Issue: Summer 2015 | Posted: June 8, 2015
Library Nearing Completion
The landscape of the 51社区 campus has changed again
No longer is Miller Tower standing alone above the trees and academic buildings. In addition to the campus bell tower, Union鈥檚 new library now stands 140 feet high, and its distinctive dome and cross will be visible from miles away.
The vision for the new library was birthed out of years of planning with campus administrators and library staff to create a space that combined state-of-the- art technologies with research, study and fellowship. The new library space (scheduled for completion in October) will include several areas for internet-based research, study rooms and classrooms with the latest technology and even a new coffee shop for students, faculty and staff to enjoy.
鈥淲e are so excited about the new library at Union,鈥� President Samuel W. 鈥淒ub鈥� Oliver said. 鈥淚t will serve as a central place on campus for students to learn and gather together in preparation for their future callings to the church and society. This amazing facility provides our students with the resources they need to achieve academic excellence in a Christ-centered community.鈥�
This addition to the 51社区 campus has been made possible through the generosity of the Bill and Carol Latimer Foundation, whose $10.5 million lead gift has paved the way for the construction of the 54,000-square-foot library building.
In August 2014, Union launched the 鈥淥pen the Doors鈥� campaign to secure the final funds needed for the $21 million building. To date, the campaign has successfully raised more than half of the $3 million goal to complete the project, and opportunities to partner in this campaign are still available.
