Posted on Feb 13, 1998

Discussion has begun about a proposed master plan developed over the
past year by a committee comprising students, faculty, and staff working with the planning
firm of Dober, Lidsky, Craig and Associates.

The proposal was presented to the campus during several meetings on
Thursday.

“The master plan is based on making the best possible use of our
facilities for College-wide purposes,” said President Roger Hull. “We look
forward to discussing it with the campus community.”

The plan has three five-year phases. Each element of the plan will be
undertaken as funds become available.

In the proposed Phase 1 (1999-2004):

— All engineering space would be renovated and a new building may be
added, subject to a feasibility study now under way.

— The Humanities and Social Sciences Buildings would be renovated.

— North Colonnade would be converted into a music and visual arts
complex, including a 100-seat recital hall.

— Old Chapel would be converted into student social space and connected
to the Rathskeller.

— Achilles Rink would be renovated and the tennis courts near the
library would be relocated.

— New student housing would be created by constructing apartment-style
student housing of about 75 beds. New housing is needed for two reasons — the College
does not have enough space now to house every student, and as renovations are done to
produce more singles and common spaces, residence halls will have less capacity than they
do now (the first phase of the plan calls for extensive renovations to North College).

— The College would convert the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house into
the new home for Admissions and Financial Aid.

— Becker Hall, the current home for Admissions and Financial Aid, would
be converted to residence space.

— The campus bookstore would be relocated and Reamer Campus Center
would be renovated for more dining space.

— Parking would be improved and expanded.

In Phases 2 (2005-2009) and 3 (2010-2014):

— Fox, Davidson, Edwards, Hickok, Potter, Raymond, Richmond, South, and
West student residence halls would be renovated.

— A second 75-bed student housing unit would be constructed.

— The offices of Campus Operations, College Relations, Human Resources,
the Registrar, and Security would be relocated.

— The present chain link fence around the campus perimeter would be
replaced by wrought-iron fencing, and the bleachers at Bailey Field would be modernized.

— The existing field house would be expanded or a new field house would
be built.

Posted on Feb 6, 1998

Jan. 21, 1998

Members present: Professors L. Stanhope, (Chair) S. Gmelch, S.
Greenberg, S. Leavitt, B. MacDonald, F. Milillo, J. Schmee; Students S. Carrier, S.
Tountas

Ex Officio: L. Cool, Dean of Faculty

D. Hannay, Acting Dean of Engineering

B. Lewis, Assoc. Dean, Undergrad. Educ.

1. The minutes of Jan. 14, 1998 were approved.

2. Linda Stanhope presented the revised “Charge to the Subcouncil
on Tenure Lines.” It was discussed with respect to immediate needs and long-term
needs of the College. The possible criterion of “current health of departments”
was discussed. It was decided that the subcouncil be called “The Ad Hoc Subcouncil on
Tenure Line Allocation” and that the charge should emphasize the need for data
gathering from departments. Linda Stanhope will revise the charge.

3. The AAC heard from the Acting Dean of Engineering about EER 100 and
will hear further about clarifying this course offering for the future.

Posted on Feb 6, 1998

Lee Rose, adjunct assistant professor of theatre, will present Across
the Jordan, which features Union students and members of the local community, on
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd.

The play presents Israeli-Palestinian issues in juxtaposition to the
Biblical story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar.

A discussion with the playwright, Merle Feld, will follow. The
performance is the last of a dramatic reading series on contemporary Jewish issues.

Posted on Feb 6, 1998

Union College was one of 12 local organizations awarded a “Spirit
of Giving Award” and Paul Rieschick, director of administration/ senior development officer in College Relations, was named “Campaign Manager of the Year” at the
United Way's 1997-98 Campaign Victory Breakfast recently.

The “Spirit of Giving Award” recognizes campaigns whose chief executive officer is supportive of the overall effort, has a campaign manager and campaign
team in place, and produces increases in both donor and dollar totals.

This year, the College community contributed $34,788 from 362 donors,
representing 17.5 and 12.8 percent increases, respectively. This followed last year's
Campaign of the Year designation and has resulted in an increase in funding of over 58 percent in two years.

Campaign team members this year were Cindy Bouck, Donna Burton, Mary
Carroll, Tom Jewell, Paul Mantica, Kathy McCann, Carolyn Micklas, Terry Miltner, Dawn
Parisi, Rich Patierne, Judy Peck, Cathy Phelps, Brenda Prevost, Paul Rieschick, Dick
Sakala, Anne Schworm, Dick Shanebrook and Linda Stanhope.

Posted on Feb 6, 1998

Gary Prevost '69, of the political science department at St.
John's University in Minnesota, will talk on “Cuba After the Pope: Is the Cold
War with America Over?” on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. in the Nott Memorial.

Prevost recently returned from Cuba where he witnessed the Pope's
historic visit.

He has published books on politics in Cuba, Nicaragua and Spain.

Last year, he established and directed one of the first American term
abroad programs in Cuba. He will speak on the papal visit and its implications for future
U.S.-Cuban relations.