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BRYAN COLLEGE LIBRARY 3 7211 02009 4660 r» v. L JK f I Commoner 2002 mm IS 9 I __-... BE uofr° «&#& %& Digitized by the Internet Archive 2011 with funding from in LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/commoner2002brya administration bui New Student Hanc campus for the firsl Dr. Dan Wilson. New design of the ' New Open Dorm p into their new b™' Computer Tech the list goes on Full of many i hill has been challengii freshman experience ei II time, while the returnir stride and adjust to the men it takes a few mon and make themselves c< itw tiwisavj111«•]lrsr»Tim life. Our sophomore class began this year with enthusiasm and confidence as they put one year behind them. The infamous junior class took the challenge of planning Junior/Senior and still kept up with their usual "junior socials." The seniors charged ahead with Graduation close in sight. Each class is unique and offers some- thing rare to the campus. As the years pass b\ each class will change and be even more unique With all of the changes of this year, it still important to remember our Lion root; Always be mindful of those who came be: us and laid the road. Know also that eacl student adds a piece to the road. Contini learn from the past as you look to the future. With the fire of 2000, the Ironside Memorial Library suffered major damage that would in the end be a blessing in disguise. Most of the books shelved on the third floor were completely ruined and the books of the lower floors endured incredible water and smoke damage. The library staff stood and watched as the flames burned, saddened and discouraged by the damage, yet not defeated. As soon as clearance came from the firemen, the staff was in the building sifting through the ashes and soot. As they salvaged what was not completely destroyed, the staff began making plans for the future. The future would hold a summer of major construction and rebuilding for the library. With an entire building for the library alone, the staff had major work to do. They spent hours ordering new books and replacing the old ones. The staff had more in mind than just books for 'ol Ironside. The building has two small conference rooms, a large sitting area with tables, chairs and couches, a computer lab, a snack room, and many other new amenities. Although the library has gone under many changes in the past year, there is one thing that has remained the same - the staff. The same friendly faces are there to greet students. The staff helps out in anyway possible. From talking about research to talking about the weather, the staff is always there to listen. Students are not the only ones to benefit from the helpfulness of the library staff. Professors can also benefit from their resourcefulness and knowledge. The staff helps professors with class resources as well as technical support. s m Commoner This year's is dedicated to the staff of Ironside Memorial Library for their hard work, long hours, servant attitudes and amazing abilities to make a difference in the lives of those around them. 4. vf&^ \ When freshmen arrive on campus they are a little nervous, a little excited and usually not very pre- pared for the activities that are about to take place. The first week of school involves Bryan College throwing out the welcome mat and freshmen and transfer students running in at various speeds. Wel- come Week is a time for the new to meet with the Current students volunteer to help move new old and get the true feeling of Bryan student life. students into their dorms. There are games, devotionals, seminars, and small groups. But most of all there are new friend- ships made and old ones regained. Robert Papenfuss and David Dahlke direct traffic. Rudd is always packed for opening session of welcome week. The army of volunteer students is loaded Long lines and registration, can we just up and ready to deploy their services. say "fun, fun, fun?" Ready to Tackle Bryan Hill... 4 WELCOME WEEK Everyone meets in the cafeteria to find out their small group assignments. Annie Dickerson helps unload a few things. .just what will the . . No year hold? one can even guess... Emily Scheck unpacks in her new room. WELCOME WEEK 5 leadership retreat This year's Student Leadership Conferences were both exciting and purposeful. We started the year off in August with the theme of "The New Bryan College," em- phasizing the newness of campus facilities and the impact we as student leaders could have on campus. The retreat, which focused on renewing an attitude of service for student leaders, opened up with a dinner at Dr. Brown's house and concluded with an all-day service project of moving count- less numbers of books from storage into the not-yet-com- pleted library. It was a great time ofcatchingup with friends Dr. Myers leads a study on Nehemiah to students at the conference. and getting ready for the year that lay ahead. The conference in January was a time of student leaders meeting with members of administration to hear the staff's thoughts on student issues and to provide student feedback to staff questions. The interaction was valuable both in building student/administration relationships and in allowing the students to glean leadership wisdom from the administration. Dr. Jeff Myers also conducted two sessions ofstudyofthebookofNehemiah. focusingonhow Nehemiah as a leader was able to build and maintain a vision in the midst of opposition. For those involved, it was a good time ofrefocusing and preparing for the second halfof the school year. Heather Steele, Anne Rob Jones, and Paula Heathershaw getting comfy on the couch. Phil, can you close your mouth, please? Adam Parker and Aaron Strode contemplate ideas for the upcoming year. Heidi Rew, Brandi Gaskey, and Katie Buttram smiling Brandi Gaskey. Paula Heathershaw, and Myra Goza chat pretty for the camera. 6 Leadership Retreat arter one of the meetings