AUGUST 23, 2011HBUCOLLEGIAN.COM VOLUME 46, SPECIAL ISSUE

The CollegianTHE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY SINCE 1963

THREE TIPS FOR TURNING YOUR ON-CAMPUS

RESIDENCE INTO A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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It took three weeks and more than 1,000 red crates to relocate the offices of nearly 100 faculty, staff and students across campus after the Brown Administrative Complex reopened this summer.

Brown, the oldest building at the University, was shuttered near-ly three years ago after sustaining damages when Hurricane Ike, the third costliest hurricane in U.S. history, slammed into the city on Sept. 12, 2008.

A lawsuit between the Uni-versity and its insurance provider delayed the reutilization of the facility following the storm, but the case was settled out of court in February, allowing the administra-tion to clean up the 90,000-square-foot complex beginning in June. The administration hired DHM Construction Inc., a Houston-based general contracting firm, to handle the project.

Admissions, Information Tech-nology Services and the registrar’s

by Lauren SchoenemannExecutive managing editor

see MOVE, page 3

Morale up after complex reopens

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Senior Ryan Smith, left, a member of REC Team, squeezes a can of soda in the hands of an unsuspecting freshman during Wild ‘n’ Crazy Games on Aug. 20.

2Junior Tamara Mathew joins fellow Huskies in an attempt to break the world record for the most students blowing bubbles with chewing gum in McNair Hall on Aug. 19.

3 Senior Justin Paul works as a Husky Hauler to transport dorm materials for incoming students during Welcome Days 2011.

4Freshmen and transfer students, along with Pack Leaders, hold candles at the Beanie Ceremony on Aug. 19. The ceremony is a traditional milestone for incoming Huskies.

5Sophomore Amina Radoncic aims a kick during the women’s soccer team’s shutout of McNeese State in the first match of the regular season on Aug. 19. The Huskies won 2-0 before a sold-out crowd at Sorrels Field.

6Incoming students gather at Holcombe Mall on Aug. 21 for the Torch Passing Ceremony. Passed from person to person, the torch symbolizes the connection between the student body.

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BROWN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX TIMELINE

1962 Construction begins on Brown Complex

Construction com-pleted on Brown; first Convocation held in M.D. Anderson Student Center

Hurricane Ike strikes, damaging Brown Complex

Board of trustees ap-proves lawsuit against A.C.E. American Insur-ance and York Claims Services Inc.

University settles law-suit for undisclosed amount

Cleanup of Complex begins

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Welcome to the 2011-12 academic year at Hous-ton Baptist University.

This is an exciting time on the HBU campus, and we are delighted that you have joined our thriving com-munity of faith and learning.

This fall we have much to cel-ebrate as we continue to implement the University’s 12-year vision, The Ten Pillars: Faith and Reason in a Great City. As its name indicates, the vision is organized around ten pillars, or goals, that capture the spirit and direction of the University family’s aspirations for HBU. If you have not already done so, I hope you will read about this vision on the HBU website so that you can better understand our goals as we work to enrich the total learning experience of every student on campus.

The following are some of our exciting initiatives designed to en-hance student life this fall:

• Liberal Arts Core Curricu-lum

• Freshman learning commu-nities

• Freshman Village, a living/learning community

• Orgsync, a student-focused engagement and commu-nity software

• Husky Concert Series• Newintramuralfield• NCAA Division I athletics• Landscapingandbeautifica-

tion projects• Return of the M. D. An-

derson Student Center, and more

As many of you will experience firsthand, we are launching a newLiberal Arts Core Curriculum. The result of more than three years of planning and work throughout the University, the courses in this classical-Chris-tian core are de-signed to help our undergradu-ate students in-tegrate faith and learning while growing intellec-tually, emotion-ally and spiritu-ally.

If you are an entering fresh-man this fall, you will also be participating in a wonderful new initiative involving learning communities. By working with a core adviser and attending at least threeofyourfirst-semestercourses,as well as other activities, with the same group of students, you will have the opportunity to build rela-tionships and a sense of community from the very beginning of your ex-periences on this campus.

