The Student Center at STLCC-Meramec has revamped the area between the cafeteria and bookstore with new furniture.
Kurt Oberreither
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Brandon Morland
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The Student Center at STLCC-Meramec has revamped the area between the cafeteria and bookstore with new furniture.
The new design featuring new benches, chairs, tables and overhead lighting was headed by Auxiliary Services Manager Kevin Metzler and Meramec President George Wasson.
The school replaced the furniture as part of last step in the renovation of the Student Center. Even with recent budget cuts, the project was completed because the president’s office and Auxiliary Services office worked together to combine their funds.
According to Metzler, the new furniture is the last of the recent renovations of the Student Center which included an updated cafeteria in 2009 and the bookstore in 2010.
“It tied up the last little part that needed to be done,” Metzler said. Metzler said feedback from students has been positive.
“I didn’t even know this part of the building existed for a while,” student Maurice Tolson said. “Usually, I go over to the library or sit outside of the classroom, but I saw this room so I figured I’d just have a seat.”
The idea was hatched more than four months ago. Metzler said he doesn’t have any new renovation plans for the Student Center at the moment.
Student Robert Nagle, who works at the bookstore in the Student Center, has been outside the bookstore checking backpacks.
“I think it’s a good add to the Student Center,” Nagle said, “especially in-between classes I see a lot of people – like every little circle of chairs I see somebody sitting.”
Nagle thinks the Student Center lobby will see more students in the following semesters.
“It makes it seem a little more welcoming, a little more relaxed,” Nagle said. “I’m seeing more people than ever besides just going to the bookstore.”
