Barometer Articles

August 10, 2012: Disabled Parking

August 7, 2012: SEC Parking

March 7, 2012: SEC finally on the way

March 5, 2012: SEC approved by Oregon Legislature

Feb 22, 2012: SEC currently waiting for state approval

Feb 2, 2012: CAPS won’t join student groups in SEC

Feb 1, 2012: SEC and the student voice

July 6, 2011: Student Experience Center fail to gain legislative approval

April 10, 2011: Students, administration work out issues with SEC

March 6, 2011: 25 Infuential People at OSU

March 3, 2011: Financial controversy hangs over Snell Hall

February 22, 2011: Professor calls OSU’s budget into question: Consultant examines universtiy financial status, decisions behind furloughs, resources

February 3, 2011: CAPS won’t join student groups in SEC. CAPS searches for a new location along with the Food Pantry, the Craft Center

January 18, 2011: SEC blog to explain how student funds are spent

January 14, 2011: Future of Craft Center uncertain after demolition of Snell Hall

January 13, 2011: Bookstore searches for new campus location

January 5, 2011: SEC space allocation committee to meet today

October 8, 2010: Fancy brick facades hide potential dangers at OSU

October 5, 2010: Student Experience Center from concept to concrete

May 28, 2010: Beavers Support Student Experience Center

May 4, 2010: Student Center proposal gathers sufficient signatures for next step

April 16, 2010: Signatures needed for new Student Experience Center

January 26, 2010: Future of Snell uncertain, new home for student groups in the works: Proposed relocation spot to occupy current space of MU Bookstore and pay-parking lot

February 16, 2009: Campus Planning Committee makes preparation for MU Annex

June 6, 2008: MU Annex will bring new fees to students

November 7, 2007: Committee gives go-ahead for projects: Plans for campus recreational turf fields, building to replace portions of MU East given one green light of many to come

August 31, 2007: Talks begin for future MU Annex

May 1, 2003: Outdated Snell may be demolished: OSU Master Planners look to replace WW II-era building

Space Planning Committee

Responsible for the space plan, occupancy and collaboration with architects to develop the SEC interior office, program and service areas. This group will meld into a policy recommendation group at the conclusion of the building programming phase.

SEC Construction Committee

Responsible for construction coordination, general purpose and public space planning, construction budget, timelines and minimizing impact on campus and using sustainable systems/finishes. Coordinates w/ architects for historical district fit, LEED certification, and public space planning.

Memorial Union East Wing Committee

Responsible for MU space plan, occupancy recommendations and collaboration with architects to program the MU East Wing and any other space necessary to serve remaining Snell programs not housed in the SEC. Make recommendations on vacancies in MU created by relocation to SEC.