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The Voice Of Whittier College Since 1914 September 6,2001 Library renovation postponed because of difficulties As planned construction hits unforeseen obstacles, the contents may move temporarily to Wardman parking lot M LIBRARY by Amy Stice QC Editor-in-Chief Students returned to campus this week expecting to see the Bonnie Bell Wardman Library and the North Lawn in disarray; instead, they discovered that the physical work on the planned renovation project was never started. Despite a schedule that called for construction on the Library to begin the day after the Class of 2001's graduation ceremony, structural work did not start when the project team concluded that it would be extremely difficult to keep the Library open to students, as promised, during the renovation. The main problem stems from the Library's mechanical system, which would have to be kept operational during construction if the building is to continue to be used, Vice President of Finance and Administration Jan Legoza said. The limited floor-to- ceiling space in the building makes necessary installation of an additional system difficult, while resulting in "a number of costly construction starts and stops to allow Library staff to move about the building," Legoza said in an e-mail. Furtherproblems include meeting building codes for fire safety, accessibility and restrooms while keeping the resources open for use. These requirements could increase the construction period from its original 15 months to almost two years while increasing the cost of construction, Legoza said. Although no final decision has been made regarding construction procedure, the most recent suggestion is to "decant" the Library during December or January, moving books and other resources, including Internet-connected computers, to a temporary facility assembled in the Wardman parking lot, Head Librarian Phil O'Brien said. The facility that the College is considering is currently in use by the City of Please see LIBRARY, page 7 I - EVA SEVCIKOVA/QC NEWS EDITOR Although the shelves in the Wardman Library already lie bare, the renovation project has been postponed. Students and faculty bid farewell to Dave Jacobs ■ MEMORIAL by Eva Sevcikova QC News Editor The wooden court in the gym of David Graham Athletics Center was born at approximately the same time as many juniors and seniors on the Whittier College campus. Very few students, however, know of its origins. All the narrow strips of wood, one by one, were laiddown in early 1979 by the late Director of Athletics David Jacobs. Down on his hands and knees he created the basketball court that became his classroom. It was on these boards that several generations ofWhittier College basketball players pulled their muscles and left their sweat, and in return found their dreams and accomplished their goals. It was therefore only symbolic that on Friday, July 13, a memorial service was held on this very same wooden floor to commemorate Jacobs. After Jacobs, 58, died of lung cancer on Saturday, July 7, his family requested that donations be made to refurbish the existing basketball court in the gym. "It is a way to memorialize Dave," Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Director of Major Gifts Mike Rizzo said. The vacated spot of the Director of Athletics has been temporarily filled by the Assistant Professor of Physical Education Patricia Van Oosbree. The search for Jacobs' successor is in process. Part of Jacobs' philosophy was that the basketball court is a stage meant to host a show—not one of bad character and bad out of a game for any reason). It says a lot about him—his sense of dignity and self- control. He never wanted to be the show," Adams said. He made it a show time for others though. During his 20 years at Whittier /College, Jacobs was instrumental in shaping the athletics program of this institution. In 1979 he was appointed head men's basketball coach and an associate professor of Physical Education and Recreation. He served as Whittier's Director of Athletics from 1974 until his death and continued to coach basketball until 1996. According to a College press release, during Jacobs' tenure as head coach, Whittier's basketball teams won seven Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) championships, competed in six National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (N.A.I. A.) district championships (winning one), competed in three N.C.A.A. Division III western regionals (winning one) and amassed over 300 wins. Please see JACOBS, page 6 PHOTO COURTESY OF JACOBS FAMILY David A.Jacobs (in the forefront) with an intent look on his players and the court. His future son-in-law Chris Schoemann ('87) sits second from the left. sportsmanship but rather one of teamwork and respect for each and every individual. Professor of English Charles Adams, who has served as the Faculty Athletics Representative, remembers having a conversation with Jacobs about an important issue. "I said something like 'Dave, this is an occasion when you need to make a big gesture, sort of like getting thrown out of a game on purpose to fire the team up.' He replied very seriously, 'I have never been thrown out of a game.' 'Not even on purpose?' 'Especially not on purpose.' It was clear that he found the idea offensive (just the idea that one would be thrown For Your Information In an effort to consistently improve the newspaper and to keep in touch with its readership, the QC is implementing a system of feedback. We will be mailing out forms via campus mail and e-mail to sources quoted in articles and would appreciate your comments. General readers can also comment by sending an e-mail to qc@whittier.edu. Uptown Whittier A first-year student's guide to the exciting attractions and hangouts in Whittier. Campus Life, Page 6 ISSUE 1 • VOLUME 88 Jurassic Tech. Part XV It's a bird! It's a bad movie! No, it's... a museum. Of Jurassic Technology. Surreal, dude. A&E, Page 10 Play Ball Football takes on two teams at once! A pre-season guide and a wrap up of the double scrimmage. Sports, Page 16
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Title | The QC, Vol. 88, No. 01 • September 6, 2001 |
Publisher | Associated Students of Whittier College |
Description | The Quaker Campus (QC) is the student newspaper of Whittier College. The newspaper has been in continuous publication since September 1914. |
