Campus buzz follows simple ceremony
Andy Buss
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: News
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After waiting outside in the frigid air while the pep band played, students and faculty streamed into the building at 2 p.m., nearly filling the entire upper level.
"It is here in this union where students can collect and gather in union, united in pursuing truth," said senior Daniel Burfiend, one several students who spoke at the dedication.
"Here those students who study the arts, the sciences or the humanities can come from all over campus to engage in the great conversation of ideas. Philosophy will learn from science, music will learn from math and, between certain students, there will always be some chemistry."
Other speakers - freshman Catherine Rook, junior U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Katie Anderson and college President Larry Arnn - spoke on the ways they think the new union will contribute to campus life and perpetuate the college's mission.
The union was sparkling with its larger-than-life sculpture of Winston Churchill, numerous high definition flat-screen TVs, large pool and foosball tables as well as several video game consoles.
"The only thing better than a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio? A 10 to 1 flat-screen to student ratio,"said junior Ryan Walsh, who was master of ceremonies.
The college also honored Steve Casai for his many years of service with Saga, Inc., in Curtis Memorial Dining Hall.
A portrait of William and Berniece Grewcock was unveiled at the end of the ceremony.
Students at the ceremony said they were excited about the new building's potential.
"I was not expecting all the people in here," said sophomore Sarah Gillary. "I think the union will really help expand and develop the dynamics on campus among students."
"I think the new student union is beautiful and I've been waiting since I got to this school for it to open," sophomore Abby Ashmore said after the ceremony. "I'm really excited about all the times I'll spend here."
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