The University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) Opens New Anderson Student Center
One of the most anticipated new facilities on the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus is finally open. The $66 million Anderson Student Center is home to 225,000 square feet of dining, retail, recreation, meeting and lounge spaces. A soft opening celebration was held on Tuesday, January 17th, and a formal dedication ceremony will be held later in the spring. Folks visiting the Anderson Student Center for the first time will notice venues with familiar names, and also a few new ones:
- Food: There are three major dining areas: The View, a student dining center on the second floor, as well as T’s, a grill-like restaurant, and Scooter’s on the first floor. Coffee, smoothies and other beverages will be available at the Loft on the third floor.
- Recreation: A four-lane bowling center and dance floor are located on the lower level. Pool tables and electronic darts are located in Scooter’s, and another first-floor area recreation named ’85 includes pingpong, foosball tables, and flat-screen TVs for video games.
- Meeting rooms and offices: The Division of Student Affairs, Campus Ministry, Auxiliary Services, and student organizations and clubs are on the second and third levels. A large multi-purpose room named James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall on the third floor provides flexible space for dinners, concerts, dances, lectures, and other activities. A Hearth Room and 13 meeting rooms are on the second and third floors of the Summit wing.
- Art: A permanent art gallery houses the American Museum of Asmat Art on the second floor. Space also is available throughout the building for student and other exhibits.
- Stores: Tommie Shop, offering UST clothing and gear, and a convenience store named Summit Marketplace both are located on the first floor.
For more information, including a complete list of offices located in the building, visit the Anderson Student Center’s website: http://www.stthomas.edu/asc/
Macalester College Welcomes Andy Williams
Macalester College is excited to share that Andy Williams will be joining their team on April 30th as the new assistant director for campus center & conferences, replacing Chris Baxter who left for greener Region 5 pastures at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Andy received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and his Master’s in Higher Education Administration from The University of Akron. Andy is coming to Macalester from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point where his current title is program services manager & advisor to Centertainment Productions.
UW-Eau Claire Raises Curtain On Renovated Schofield Auditorium
When the curtain rose on January 31st it ushered in a new era for the historic Schofield Auditorium at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. A recently completed renovation project in the auditorium, located in the only National Historic Building on campus, totaled just over $1 million. Schofield Auditorium is the largest fixed-seating venue on campus, with a seating capacity of 628. It is the setting for major presentations such as the Artists Series, The Forum, musical events, orientation welcomes, and lectures. Updates include new seating, sound improvements, theater lighting, central room control, a video wall projection system, and other aesthetic and facility improvements, including improved handicap accessibility.
Carroll University Welcomes Amanda Schellinger
Carroll University is pleased to announce the hiring of Amanda A. Schellinger as reservations and event services manager. In this role, Amanda serves as the primiary scheduler for all university events and works extensively with summer camps/conferences. Amanda has been at Carroll since 2009 and previously served as an area director in Residence Life before joining the Reservations and Event Services staff in January of this year.
