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; Dedication Ceremonies Feature The Arts Dedication ceremonies, held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, formally opened UNl's new Art Building. The Dedication was part of Parents' Weekend activities; many students, parents and faculty attended, taking advantage of the oppor- tunity to explore the new building. The ceremonies opened with a prelude concert at 10:40 by the UNI Wind Symphony, under the direction of Ron Johnson. The ensemble played behind the crowd in the Art Building courtyard, with its members dressed in traditional black. More music preceded the speakers, with a trumpet fanfare composed by Anthony Lis, UNI music theory instructor. The trumpeters wore regal, medieval green and gold suits. Thomas Thompson, dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, welcomed the crowd, and called the day a land- mark event in the arts program. He continued, We hope that this building will help us have the finest art program in the midwest. Doy Kaasa, president of the UNI Student Art Association, asserted, Art students are excited and wary about the new building, and hoped it would unify students. Several of the speakers noted former president John Kamerick's contribution to the development of the Art Building. Shirley Eliason Haupt, UNI professor of art, said, Kamerick's dream has come alive. President Constantine Curris also acknowledged Kamerick's contribution, The building is significant to all of us, especially Kamerick. Other speakers included James Martin, UNI vice president and provost, and Joseph Ruffo, former head of the UNI Department of Art. Ruffo commented on the new facility, This is truly a space that is unbelievable, but it is the people that are important. John Page, former acting head of art introduced the architects of Bussard Dikis Associated Ltd. of Des Moines, and noted their contribution to the project. Page then presented the keys of the Art Building to William Lew, head and professor of art, on behalf of the art students and facul- ty. He added, We no longer have any excuses not to be the best art department in the state, perhaps in the country. The W'ind Symphony gave a closing selection. A reception followed the ceremonies in the Art Building lobby, with refreshments served to the public. Activities also included a guided tour of the building and a three-minute slide presenta- tion covering the construction process. Finally, people strolled through the complex, observing the many new and exciting exhibits on display. Many styles of art are exhibited in the new Art Building. Kns Hoepner with grandparents Bob and Virginia Sinclair examine a sculpture in the new gallery. 24 Art Cillery
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Exciting Complex Creates Respect for Arts 'The new Art Building is an energizer and has given the art department new direction for excellence, stated Donna Jor- dan, an art history major. The new establishment brings all of the art programs under one roof, provoking a new attitude of excitement which is prevalent among students and faculty. Bill Lew, who succeeds John Page as department head, looks forward to a greater degree of interaction between students and faculty. It will allow a greater exchange of ideas about art, Lew continued. 'There is also a greater possibility for interaction between the art, music, and theatre departments. Previously, the art programs were spread over the universi- ty campus. Ceramics was held in the Quonset hut studios, south of University Avenue. Sculpture, photography, and painting classes were held in the Power Plant Annex. History and associated art classes were taught in Latham, and the art galleries were in the Communication Arts Center. The building will have a direct impact on the students and faculty, but the entire art program will benefit as well. As Dan Stetson, art gallery director, put it, The building will create a new respect for the arts on campus. The facilities are considered to be one of the finest and safest of its kind for a school this size, cited Lew. He ex- plained that one of the foremost art safety consultants in the country was called in to oversee safety concerns during the planning stages. 'There is now adequate space and the building provides an atmosphere conducive to learning, remarked Lew. The building is unique in architecture and design. Stetson described the building as having two wings. On the east side are the trees and landscaping. Stetson contended, This creates an aesthetic environment. The east wing is the more visible side. The west side, facing Hudson Road, is very severe and straight. Stetson continued, 'This is fascinating because it carries the thought that art is an industry and to some degree, a factory. It externalizes the struggle of art and shows the work and academics involved. Looking toward the future. Lew has four primary goals for the Department of Art. The first is to make the department the best in the state and one of the best in the country. Second is to clearly recognize students as being the most important peo- ple in the department. Another is to foster an environment that will encourage the faculty to develop fully as teachers and artists. And last is to provide greater visibility for the department and its programs both on and off campus. Dan Stetson's major goal for the art gallery is the have it ac- credited by the American Museum Association on its profes- sional standards. He would also like to promote the gallery so it can be used as a recruitment tool. 'The building will have a great impact for future art students, declared Onalee Reeves, an art history major. 'The art building is an exciting complex that will offer a great amount of stimulus and interest in the art program. UNI has the potential to draw new art students and the improved facilities are an emphasis to learning. -Monica Mugan Distorting the view of the Art Building and surrounding sculpture in the Com- munication Arts Center, mirrored windows give students a different view of the Art Building.
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