University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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By Miranda Mulligan For the past several years, many additions have been made around campus, from new fountains, to a revamped bookstore, to a new clock tower addition, to new landscaping all around the campus. One of stu- dents, favorite additions was the tibotanical gardensi, planted near the Memorial building and Learning Cen- ter. It looked like this year brought more of the same kind of renewing of the campus face. Like last year, more of the on-campus apartments had been demolished for the much anticipated Ryder Center, the promised bas- ketball arena that still did not have a ground breaking date set. The Music School was also expected to go under construction, with additions expected to be com- pleted for the Fall 2002 semester. The School of Mu- sic received an $8 million gift from an anonymous do- nor to build a state-of-the-art music library and advanced technology center, it said Dan Kalmanson, in an article posted on the Universityis web site. The School of Communications new building was expected to be completed by January of 2001, allowing faculty to move in to it in the spring. Gina Alvarez, a staff associate with the School, said, ltThe ground break- ing for the building was December 1998. However, due to difficulty in getting necessary construction permits, the work did not begin until six months later? This much anticipated building housed the Schools facilities, in- cluding new photo and film labs, new computer labs, and new classrooms. These new additions to the campus prepared the University for the new millennium. The New Home ofChampions. Artistis rendition ofthe Ryder Center scheduled to break ground fall of 2000.

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The Ibis is in the House! Sebastian does his part to destroy the FSU car during the FSU versus Miami pep rally at the Rock on October 6, 2000. photo by Jennifer Diaz Seniors Natalie Antoci and Erin Gahagan discuss their plans for the weekend while waiting for the ATM. n So what can i wear? photo by Jennifer Diaz To apply or not to apply? That is the question. Mike Miller and Jeremy Shair iii! out credit card applications in order to get their free gift. Students were enticed to apply for a credit card with various gifts. photo by Daniel Colcher Breezway-Student Life M N

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photos by Jorge Galvez The framework ofthe new Communications building stands for the most part ofthe 99-00 school year. Construction-Student Llfe Ix: 0 Making room for new scenery, the apartment buildings behind the School of Architecture were torn down to make space for the Ryder Center, that will house 9,000 people for Men's and Women's Basketball as well as Commencement. Students were surprised with a new clocktower and staircase when they arrived on campus for openig day of the Fall 2000 semester: