u Groundbreaking for student center set for this spring
By SARAH NESTOR
News Writer
The Saint Mary's Board of Trustees voted to approve the groundbreaking of a new student center this spring at their February meeting.
The new student center will house all the current Hagger facilities and will include student lounges, a small theater, a cyber café, Campus Ministry, a copy shop and the new dining hall.
According to vice president of finance and administration Keith Dennis, the funds for the student center are coming from various sources. They will issue bonds to pay for construction and pay back the bonds as the funds come in.
A meeting is set with the contractors on Wednesday and work could begin in three to four weeks. However, the ceremonial groundbreaking will not occur until April, when the Board returns to campus.
The Board also voted to replace the current telephone system, which they hoped will have several positive effects for on-campus students.
"There will be a complete upgrade of voice mail systems, caller ID and an enhanced 911 service," Dennis said.
All News Stories for Tuesday, February 26, 2002
