Page 10 - Priorities #17 2001-October

Golden Jubilee Campaign Projects:
Faculty Housing $3,000,000
Endowment $5,000,000
Facilities "Trinity Package" in order of construction or relocation:
Performing Arts Center $5,300,000
and Classrooms $1,700,000
Library/Media Center $600,000
Student Center/Classrooms $100,000
(Facilities plans and costs are preliminary.)
Promote Each Student's Strengths . . . Preserve Community Values . . . Provide for the Future
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Charles Kou, Class of 2001 and now a student at Stanford, participated in virtually every music opportunity the Priory offers, and he even created one of his own (the Shoo-Be-Do Wahs, an a cappella pop music quartet). He explains from a student’s view what the auditorium and performing arts classrooms might do:
"I think it's important to somehow show people that music is fun--that it is enriching to the mindandsoul. Thenewperformingartsfacilitiescanprovidethemomentum. Itcan mean more music classes—we really need more classes! It can lead to more music in everyday school events and more outside performances.
"Without the right equipment, everyone is handicapped. It's the same problem as using a broad brush to create a delicate picture."
Challenge: Open The Library To Its Full Potential
We are fortunate to have books, all other media, and terrific contemporary research tools for our students. But in our busy, crowded library it can be hard to read quietly. Sometimes, the doors must be closed to other students when classes are in session.
Golden Jubilee Solution: Relocate In The Assembly Hall
This room, which began life as a library, is perfect for our current needs. The books and computers for independent research can be housed in the main room and the banks of computers used by classes can be housed in the adjoining Seminar Room (now used by music students). This move will be a minimal cost but will make a big difference in functionality.
Susan Falaschi is assistant librarian and co-teacher with Suzanne Koppett of our freshman writing and research methods course. The new facility would be a wonderful solution, she explained. In addition, she said, “I have a dream of a library with an inviting, comfortable space where students can come, relax, and enjoy reading”.
Challenge: Make Student Activities The Best They Can Be—But Not At The Curriculum’s Expense
At the same time as our students’ after-school activities and community service are booming with creativity and success, our course offerings have also increased. They are competing for space.
Golden Jubilee Solution: Consolidate Students Resources —
Classroom Space Emerges
In the vacant library space, we can bring together student activities and services in a way that creates the synergy we hope for in students’ work. Simultaneously, relocating the existing services will free several individual rooms needed by classes throughout the campus. The bookstore, counseling offices, campus ministry and student publications can be housed together.
—C. Dobervich