SGA sponsored a toga party Friday to celebrate the opening of the University Center. From left, Cody Patterson, John Grubb, Emily Smith, and Kacy Aldredge attend the event.
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.
Custom metal doors welcome guests to the University’s new Fine Arts Complex, which opened Thursday.
Ashley Mendoza, left, and Shelby Morris get jiggy with it while attending SGA’s toga party.
from left, Bradley Pennington, Adrian Amerson and Amber Anderson show off their moves while dancing to “Imma B” by Black Eyed Peas.
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