ACTIVITIES BUILDING SUPPLEMENT Jr SirF A6 IaiI04* ACTIVITIES BUILDING SUPPLEMENT : ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1957 FOUR PAGES H c S I . Deans Like New Offices In Building Facilities, Design Receive Comment By ROBERT S. BALL, JR. Reactions of administrative per- sonnel whose offices have moved to the Student Activities Building a t r e s s increased communication with students and student groups. Dean of Men Walter B. Rea commented, "We're still very much impressed with the building." "Maybe it's more luxurious than we need. But perhaps student activities here have not been pro- perly recognized." * Cites Former Conditions "I think it's in order, though." He pointed to the crowded condi- tions tolerated by Student Govern- ment Council and other organiza- tions.. Dramatic groups, in particular, with sets to prepare faced severe problems. "Every broom closet was used. "The League loaned some space, so did the Union. "There was some question as to whether the administrative offices should be moved. But students are our clientele, aren't they?" Problems in Communication Dean Rea explained that by re- moving the offices from the Ad- ministration Building to the SAB, difficulties of communication with other offices in the Administration Building were increased. "The convenience is between us and the students, but the incon- venience is between us and the rest of the administration." Referring to inter-student group communication, Dean Rea said, "Each knows about the others' activities. "We've asone just about every- thing but move a branch of Health Service over here. Colors, Marquee Noted "I like the brightness, though there are certain violent blues I f don't like. And I don't like the marquee very well, but maybe I'm old-fashioned. Dean of Women Deborah Bacon started right in on the crowding. "At last my secretaries have room to get off each others' shoulders. "In many ways, we gain by being close to student activities, and we lose by being farther from the rest of the Administration." Esthetic Design Cited Miss Bacon had more to say about the esthetic design. "We think we've got one of the most beautiful offices in the building. "The functional design seems Oriental." She led the way out of her office to point to the screens which separated some parts of the offices. Back in her own office, she ob- served that "some of the func- tional modern designs are about as functional as a crenellated tower." Keeps Louvers Shut Dean Bacon showed a decided dislike for the marquee entrance, then went on to the louvres on the outside of the building. "First they use glass all over the building to let the sun in, then they use louvres and curtains to keep it out. "On a sunny day I keep the louvres shut tight." Pointing to four prints on the walls, she observed "There are no people in the pictures, except for this one (she pointed), and they're facing away from the artist. I have enough people in the office." Small Groups Have Address In Secretariat w The purpose of the Secretariat in the Student Activities Building is to give smaller student organi- zations a mailing address, desk space, and a filing and storage area. -Da.ly-Dick-Gaskiul FINISHED PRODUCT - After four years of dreaming and planning, University student organizations now have their own building. University President Harlan H. Hatcher will dedicate the modern Student Activities Building at 4:15 p.m. today in the SAB general lobby. DORMS, AFFILIATES: Housing Groups Under One Roof By DONALD KURTZ The Student Activities Building has brought the Inter - House Council and Assembly, women's housing council, under one roof. Jean Scruggs, '58, former Assem- bly president, cited as a chief ad- vantage of the building "integra- tion and co-ordination of student activities - something which has been needed for a long time." Robert Warrick, '57E, former IHC president commented, "The SAB brings about a closeness with other major organizations and ease of communications with other groups in ideas and programs." Exchanging Ideas Warrick said that much time is spent in talking but he felt that in many ways this 'was good for ex- changing ideas. "The private office for IHC pre- sident to speak to people is a good idea and a time-saver," Warrick added Drake Duane, -'58, new president of IHC observed that the presi- dent's office was segregated and should have an entrance from the main office of the IHC. The only entrance to this room is through' the lobby. As to the placement of other student activities in the same building, Duane felt that this "created too many distractions and the loss of a business-like air." Comments on Windows Asked whether he liked the glass windows in the building, Duane commented, "We have lots of peo- ple looking in at us and we look out at them. "There is a joke that you can get into any room in this building with a glass cutter. The hallway looks like the Nickels Arcade." Reed Kenworthey, '57Ed, former IHC operative vice-president, said IHC facilities were better than at the Union, the previous offices of the council. The total amount of space is less than at the Union but is adequate. Storage space is ample except that more closet space is needed, Miss Kenworthey -added. IHC Views Summarized In summing up IHC's opinion of the SAB, Warrick said, "I don't think the building changed our1 organization's function, but I per- sonally couldn't wait to get the group over here." Assembly had one desk in the office it shared with Panhellenic Association at the League. Now the organization has its own office' with six desks and a separate pre- sident's office. According to Pat Marthenke, '59, At last, the two organizations which govern all affiliates on campus, Pan-Hellenic and Inter- fraternity Council, and their two junior divisions are together in one building. "You just don't know what a difference this makes in the im- provement of inter-organizational cooperation," Kent Vana, '59, per- sonnel committee chairman stated. He also noted that