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    Offices relocate from Mims to Union

    people move boxes

    From left to right, Mahesh Khanal, student worker for Campus Activities Board;
    Hunter Moran, student worker for Auxiliary Services; and Margaret Little,
    administrative assistant in Auxiliary Services, move boxes of supplies from
    Mims to the newly renovated War Memorial Student Union. 
    The Lion's Roar / Maria Goddard

    After two years of construction, the large-scale move of major offices in Mims Hall to the newly-renovated War Memorial Student Union is underway. 

    Mims Hall, located on south campus, became the center of most of the university’s student services offices due to renovation of the Union. These offices are now relocating to custom-designed rooms.

    Most of the building is accessible now, as the pathway through what used to be known as the “Student Union Mall” has been reopened. Now, with increased proximity between frequently sought-after offices, student travel will be significantly reduced. 

    “We’re trying to make it a one-stop that you need for all the different things,” said Jim McHodgkins, assistant vice president for student affairs. “This is the hub of the campus, and so you try to put the student areas together.” 

    The formerly-painted green and gold “S” has now been replaced with a more modern cement design. The steps are textured for safety. 

    Phase One of the construction of the Union began with the new food court on the first floor, the Mane Dish on the second and the ballroom on the third. Phase Two was signaled by the refurbishing of the opposite side. This included the old food court being made the new bookstore, the former ballroom on the second floor transforming into four multipurpose meeting rooms and the offices being remodeled. Unfortunately, due to a fire during construction, the re-opening of Subway and Popeyes is behind schedule.

    The first four offices that have settled in the Union are: Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs in Student Union Room 2409, Disability Services in Room 1304, Student Conduct in Room 1305 and Shuttle Services in Room 2304. 

    By the end of this week, Multicultural and International Student Affairs in Room 2302 and Auxiliary Services in Room 2408 will be moved in.

    During the week of April 27, Campus Activities Board will move to Room 230, and Student Engagement and SGA will move to Room 2307.

    After graduation during the week of May 18, Student Publications will shift their operations to suite 1303 and downstairs, the Quality Enhancement Program will be moving at the end of Phase Two.

    “The Office of Experiential Learning will house the QEP coordinator and student staff, and will be used by students, faculty and community partners for marketing, developing and advancing experiential education projects,” said Dr. Jayetta Slawson, associate professor of English. “The space is large enough to contain a reception area that is technologically-savvy, a vibrant, inviting area for students where they can receive information on experiential education and meet with Real-World Ready student ambassadors.”

    Career Services will temporarily be in Mims 112 until Phase Three is complete. 

    As a result of the bookstore moving from the Lion’s Den to the location of the past food court, the area is open for additional offices. The counseling center, health center and CSE will move into the space being built in Phase Three and 1301 will be reserved for the OEL. 

    Construction for Phase Three is in full swing and accordingly, one pathway behind the Union will be blocked for another year because it serves as the staging area for their operations. The University Counseling Center, University Health Center and the Center for Student Excellence will make the move in about a year. Once this is done, Phase Three and the entire building will be complete. 

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