Subject | Student newspapers and publications -- Whittier College (Whittier, Calif.) |
Date | September 6, 2001 |
Language | eng |
Format-Medium | Newspaper |
Format-Extent | 16 pages ; 17 x 11.25 inches |
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Date-Created | 2013-10-07 |
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Title | 2001_09_06_001 |
OCR | The Voice Of Whittier College Since 1914 September 6,2001 Library renovation postponed because of difficulties As planned construction hits unforeseen obstacles, the contents may move temporarily to Wardman parking lot M LIBRARY by Amy Stice QC Editor-in-Chief Students returned to campus this week expecting to see the Bonnie Bell Wardman Library and the North Lawn in disarray; instead, they discovered that the physical work on the planned renovation project was never started. Despite a schedule that called for construction on the Library to begin the day after the Class of 2001's graduation ceremony, structural work did not start when the project team concluded that it would be extremely difficult to keep the Library open to students, as promised, during the renovation. The main problem stems from the Library's mechanical system, which would have to be kept operational during construction if the building is to continue to be used, Vice President of Finance and Administration Jan Legoza said. The limited floor-to- ceiling space in the building makes necessary installation of an additional system difficult, while resulting in "a number of costly construction starts and stops to allow Library staff to move about the building," Legoza said in an e-mail. Furtherproblems include meeting building codes for fire safety, accessibility and restrooms while keeping the resources open for use. These requirements could increase the construction period from its original 15 months to almost two years while increasing the cost of construction, Legoza said. Although no final decision has been made regarding construction procedure, the most recent suggestion is to "decant" the Library during December or January, moving books and other resources, including Internet-connected computers, to a temporary facility assembled in the Wardman parking lot, Head Librarian Phil O'Brien said. The facility that the College is considering is currently in use by the City of Please see LIBRARY, page 7 I - EVA SEVCIKOVA/QC NEWS EDITOR Although the shelves in the Wardman Library already lie bare, the renovation project has been postponed. Students and faculty bid farewell to Dave Jacobs ■ MEMORIAL by Eva Sevcikova QC News Editor The wooden court in the gym of David Graham Athletics Center was born at approximately the same time as many juniors and seniors on the Whittier College campus. Very few students, however, know of its origins. All the narrow strips of wood, one by one, were laiddown in early 1979 by the late Director of Athletics David Jacobs. Down on his hands and knees he created the basketball court that became his classroom. It was on these boards that several generations ofWhittier College basketball players pulled their muscles and left their sweat, and in return found their dreams and accomplished their goals. It was therefore only symbolic that on Friday, July 13, a memorial service was held on this very same wooden floor to commemorate Jacobs. After Jacobs, 58, died of lung cancer on Saturday, July 7, his family requested that donations be made to refurbish the existing basketball court in the gym. "It is a way to memorialize Dave," Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Director of Major Gifts Mike Rizzo said. The vacated spot of the Director of Athletics has been temporarily filled by the Assistant Professor of Physical Education Patricia Van Oosbree. The search for Jacobs' successor is in process. Part of Jacobs' philosophy was that the basketball court is a stage meant to host a show—not one of bad character and bad out of a game for any reason). It says a lot about him—his sense of dignity and self- control. He never wanted to be the show," Adams said. He made it a show time for others though. During his 20 years at Whittier /College, Jacobs was instrumental in shaping the athletics program of this institution. In 1979 he was appointed head men's basketball coach and an associate professor of Physical Education and Recreation. He served as Whittier's Director of Athletics from 1974 until his death and continued to coach basketball until 1996. According to a College press release, during Jacobs' tenure as head coach, Whittier's basketball teams won seven Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) championships, competed in six National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (N.A.I. A.) district championships (winning one), competed in three N.C.A.A. Division III western regionals (winning one) and amassed over 300 wins. Please see JACOBS, page 6 PHOTO COURTESY OF JACOBS FAMILY David A.Jacobs (in the forefront) with an intent look on his players and the court. His future son-in-law Chris Schoemann ('87) sits second from the left. sportsmanship but rather one of teamwork and respect for each and every individual. Professor of English Charles Adams, who has served as the Faculty Athletics Representative, remembers having a conversation with Jacobs about an important issue. "I said something like 'Dave, this is an occasion when you need to make a big gesture, sort of like getting thrown out of a game on purpose to fire the team up.' He replied very seriously, 'I have never been thrown out of a game.' 'Not even on purpose?' 'Especially not on purpose.' It was clear that he found the idea offensive (just the idea that one would be thrown For Your Information In an effort to consistently improve the newspaper and to keep in touch with its readership, the QC is implementing a system of feedback. We will be mailing out forms via campus mail and e-mail to sources quoted in articles and would appreciate your comments. General readers can also comment by sending an e-mail to qc@whittier.edu. Uptown Whittier A first-year student's guide to the exciting attractions and hangouts in Whittier. Campus Life, Page 6 ISSUE 1 • VOLUME 88 Jurassic Tech. Part XV It's a bird! It's a bad movie! No, it's... a museum. Of Jurassic Technology. Surreal, dude. A&E, Page 10 Play Ball Football takes on two teams at once! A pre-season guide and a wrap up of the double scrimmage. Sports, Page 16 |
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