Specs of the week: Earthquake in Chile, library construction update

Library construction update

For those students eagerly marking off the days, Seattle University has a mere 207 days to wait for the completion of the renovated Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, according to Facilities' most recent construction bulletin. Brickwork is now complete on the library. Concrete will be poured this week for the outdoor staircase framework and the water feature wall. Grading and backfill for the water feature construction and the Rain Garden is in process this week. Exterior curtain and wall glazing will continue for the next two months.


Facilities is now calling for submissions for students to name the new café that will be on the second floor of the library overlooking the gardens. Submissions will accepted until March 20.

Chile earthquake
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile Saturday morning. The death toll is currently at 711, but is expected to rise. It is estimated that 1.5 million Chile residents have been displaced by the earthquake. Rescues efforts were further complicated Monday after several aftershocks struck the country. All Seattle University students studying abroad in Chile have been accounted for. Education Abroad and the International Development Internship Program have not yet determined when or how they will bring students back to Seattle.

Laptop theft and trespassing
A female student observed an unknown male in the School of Law attempt to steal her friend's laptop Monday. At about 5 p.m., the student witnessed the man, described as dark skinned, 20 to 30 years of age and about 5 foot 6 inches tall walk into the School of Law library. The suspect then picked up a student's laptop, The suspect began to act erratically and immediately left the area. Public Safety was notified and performed a search, but it was determined the male left the building and campus. Public Safety also observed a second suspect walking through the School of Law and through other offices on campus.

Protestant Services given university funding
Father Stephen Sundborg S.J. announced that next year's university budget will allocate funds to make Protestant services possible. The Protestant worship service will be conducted on a weekly basis in the Ecumenical Chapel in Campion Hall. The budget will also allow for more support in the Student Transit bus program, new computer and classroom equipment for the School of Law as well as increased Wi-Fi support in the residence halls.