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Egan Library addition ready to open for spring semester
By Sean Smith
Whalesong Staff
After years of
hard work and fierce determination, the new addition is nearly done.
Chancellor John Pugh led a group of student leaders along with several
faculty members on a tour through the new Egan Library classroom
addition Friday, Nov. 22.
“It is beginning to look finished with the wood ceilings just
being put in this last week,” said Pugh.
The group of students took a sneak peak of the facilities,
being some of the first students to see inside the new addition.
The Alumni Association had a similar tour the week before.
“The new wing will be an awesome addition to the campus,”
said Student Government President Mark Graves. “I can’t
wait to see it done. I’m excited for it to be open for students.”
Equipped with four exits and entrances, skylights lining
the ceiling, a Spike’s style lounge, 16 classrooms, and a 150
capacity auditorium, the addition promises to push the university
into the future of teaching.
“I think the classroom building is going to bring
about some significant changes in teaching here at UAS,” said
Pugh.
The new classroom extension will not only provide more
space for classes, it will also provide more space for special events
and presentations. The auditorium will provide a stadium-seating
setting for students, faculty and guests to present everything from
academic lectures to theatrical performances.
“Even though the construction is not all the way
done, you can tell it will elevate the campus to new heights,”
said Graves.
Pugh said that there is also a room that is going to
serve much like the Lake Room does now, which will often be used
for conferences and luncheons. He said this room will be a great
advantage to the university because it will provide an alternate
location when there are events that have time conflicts with one
another.
“It’s great, looks fantastic,” Levi Russell
told Pugh after the tour. “I’m stoked.”
The grand opening will take place Jan. 11, 2003, with
the “Winter Scholarship Soiree.” The evening of entertainment
and scholarship fundraising is taking the place of “Tuxedo
Junction” and will have games such as roulette, craps, blackjack
(but no rewards for the winners), dancing, music, and more. Students
over the age of 21 are encouraged to partake in the events.
Classes will begin in the new building when students
return from Christmas vacation, although the building is expected
to need some finishing touches. Students are now able to register
for classes in the new building at the Student Resource Center.
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