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Show WEDNESDAY, 'AUGUST 25, 1999 PAGE3 UNIVERSITY JOURNAL CAMPUS NEWS Centrum gets a makeover The money raised for this project was a joint effort, contributed by student funds, the departments ysing the facilities and institutional funds. Bright yellow tape that says "Police Line-Do Not Cross" is usually associated with a crime scene F. Gordon Slack, director of plant operations, said police investigation. that the total cost for the renovations was some However, the police line that covered the $35,000. Centrum entrance from the Sharwan Smith Center In addition to the new computer labs, classroom this week meant that renovations were in progress. 209-where the computer lab was previously One project that housed-has been has been colT)pleted turned into a suite is the renovation of of offices to house Centrum the art department classrooms 217-221 faculty. into new computer Communication labs with 36 Department Chair Pentium-Ill Frain Pearson computers for said that the communication and _, reason for the art social science department's classes and 20 g move was that the Macintosh G3 ~ department had •~ outgrown its computers for the graphic arts classes. . ~ original space and Each classroom will ~ needed more ·· w be equipped with a L-...;;...;;.,-..;..._ .;;:.;...,____;,._ _ _ _ _.;;;......::;..;;.._::........,__~--- - i·.., offices. VCR, stereo Chris Hall, of Pioneer Floor Covering, spreads glue for the These nde_wk~arp1et in t~e Cten~rumh. Ticle wtas also laid arokund the renovations cost equipment, projection devices nn mg ,oun1ams ogive 1 e en rum a new 1oo . some $15,000. and overhead capabilities. New carpeting has replaced older, deteriorating While the two classrooms were renovated to carpeting in the outer hallway around the Centrum. enhance instructional 93pabilities for the three To prevent stains on the carpet, new tiles have departments, they will also be accessible as been installed under drinking fountains and general computer labs for students in the late concession stands. The tiles will also be condicive afternoon and evening. to easier clean-ups aft.e r spills. Neal Cox, SUU director of public relations, said Together with the renovations in the Braithwaite the purpose of the computer labs is to "provide Liberal Arts Center, the new carpet is estimated to have cost $63,000. better service to the students." BY KIRSTEN TATE SENIOR STAFF WRITER I Construction on theatre continues BY MELISSA RUGG OF THE JOURNAL STAFF Construction work on the new movie theatre, located in the Sharwan Smith Center, should be completed by midNovember. The $220,000 theatre, near the Country Store, will hold 146 seats and is wheelchair accesible. The theatre will be "much more than just a movie theatre," said SUU Public Relations Director Neal Cox. The primary purpose of the theatre will be a movie theatre, but other uses include lectures, presentations, meetings and performances. The basic structure of the room was already completed when the Sharwan Smith Center was built. The theatre was not completed as originally planned due to a lack of expected private funds. However, the theatre completion is now possible because multiple-funding sources are available including: reserve funds, student activities funds and student body funds. Sterling R. Church, vice president of student services, commented that the music recital hall is only thing as close to a multiple use space on campus as the new theater. Church continued, ·as the campus continues to grow. there is a great need for a multiple use area." Church said he expected the theatre to be consistently booked . There are many aspects of the movie theater that have not been decided. The type of movies being considered for showing include art films, foreign films and dollar movies. The new theatre will not compete with local theatres showing new releases. The cost of movies depends on what is showing. The student center activities board manages and plans activities for the theatre. There are no additional campus jobs foreseen with the completion of the theatre. The booking of the theatre is handled by Barbara Gunnarson in the Sharwan Smith Center. Honors progran, no,N available the honors program, the legislature will be asked to fund it. Larson said that two of the most important objectives are to write analytical or scientific As the fall semester at SUU begins, so does the papers of substantial length and depth and to new honors program. SUU's honors program is volunteer for service projects both on campus and the last to be started at a four-year university in in the community. Students in the honors program Utah. The honors program is open to any student. To have the opportunity to graduate with an honors distinction if they complete 20 credits of honors be accepted, students must complete an courses. application, have a 3.5 GPA In previous years, one in high school or college, and 'During the summer as honors class was available write a 500 word essay on the we 've met, I've found that per semester. Taught in topic of !heir choice. conjunction with Freshmen must have at least the faculty is excited Convocations, the topic would a 24 on the ACT. about the program and change every semester. The requirements were set There are five honors by the honors committee, they love sh?ring ideas classes available for fall which included: faculty, about what they think is semester, including the administrators, several deans. Convocations class. important. It has the provost and one student. LeAnne Yardley, office Suzanne Larson, director of synergy effect; they want manager for the honors the honors program and program, said that even if to be involved,' said professor of communication students enroll in the honors said, "During the summer as Suzanne Larson, director program, they don't have to we've met, I've found that the enroll in the classes. Students of the honors program. faculty is excited about the are welcome to be part of the program and they love sharing ideas about what they think is important. It activities and projects. Larson mentioned that there were two issues has a synergy effect; they want to be involved.• that concerned· her. First, that the majority of The statement of philosophy for the honors applicants are freshman. program is, "The honors program provides Larson said she doesn't think upperclassmen enrichment opportunities for exceptionally realize there are other benefits besides graduating talented, creative, and.academically committed with honors. Larson said, •Just being in the students...The program connects students with honors program looks great on a resume." SUU's best faculty through small classes and Larson is alsp concerned that students don't participation in out-of-class activities." realize the difference between high school and A model for the honors program has been college honors classes. available for almost four years. 11 has not been She said that college classes are more in-depth implemented due to lack of funding. A $9,000 and ideas are questioned, whereas high school technology grant and on-campus ,sources will classes just move faster. allow,he program to begin. In order to continue BY RHIANNON BENT SENIOR STAFF WRITER a U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah), during a town meeting held Aug. 18 in the Sharwan Smith Center, told citizens of Iron County not to depend on the senate to fix Y2K problems, but to take charge of their own lives. Bennett also answered questions ranging from power and water issues to defense. When asked where he would be on New Year's Eve, he replied that he- would be at home. •If I have to fly, I will do it only in the United States and feel safe.· ' I ' |