DePaulia (DePaul University, Chicago, IL), 1997-07-01

              By Nikit Boonroueng Staff Writer DePaul expansion scheduled to include seven story residence hall The former of the Lincoln Park Branch Library, the corner of Sheffield and Fullerton Avenues, could be a seven-story residence hall/grocery story/security building as soon as next fall 1998. Kenneth A. McHugh, executive vice president for business and finance for the university, said they have been receiving proposals on the land for about a year. He said the university expects to decide on a plan and begin construction by this fall. One of the present proposals by the same architects that brought the John T. Richardson Library and the upcoming student recreation center includes two stories (30,000 square feet) of retail space, office space, and residence halls, said McHugh. The retail space could include DePaul events is currently under- NEWS PAGE 6 down on the Fop Mart's three Chicagoiand performances. Plus, read up on a few celebrities in attendance MAGAZINE PAGE 12 a "fresh foods concept" grocery store and a pharmacy, which would take the place of a Perry Drug that was located across the street several years ago, he said. According to the plan, the third floor would house the security office and include a window/wall facing the train tracks, increasing the sense of security on the platform, said McHugh. The last four floors would be apartment-style student housing with "high security," he said. "You would have to walk past the security office to get to the elevator to get to your resident hall." The plan also includes an entrance to the top of the parking garage next door. Another proposal incudes making only one floor of retail space and using the rest of the space for offices. The land will be leased out to an outside agency that would build the building. McHugh said, "The university's object is to maximize the revenue for the land and provide more services for the students." Demolition for the current building, which had been vacant for about two years, began about two weeks ago. The land will remain vacant until a proposal is accepted, said Denise M. Mattson, media relations director. The university got the land several years ago from the McCormick Theological Seminary that was leasing it to the Chicago Public Library for their Lincoln Park branch, according to McHugh. After DePaul helped relocated the library several blocks away to 1150 W. Fullerton Ave., the city let go of the lease, allowing the university to step in. Angela M. Nigro, residence director for Sanctuary Hall, said a study several years ago predicted that it would be time to add more housing at the year 2000. She said for the last three years she has been at DePaul, they have had no problem filling residence halls. By D'Ann Johnson Staff Writer the editors and Mart to Chi-town Residence Hall Council (RHC) boasts a week of food and fun for incoming freshman residents to celebrate the beginning of the school year during Welcome Week. "This is our opportunity to showcase the DePaul community, both on campus and off campus, of activities for students to do and opportunities for them to use while they are at DePaul," said Geoff Hoagland, President of RHC. Welcome Week will begin Saturday, September 6, corresponding to the freshman move-in, and last until the P.O.O. Involvement Fair on Sunday, September 14, said Hoagland. "Not only will just RHC be involved, but other organizations will be helping out, showing students what is available to them." Although the exact lineup of events has not THE DEPAULIA Tuesday, July 1,1997 Vol. LXXV No. 27 DI PALI LKIVERSI I Y'S OITICIAI. STUDENT NEWSPAPER New Editor N^imha ^ar°^n g: ^TS^rsh'^' The city in the summertime DePaul students can utilize the incredible accessablity to Chicago's lakefront for a beautiful place to study, exercise or just relax. The area of Lincoln Park, were DePaul is located, also offers world renowned views such as this one of the John Hancock Building. By Erika Ernquist In addition to Burbin*s building is going to have a efforts, DePaul Trustee Sue strong emphasis on improving Ling Gin, widow of McGowart science education for non-, The yound breaking csne* and chair of the Leadership majors and attract more women xaony for the $12 million biolo- Committee for the Campaign and minority students to explore gy and environmental sciences for Education in Science also professions in the science field," facility to be named after piayed a major role in gaining said Narasimhan. William G. McGowas, the iate financial funding for the project. The new facility will feafounder of MO Communica- Gin is a trustee of the McGowan ture nine research labs, seven tioos will take place June 30 at Charitable Fund, based in classroom labs, two open-style 3:30 p.ra. on the Lincoln Park Washington D.C., which has environmental science labs, two Campus quadrangle, made its pledge in the form of a rooftop greenhouses, two stav-S, Sen. Suchard Durbin challenge and will match each dent lounges, a computer lab, (3D-D1.) will participate in the contribution from DePaul alum- faculty offices and accessibility cerrnMuv which ^nor the ru and friends up to $2,5 .mil- for dt SShhlbiofogy^Svimn? kg tgSd b!S^g°^vem. Sature^Suldb?EteSS^n mental science programs at university President Rev. John space in contrast to the 60 year the College of Liberal Arts and thropic community has inadequate space to serve the Sciences and project director of increased access for urban stu- needs of science students. The the new facility. dents and has improved the high-tech equipment and labs been finalized, Hoagland stated that many of the successful events from last year will be included again. "We will have die Welcome Barbeque right away when everyone moves in, as well as trips to Second City, various museums, a rollerblade/bike tour of Lincoln Park, an outing to either Jenny Jones or Jerry Springer...plus some new fun activities that we have not done before," said Hoagland. "A good time will be had by all." According to Hoagland, the involvement of new freshman residents in the Welcome Week activities is incredible. "Last year, over 85% of freshman residents did an activity. To have an event on campus that draws that much attendance is amazing," said Hoagland. Last year was the fourth record breaking year in a row in terms of growing involvement, said Hoagland. "What is also important is that we have included other organizations in the activities. We hope to sponsor activities with old With Durbitt's efforts to quality of education available in will also provide greater hands- construction, the U.S. "We are very excited about Similarly, Michael L. Department of Agriculture the ground breaking ceremony, Mezey, dean of the College of awarded the university $4,85 This is the first building that has 75 fending fiom the support ot an increase nunor- efforts of peonle like Gin and ity participation in fte sciences. Darbia, Mote importantly, bi$ continued on page 2 RHC sponsors Welcome Week Photo by Brandy Delke ®e-d'^hf See New Building Student Government Association, Ambassadors and other organizations to get more people involved." Incoming freshman students will be receiving information about Welcome Week activities in a mailing from the Residence Life Office, which will include a confirmation of housing, as well as information concerning move-in, said Hoagland. "Students who want to participate in the activities can sign up through the mailer, or on schedules posted in the Residence Halls," said Hoagland. For students who miss the mailer, opportunities to sign up for events will still be available during move-in, said Hoagland. Hoagland added that members from RHC will be attending parent and student sessions at Premiere DePaul and encouraged any students to give their input or suggestions for activities at that time. Any interested students who would like more information should contact Geoff Hoagland at (773) 325-7233.