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

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mells of new paint and flooring, the aroma of freshly baked and quadruple the number of programs we ' re going to have J Subway bread, the sight of the hustle and bustle of excited stu- available for folks recreatton-wise and intramural-wise. dents passing through, and the occasional flickering of lighting is The idea for the facility came into play in 1991 when stu- what one found at the Grand Opening of the newly complet- ed recreation center on March 31. The recreation center opened its doors at noon to a warm reception. The new facility is a place designed to give the average student the opportunity to work out or play around with- out feeling intimidated. Jim Eubanks, the director of the new facility said: When folks come over here, they know they ' re going to be able to get TV AND TREADMILLS. Students work out while catching their favorite afternoon shows on the flat-screen television sets. dents were surveyed about whether they were in favor of a new recreation center, which turned out an overwhelmingly favorable response from those who voted. In 1998, students were surveyed again about whether they would be willing to accept a fee increase for such a center. Again, the survey turned out favorably, despite the fact that most of the the stu- dents voting wou ld probably graduate by the time it would be completed. Then-President Robert L. on a basketball court or they ' re nen-rre«ueiu ivuuei . . going to be able to go to the fitness center without having to Potts gave his thanks to the students and leaders who he said worry about it being closed because of basketball games. One have been supportive and understanding through the planning student worker at the recreation center, Krystal Ray, seemed very excited about the new equipment she now has available to her: This new equipment is making me want to start working out. The recreation center is intended to make way for new fit- ness programs and classes. Eubanks said: We ' re going to triple and building of the center. He also said he was appreciative of the alumni who advocated its development. According to Eubanks: Those are the ones that you guys need to thank because they ' re the ones who voted to get this done. Thanks to alumni and others, if s finally here. WORKS OiJ l PUMP IT UP. Students take time out of their busy schedules to enjoy the new weightlifting equipment.

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Recreation Center Quick Facts • Cost S4.35 million • 37,690 square feet total • 2,500-square-fool fitness center • Body Master equipment • Men ' s and women ' s locker rooms • 2,500-square-foot aerobics studio • Subway shop with internet lounge • 13 security cameras • Two-lane walking jogging track • Semi-private exercise area • Three multi-purpose courts • 18,900-square-foot gymnasium

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New Residence Halls ' J M Rf s w -9JI t finally happened. After years of discussion and [ planning, new residence halls were built. UNA hadn ' t built new residence halls in almost 30 years. The construction started during the 2003 school year and was completed by August of 2004. The new halls cost around $13 million to build. Hawthorne and Covington are two coeducational residence Halls, primarily dedicat- ed for upper classification students. Each hall can accom- modate 92 women and men students on three floors and a basement. Hawthorne Hall stands at the comer of Pine Street and Hawthorne Street to the north of Rice Hall. Covington Hall is located directly behind Rice and Rivers halls. Appleby East and West Halls are the other new halls, primarily all-female sorority residence halls. Appleby East and West each can accommodate 74 women students on three floors.