NEWS
- SG taking early strides toward meeting goals Sarah Diener
- Police apprehend 2 of 3 UPD impostors Tami Livingston
- Some students, advisers disagree where fault lies Ashley Beland
- Expanding campus Tami Livingston
- Campus ramps up environmental efforts Louis Suffredini
- Administrators set for 'student conversations' Jessica Medina
- Week dedicated to conflict resolution Lauren Jones
- Student opens late-night delivery service Jeanine deBoer
- Komen Foundation adds pink to Green Sarah Diener
- King to be second leader memorialized Sarah Gojekian
SG taking early strides toward meeting goals
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Student Body Vice President A.J. Souto and President Rachael Tutwiler are working to accomplish the promises they established during their Spring 2007 campaign. They have achieved one goal since their election - extending hours at Starbucks, which went into effect Aug. 27. |
Student Body President Rachael Tutwiler and Vice President A.J. Souto have made their first steps toward fulfilling some of the promises they made to students during their spring campaign, like instituting an African-American studies minor and updating student ID cards to function as debit cards.
Tutwiler and Souto chose these and three other initiatives - extending Starbucks' hours, discounting printing from school computers, and pumping up school spirit - after consulting the close to 20 student senators who ran under the Tutwiler/Souto ticket.
"We wanted goals that were realistic and achievable," Tutwiler said.
Tutwiler said the University of North Florida is the only state university in Florida that does not offer any majors or minors in minority studies. Souto said he thinks that needs to change.
"This is important to both of us because we are both minorities, and there is a real need for this type of program," Souto said.
Tutwiler and Souto have been working with Dr. Carolyn Williams, associate professor of history, and university administrators to see the mission through, they said. One major setback in implementing this minor is generating student interest, Tutwiler said.
"We want to get the word out there about this [minor]," Tutwiler said.
Another development on the horizon is changing UNF student ID cards to work like debit cards - a technology that's already in place at Florida State University and the University of Florida.
The executive branch of SG has been in talks with Auxiliary Services to help organize the project. The entire university will be issued new cards equipped with new technology sometime in November, Tutwiler said. She said she hopes that soon after the issuance of the new cards, students will be able to use them at places off-campus like the St. Johns Town Center.
The team said one goal has already been accomplished - extending Starbucks' hours. In addition to newly extended hours, the student lounge within Starbucks has been outfitted with more furniture, including leather chairs and couches.
"It's been really cool to see this dream become a reality," Souto said.
Tutwiler and Souto said they're also on the way to offering free or discounted printing from on-campus computers for students.
"We all know college is already expensive, and the added cost of printing just adds on top of that," Tutwiler said. "This will be a way to put money back in
students' pockets."
All student ID cards will be allotted 10 free prints at the beginning of each semester, and printing rates will be discounted from $0.11 to $0.05 during the fall and spring exam weeks.
"The funds are there to make this a reality," Souto said.
The final promise, a school spirit initiative to get students involved in on-campus activities, is also underway, they said. Both Tutwiler and Souto have been meeting with various organizations like Greek Life to work on activities to encourage
school spirit.
Tailgating parties before some basketball games are planned for fall and spring.
"These are going to be different than tailgating attempts in the past," Souto said. "I think these will be a great success."
Another component of the spirit initiative will be an SG-funded scholarship.
All students will be encouraged to apply for this scholarship by offering unique ideas on how to achieve school spirit on campus.
An event called "Swoop the Loop" is planned for homecoming.
It will be a relay benefiting a charity yet to be determined, but the Special Olympics and breast cancer awareness are under consideration, Tutwiler said.
The official inauguration ceremony for Tutwiler and Souto has been scheduled for sometime in November and Tutwiler will deliver a "State of the Student Body" address.
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Police apprehend 2 of 3 UPD impostors
Two of the three men suspected of threatening two University of North Florida residents with a knife and claiming to work for the University Police Department in a Sept. 9 incident have
been caught.
UPD officers stopped a car matching the description given by the residents on campus
last week.
