University of New Mexico - Mirage Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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jilLidcnl Llnion PLiiluinc; In the Spring of 1933, the Associated Students formally conceived the idea of a Student Union Building; a saving fund was opened and each student who has enrolled in the University since that time has contributed to the fund. However, on Januarv 27, 1936, through tlie efforts of Dr. Zimmer- man, tlie Student Union Building Project was approved and accepted as a part of the University ' s extensive building program. Tiius, the building has been built with the proceeds of a Federal loan and grant which will be repaid by the students through retirement ot serial bonds over a thirty- year period. Last year the work of the Student Union Committee was concerned with the planning and arrangement of the building, and the student body is indebted to that group for the good job performed. Thei-e are seven offices in the building, two good-sized meeting rooms, a game room, a bar- (jho

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.• H ,.f Carl Hatch Dennis Chavez Ji ' lin J)eni] ie Wo I ' d c vpprcciotion As we begin to take pride in tlie numerous buildings being erected under a government project, it is well that we stop to consider the unceasing work necessary to straighten out all structural and financial details and obtain PWA approval. ]ii st, prospecti c plans as submitted h a PWA iinestlgator had to be examined and approved by the Legislature, who then passed an Enabling Act. Next, the project haci to be more closely scrutinized by the Governor and the State Finance Board, who later gave their hearty approval. Lastly, only upon the strong and continued recommendations of our representa- tives in Washington were the funds finally cleared and actual construction undertaken. ' ■ To these indi ' iduals and these groups, therefore, the students take this opportunity to give thanks for benefits obtaineil only through their help. Thirteenth New Mexico Legislature pjas..

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9 . 60 y Lou-t. j . . ruooR Plon Associated 5ruDEMT.5 Building bcr shop, a cafeteria and soda lountaiii, and a co-operative book store. A large ballroom in the building is one of the fine achievements of the archi- tect, Mr. John Gaw Meem. Dr. Newsom, Dean Clauve, Dean Bostwick, and Mr. Fewell have con- tributed their mature advice in planning the details of operation and man- agement. Perhaps only the members of the committee can fully appreciate the extent of our debt to these faculty members for their time and effort. The architect, contractor, in fact, all ha -e contributed much toward making us proud of our buiUling. An idea begun four years ago, fostered by students who have since been graduated, has cuhiiinated in the construction of a building which it is hoped will provide a common meeting place for student activities. Great prob- lems of administration are yet to be faceil, and we are confident that we can dispose of these problems in an efficient and harmonious manner. 4:-