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Insi e Trac Lehigh Carbon Community College, Sclmecksville, P A If You Build It, Will They Come? LCCC Set to Begin Construction of New Student Union By Andy Hall Construction for the new student union is slated to begin in late November or early December. The $1.7 miJlion dollar project is expected to be completed by Fall 2001. The elaborate 6,500 square foot building is going to be the "hearthstone of the college" Robin Mussleman, Dean of Students, said. The plan of the student center is to "get in your face with activities," Mussleman also said. The placement of the building makes it impossible to avoid. The building will be constructed between the Science Technology Building and the Administration Building. The bridge will run through the building. Ramp and an elevator will make the center accessible to all. The steps that are currently in place will be used to create a natural grand stand for the center, in the hopes that performances, such as student poetry readings, student bands, and other various programs, will be held there. The center will house many lounges. An internet lounge, where students can sit in comfortable chairs and plug into the internet; regular lounges (like the lounges in the ST Building); an art lounge, which will house works by students, and a lounge with a "view from the bridge." However, the Rear vie' of Student t Jnion. -- - Center will be "more than a lounge," commented Mussleman. She hopes the center will be a place where students can gather, share and exchange ideas. The construction of the student center is the second part of a remodeling project that began back in 1989. As a result of this project, a new cafeteria was built. It was initiated by a group of students, who established a 3.00 a credit activity fee. This money was placed in an account for the renovations. This money, along with matching money from the state, are going to the construction of the Student Union. The staff and faculty hope that the strategic placement of the building will render it unavoidable. Given the current situation with student activities here on campus, it will be a long hard road to success for the Student Center. During construction, students will lose access to the breezeway under the bridge. Also Look for These Cbanges Kiosks: Machines where students will be able to access financial aid, grades, schedules, and be able to register for classes. Web Access: Students will be able to register for classes, view their schedules, and obtai! grades on-line. Front view of Student Uoion. November 2000 Inside This Edition Reviews .................. pg. 6 ' Sports .................... pg. 7 Campus Round up ............... pg. 8 Exam Schedule.............. ... . 8 /he; f{01'\/. V01'\l 5 ~deY LCCC'}' NeMJ py~ When I enrolled in the three-week Senior Executives in State And Local Government program at the , Kennedy School of Government last year, I was unsure of what to expect. The marketing brochure outlined the program as an . opportunity to leam innovative ays . of managing the real-world challenges and crises of government. While that purpose alone was appealing to my desire to enhance my effectiveness as a leader in tJle Pennsylvania House of Representatives, tbere was one sentence within the text that particularly caught my attention: "The program has been designed to challenge assumptions and broaden perspectives." I had reached that point in my career when it was time to evaluate my role in the community and to determine what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I realized then that this program could provide the opportunity to seek new insight and direction. Needless to say, I gained much more from those three weeks than I could have ever imagined. It wasn't, however, the often-intense . discussion of real-life case studies or the extensive study of leadership methods that ultimately became a life-changing experience for me. It was what I learned as a result of the opportunity to interact with other people from across the country and even the world. They had experienced many of the same challenges and goals and, although they were in various stages of their careers and lives, were struggling with the same desire to accomplish more and to gain greater enrichment for thcmselve both personally and professionally. The onJy other time I had been impacted in tbi manner occurred when , enroDed as an LCCC student thirty year ago. Like many of you, I was unclear as to what I thought r could achieve with my life. While I had aspirations (Continued on Page 4)
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Transcript | Insi e Trac Lehigh Carbon Community College, Sclmecksville, P A If You Build It, Will They Come? LCCC Set to Begin Construction of New Student Union By Andy Hall Construction for the new student union is slated to begin in late November or early December. The $1.7 miJlion dollar project is expected to be completed by Fall 2001. The elaborate 6,500 square foot building is going to be the "hearthstone of the college" Robin Mussleman, Dean of Students, said. The plan of the student center is to "get in your face with activities," Mussleman also said. The placement of the building makes it impossible to avoid. The building will be constructed between the Science Technology Building and the Administration Building. The bridge will run through the building. Ramp and an elevator will make the center accessible to all. The steps that are currently in place will be used to create a natural grand stand for the center, in the hopes that performances, such as student poetry readings, student bands, and other various programs, will be held there. The center will house many lounges. An internet lounge, where students can sit in comfortable chairs and plug into the internet; regular lounges (like the lounges in the ST Building); an art lounge, which will house works by students, and a lounge with a "view from the bridge." However, the Rear vie' of Student t Jnion. -- - Center will be "more than a lounge," commented Mussleman. She hopes the center will be a place where students can gather, share and exchange ideas. The construction of the student center is the second part of a remodeling project that began back in 1989. As a result of this project, a new cafeteria was built. It was initiated by a group of students, who established a 3.00 a credit activity fee. This money was placed in an account for the renovations. This money, along with matching money from the state, are going to the construction of the Student Union. The staff and faculty hope that the strategic placement of the building will render it unavoidable. Given the current situation with student activities here on campus, it will be a long hard road to success for the Student Center. During construction, students will lose access to the breezeway under the bridge. Also Look for These Cbanges Kiosks: Machines where students will be able to access financial aid, grades, schedules, and be able to register for classes. Web Access: Students will be able to register for classes, view their schedules, and obtai! grades on-line. Front view of Student Uoion. November 2000 Inside This Edition Reviews .................. pg. 6 ' Sports .................... pg. 7 Campus Round up ............... pg. 8 Exam Schedule.............. ... . 8 /he; f{01'\/. V01'\l 5 ~deY LCCC'}' NeMJ py~ When I enrolled in the three-week Senior Executives in State And Local Government program at the , Kennedy School of Government last year, I was unsure of what to expect. The marketing brochure outlined the program as an . opportunity to leam innovative ays . of managing the real-world challenges and crises of government. While that purpose alone was appealing to my desire to enhance my effectiveness as a leader in tJle Pennsylvania House of Representatives, tbere was one sentence within the text that particularly caught my attention: "The program has been designed to challenge assumptions and broaden perspectives." I had reached that point in my career when it was time to evaluate my role in the community and to determine what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I realized then that this program could provide the opportunity to seek new insight and direction. Needless to say, I gained much more from those three weeks than I could have ever imagined. It wasn't, however, the often-intense . discussion of real-life case studies or the extensive study of leadership methods that ultimately became a life-changing experience for me. It was what I learned as a result of the opportunity to interact with other people from across the country and even the world. They had experienced many of the same challenges and goals and, although they were in various stages of their careers and lives, were struggling with the same desire to accomplish more and to gain greater enrichment for thcmselve both personally and professionally. The onJy other time I had been impacted in tbi manner occurred when , enroDed as an LCCC student thirty year ago. Like many of you, I was unclear as to what I thought r could achieve with my life. While I had aspirations (Continued on Page 4) |