The suspects, who are both UNF students, are claiming they did not know their friend, the third suspect, would pull a knife and do anything when they
approached the two residents for a ride. UPD has determined the third suspect is residing somewhere in South Florida, said Chief Mark Foxworth.
The Florida State Attorney's Office has declined UPD arrest warrants for the suspects and
has no plans to prosecute
the individuals.
"We have conferred with the State Attorney's Office, they have reviewed the case and spoken with the victims, and they have decided not to prosecute," Foxworth said.
"It is the State Attorney's Office that has to take a case to trial, and while I will support their decision, I don't agree with it," Foxworth said.
While the SAO is declining to prosecute the suspects at this time, they will be referred to Student Conduct, according to UPD Lt. Tammy Oliver. The SAO did not return phone calls from reporters.
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Some students, advisers disagree where fault lies
Robert Snyder, a recent University of North Florida graduate, left UNF later than he thought - and with some unexpected fees.
STUDENTS' EXPERIENCE
"I was actually given some bad advice, which ended up with me taking summer classes that cost me $1,000 out of my own pocket," Snyder said. "I was very frustrated because I've been to several advisers over the years, and they've told me conflicting things."
Snyder's story is similar to others floating around campus, and many have a finger pointing at advising offices.
ADVISERS' RESPONSE
Some members of the UNF advising staff disagree, saying when things go wrong, it's often because of a failure on the part of students to do ample research about graduation requirements.
The vast majority of students select their classes properly, and advisers don't receive many complaints, said Arva Sufi, director of advising for the College of Arts and Sciences.
"Students have to be a participant in this process, and they have to be responsible for completing requirements that are outlined in their degree evaluations," Sufi said. "It is also their responsibility to ask questions if they are unclear on anything."
Snyder said he's heard many other students complain about advisers telling them the
wrong thing.
"My first adviser made me mad," said Kayla Kopp, a sophomore business major. "I had to see a second because he didn't help me at all, but since then I've had good ones."
Advisers get no satisfaction from misadvising students, said Katharine Brown, an
academic adviser for the School of Computing.
"Some students expect us to make decisions for them, and if the adviser makes the decision, it may not be what they wanted," she said.
There are certain tools an adviser uses to ensure students receive accurate information consistently, said Rachel Broderick, director of academic support services in the Brooks College
of Health.
Advisers provide degree evaluations for students, notify them when course numbers change, and take notes on advising sessions for subsequent reference, she said.
Students should be aware that courses in the catalogue have been offered for the past five years, but that doesn't necessarily mean they will be offered in the next semesters, said Bruce Turner, an adviser for the Academic Center for Excellence.
Sufi said everything students need to know can be found in the course catalogue.
"The catalogue is the contract the university has with the students," Sufi said. "It contains all the degree requirements,
policies, procedures and course descriptions."
The catalogue is updated regularly to ensure degree requirements are consistent, and when students visit an adviser their degree evaluations are updated, she said.
Advisers across campus are in the process of developing an advising syllabus for students, which will inform students of what to bring to advising sessions and their responsibilities during the course of advising,
Brown said.
TIPS FOR STUDENTS
There are some tips students should know to help make their advising sessions more helpful. Reading e-mails and Student Updates are important,
Turner said.
"The main thing [students] can do is come in earlier in the semester," he said. "They won't wait as long and can ensure they are doing the correct things in their classes."
Students should also bring a notepad and pen to take notes, Broderick said.
"Advisers are like teachers - you need to go prepared to speak to them," said Lisa Jamba, an adviser for the School
of Computing.
There are ways for students
to voice their opinions about
advising.
During each semester, advisers throughout UNF send out
surveys to acquire feedback, Jamba said.
"At the end of the spring, we look at the responses and try to incorporate that into helping students in the future," she said.
If an administrative error occurs, like an adviser making a mistake or a student being advised to withdraw from a class, a student can file a fee petition, Broderick said.
"People do make mistakes, and if an adviser did make a mistake, they would do things to support that student's petition," she said.
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Expanding campus
UNF looks to buy Auchter Company building
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University officials are in the process of placing a purchase agreement to buy the Auchter Company building located on Kernan Boulevard across from UNF Hall. An agreement is expected to be reached in the near future. |
The University of North Florida is pursuing a purchase agreement for the Auchter Company building located across from UNF Hall on Kernan Boulevard.
