BUILDING
RELATIONSHIPS By Hans Christianson
In a sense, students and the campus buildings they use have a lot in common with one another: Both have distinct personalities and both tend to change with the times. It’s no wonder then that students tend to form attachments with certain buildings. St. Edward’s University Magazine asked students to examine the relationships they have with their favorite places on the hilltop.
“Trustee Hall has been my academic home for the past four years.”
Zach Kuentz, ’08 Major: International Business Home to: School of Management and Business, classrooms Built: 2002 Unique features: Three-story computer tower, secluded interior study nooks, concrete sun shade that helps reduce energy consumption to cool the building What’s special about Trustee Hall? “Its architecture, which has warranted several nicknames from the students such as Trustizzle. When you are in the first-floor hallway, it almost feels like being in a tunnel because you can hear every footstep. And it tends to be quiet and cool in there, which is nice after walking outside in the Texas sun.” What’s your favorite spot in Trustee Hall? “The glass walkway on the third floor between the dean’s office and the computer classroom. Not only is it a great view of the campus, but it allows me to see my friends walking to class from Ragsdale Center. Occasionally, I’ll call their cell phones and speak in the Scream voice: ‘I know where you are!’” What’s something people don’t know about Trustee Hall? The first-floor classroom by the elevator makes a great place to rehearse speeches the night before a presentation.
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