'Corky' realizes dreams

This aftPrnoon tlw implenwntation of' tlw Saini Mary's Collf1gn MastPr Plan begins with tlw groundbnmking cf1remony for tlw WPlcomn Center and Dalloway's Coffef1house. "I think it's significant that wp'rp beginning with tlwse projncts." said Marilou Eldmd. the prnsidl'nt of' thn College. "Thn Wnlconw Cnntf!r will be a signal to both thl' in tf!rnal and Pxlnrnal community that WP arP a thriving community." ThesP two buildings rnprnsnnl thP lirst stPp in tlw 10yPar Master Plan and will be iocatPd n1)ar the corner of ~1adPIPva DrivP and The i\vnnul'. "Tiwy arn both going to be l'abulous additions to tlw campus in tPrms of hospitality f'or visitors and a social space l'or not only Saint Mary's students. but also for Notre Damn," said Hick HussPII. vice pn)sident of' College rf!lations. "It provides a unique place for students and faculty to contintw interacting." Th1) Welconw Center's blueprints have bi'Pn finalized and tlw money for thf! projnct has bnPn sncurnd. Jim and Colleen Byan. nwmbers of the Saint Marv's Pan"'nl Council, donatf!d tiw $750.000 necessary for thP building. "]Jim and II both think it's a wondnrl'ul time at Saint Mary's to enhance thn campus." Col111£\n Ryan said. "When you drive onto the campus. you get this beautiful. tnw-linPd drivP. but no place to get information. Thnre just wasn't a place for a friendly welcome." Colleen Hyan is a member of the Board of Trustees. Two of the Hyans' daughters graduatnd l'rom Saint Mary's in 1995 and 1997 and one will graduatn in 2000. The Tudor-style Wnlcome Center will provide information on the history of Saint Mary's and current campus events. "The Welcomn Center will be an extension of campus hospitality," Hussnll said. "Its basically a placP for people to get directions for plaees on the campus and in the congregation. Ther!' will br an area to display info about the college. the history and current evnn ts." Eldrod agreed that hospitality is the main focus of the Wnlcome Center. "]The Welcome Ccntnrl will represent thf! hospitality that charatterizi'S the Sisters of the Holy Cross and thn College." she said. Dalloway's Coffeehouse will bn serving the same function thn old clubhouse near Holy Cross Hall now serves. It will serve as a host for student performers and speakers and offer food and coffee. Students will handle the management and programming of the coffenhouse. "We want it to continue to bn the same kind of social gathering for students [that the clubhouse was)." Eldred said. The building will have the