If purchased, the university is planning to relocate the offices of Institutional Advancement, Marketing and Publications,
and Alumni Services to the
new building.
"We have a verbal agreement, and we are in the process of trying to execute a purchase and sale agreement," said Vice President for Administration and Finance Shari Shuman. "Nothing is final - it's tentative."
Purchase of the building would also include the land surrounding the building and all contents.
"The reason we want that, as you know, [is] that one of the desires and visions of the president is to gather up all of what is the tech park right now," Shuman said. "AOL and Auchter were both part of the original tech park, and both of these buildings have become available, and so for us it's an opportunity."
Shuman said she expects the university to have a purchase agreement within the next few weeks.
The Auchter Company is a general contracting company credited with construction of many of the buildings in downtown Jacksonville.
The company was recently in the news because they had been contracted to build the new Jacksonville courthouse but were unable to follow through.
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Campus ramps up environmental efforts
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As a result of "Garbage on the Green," UNF is taking steps to become an enviromentally-friendly campus. Recycling bins are being placed around campus. |
Since last spring's "Garbage on the Green" event, the University of North Florida has been taking steps to encourage environmental awareness on campus and provide more options for recycling and energy saving.
University administrators are working to make the university more environmentally responsible by placing more recycling bins around campus.
During "Garbage on the Green," waste management facilities put the bins in the appropriate places based on the kind of trash that was found in those areas around the university.
In addition to paper, plastic and aluminum, UNF also recycles motor oil, batteries, florescent light bulb tubes, tires and more.
According to Chuck Hubbuch, assistant director of Physical Facilities, UNF is in the process of outfitting all the light fixtures around campus with energy-saving light bulbs, and the school has changed its irrigation system to use reclaimed water instead of fresh water from Jacksonville's aquifer.
Hubbuch said these changes have had immediate effects and are now being reflected in cost savings for the university.
"Everything we are doing to be responsible stewards of the campus' resources will save the university in the long run - consequently students," Hubbuch said.
Stacy Wheeler, political science professor and organizer of "Garbage on the Green," said she used the event to bring awareness to not only students and faculty but also to the Jacksonville community.
According to Wheeler, "Garbage on the Green" was a transformational learning opportunity where more than 180 students and faculty volunteered.
"It has been said that 'Garbage on the Green' is perhaps the largest event with the largest number of volunteers for doing a waste sort in the U.S.," Wheeler said.
Wheeler found the results of the audit indicated recycling records kept by the university are not always accurate, because there are multiple departments recording how much is recycled.
Physical Facilities keeps records of how many times trash is picked up, and the Recycling Center keeps records of what is recycled.
In addition, Housing Operations has a separate waste management system and their own records. Physical Facilities also recycles waste the Recycling Center does not keep track of.
This, according to Wheeler, is part of the problem. She said there are too many places keeping records on waste and recycling.
They need to be looked at together in order to find the best and greenest way to remove it all, she said.
Wheeler has been trying to consolidate Physical Facilities and Recycling Center reports.
She feels one or two people will be able to get a better look at the university's waste management plan as a whole.
She said the administration has been very cooperative, and with some work it is possible.
Wheeler also plans to continue raising awareness about waste management and recycling within the greater Jacksonville area and state communities.
She recently applied for a grant from the state of Florida, which would allow for a statewide waste characterization study of all the state colleges. This, she said, would make UNF an example and a training site for waste management across the state.
If the grant is obtained, it has the potential to impact 2 million people on Florida college campuses, she said.
Wheeler said one goal of "Garbage on the Green" is to participate in "Recycle Mania," which is a competition among more than 200 schools across the nation. Last year "Recycle Mania" recycled 41.3 million pounds of waste in a 10-week period. That eliminated carbon emissions equivalent to 12,367 cars driving for one year or 6,507,707 gallons of gas, she said.
Wheeler plans to conduct further research on recycling next fall with another "Garbage on the Green" event.
She said to do a thorough evaluation of the waste flow, the university must be tested in both fall and spring semesters.
