University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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DIORAMA 1986 Vbhime 38 University of North Alabama Florence, Alabama 35632-0001 ' TiUing the Gaps ' ' A FAMILIAR GAP on campus — a missing, obvious- ly in-use card catalog drawe r — may soon be a thing of the past. According to Dr. Fred Heath, dean of Library Services, the catalog system will be updated to computer terminals.

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in tne classroom, in iaministmnqn, on the playing field, and around campus, changes were ma4 in the process througJiob l e ( ws the yesi With limited space for growth, a uni- versity of 5,000 plus can only expand so far until the growth must happen within. In that process of filling the gaps there are additions and adjustments, along with renovations and reorganizations to com- plete the cycle of modification and create a system that can make a working difference. The gaps that are filled come in as many different forms as the things that fill them. For a 26-yeai-old blind student it took the help of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and the Lions Club to fulfill his need. The organizations sent Max McKinney through Leader Dog School where he obtained his constant companion Weston. With the help PHOTOGRAPHER EDWARD THOMAS completed his photo-design with two students emerging from the Floyd Science Building stairwell. Students find that the stairs may be great for exercise but are horri- ble for students who are late for class. of his German shepherd, Max has been able partially to overcome his handicap. Bringing an international plea a little closer to home was the hope of the locally- sponsored record, We Are The Shoals. Several university faculty and students, in- cluding Cissy Ashley (the reigning Miss CINA) sang on the record. Proceeds went to USA for Africa and to the local Meals on Wheels program for feeding the needy in the Shoals area. Also in the spotlight were two universi- ty students, Gina Magazzu and Kevin Ham- mond, as they lessened the gap between North Alabama and Hollywood. The pair worked as extras in the major motion pic- ture Space Camp that filmed many FOR A CHANGE of pace Dr. John Thompson took a break from the classroom to enjoy the April weather. Lucky for the class, they were invited to attend if they could overcome the spring distractions. The class Edward Thomas scenes at the Space and Rocket Center iq Huntsville. The Student Activities Board was ad vertising for talent when they came up witl] Nightclub Night in the Student Buildinc Since the building has been remodeled, ihi snack bar (which was once known as Fri- day ' s) has been revamped into the popular Pub-ln-The-Sub. It is now equipped with a new television and several additions to the menu. Renovation was a popular concern on campus with the completion of Project Courtview. It took four years to complete the work on the three-story antebellum mansion. The historic building now houses the university Placement Center, Gniversity (cent, on page 5) fulfilled their promise and were very studious in their notetaking. Dr. Thompson is an associate professor of English.