Work steadily progressed on the north side of campus over Christmas break as Union prepares to build the new science and mathematics complex this spring, and some road closures may affect access to campus as classes begin on Monday.
Both an alumnus and a teacher, Dr. Rose explains how a new facility will help him inspire students at Union College.
He blinks. He talks, moves and breathes. His heart beats, his pupils
dilate. He sweats, cries and even bleeds. But he’s no ordinary patient. Sim-Man
3G, the latest in patient simulator technology, has become the core element of
Union College’s new medical simulation laboratory for nursing, physician
Eighteen nursing students created history in December simply by graduating. Two years prior, the students had been the first class to take advantage of the newly expanded Nursing program by being admitted during the spring semester rather than the fall. The revised nursing program took flight in 2007, accepting two classes of 24 students each semester—nearly doubling the nursing enrollment.
A group organized by Maranatha Volunteers International donated their time and energy to Union College July 6-17. Maranatha is an independent Seventh-day Adventist organization that constructs and repairs schools, churches, orphanages, clinics and other essential infrastructure around the world while encouraging people to make hands-on service part of their lives.
The Ella Johnson Crandall Memorial Library at Union College will be better able to preserve documents and artifacts for future generations thanks to a gift from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funding for America's libraries and museums. Union's library is one of the first institutions to receive the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a set of books, DVDs and online resources. The Bookshelf addresses the philosophy and ethics of collecting, collections management and planning, emergency preparedness and culturally-specific conservation issues.
"We are pleased to announce the first group of IMLS Bookshelf recipients," said Anne-Imelda Radice, director of IMLS. "These small libraries and museums are taking up the charge to care for America's heritage." The 2,000 recipients were chosen by IMLS and the American Association for State and Local History from among the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.
The IMLS Bookshelf is a crucial component of Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action (site: imls.gov), a conservation initiative launched in response to a 2005 study in which Union participated. The study documented the dire state of the nation's collections, especially those held by smaller institutions, which often lack the human and financial resources necessary to adequately care for their collections. "Without immediate action we stand to lose important collections that are at the heart of the American story," Radice said.
Union received the Bookshelf based on an application that described the library's challenges and plans to care for its collection. The Crandall Library's Heritage Room contains publications, documents and artifacts which tell the stories of the college, the College View community and the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
"Preserving our collection has been a big concern for us," said Sabrina Riley, library director. "The library staff has accomplished great things working with limited resources and opportunities, but we realize we can't attain all our goals on our own. The Bookshelf is a big first step toward securing the resources and training we need. It will enable us to better organize, manage and conserve the history entrusted to us."
LINCOLN—
Construction
is completed on a new student housing complex on the campus of Union
College. In May 2005, Lincoln developers Rick Krueger (’74) and Kent
Thompson initiated a collaborative investment project to add
contemporary student housing to campus. Construction on the project
began in November and was completed on time this month.
On Wednesday, Aug. 16, Union College will celebrate the opening of the
Cooper Place located at Cooper Ave. and South 52nd Street. Krueger and
Thompson along with their wives, Valeree Krueger and Sarah Thompson will
be honored for their visionary collaboration with Union. The celebration
will coincide with Union’s welcome back pizza feed sponsored by the
Student Alumni Association. Union students, employees and guests will
have the chance to tour the new facility.
Costing approximately $2 million, the construction project has added
contemporary student residence options to Union College’s campus. The
24-unit apartment-style housing features amenities such as a washer and
dryer in each unit, dishwasher, microwave, computer and cable hookups,
electric furnaces and off-street parking. The new campus housing is
available to students who are at least 22 years of age or students with
senior status or who are 21 and meet academic and citizenship
requirements. About half of the new residents have already moved in.
President Smith described the opportunity this project funding
arrangement created for Union. “Being able to meet a strong existing
need in a creative, timely way is a tremendous blessing that continues
Union’s momentum toward a bright future,” Smith said. “We are grateful
to the Kruegers and Thompsons for setting an example for others who may
catch a vision of what can happen when the college is able to meet some
of its needs without draining institutional resources.”
Project Overview
Cost: approximately $2 million
Timeline: Construction began in November 2005 and was completed on time
in August 2006.
Financing: provided by Lincoln developers Kent Thompson and Rick Krueger
Units: 24 total (unfurnished)
16 one-bedroom, one-bath units (725 square feet)
8 two-bedroom, two-bath units (1,042 square feet)
Amenities:
• Outside entrances for each unit
• Bedroom closets (large walk-in or two single closets to accommodate
married or single occupants)
• Washer and dryer in each unit
• Eat-in kitchen
• Entry closet
• Linen closet in bathroom
• Dishwasher, disposal, microwave
• Computer and cable hookups
• Vinyl, double-hung windows
• Electric furnaces
• Off-street resident parking
