Campus Briefs
Bookstore Receives New Name and Logo
When the new freshmen roll in for their orientation this upcoming summer, the SCU Campus Bookstore will have a new name and logo.
It has been decided that the bookstore will be renamed "Bronco Corner," coined by junior Stephanie Ilagan. In addition, the university is currently in the process of designing a new logo for signage and future marketing.
The renaming of the bookstore was a project that involved both faculty and students. It was presented as a contest, granting the individual with the winning title free textbooks for spring quarter. During the last half of February, suggestion boxes were placed next to each register in the bookstore, and once all suggestions were received, the list was sent to the Bookstore Advisory Board.
This board, made up of students and faculty alike, voted individually on their top four choices , which were placed on ballots and left at the registers from March 1 to March 15. To encourage students to participate in the polls, $50 gift cards were offered to four random voters at the end of the contest.
Jane Barrantes, assistant vice president of Auxiliary Services, said that the reason behind the renaming was to find a title to "reflect the diversity" of the bookstore, and "showcase a unique campus connection and spirit that the store has." She pointed out that though the store used to sell books only, it has evolved immensely throughout the years and now offers far more than just textbooks.
Today, the SCU Bookstore sells apparel, school supplies, residence hall items and even tech gear. To reflect this variety, Barrantes says that the university wanted a new name that would be "more to our school than just the generic 'Campus Bookstore.'"
Life After Santa Clara Prepares Seniors
This quarter, the Alumni Association is hosting a yearly tradition of Life After SCU events, which aim to prepare seniors for post-grad life.
The first event of the series, "City Living," was held on Tuesday and featured three alumni who offered seniors information on what it is like to live and work in San Francisco. They covered topics ranging from apartment hunting, best neighborhoods to live in, commuting and transportation options in the city.
The events, which are held on Tuesday evenings, will continue throughout the eighth week of the quarter.
The next event of the series, "Healthy Living," will include discussion on how to cook healthy meals on a budget and maintain a healthy lifestyle after college.
In the weeks following, seniors will be able to network with alumni at "Career Connect." The event on personal finance will offer seniors information on how to pay off their student loans and budget effectively. Professor Frederick Parrella from the Religious Studies Department will lead a discussion of the theology of marriage in the fifth event of the series. Seniors will be offered the opportunity to learn barbecue basics during Week 6 and how to entertain on a budget during Week 7. The last event of the series, "Wine Education," will offer seniors proper wine tasting techniques.
From staff reports. Email news@thesantaclara.com.