The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper September 1, 2000 Vol. 61 No. 1 Since 1891 Under Construction Summer paves the need to maintain a constant environment for the materials the way for displayed in the room. The final phase of the library projects around renovations will be completed during fall break when the main campus, such entry doors are replaced. Another major project, Rock- well Auditorium, is nearing com- as renovations pletion. "We basically gutted the audi- and repairs torium," Gregg said. GROVE CITY COLLEGI Tables and seats replace the Robert E. Thorn Field traditional auditorium arrange- By Matthew Divelbiss ment. Each seat is equipped with Collegian Editor-in-Chief network connections and electri- cal outlets. The new arrangement While students were away for drops the seating capacity from summer vacation, the college 163 to 131. took advantage of the time to Workers just completed install- make necessary repairs and im- ing a new public address system. provements to campus. The last phase of the project, a According to Tom Gregg, vice new demonstration table, which Courtesy GCC Public Relations president for operations, crews is being custom built to include did extensive work on Buhl Li- The "Doc" McMillan press box at Thorn Field is just one of the major construction its own ventilation system, will brary and Rockwell Auditorium projects conducted this summer. Crews also renovated Rockwell Auditorium and be installed soon. and constructed a new press box made improvements to Buhl Library. According to Gregg, the new at Thorn Field. press box at Thorn Field was nec- The work on the library started essary due to the deteriorated during intersession last spring. condition of the old press box. The biggest part of the project tem from steam to hot water," Crews also replaced the win- stacks. The press box has three levels, involved the heating system. Gregg said. "It will allow us to dows in the library as well as The college added air condi- The first level houses a new con- control the temperature a little "We converted the heating sys- placing new lights in the refer- tioning to the rare book room in cession stand as well as public better." ence room, lobby and first floor the basement of the library, citing See Construction, page 5 Black followed God's career path to Dean of Women position By Rachel Leonard with colleagues. I do know that and campus functions, being new people. Prior to joining the Collegian News Editor this is God's plan. I am excited available to answer questions and Grove City College family, Black about Miss Linda Black and all become a familiar face in their worked with Youth With A Mis- Grove City College welcomes a that she has to offer Grove City new environment," Black said. sion, an interdenominational and new member to the administra- College." Black is a graduate of Ohio international missions organiza- tion staff this year and wishes Linda L. Black learned of the Wesleyan University with a B.A. tion, as Director of the School of farewell to another. position in early July and began in Human Development and Early Childhood Education. Karen Weichman, who re- working with Weichman on Aug. Family Studies (emphasis in "My job was to train pre- signed her position as Dean of 7. As Dean of Women, Black's Early Childhood Education) and school teachers for the mission Women this summer, said, "My primary responsibilities are for Social Welfare. field," Black said. "This included reason for leaving is that both my the health and welfare of the fe- Black described her most taking them on outreaches to lo- husband (Pastor Christopher J. male students at GCC, including memorable college experience. cations such as Mongolia and Weichman of East Main Presby- their social and academic adjust- "During my senior year of col- Hong Kong." terian Church) and I have jobs ment. The position exists to help lege," she said, "I went through a Mission work, both local and that require extra time in the eve- aid and maintain a wholesome Linda L. Black dark time, questioning my faith abroad, is of great interest to nings and meetings after the 8 to environment for women on cam- and the reality of the Kingdom of Black. 5 p.m. hours. We found that both pus. God. I had a profound experience Black welcomes all students to of us with this kind of schedule "College years can be some of of the peace and presence of God stop by her office or introduce was too much." the most exciting and formative She has already been actively in the midst of that (experience) helping the freshman class to ad- themselves to her on campus. She added, "I am sad to leave years in life," Black said. "I want which changed my life." Black can be contacted at her of- to be a resource in that growth just to college life. because I know that I will miss Black is an avid reader who fice on the ground floor of Craw- the students and the interaction process. I especially look forward I've tried to circulate at enjoys nature, exploring new ford Hall, at x2168 or at to getting to know everyone." various Orientation Board (OB) places and cultures and meeting llblack@gcc.edu. Inside this week's Collegian Team See R.J. Catching Doctor Run A Wave Dr. Donald L. Senior R.J. Bowers 631 freshmen "Doc" McMillan is looking to shatter converge on the is honored as a slew of NCAA Grove City the namesake of records, including campus for their the new press box an all-division first taste of at Thorn Field. rushing title. college life. Page 6 Page 7 Page 5