On average, each person on a college campus produces 3 to 4 pounds of waste per day - something that "should be a concern to all," Wheeler said.
More information is available by contacting the Recycling Center at recycleunf@unf.edu.
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Administrators set for 'student conversations'
University of North Florida administrators are curious about what students think and are now providing the opportunity for
direct feedback.
Since the start of the semester, the undergraduate studies office has set aside time every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for students to talk with administrators in what is being dubbed "student conversations."
"Students have an opportunity to talk and share whatever thoughts, concerns or issues that they have," said David Jaffee, assistant vice president for undergraduate studies.
The conversations are the first of their kind at UNF and are considered unusual because administrators have decided to set aside a time each week, Jaffee said.
The purpose of the conversations is to gather information about the experiences students are having and, whenever possible, to communicate that to other departments on campus, Jaffee said.
"Not only is the time to vent about negative [issues], but also positive if there's something good tell us," said Martina Perry, coordinator for undergraduate
initiatives.
So far, only one student has attended any of the sessions. The office plans to maintain the time slot for the foreseeable future for other students to share their thoughts, but the conversations may be moved to what may be considered a more neutral location, Jaffee said. They're currently being held in a conference room in the undergraduate studies office.
"In theory, it's an excellent idea - as long as students take advantage of it," said Christina Crespo, a sophomore biology major.
Student interested in participating can schedule a time every Wednesday in the J.J. Daniel Hall (Building 1), room 1220.
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Week dedicated to conflict resolution
The University of North Florida has scheduled a Peace Awareness Week Sept. 30-Oct. 6 to encourage students, faculty and staff to consider peace and its impact on both individual and societal levels.
The event evolved from Peace Day that was started five years ago at UNF, said Dr. John Frank, a political science instructor.
"It all came together organically," Frank said. "As more activists came together and sponsors became involved, it came to be Peace Awareness Week."
Frank said he hopes the event will directly impact more than 2,000 students during the week.
Events planned for the week include "Echo Boom," a play showing in the Lazzara Performance Hall Oct. 3-4. Playwright and Jacksonville native Caitlan Montanye Parrish put the play together with participants from UNF and the Jacksonville community.
"'Echo Boom' is a thought-provoking disturbing commentary on our culture," Frank said.
The play will feature portrayals of violence through the eyes of young adults born between 1984 and 1994.
Students can purchase tickets for $3. General admission is $12.
The Fine Arts Center will display a mural painted by a Vietnam War refugee named "Huong" in the lobby throughout the week. Huong came to America at the age of 25, starting out as a journalist and later expressing her pain through art. She now has a museum displaying her artwork in Jensen Beach, Fla.
There will also be 80 spots available for students to have lunch and to talk with an "elder" who has been involved in a social justice conflict like the civil rights movement.
Frank said this is another chance for students to learn about what causes violence and to hear from people who experienced and suffered the consequences of it.
"These people put their lives on the line for the cause of peace," Frank said.
"The Mountain of Peace," a musical that looks at the root causes of violence and puts it to music, will also show during the week. The musical includes local singers and actors and is free to the public and students.
Along with a festival on the Green, there will be a three-day symposium titled "Conflict Transformation: Theory and Practice for Peace in Troubled Times."
Speakers from around the world and faculty members will discuss different conflict-resolution theories.
Event coordinators are still in the process of publicizing
the event.
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SG PROMISES
Student Body President Rachael Tutwiler and Vice President A.J. Souto have made their first steps toward fulfilling some of the promises they made to students during their spring campaign, like instituting an African-American studies minor and updating student ID cards to function as debit cards.
Tutwiler and Souto chose these and three other initiatives - extending Starbucks' hours, discounting printing from school computers, and pumping up school spirit - after consulting the close to 20 student senators who ran under the Tutwiler/Souto ticket.
"We wanted goals that were realistic and achievable," Tutwiler said.
Tutwiler said the University of North Florida is the only state university in Florida that does not offer any majors or minors in minority studies. Souto said he thinks that needs to change.
"This is important to both of us because we are both minorities, and there is a real need for this type of program," Souto said.
