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Student Union town hall addresses new budget
Megan Henderson
Issue date: 4/14/08 Section: News
Bob Simmons, assistant vice chancellor for campus facilities, discussed the space allocations for the new Student Union. The bookstore will move from the University Center, and will occupy 13,380 square feet, he said.
"They are a tenant in that building, so they're going to be paying rent to that building, and the rent they pay to that building will go to help pay for the project, which is going to help keep those fees lower," Simmons said.
Food services space will occupy 11,070 square feet. According to Simmons, the space will include a coffee shop with space for poetry readings and similar performances. The other space will be occupied by different establishments set-up in an a la carte style.
"They could be externally franchised-type venues, they could be Sodexho branded venues," he said. "You guys have a student governance board for your food services that will have a big say in that as things move forward."
Simmons addressed the timeline for the new Student Union. In September, the Board of Curators will review the request for proposal. If approved, the construction would begin in spring 2009, Simmons said.
UMKC will have a new Student Union Web site where students can blog about their ideas for the union, according to Abdelmalek. The Web site will include contact information for the committees and minutes from committee meetings. The Web site should be up in two weeks, he said.
Abdelmalek said it is important to remember future UMKC students when planning for the new union.
"This will really affect the students of 2011," he said. "We're trying to really build a student union, not only for us to appreciate, but also for the students of 2011 who actually have to pay for it. So we really need to take in everyone's ideas and thoughts to make this a successful project."
To participate in a sub-committee or offer suggestions, contact Cindy Harrison at harrisonc@umkc.edu.
mhenderson@unews.com
"They are a tenant in that building, so they're going to be paying rent to that building, and the rent they pay to that building will go to help pay for the project, which is going to help keep those fees lower," Simmons said.
Food services space will occupy 11,070 square feet. According to Simmons, the space will include a coffee shop with space for poetry readings and similar performances. The other space will be occupied by different establishments set-up in an a la carte style.
"They could be externally franchised-type venues, they could be Sodexho branded venues," he said. "You guys have a student governance board for your food services that will have a big say in that as things move forward."
Simmons addressed the timeline for the new Student Union. In September, the Board of Curators will review the request for proposal. If approved, the construction would begin in spring 2009, Simmons said.
UMKC will have a new Student Union Web site where students can blog about their ideas for the union, according to Abdelmalek. The Web site will include contact information for the committees and minutes from committee meetings. The Web site should be up in two weeks, he said.
Abdelmalek said it is important to remember future UMKC students when planning for the new union.
"This will really affect the students of 2011," he said. "We're trying to really build a student union, not only for us to appreciate, but also for the students of 2011 who actually have to pay for it. So we really need to take in everyone's ideas and thoughts to make this a successful project."
To participate in a sub-committee or offer suggestions, contact Cindy Harrison at harrisonc@umkc.edu.
mhenderson@unews.com
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