Another major new initiative this fall is our Freshman Village, a living/learning community that will feature special freshman-oriented activities, study halls targeting LACC courses, spiritual growth opportunities and other programming designed to cre-ate a residential society of learning

for those of you beginning your un-dergraduate experience.

Other student life initiatives de-signed to foster community this fall include use of a student-focused

software called Orgsync – a kind of “Face-book” for university ac-tivities – and a Husky Con-cert Series that will feature both large and small programs throughout the year.

We are also planning the grand opening of our long-awaited intra-mural field,

with lights to facilitate night games, and I know that many of you look forward to the opportunities for recreation and fellowship this new campus enhancement will provide.

I am also pleased to share with you that the future of athletics at the University is very promising. Just this month, the University has been granted full membership status in Division I of the NCAA. We look forwardtothebenefitsthismember-ship will bring not only to the Uni-versity but also to the city of Hous-ton. And, as you may have heard, the board of trustees has approved the addition of football to our athlet-ics programming when the Univer-

sity joins an appropriate conference or league.

Finally, I know everyone in the HBU family is excited about the vibrant landscaping and beautifica-tion projects underway in the Brown Administrative Complex and, above all, about the return of the M. D. Anderson Student Center as a hub of campus activity. It is indeed thrilling to see Husky Central, the UniversityStore,thepostofficeandother areas of this important facility coming to life in preparation for the new fall term.

These changes – and more – re-flect our ongoing efforts to enrichthe total student life experience as we work to build a residential soci-ety of learning at the University. As we continue to implement the Ten Pillars vision, our focus is on pro-viding you, the student, with the best education possible. It is our privilege to be your partner as you prepare for the career of your dreams – and go beyond that to become a lifetime learner, develop your gifts and dis-cover your calling under God.

Blessings,

Robert B. Sloan Jr.

P.S. We are planning a very special new venture for the whole University – and especially for stu-dents – that will be announced in September. More on that later.

Sloan welcomes class of 2015

Presidential Facts

Born: 1949

Coleman, Texas

Degrees: Bachelor of ArtsBaylor UniversityMaster of DivinityPrinceton Theological SeminaryDoctor of TheologyUniversity of Basel

Inaugurated: Sept. 1, 2006as University’s third president, succeeding Dr. Doug Hodo and Dr. W.H. Hinton.

Family: Wife: Sue SloanSeven childrenTwo daughters-in-lawThree sons-in-lawNine grandchil-dren

As we continue to implement the Ten Pillars vision,

our focus is on providing you, the student, with the best education

possible.

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— Robert B. Sloan Jr.President

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

office are among the divisions that reclaimed space in the complex this summer, along with the School of Music, department of communi-cation and rhetoric, the University Store, post office and the offices of the president and provost.

The reopening of the Brown Administrative Complex means a major campus hub has been re-stored, said Sandy Mooney, vice president for financial operations and the person responsible for or-chestrating the move.

“I think having this building is going to make communication, interaction and relationships that much better,” she said. “We have many of the key decision makers right down the same hall, and we have many of the student areas all very accessible, so I think there is going to be a new dynamic of how people interact with people.”

In May, Mooney and Sharon Saunders, vice president for Uni-versity relations, met with nearly 50 departments, offices and stu-dent organizations with the goal of accommodating the spatial and functional requirements of as many groups as possible.

Saunders said this task was the most difficult step in arranging the reinstatement of Brown as the cen-tral building on campus. “The most challenging part was the prelimi-

nary work in determining how of-fices would be aligned, where they would be located, how much space people needed and really working to meet their needs,” she said.

She added that a critical part of the process was listening to peo-ple, gathering input and being flex-ible when making final decisions.

Jody Wilding-Farrell, cost con-trol analyst, said the departments and individuals involved in the move filled, rolled and unpacked the more than 1,000 red packing crates rented from Roadrunner Moving and Storage, a Houston-based commercial moving com-pany.