Tutwiler and Souto have been working with Dr. Carolyn Williams, associate professor of history, and university administrators to see the mission through, they said. One major setback in implementing this minor is generating student interest, Tutwiler said.
"We want to get the word out there about this [minor]," Tutwiler said.
Another development on the horizon is changing UNF student ID cards to work like debit cards - a technology that's already in place at Florida State University and the University of Florida.
The executive branch of SG has been in talks with Auxiliary Services to help organize the project. The entire university will be issued new cards equipped with new technology sometime in November, Tutwiler said. She said she hopes that soon after the issuance of the new cards, students will be able to use them at places off-campus like the St. Johns Town Center.
The team said one goal has already been accomplished - extending Starbucks' hours. In addition to newly extended hours, the student lounge within Starbucks has been outfitted with more furniture, including leather chairs and couches.
"It's been really cool to see this dream become a reality," Souto said.
Tutwiler and Souto said they're also on the way to offering free or discounted printing from on-campus computers for students.
"We all know college is already expensive, and the added cost of printing just adds on top of that," Tutwiler said. "This will be a way to put money back in
students' pockets."
All student ID cards will be allotted 10 free prints at the beginning of each semester, and printing rates will be discounted from $0.11 to $0.05 during the fall and spring exam weeks.
"The funds are there to make this a reality," Souto said.
The final promise, a school spirit initiative to get students involved in on-campus activities, is also underway, they said. Both Tutwiler and Souto have been meeting with various organizations like Greek Life to work on activities to encourage
school spirit.
Tailgating parties before some basketball games are planned for fall and spring.
"These are going to be different than tailgating attempts in the past," Souto said. "I think these will be a great success."
Another component of the spirit initiative will be an SG-funded scholarship.
All students will be encouraged to apply for this scholarship by offering unique ideas on how to achieve school spirit on campus.
An event called "Swoop the Loop" is planned for homecoming.
It will be a relay benefiting a charity yet to be determined, but the Special Olympics and breast cancer awareness are under consideration, Tutwiler said.
The official inauguration ceremony for Tutwiler and Souto has been scheduled for sometime in November and Tutwiler will deliver a "State of the Student Body" address.
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Student opens late-night delivery service
University of North Florida senior advertising major John Huntington has created a solution for late-night food cravings that keep students awake and force them to lose their parking spots for 3 a.m.
Krystal runs.
He calls it the Big Brown Dog Delivery Service - a late-night delivery service catering to UNF students. The menu consists of a plethora of options including frozen pizzas, Shark Bites, Bagel Bites, chips and salsa, cookies and even fast food.
"We have meal deals that try to cater to everybody," Huntington said. "For the all-nighters, there are Hot Pockets and a box of cookies, along with a 2-liter, ice cream and some candy bars."
Huntington charges $5 on top of the fast food purchase price and brings the fast food of your choice to you. If you order $15 worth of food and you need something from the gas station like cigarettes, he'll go to the gas station, too. Huntington charges an extra $2 for gas station runs.
"I'm just essentially trying to help people out who can't drive or don't want to drive or shouldn't drive," Huntington said.
Big Brown Dog Delivery opened Aug. 20. The first week was slow, Huntington said, but the two following weeks were better
for business.
"I've found that a lot of people are doing the fast food delivery more than I thought," Huntington said. "A lot of people are calling me up around 2 or 3 [a.m.] when
they get home from the clubs, and they want Krystal or McDonald's or
something crazy."
Huntington said he had to get a vendor's license to deliver the food, and his girlfriend helps him by taking the orders over the phone while he makes deliveries.
In the interest of cost-efficiency, Huntington purchased an industrial scooter. It can hold up to 50 pounds of ice, and the seat folds up so a cooler fits on the back.
Huntington said he had a great time as a freshman at UNF, but he wants to make it an even better experience for the
freshman today.
"I'm trying to market toward the dorm crowd," Huntington said. "I want to take the stress off of their backs when it comes to having to drive somewhere or getting someone to drive somewhere. Even if you're not wasted, maybe you just don't want to lose your parking spot, or if you've been studying all night, just call me up: I'm here for you."
