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

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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:

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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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3y ganAntM 3 ch Whether a grandfather, grandchild, or anyone in be- tween, the state-of-the-art Smathers Student Wellness Center offered something for people of all ages and lifestyles. However, it was not surprising that the largest popu- lation the Wellness Center catered to was college and middle-aged individuals. One of the most popular ar- eas of the Wellness Center was the Fitness Room, which contained cardiovascular machines, free weights, and Nautilus machines. On some weekday afternoons, there were as many as 150 participants in the room. ttl work out in the mornings and afternoons almost everyday. It puts me in a better mood, and gives me more energy for my day? freshman Vanessa Llizo said. Over 40 free aerobics classes a week were offered, with as many as fifty people participating in cardio kickboxing, step aerobics, and circuit conditioning. For a small fee, Wellness Center members joined such classes as yoga and the fast-paced indoor cycling class, called ttHotwheelsll. Besides being fitness headquarters, the Center was one of the biggest employers of UM students on cam- pus. Although it was run by professional staff mem- bers, students held all of the functioning positions, such as fitness assistants, personal trainers, and lifeguards. This was my third year working in the fitness room. I enjoy meeting people who are interested in being fit and helping those people in the pursuit of better health? junior Indira Mota said. 'ka'q. V excel egsseQ Aq sotoqd