the large general office in addition to a president's office add greatly to; organizational efficiency. In the large, peach-colored of- fice with a row of windows along one wail, committee chairmen and members work. Chairman Much Pleased 3 Wes Stewart, '60, a member of; the IFC office committee, ex-, plained that this is his first semes- ter in the organization but added Collins Calls New Building 'Coordinator' "The building itself is a coordi- nator," Joe Collins, '58, said, de- scribing the effect of the Student Activities Building. "Just by keeping the organiza- tions near each other, the build- ing aids communications, contact and exchange of ideas," the Stu- dent Government Council presi- dent said. Before completion of the grey and red structure, SGC was lo- cated in a quonset hut, while oth- er organizations were -scattered throughout campus and a number of the smaller ones had no defi- nite center of activities. SAB now gives them an actual' physical existence, even if only a desk and filing drawer, Collins pointed out. S G C itself is strengthened through the building members say. With the better facilities and working conditions, more students have been drawn to the adminis- trative wing. And having movcd out of the cramped huts, the group has better facilities and working conditions. This, plus the convenient location of the building and even perhaps its novelty in physical appeal, have attracted more people to work on SGC's administrative wing. Desk space is ample, according to Col- lins, and people are taking more interest in theirw kn. that he knew, "our chairman, Neill Peters is much pleased." The room has space for new files and the dit- to machine. Junior IFC President Jim Mar- tens, '60E, mentioned the handi- ness of sharing an office with Jun- ior Panhellenic upstairs. "It's so easy now to get our projects like Fresh Air Camp go- ing, and I can run down here to the IFC offices whenever I need to." Across the wide, light corridor and down a bit, Panhellenic wo- men had much the same thing to say about their new oifices. Officers Have Own Derks "I'm having a great time arrang- ing the furniture in my office," Panhellenic President M a r i ly n Houck, '58P, laughed. "But seri- ously, it's really great to have all this room after sharing quarters for so long at the League." She pointed out that each offi- cer has her own desk now instead of having to hunt for one every time she needs it. First Vice-President Diane Dun- can, '58Ed, felt that the new fa- cilities made her job of internal organization much easier. Mimi Ryan, '58, Panhellenic sec- retary, said she a: reciated hav- ing Alpha Phi Omega right in the building. "We often use their dit- to machine since we don't have one," she stated. All agreed that the office was a quiet place to study when .they weren't busy and that the vend- ing machine. downstairs were certainly handy. Board Allots Space; Plans SAB Policy Allocating office space and de- termining policy for the running of the Student Activities Building is the job of the Student Activities Building Administrative Board. Growing out of te committee which drew up the initial pro- grams for the building, the SAB Administrative Board was first concerned with giving each or- ganization its location. The Board has since re-allocated office space and developed the rules of the building. The SAB Board is composed of representatives of the Student Government Council, Dean of Men's office, Dean of Women's office, Panhellenic Association, As- sembly, Inter-Fraternity Council, Inter-House Council and others who have petitioned for member- ship. The chairman of the Board is chosen from the members. He then becomes permanent chairman and the group which he represents chooses a new delegate. Present B o a r d chairman is George Googasian, '58, Assistant Dean of Men John Bingley is fa- culty representative. Other Student Activities Build- ing Administrative Board members are Lew Engman, '57; Art Epker, '58BAd; Mary Minier, '57BAd; John Montgomery, '57E; Neill Pe- ters, '58; Margaret Po w e r s, '59A&D; Stan Rock, '59E; and Fred Sheldon, '58. Four Years Effort Goes in Building By DAVID TARR A little under four years ago a group of student leaders got to- gether to see what could be done about developing a dream, That dream - a building de- voted entirely to student activi- ties - has been realized this year in a $1,154, 987 structure on East Jefferson Street behind the Ad- ministration Building. It all started i the fall of 1953 when a !nmmittee of 13 leaders of major student organizations was formed to start the wheels turn- ing in' the prnject. The initiative came from students, particularly Harry Lunn, '54, and Robert Neary, '54, with informal admin- istration encouragement. Result: SAB The ultimate result of this com- mittee'; efforts - the Student Activities Building - was not de- signed -s just another building with man.y rooms. Before architectural planning for SAB was begun, tht needs of student crganizations were deter- mined with office space and meet ing rooms found to be the most wanting. Following submission of a pre- liminary report the committee conferred with administrative of- ficials and was loaned the serv- ices of a space consultant from the business office. Needs Determined The actual space needs of all campus groups had to be deter- mined before any plans could be made on anything but a tentative basis. Most of the needed informa- tion was obtained by question- naires. Interviews were arranged be- tween committee members, the consultant and representatives of the groups requesting major of- fice space. Following a suggestion that a wing of the building might be devoted to personnel services, interviews were also arranged with the Dean of Men and the Dean of Women. When the committee had gone this far, it was deeply involved in investigations of space, design, land, and finance. By early 1954 agreements had been worked out on all points and a written plan prepared for the Regents. Plan