Huntington said he's received some far-fetched requests since opening the business, several from customers who he believes were testing him.
"[One customer] wanted a zucchini, and they wanted this and that," he said. "I went to Wal-Mart and I brought it to them, and they paid me for it. If you want to get something crazy and you pay for it, I'll
bring it."
Big Brown Dog Delivery takes cash and credit cards, Huntington said.
"It's all about convenience," he said.
Several students so far have taken advantage of the service and have found it a convenient alternative to leaving campus for food.
"It would have been really nice to have this when I lived in the dorms," said Bonnie Walsh, a senior community health major. "I didn't even have a car when I was a freshman, and I couldn't go anywhere."
Cristina Sanchez, a senior majoring in elementary education, called Huntington after she saw a flier about his service on campus.
"It's convenient if you've been out drinking and you shouldn't be driving," Sanchez said.
She and her roommate decided to call for some Wendy's after they returned home from the bars one evening, she said.
The Big Brown Dog Delivery Service operates Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. A menu is available at www.myspace.com/bigbrowndogdelivery.
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Komen Foundation adds pink to Green
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Angie Lindsey, executive director with the Komen Foundation, speaks with student Vanessa Pleury about breast cancer issues facing Northeast Florida. |
University of North Florida students got up close and personal with breast cancer education Sept. 14 with "Komen on
the Go."
The event was part of a
national tour to educate people about the dangers of one of the most common forms of cancer and how to prevent it.
A large pink trailer equipped with interactive displays set up on the Green, and laptops showed students videos about how to perform a proper self-breast exam.
Basic facts about the disease and informative DVD's produced by the UNF Women's Center were also on display.
"You can learn just about anything about breast cancer in here," said Kendra O'Donnell, a tour staff member.
A representative from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the North Florida affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, was on hand to educate the campus community about breast
cancer issues facing the Jacksonville area.
"There's this myth out there that you can be too young to get breast cancer, but that just isn't true," said Angie Lindsey, executive director of the local affiliate. "Early detection is the key."
Participants could also sign an 8-foot graffiti wall sharing a message of hope for breast cancer victims or commemorate a person who survived the disease.
"The response from students has been overwhelmingly positive," Lindsey said.
The Department of Health Promotion, the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and the Brooks College of Health sponsored the event.
UNF was one of 150 tour stops around the country.
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King to be second leader memorialized
MLK Committee will fund $150,000 for new statue
The Gandhi statue on the University of North Florida campus might soon have the company of another famous human rights activist on the other side of the courtyard: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
President John Delaney and Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, vice president for student and international affairs, initially proposed building King as the next on-campus statue, said Dr. Oupa Seane,
director of the Intercultural Center
for Peace.
"Martin Luther King is the second-best thing to Gandhi in my opinion, so how fitting it is," Seane said.
After discussing the idea with the Campus Committee on
Art, which is in charge of building statues on campus, Delaney gave approval to start designing
and planning.
Seane organized an MLK Statue Committee to begin raising funding.
The committee consists of 12 members including Delaney, Student Body President Rachael Tutwiler, and other community leaders.
The committee is in charge of overseeing the project and coming up with the estimated $150,000 it will cost to build the statue.
Seane said the committee is planning fundraisers to raise the money for the statue.
Donations will also be a primary source of funding.
One member of the MLK committee, Cleve Warren, president and CEO of Essential CAPITOL, has already donated $4,000.
The statue is intended to stand directly across from Gandhi, as if they were facing one another.
A King quote will also be engraved on the statue, although it hasn't been decided what the quote will be or where it will be placed yet.
"I think it's due time for Martin Luther King to be a statue," said freshman Monique Rackley. "He did as much good for humanity as Gandhi, and speaking for myself as well as my friends, he is a personal, relevant inspiration. It's definitely a good idea."
Seane said if the project to bring the statue to campus is successful, it will open doors for statues of different historical leaders throughout campus.
Their importance might not be immediately clear to all students, but they serve as an inspiration and a statement of the university's values, Sean said.
Once the King statue is built, the school will call the general area in which the two statues stand together "The Peace Square."
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