Students in sheets celebrated the completion of the University Center Friday with a toga party, one of two celebrations that
heralded continued expansions on campus.

Chilly temperatures dominating much of the week failed to chill the excitement over the new center, which features a coffee bar, Subway sandwich shop and Grill Works, a new hamburger eatery.

The new UC also includes a new multi-level Barnes & Noble Patriot Bookstore with school supplies, school-related merchandise and general-interest books and textbooks.

The unveiling of the new center comes a day after authorities celebrated the expansion of the Fine Arts Complex.

Thursday’s celebration included a tour, remarks from University leaders and a special performance by the Jazz Patriots Combo.

“The Department of Art and History is already known for our exceptional faculty and programs, and now we have the facilities to move forward and realize our growth potential,” Gary Hatcher, professor and department chair, said.

The 29,000-square-foot arts complex features a 120-seat lecture hall, 20-seat seminar room, seven studio classrooms and ample office space.

Spring break. A week of absolute freedom–parties, alcohol, drugs and one night stands.

College students around the world travel to breathtaking venues every year to celebrate the biggest party of the year. What are you planning this year? Spring break 2010 is fast approaching, and students all over are raving about the school-free week.

Here at the University, students are researching locations, choosing destinations and making plans in hopes to jump-start the much-needed break. Many college and university students consider spring break a rite of passage.