Submitted This was submitted to the Board accompanied by an oral explanation from committee chairman Richard Goode, '56. Regents approved the program for the building involving more than $1,700,000, but only after further study. Thelast big step in the plan- ning stages followed with a com- mittee of student, faculty, and ad- ministration representatives work- ing with architects on detailed planning to carry through the project. The entire 115 room building, including the furnishings, was fi- nanced by the University. Space was allowed for 80 student or- ganizations in the planning. Miller, Eldersveld To Attend Opening The new, modern three-story Student Activities Building will be dedicated today at 4:15 p.m. University President Harlan Hatcher will perform the official ceremony of dedication in the large SAB general lobby. Other participants in the ceremony will be State Comptroller James W. Miller representing Governor G. Mennen Williams, State Rep. George W. Sallade, and Mayor Samuel J. Eldersveld. Collins To Begin Student Government Council President Joe Collins, '57, will open the ceremony. James A. Lewis, vice-president for student affairs, will then introduce the alumni and student guest speakers to the audi- ence. Among the alumni speaking will be Lt. Harry Lunn, former Daily editor, and Taufig Khoury, both of whom participated in the initial stages of planning the building. Student speakers will include Richard Good, '57, former chair- man of the SAB Board, and George Googasian, '58, present Board chairman. Honored Guests Honored guests at the ceremony will be University Regents, Comp- troller Miller, Mayor Eldersveld, Rep. Sallade, the executive offi- cers of the University, and Prof. Lionel H. Laing of the political science department, and Prof. Ro- bert C. Cole of the engineering school, faculty representatives on the SAB Board. An open house sponsored by the SAB board from 3-5 p.m. is de- signed to acquaint the students and other visitors with the build- ing and its function. Every organization having an office 'in the SAB will present a display during the open house. These will describe and explain the' function, activities, and current projects of the organizations. Groups in SAB Those groups housed in the building now include SGC, As- sembly and Panhellenic Associa- tions, Inter - fraternity Council, and Joint and Women's Judici- aries. Others include Alpha Phi Ome- ga, Inter - Cooperative Council, League and Union, Representa- tives, International Students Asso- ciation, Glee Club, Union Opera, Spring Weekend, Michigras, and Wolverine Club. Visitors will be able to tour the offices of the Dean of Women and Dean of Men, which are located on the first and second floors re- spectively, of the building. They will also have the opportunity to see where SGC holds its meetings and the conference rooms located on the third floor. SGC members will serve as hosts for the open house. Ticket Office Moved to SAB Going to the "box office" for tickets will no longer mean a trip to the Administration Building lobby. The ticket booth at the left of the elevator in the basement of the Student Activities Building has been established to handle much of the load now managed in the Administration Building. Footloose' Groups Find Place To Stay By JOAN KAATZ "It's great!" seems to be the comment most often used when organizations housed in the new Student Activities _Building de- scribe their new home. Eighteen student organizations have small offices on the second floor and many more are occupy- ing several new desks in the center of the room. For several of the organizations the new building is the first place they have been able to call home. Gilbert and Sullivan Much of the paper work of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society had to be done in the dormitory rooms of the various members before the group obtained an office in SAB. Props and sets were stored in the crowded attic of Lane Hall. However, on account of the build- i-g's workshop, most of the scen- ery can be stored close to tht~ office. The Society, whose main task Is the production of two Gilbert and Sullivan operettas a year, is lo- cate in room 2531. The location of the building ear the center of campus was called a great aid by Alpha Phi Omega, na- tional service fraternity. Running a variety of services for both the university and students the group finds the SAB much nearer to the heart of campus than their old home, Lane Hall. Religious council The Council of Student Religous Organizations cites the Student Activities Building as a good op- portunity for campus religious 1groups to become more a part of University life' The new office provides acom- mon meeting ground for most of the work done in coordinating the activities of the seventeen mem- ber groups. The CSRO, which was recently organized and recognized, is located in room 2527. The new office has helped 4 great deal in the work of WCBN, the campus broadcasting station. The group broadcasts out of the three men's residence halls, but until the opening of the new build- ing had very little space for co- ordinating their work. Plans New Station Some work was done in the Inter-House Council office, but the majority was done in the officer's rooms. As a result of their new location in room 2538 the organi- zation has been able to organize the procedure for getting a new station in the north campus dorm- itory. The Fraternity Buyers Associa- tion thinks that the building is "great as far as what they have, but they could use a little more room". The group which is the central buying organization of the fraternities also occupies a desk outside of their office. SAB Booklet In Preperation Student Activities Building is being described in a booklet pre- pared by an SAB Administrative Board subcommittee, under the chairmanship of Fred Sheldon, '58. I TO EXPLAIN FUNCTIONS: Organizations To Present Displays at Open House .'4 ' iiii v:' :T;:;:{;:i -f ::. :.::: " "i .: .:.., v ,