The silence of the quiet lounge induces sleep. The remodeled lounge donned a new image as a part of SUB renovations. natural light, tables and chairs add a different environ- ment In the lounge. Trees were rented to add to the decor. 0 Academics

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 Information affects future job outlook faced with the challenge of finding a job after graduation, some students considered an al- ternative — more school. Attempting to aid students in search for a graduate institution to attend. Student Senate spon- sored the first Graduate School Day on October 5, 1988. The idea originated from the Student Sen- ate's Academic Affairs committee and was sponsored by Student Senate and Delta Sigma Pi busi- ness fraternity. There was no resource avail- able for those wanting to further their education so the committee decided a day should be desig- nated for a college day' on a gra- duate school level,” Karen Schroeder, Graduate School Day co-chairman, said. Delta Sigma Pi previously spon- sored an MBA (Master of Business and Accountancy) Day for busi- ness majors. The Student Senate committee planned to join Delta Sigma Pi and expand on MBA Day to include all majors. Representa- tives from graduate schools dis- tributed information and applica- tions to nearly 200 interested stu- dents. Student interest in education beyond a four-year degree led to the creation of Graduate School Day. The University supported the idea because of the push to increase the number of students continuing their education. The displays pointed out the potential careers available after earning an advanced degree. We looked at evaluations and those who attended expressed they got the resources (they were looking for) and would like to see it again next year.” Schroeder said. Jennifer Schnell A parallel perspective Help is given to Amy Smith, fr., by peer adviser Ted Bry- an, Jr. Career Planning and Teacher Placement Center provided career opportuni- ties. Piles of potential employers help Chris Holloway, sr., get a lead on job possibilities. The Business Placement Center opened to aid sen- iors in finding jobs, and found interships for stu- dents. 12