U Magazine, Spring 1987

In case you were wondering...

A visitor to the University Center may discover on one day a mime, on another, a solo guitarist, on another, a string quartet. Stu– dents may be there to study, type , eat, chat, attend a program or simply relax. Here's a brief rundown of the facilities housed in the 74,500-square-foot building located east of DeSales Hall: Food services The 375-seat Dining Room for students features a 19-foot coffered ceiling, an oak floor and beautiful view of Mission Bay and Tecolote Canyon. The Deli, located within the Marketplace, serves sandwiches, salads, desserts, soft drinks and cof– fee. Across from the Deli is the Bakery and Ice Cream Parlour. The downstairs Grille offers pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs and similar fare. The 125-seat Faculty/Staff Dining Room is located next to the student Dining Room. Leadership development The Center houses student government and stu– dent activities directors as well as student publica– tions and offices for both undergraduate and graduate organizations. Programming The Forum is the room that handles the majority ofprogramming activities. It seats 500 auditorium– style and contains three electronic screens as well as sound and lights and staging. The Outdoor Adventures Program extends the Center's programming beyond the campus through the rental of camping and other outdoor equipment, and by the scheduling of outdoor trips and classes. Other services Information Desk personnel located inside the main ent rance can provide information about all campus services and events. Next door, the Ticket Office handles admission to University programs as well as to selected off-campus events. The Office ofSpecial Events handles the schedul– ing of facilities and provides planning assistance for meetings, dances , banquets and receptions. In addition to the 500-seat Forum, meeting rooms are available to accommodate groups ranging in size from 16 to 240. The Game Room features billiards and table ten– nis as well as a variety of electronic games. The Main Lounge is a meeting place for students and also offers earphones for listening to music and a room for television viewing. AQuiet StudyLounge is located across the hall from the Main Lounge. Typewriters, personal computers and computer printers are available in the Typing/Computer Room. The Market is a grocery and sundries store located in the Marketplace. The Offices ofStudentAffairs, Campus Ministry, Volunteer Resources, Residence Life and Dining Services also are housed within the Center. A 24-hour automated bank teller machine is located outside the building·s west entrance. •

The Marketplace.

The Game Room.

~,-~ C,ol't7t-jDM t15 t vt.ry ~,.,w.r9efo._J . /'ltU M ri11f- C...otp ,d ,,.,.,.,~ry P(f.~,iM,,, J ,11o u.G, a.t )J,}5, tJJt. rt.tul'fl ~ J:;u,.

"! L

14