Student Government Associa-tion, Student Programming Board and The Collegian are among sev-eral student organizations that re-located to the complex.

Their proximity to the M.D. Anderson Student Center, once a key site for socialization, will be beneficial for reestablishing the sense of community, said Student Life Director Whit Goodwin.

“For everyone across campus, from the University Academic Center to the nursing labs to the Hinton Center, Brown can once again be that central place to study and hang out,” he said.

In addition to the cleanup and reacquisition of space in the Uni-

versity’s original building, many campus improvements were made during the summer break, includ-ing new lighting for the intramu-ral field, updates to the laundry rooms and lobbies of the Men’s and Women’s Residence Colleges, the near-complete renovation of the Mary Ann Belin Nursing and Allied Health Simulation Lab and the opening of the Provisions on Demand convenience store in the Husky Village Clubhouse.

Goodwin, who has been on campus for less than a year, said he did not fully appreciate the sig-nificance of Brown to University operations and its importance to campus community until he saw it functioning after the move.

“It’s amazing to see how much space HBU actually lost after Ike,” he said, adding that he was im-pressed by how everyone worked together for the last three years de-spite the loss of space.

Final updates to Brown will be completed in September, when a campus oasis located in the cen-ter of the quadrangle is finished, Saunders said. The area will af-ford an additional gathering place and will combine new features to provide an environment for small classes, group activities or even a wedding.

Mooney said that, by mid-

September, the M.D. Anderson Student Center will also have couches, an ATM and a Tex-Mex cafe intended to enhance students’ daily lives on campus.

A ceremony followed by a lun-cheon in the courtyard will take place on Sept. 27 to celebrate the reopening of Brown as well as oth-er recent University accomplish-ments. The program will include a presentation and special announce-ments delivered by President Rob-ert B. Sloan Jr.

Achievements to be highlighted include reacceptance into NCAA Division I athletics, reaffirmation of accreditation, the implementa-tion of the Liberal Arts Core Cur-

riculum and the fifth anniversary of Sloan’s presidency. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, board of trustees members and individuals involved in the history of the Uni-versity will be invited to honor the past and celebrate the future.

Saunders added that the reac-quisition of the complex will es-tablish more than a supplementary academic atmosphere.

“There is the obvious aspect of having space to study and space to work, but a byproduct of having that space is going to be creating an environment where relation-ships can really flourish,” she said. “It will be like setting the table and inviting everybody to join us.”

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Dr. Benjamin BlackwellAsst. professor, Christianity

Dr. Christopher BraleyAsst. professor, Psychology

Mr. Timothy BrookinsInstructor, Classics

Dr. Kay BusiekAsst. professor, Education

Dr. Peter DavidsVisiting professor, Christianity

Dr. Esther DelaquisVisisting instructor, Art

Dr. Collin GarbarinoAsst. professor, History

Ms. Jessie GeorgeAsst. professor, Accounting

Mr. Cook GloverVisiting instructor, Literature

Dr. Paul LewisAsst. professor, Mathematics

Dr. Richard J. MartinezChair, dept. of management, marketing and business

Ms. Heather MassanovaVisiting instructor, Kinesiology

Ms. Marianne MooreVisiting asst. professor, Nursing

Dr. Jeremy NeillAsst. professor, Philosophy

Dr. Emily SpellerInstructor,Literature

Ms. Marie ValdezAsst. professor, Art

Ms. Deanna RixAsst. professor, Nursing*

In addition to the incoming class of freshmen and transfer students, the University welcomed 17 new faculty members for the 2011-12 academic year.

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The cleanup of the Brown Administrative Complex has been go-ing on since June, when the University administration hired DHM Construction Inc. to complete the project. Recently reopened, Brown had been closed for nearly three years.

