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Re: Construction Update
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:52 pm
by PonySnob
gostangs wrote:snob I don't believe that is correct. Plus the universities financial situation is fine - if not great. The issue on the Bain report is that several donors questioned the efficiency of the university - which is a valid concern. Report finished and action taken. There is not an ongoing effect on campus progress. I thin the Sigma Chi move is to make room for a building that is already mostly funded.
I was basing it on an email that has been circulated the the fraternity alumni advisors his week.
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Re: Construction Update
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:47 pm
by SMU Pony Mom
The move of the fraternities has never made sense to me, especially with the primary reason to not have solo cups, etc potentially in view to visitors of the Bush Library. The move of Sigma Chi makes some sense at least to allow another building on a prime location.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:23 pm
by DanFreibergerForHeisman
SMU Pony Mom wrote:The move of the fraternities has never made sense to me, especially with the primary reason to not have solo cups, etc potentially in view to visitors of the Bush Library. The move of Sigma Chi makes some sense at least to allow another building on a prime location.
The whole "make Yale the main entrance to SMU" has never made sense to me...
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:10 pm
by smusic 00
Easier for cars, but that's 20th century thinking.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:43 am
by Bergermeister
DanFreibergerForHeisman wrote: The whole "make Yale the main entrance to SMU" has never made sense to me...
Wouldn't be that way if I was the "decider". That Laura Lee Blanton building ain't no prize. Looks very Bayloresque. Those gold cupolas have been wa-a-a-ay overdone. But, it's not my money. The only good point about the view down SMU Blvd. from Central is the big-ars fountain.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:04 am
by StallionsModelT
SMU Blvd (formerly Yale) is so much easier to navigate and get people moving swiftly through campus than the traditional Bishop Blvd entrance. Also, the university wants to really highlight the Bush Library and the extension of campus east of 75 which will continue to build up in the coming years.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:21 am
by mrydel
Question. I have to go to will call to get my tickets and will be doing so around 9:00 am. With all the construction you guys are talking about what is my best route to get to the ticket office at Ford?
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:32 am
by fifty
You can still take mockingbird to bishop or go via smu blvd without roadblocks....unless they block something new off on gameday.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:05 am
by mrydel
Thanks
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:24 am
by CoxMustangFan
DanFreibergerForHeisman wrote:SMU Pony Mom wrote:The move of the fraternities has never made sense to me, especially with the primary reason to not have solo cups, etc potentially in view to visitors of the Bush Library. The move of Sigma Chi makes some sense at least to allow another building on a prime location.
The whole "make Yale the main entrance to SMU" has never made sense to me...
SMU has a stunningly beautiful campus, but we are missing a really nice entrance. With the space issues, not sure how they fix this.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:19 pm
by Bergermeister
CoxMustangFan wrote: SMU has a stunningly beautiful campus, but we are missing a really nice entrance. With the space issues, not sure how they fix this.
See color photo on Hilltop Society card for 2015-2016. That is truly "high on the Hilltop in Big D" - I don't think it gets any better than that.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 3:28 pm
by smustatesman
Ah yes..........getting high on a hilltop in Big D, during the the years '70 through '74.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:55 pm
by couch 'em
Bergermeister wrote:DanFreibergerForHeisman wrote: The whole "make Yale the main entrance to SMU" has never made sense to me...
Wouldn't be that way if I was the "decider". That Laura Lee Blanton building ain't no prize. Looks very Bayloresque. Those gold cupolas have been wa-a-a-ay overdone. But, it's not my money. The only good point about the view down SMU Blvd. from Central is the big-ars fountain.
Agree on Blanton building and the engineering buildings. We could have done it right like the buildings added to old parkland. Of course, it costs money.
Another reason to hate Blanton building: portrait of Pye in the first floor lobby
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:13 pm
by gostangs
Old parkland buildings are not that great. pretty dull georgian wannabees. Blanton is better. That entrance is very nice now and is a huge plus to the school.
Re: Construction Update
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 7:48 am
by Bergermeister
couch 'em wrote: Another reason to hate Blanton building: portrait of Pye in the first floor lobby
You gotta be kidding
