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THE J-TAC
February 6, 2003
Renovations
ongoing for
women's halls
By Patrick Charles Wright
Staff Writer
A facelift for the women's housing lobby was long overdue,
according to Dr. Jim Cook, associate vice president for Student
Services and interim housing director.
The campus will get to see the makeover at a formal recep-
tion from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 13.
Cook said the renovations have been high on his list of pri-
orities for more than three years. In the past few years,
Hunewell and Annex residence halls have been re-carpeted,
new furniture has been added, and significant upgrades have
been made in the quality of life and in life and fire safety. The
renovated women's residence hall lobby is being outfitted with
a large entertainment system and new computer work sta-
tions.
Killeen research center
African-American history, culture
The refurbishing efforts are part of an ongoing program dur-
ing the past few summers to upgrade the residence halls, some
of which have served students for decades. Gough Hall and
Moody Hall were built in 1936, Hunewell in 1961 and Annex
in 1968.
Residents like the improvements.
"1 think the lobby is really impressive," said Daphne Hill, a
freshman from Flower Mound. Steffani Saniford, a criminal
justice major from Alvaredo and Kellie Gentry a freshman
nursing major agree that the improvements make the hall feel
more like home. "It has a very large, relaxed atmosphere,"
Saniford said.
Another freshman nursing major, Deba Egbon from Garland,
likes the new computers and comfortable chairs. When it
comes to improved quality of life issues, Eglon says convenient
laundry facilities are high on her list.
Sophomore communications major from Austin, Samantha
Meiss'ner, likes the design and the new furniture. "The new
lobby has a lot of class for Stephenville,"
The classy, convenient and improved facilities are proving
popular with students. Over the past four and a half years,
Cook said, the percentage of female students electing to stay in
on-campus housing has increased from 44 percent to 66 per-
cent. "I believe these statistics are a testament to how well our
residents are responding to our efforts to improve housing,"
Cook said.
The renovation projects and life-fire safety upgrades have
cost approximately $3 million over the past three years.
Andy Duncan, The j-TA
The aerial view of the women's lobby shows some of the improvements made to
the building over the last three years. there will be a formal reception
Feb. 13 to showcase the renovations.
By Cason White
Managing Editor
By Robert Benton
Web Editor
Black history and culture will be
celebrated next week when
Tarleton-CT officials join members
of the Killeen community to raise
funds for a research center.
"The Center for African-
American Studies and Research is
a joint program, sponsored by
Tarleton State University - Central
Texas, Central Texas
College and funded through the
generous support of the Central
Texas Community," said Patricia F.
Thomas, assistant dean, student
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"The first fundraising gala for
the center will take place at 6 p.m.
on Feb. 15 at the Killeen Civic
Center," said Thomas.
Started in February of 2002, the
center provides books and
research materials at Central Texas
College library and focuses on his-
torical and genealogical aspects of
African-American studies through
"research symposia." The center
holds approximately "1,000 books
and pieces of research materials on
African-American studies. The
center also generates needed fund-
ing for scholarships, according to
Thomas.
"I came-up with idea with Dr.
James Anderson of Central Texas
College," said Horace Grace, civic
leader and founding member of
the center who met with Tarleton
officials and Killeen community
leaders. "I said why do we just
have to talk about black issues on
MLK day, why not year round."
Grace said, that the first two
symposia last year attracted 150
participants. The center has raised
$3,000 toward scholarships that
are open to everyone in the
Central Texas area.
"The inaugural lecture program
featured Dr. Mitchell Rice, director
of the Race and Studies Institute at
Texas A&M University, who spoke
on the rationale behind a Center
for African-American Studies and
Research. The second program
focused on local African-American
history and genealogy," said
Thomas, who with the committee
is planning the fundraiser.
Student tickets for the gala are
limited, but are free on a first
come, first serve basis. The cost to
the public is $25 per person.
Corporate sponsorship ranges
from $300 to $5,000 a table.
"We hope to see many Tarleton
students at the gala," said Grace.
Students interested in attending
need to contact Thomas in Killeen
at 254-519-5467 or by calling on
the Tarleton campus 5-5467,
In an attempt to cut
down the number of
overbooked weekends
and busy weekdays,
Tarleton and
Stephenville officials
have devised a plan that can both help and
enrich the lives of Tarleton students.
With the help of the Stephenville Chamber of
Commerce, Stephenville Independent School
District, Stephenville Parks and Recreation
Department, Lonestar Over Texas, the Central
Texas Fine Arts Council and local hotels, creat-
ed an online calendar. This is the first time
Stephenville has embarked on such an endeav-
or, according to Donna Strohmeyer, director of
student activities and member of the commit-
tee that created the calendar.
"Although this is a new idea, I think this can
be a success if students take advantage of it,"
said Strohmeyer.
Construction of the page and general com-
mittee meetings began in the summer. The
page itself has been up and running since
October, according to Strohmeyer.
The usefulness for Tarleton students was a
concern for the Chamber, but despite these
worries, Strohmeyer feels the calendar has
great value for college students.
"I believe the calendar will be useful for two
reasons. First, it will identify events not spon-
Got a date?
tell the city
a key date set by the
community, they can do
so by checking the cal-
endar," said
Strohmeyer.
The primary events
that will be posted on
the calendar are things
that affect the commu-
nity. Local events like Chamber of Commerce
dinners, auctions, fine art shows and UIL
sports tournaments are listed. Tarleton's stu-
dent organizations are encouraged to post
fundraisers, performances and cultural events
that may interest the citizens of Stephenville.
The calendar can be found at
www.stephenvilletexas.org at the bottom-right
corner of the page. A month-by-month view is
set up with stars on each day representing an
event. Searches can be conducted by month,
event or location. There is also a link to add
events as well. Other community calendars
that are located on the page that can be
accessed are from Stephenville ISD and
Tarleton State University.
With crowded agendas and weekends as
busy as ever, a combined calendar including all
major, local contributors seems to be the best
way to stay on top of things, officials say.
Coupled with the fact that anyone can add
events, this calendar can be a tremendous ben-
sored by the university that students may wajit efit for any student organization, Strohmeyer
to attend. Also, if students need to plan around said.
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