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by BRANDON PORTER

RIGHT: Senior Rachel Her-rington, right, acts in a skit with senior Samantha Smith as part of REC Team’s per-formance in Dunham The-ater on Aug. 19. REC Team introduced the incoming freshmen and transfers to what it means to be a stu-dent at the University.BELOW: Students play in a sea of bubbles outside the Baugh Center during Wel-come Days 2011.

LEFT: Members of REC Team demonstrate a hu-man pyramid for incom-ing freshmen and transfer students as part of Wild ‘n’ Crazy Games on Aug. 20.BELOW: Junior Danielle Chatman watches the wom-en’s soccer team compete against McNeese State on Aug. 19. The Huskies de-feated McNeese 2-0 in the team’s first game of the season.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students were greeted with an array of activities during Welcome Days 2011, held Aug. 18-21. The events, designed to introduce new students to life at the University, ranged from watching the women’s soccer team shut out McNeese State to a massive food fight during Wild ‘n’ Crazy Games.

ABOVE: Dr. Jodey Hinze, visiting as-sistant professor of business, and Dr. Jeffrey Green, chair of the depart-ment of philosophy, relax after helping students move into the Men’s Resi-dence College on Aug. 17.RIGHT: An incom-ing student crawls under strings and across a messy tarp in the first leg of the Wild ‘n’ Cra-zy Games relay race on Aug. 20.

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For freshmen excited to start off their college life or seasoned seniors anxious to graduate, designing and decorating a dorm or apartment provides a way to inject personality and comfort into a new on-campus abode.

Whether you opt for a simple style or more exotic look, keep in mind that your resi-dence should be an organized place that allows for efficient study time but that can also adapt to a relaxed and welcoming environment to accommodate friends or family members.

Decorating a new space may seem intimidating, but you do not have to be an interior designer to create a room that suits your needs and taste. Here are some tips for turning your dorm-decorating experience into a pleasant one.

1. Have a Budget It almost goes without saying,

but always design with a budget in mind. The average college student likely does not have a wallet full of expendable income to throw at dorm decorations.

Olga Martinez, owner of Inte-riori Design and assistant manager at West Elm, a furniture and home decor store, advises students to first create a budget outlining how much they or their parents need to allocate for furniture, storage, lin-ens and accessories.

“Do some research online for two or three stores that carry the style you like at a price you can afford,” Martinez said. “Once you have something in mind, go to the stores and let associates help you find the best options for you.”

University housing policy pro-hibits wallpaper and paint, but this should not discourage your inner interior designer.

Vibrant colors add warmth to dull whitewashed walls. Posters of favorite musicians and movies add color to living quarters and repre-sent your sense of style. Just make sure you hang these items using adhesive poster strips that do not damage paint.

“You can attach a cork board to the wall with thumb tacks and paint it or cover it with fabrics or images,” Martinez said.

3. Lost in Space

2. Get PersonalAlleviate home-sickness with per-

sonal belongings. Use creativity in deco-rating a unique space that reflects your personality.

Photographs of loved ones create a warm atmosphere and an at-home feel, something that may help as stress mounts during the semester.

Sophomore Becka Nguyen, who moved on campus last semester, deco-rated her walls with pictures of her fam-ily and friends.

“Try to bring things that will com-fort you and that will help sustain you throughout the semester,” she said.

Martinez said students should not

feel shy about seeking help from sales associates when shopping at home dec-orating stores and to inform them about their budget, needs and taste.

“Ask if there are any special discounts for back-to-school season,” Martinez said. “You’d be surprised how many stores have this and do not advertise it.”

