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

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INCLUDED IN THE RENOVATION of the Memorial Amphitheatre is a fresh coat of paint. The amphitheatre was erected as a memorial to students who were called to service during World Weir I. Now it is used for concerts, assemblies and other student activities. (Photo by Mollie H. McCutchen) DIRECTOR OF THE PHYSICAL PLANT Clyde (Bucky) Beaver overlooks renovations on Powers Hall. Powers, once the athletic dorm, is now the Panhellenic residence hall. (Photo by Bridget Borden) WORKING AT THE LORBY DESK in Rice Hall. Regina Simpson and Teresa Reed answer the telephone, page residents, and receive visi- tors to the dorm. Students who returned to school in the fall found that the renovations had made a tremendous difference in the look of the residence hall. (Photo by Jana Stout) 34

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mall enough to care By Tammy Cox Smaller classes, a cozy campus, and a friendly atmosphere are just a few characteristics that describe small college life. A smaller college offers many advantages to students who want to stay clear of the hustle and bustle of a larger university. One such advantage is the exis- tence of small classes. Many times at a larger school, students are lost and forgotten in a class having 100 or more people. In a small college, instructors have more time to spend with individuals, and therefore stu- dents are able to learn more without having to do all of the work by themselves. The classes are smaller and instructors have more time to spend with their students, said Michelle Hodge, a transfer student from Ole Miss. Another advantage of a small col- lege is the closer environment that makes meeting friends easier. The campus is not spread over blocks and blocks of a city, and people seem to have a more friendly attitude than those at larger universities. You get to become better acquainted with people of the same interest. All the people you meet usually live in the same area around the college, and after you graduate from college you get to stay in touch with those friends better, said Sandy Creason. Along with the advantages of a smaller campus come the necessary disadvantages. At a small college there are not always enough sections of classes to fit everyone ' s schedule. You may want a certain instruc- tor, but the class is already full. Then you have to take a different teacher in order to get the hours you need, said Rodney Nelson. Another problem with a small col- lege is parking. Since the campus is not large, parking places are usually scarce. It is not unusual to see a stu- dent walking several blocks to class because there were no other places available. Despite its disadvantages, life at a small college is not at all bad. Educational opportunities are for the most part similar to larger schools, and, of course, there is the close-knit feeling that you always know someone. Everyone knows you at a smaller college, said Steven Mann, whether you want them to or not. SINCE SMOKING, eating and drinking are prohibited in classrooms, makeshift smoking areas spring up in the mpst unlikely places. Mark George and Mark Hughes take a break at the end of the corridor in Keller Hall. (Photo by Marcus L ach) ACnvrriES such as the residence hall- sponsored Casirjo Night give students an opportunity to get involved on campus. Several high-roUers take their chances at the miniature roulette wheel in Towers Cafeteria. (Photo by Mark Casteel) SmJt CJl.f. Jlf. 33

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enovating a classic By Midielle WalliRgsford and Tim Beavers Students returning to campus in the fall were welcomed by many changes in the appearance of the university as the result of a $1.5 mil- lion renovation project. According to Clyde Beaver, direc- tor of the Physical Plant, four major projects were undertaken to give the campus an extensive face lift. The first of the projects to be com- pleted was the roofing of Powers Hall and the Communications Build- ing. Also completed during the summer was the installation of new seats in Flowers Hall. The third major project, and probably the lar- gest, was the renovation of the resi- dence halls. When the residents of Rice and Rivers returned to the dorms in the fall, the changes that had occurred over the summer were staggering. Some of the many changes in the residence halls were in the down- stairs lobbies. The reception area of Rivers Hall now contains a gameroom, while Rice Hall houses a private exercise and reception area. I think it looks very nice, and it is a great improvement on residence life, said Rice resident Jennifer Lambert. Other improvements were made on the mezzanines. The addition of new vending machines containing juices, sandwiches and other snacks provided new conveniences for the residents. The best part of the new equip- ment is the change machine because you don ' t have to constantly ask for change, said Latonia Coleman. The final renovations to the dorms were made in the upstairs lob- bies. These areas were given a modern look, complete with study areas and reading corners. The renovation provides a more studious atmosphere and makes better use of wasted space, said Cat Buchanan, a Rice Hall Resident Assistant. Some othe r changes that added to the overall look of the campus were the new lights at the baseball field and the stained glass window in Bibb Graves Hall. The window was painted by a UNA graduate student. The renovations gave the univer- sity a nice, new, spruced-up look, while still allowing it to retain its classic beauty. According to Beaver, the changes were the first in a series of projects slated for the future. This was the first time since 1967 that there have been major improvements to the buildings, said Beaver. We are really proud of the way they turned out. KELLER HALL gets a new roof as part of the campus facelift. Keller houses the School of Business, as well as the Offices of Pubhcations, Information Services, and Continuing Educa- tion. (Photo by Marcus Leach) SHINY NEW LETTERS give a brighter look to the Memorial Amphitheatre. (Photo by MoUie H. McCutchen) Cmm m KtnovaltOH 25