Micah George, contributor
Augsburg University has recently hosted a gala fundraising event, making a ton of money. I think there are a bunch of things that we could use that money for around campus to make the campus better.
For starters, we should try and renovate the Science Hall. We should upgrade the classrooms, replace all the air conditioners and buy better desks and chairs as well.
Another thing we should do is to give Campus Cupboard its own space. Right now, the Campus Cupboard is located in the Anderson Residence Hall’s basement right next to dumpsters. And it would be generous if we give them their own building to provide their service. Not to mention, it is a very cramped space with no room to move around if there are more than five students inside. Giving Campus Cupboard its own space will not only provide more room for the students and staff, but it will also be good for the campus as well.
Another good use would be to fix up the residence halls. For Urness and Mortensen Halls, we should use the money to fix or replace the elevators, because some students who are dorming in those buildings report that the elevators keep malfunctioning. For Anderson Hall, it could stand to be renovated as well. Potentially new elevators, upgrade the study area and even fix up some of the dorms and apartments like adding better desks in each room. As for Luther Hall, it mostly just would need the lounge and laundry to be renovated. We should add in more laundry machines so students wouldn’t have to wait for a long time to do their laundry. As for the lounge, we should replace the old desk and chairs in there with new ones.
Another good thing we could do is upgrade the Christensen Center. Or at least the lower level. Basically, putting in new chairs and computers in the Auggie’s nest. Also, fix up a small hallway that connects the Christensen Center to the Old Main building.
Speaking of Old Main, another good use of funding would be to renovate it. The Old Main building is the oldest building on the whole campus, having been built in 1901. So it is undeniable that it could use fixing and renovations. The elevator breaks down often and sometimes gets stuck on the first floor of the building. More water fountains should be installed on the first and second floors, as that there is only one on the basement level. Lastly, we should get new desks for some of the classrooms, as some are old.
“The Old Main building is the oldest building on the whole campus, having been built in 1901. So it is undeniable that it could use fixing and renovations. The elevator breaks down often and sometimes gets stuck on the first floor of the building.”
Micah George
One last thing we should do and the most important is to get some new equipment for the gym and Music Hall. Recently it was noticed that some of the instruments in the music room are old, as is some of the sports equipment. We should replace the old ones with new ones for the students and sports teams. So, it is believed that all these renovations will definitely help our campus become a better place for students overall.