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Monday – Friday Breakfast: 7:00 am – 10:00 am Lunch: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Dinner: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Friday until 6:30 pm) Saturday - Sunday Brunch: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Dinner: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Monday - Thursday 7:30am-10:00pm

Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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HBU UNIVERSITY STORE

Emergency Call Boxes

1 Morris Cultural Arts Center ARAMARK-Catering Belin Chapel McNair Hall Dunham Theater Dunham Bible Museum Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts Museum of Southern History University Events & Conferences

2 Philips Residence College for Women 3 Mest Wing Residence for Women 4 Baugh Center HBU Dining Services Fitness Facility

5 Philips Residence College for Men 6 Moody Library Java City

7 Cullen Science II Cullen Parlor

8 Cullen Science Center College of Science & Mathematics School of Nursing & Allied Health

9 Mabee Teaching Theater 10 Glasscock Center 11 Plant Operations 12 Sharp Gym Athletic Administration

13 Brown Administrative Complex Admissions Career Services College of Arts and Humanities (Communications, Mass Media, Music) Enrollment Management Financial Operations International Student Services Information Technology Instructional TV M.D. Anderson Student Center Post Office President Provost Registrar Student Life Student Success Testing The Learning Center University Store

14 Atwood I College of Arts and Humanities (Christianity, Graduate Programs, Modern Foreign Language, Psychology, Sociology, Theology)

15 Atwood II Accounting Cashiers Financial Operations

16 Hinton Center Bilingual Education, Dillon I and II Graduate School Human Resources School of Business School of Education

17 The Lake House Residence College Academic Advising

18 University Academic Center College of Arts & Humanities (Art, English, Government, History, Philosophy) Honors College

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Learn the Who, What and Where of the Campus

1 - Morris Cultural Arts CenterARAMARK-CateringBelin Chapel McNair HallDunham TheaterDunham Bible MuseumMuseum of American Architecture and Decorative ArtsMuseum of Southern HistoryUniversity Events & Conferences

2 - Philips Residence College for Women

3 - Mest Wing Residence for Women

4 - Baugh CenterHBU Dining ServicesFitness FacilitySpiritual Life

5 - Philips Residence College for Men

6 - Moody LibraryJava City

7 - Cullen Science II Cullen Parlor

8 - Cullen Science CenterCollege of Science & MathematicsSchool of Nursing & Allied Health

9 - Mabee Teaching Theater

10 - Glasscock Center

11 - Plant Operations

12 - Sharp GymAthletic Administration

13 - Brown Administrative Complex AdmissionsCareer Services College of Arts and Humanities

(Communication and Rhetoric, Music)Enrollment ManagementFinancial OperationsInformation Technology ServicesInstructional TVM.D. Anderson Student CenterPost OfficePresidentProvostRegistrarStudent LifeStudent SuccessTestingThe Learning CenterUniversity Store

14 - Atwood ICollege of Arts and Humanities(Christianity, Graduate Programs, Modern Foreign Language,Psychology, Sociology, Theology)

15 - Atwood II AccountingCashiersFinancial Operations

16 - Hinton CenterBilingual EducationDillon I and IIGraduate SchoolHuman ResourcesSchool of BusinessSchool of Education

17 - The Lake House Residence College Academic Advising

18 - University Academic CenterCollege of Arts & Humanities (Art, English, Government, History, Philosophy) Honors College

A - Hinton HouseAdvancementAlumni CenterUniversity Communications

B - President’s HomeC - Sorrels Soccer FieldD - Intramural Field

E - Law Enforcement CenterF - Baseball FieldG - Lawrence Park & Williams FountainH - Softball FieldI - Holcombe MallJ - Husky Village Apartments

WHERE to find what you need

WHO is in chargePresidentDr. Robert B. Sloan Jr.

Interim ProvostDr. Robert Stacey

Interim Dean, College of Arts and HumanitiesDr. Christopher Hammons

Dean, School of BusinessDr. Mohan Kuruvilla

Interim Dean, School of EducationDr. Randy Wilson

Dean, School of Nursing and Allied HealthDr. Margaret Ugalde

Dean, College of Science and MathematicsDr. Doris Warren

Dean, The Honors CollegeDr. Robert Stacey

Interim Dean, The Graduate SchoolDr. Mohan Kuruvilla

WHATis the vision

The mission of Houston Baptist University is to provide a learning experience that

instills in students a passion for academic, spiritual and professional excellence as a

result of our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord.”

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